Thrift Store Makeovers ~ Thrift Store Home Decor ~ Before and After Projects ~ Thrifting Makeovers

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

I think I can speak for everybody. We love it when you take items and change them into little works of art. I don’t wanna really call these items trash because I probably wouldn’t have done anything to the pie basket, the books were an incredible idea, and those wafer tins would really be great and not a lot of money to make some seasonal vases across the table or even use them as silverware holders for an outside barbecue. Thank you as always for your dedication to your viewers and giving us exactly the content that fills our soul.❤️

[@barbaralogan358]

I agree!! A little sad about the pie carrier, but it turned out beautiful as did everything else. Thank you!!

[@anacanales7849]

Hola Mary, me encanta ver tus transformed, no me pierdo tus videos, saludos desde California.

[@terrihart2133]

I agree with all you said. That pie basket was much prettier in the original color. But it is her basket so oh well. Everything else was cute.

[@darm.8172]

...And Wish List!!! 😊

[@margieberget4350]

I believe you can soften the acrylic molded pieces in the microwave. Seconds not minutes.

[@KAStodgell]

I love how John comes out to greet and help you.

[@PamelaPhillips-t5j]

That doesn't happen often, I have seen her struggling with very large objects and none of the men there lend a hand. Maybe that's the Amish way, the women do it all.

[@themamma341]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@PamelaPhillips-t5j Hopefully they’re working also and aren’t home to see her drive up. John seemed pretty happy to help her😊

[@kimaoyama9594]

Congrats to MB!!!!!! So happy for her that she's married and on her honeymoon. Your videos never fail to calm me and celebrate beauty and simplicity at the same time.

[@cecilehoare3053]

Your paper runner would look so pretty under a glass topped coffee table or desk. Great job on all your thrift finds!

[@maryfettig3378]

Thought I was going to hate those strawberries but it turned out so darn cute❤

[@cathyclear9097]

God has certainly gifted you, Mary, to see the potential in second hand things and then to bring your transformations to fruition. It is a wonderful thing to witness such creativity!💗

[@rosieroberts6738]

You simply AMAZE me, with your TALENT & CREATIVITY!!! I LOVE… lots of WHITE as well!!! Thank you for sharing your inspirations!!!🤍🤍🤍

[@terrychancellor4593]

Love these ideas but especially the books!! I'm going to do this to my sketchbooks!! To have something so beautiful on the outside of them will only inspire me that much more to draw beautiful artwork on the inside!!

[@SouthernMama2five]

What a great idea! My kids love to draw. That would be an easy way to dress up a boring sketch book and make a great gift!

[@PamWarwick]

Mary, you are so talented. I love what you did with all the thrifted items. Thanks for the ideas.

[@debbiegreen2414]

Also, with the resin, if you heat it up a little with a heat tool or blow dryer it will soften the resin and make it more pliable. A tip I learned from another crafter.

[@PattersonArtStudio]

Yes! and you can microwave it to heat it as well. There is also a hot water technique...though I have never tried it. ❤

[@hannahcrumley3103]

Oh thank you- so good to know!!!

[@alysonsmith6998]

If I have a rounded surface I will take the resin out of the mold a few seconds before dry and set it on the surface and form it, add blue tape to hold until dry. Then paint as you want

[@WikidlySexz]

Mary I am new to your channel. God sure has gifted you with so much talent and creativity. Are these ideas all from your own mind or do you get inspired by others like I do. You are so indeed gifted. Thank you for sharing. I love them all and your music as well

[@RuthKirkpatrick]

You and your family are an inspiration of light and hope. Your video's got me through the last month of serious illness by Flu virus A, that put me in the hospital. I can't tell you how much just seeing life in a wonderful way helped me. God bless you, Mary, and The White Cottage concept. Your voice and manner of presenting video stories is a gift that God gave you, just perfect.

[@irenemorley75]

I make books like that and add lace and pearls to them,they look lovely.

[@susandermond9254]

How do you display them?

[@lisafriend5535]

Love all of these projects. Your staging footage is always so beautiful.

[@terrigray6044]

You can heat the hardened resin with a heat gun or hair dryer, on the back, to make it flexible again.

[@debrathompson6551]

You always surprise me with you transformation of the items you update. Love all your projects!! I have been watching your videos for about 4 years and I am always surprised with your flips!! Love your videos and they inspire me. Thank you and God bless you and your family.

[@rosemaryharris6064]

Those 3 books are simply beautiful, as are your other make overs!

[@Kreativfox]

Love the 3 books too ❤

[@carolsopinski4549]

Those transformations were gorgeous ❤. My favorites were the pie basket and books🥰

[@karenwright9926]

Mary, I watch a young woman from Australia who does a lot of resin castings. She always makes extras to keep in her stash and they are hard and unbendable when she goes to use them. She heats them with a hair dryer and they get pliable again so that she can mold them around whatever project she is using them on. Maybe the next time your resin mold get hard before you get to use them, maybe try heating them. Hope that works for you.

[@jankinman4685]

Good Morning Mary from Tucson, AZ. I so enjoy these videos. I know they are time consuming but very inspiring. I think my two favorites are the books and sweet little lamp. (the strawberry plants look so life like too) So exciting to see all your amazing products! Congratulations on the growth of your business!

[@midgethorn4083]

Your books were beautiful. The prettiest I’ve ever seen done.

[@ginacrusco234]

What a burst of sunshine you are on this wintry day! I adore all the thrift make-overs, but the canister set is my favorite.

[@PeggyYost-i1t]

Amen

[@glendamcdaniel9894]

New subscriber. I love everything you did. I will never look at my tinware the same way again. Now if I can only get my craft room straightened out to start being creative.

[@deanadailey7197]

Each of these turned out just precious and so fitting for the upcoming holiday. You breathe new life into these forgotten items and turn them Into treasures. 💕

[@maggiepadilla6915]

How clever to paint the book covers! You always have such great ideas. I really enjoy watching you DIY.❤

[@janreynolds3794]

I absolutely love how the books turned out!! A Christmas design would also look great!

[@PattersonArtStudio]

Oh yes! I love that idea for Christmas!

[@lizbrown9553]

HELLO 😊 This is Liz,who bought several Wonderful Craft items from your shop and am here,on this channel for the first time for inspiration as to what I can create with your items​@@PattersonArtStudio

[@lizbrown9553]

​HELLO 😊 This is Liz,who bought several Wonderful Craft items from your shop and am here,on this channel for the first time for inspiration as to what I can create with your Lovely goodies​@@PattersonArtStudio

[@PattersonArtStudio]

Hi Liz! Welcome! You're going to love Mary's channel! She is such a light in this world. You can't help but be inspired! We are; not only by her creativity but by who she is as a person. 💗 Wouldn't miss an episode. Her latest one has tons of creative inspiration. I LOVED the books. Let me know what your favorite was.

[@tinyhouse5454]

Beautiful pieces. I enjoy using clay molds as well. One hint I've learned is leave the plastic wrap on the green styrofoam. It's easier to re-use later.

[@annMahoney-m3g]

I am so thankful for you and what you do. I always feel inspired when I watch your presentations. Thank you from my ❤.

[@TeresaBranham]

I love all your videos, I always leave with so much inspiration!! CONGRATULATIONS TO MB AND HER NEW HUSBAND!!

[@MarilynDean-i5b]

Oh! Sweet Mary, you make everything look so easy and beautiful. I going to try and hope I can do the books, also going to do my silver planter like yours.

[@beverlylones9552]

Mary, the border is beautiful! Love the idea of the page table runner! Oh my goodness, the books are gorgeous! Love the cans, such an improvement! The strawberries in the tin were so sweet! Loved the stunning moss basket with the nest and birds! The pie basket is amazing! The lamp is adorable, I love it!💕💕💕

[@lindamills9444]

The books, lamp, strawberries, bird basket, forgot the paper runners beautiful.

[@lindapeterson2684]

I didn’t know where you were going with this project, but I’m absolutely in ❤with this look….

[@barbaraokeefe423]

Thank you Mary for your beautiful projects and they are all so inspirational! I always look forward to your videos! Have a wonderful day. ❤

[@deekeene4273]

All great ideas, especially the beautiful books!!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

It’s so fun to watch you transform items!!! I love it all!!!! God bless.

[@marshadimond441]

Mary, I absolutely love the little lamp with the lace & pearl trims on the shade. And the books turned out really pretty.

[@Cinderella1125]

Mary, each thrift item that you repurposed is adorable! The pie chest, lamp, moss basket, strawberry tin, books and the runner are ready to add the cozy factor to any home. I don't really craft much anymore but it so satisfying to watch you use your incredible vison to turn discarded items into beauty. 🌹

[@christineolsen4445]

Thank you for always showing us how simple repurposing things can be. You always inspire me! I think my husband is glad I’ve found your channel. I keep trying different things because it appears simpler to me now. Thanks again! I love your channel. ❤

[@ritameza2961]

Your video is very interesting loved all you shared great video ❤

[@annettemurielle]

So many truly ingenous ideas, Mary! Brava! Wondering if you painted the bottom of the basket white, too. I think that would have given it a more finished look. But I loved all of the makeovers. 🙂

[@janashe8600]

Mary, all of these are definitely inspiring. You always have great ideas!!!

[@amyhoff1501]

All of today’s items came out incredibly good , I love 💕 them all , very well done , Mary, you are a superstar

[@kellysaguini1542]

I love the book painting idea! I have so many old books I am for sure trying this out!

[@kaycox19]

You are simply SO TALENTED! Each and every one is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@bileesterling-barto3178]

Your so creative! It would be really cute if you used the pie basket in your cottages filled with goodies for your guests.😊

[@elisabethdowd1869]

I can do everything you did today, but my problem is I can't think of what to do. That's why I watch your videos Mary. Love the lampshade. I never would have thought to put pearls on it. The painted books are lovely. I'm going to 'shop my house' for usable items. 😊

[@corazon-be5bx]

As always your projects turned out so beautiful. I mostly love the books and the pie-carrier. I'm so sad because I haven't enough room to create and decorate all these beautiful things.

[@robinbuckeye6841]

All great ideas for turning junk into treasure. Thank you for sharing some amazing ideas. The Lord has blessed you with such incredible talent to refurbish stuff. Great job!

[@farmhousefrugally]

I love the moss basket and I can’t wait to make one. They all came out lovely.

[@hehasrizenful]

Mary everything came out so pretty, I would have never thought painting a book and putting decals on it, and the basket LOVE IT so beautiful and how precious is that lamp. Thank you for alway letting us see things in a different and in a Mary kind of way❤

[@barbkrieser8972]

I'm always amazed at how you think and how you turn those thoughts into something so special.... love everything that you made from those thrifted items...take care, Mary!!!❤😊

[@patriciaboudreaux3370]

Mary, I love your candles! They are high quality and the scents are amazing, my fav is Lavender and Eucalyptus! I’m so happy for you and John and all you have accomplished together ❤

[@s.s.7348]

I was really hoping you would show some thing that can be done with a crockpot! I see so many at the thrift store and hate to think of them ending up in landfills. Please do in a future video include ways to make over crockpots!❤❤❤

[@HB-pu7tf]

1.Planters after painting them ?

[@deborahcobb9064]

You are always an inspiration. I consider your posts as a highlight in my week 😊

[@StephanieBrumbaugh]

Thank you Mary for the creative ideas! Your videos are so inspiring. Often overlooked items can be made into something special! I love reusing items ! Can you possibly find items to make into picture frames? I love the old vintage frames. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. 💕💕

[@Susieqbelt1231]

Hi Mary! I loved all your projects. I am imagining them all in your she shed. So cute!! Thank you for the great inspirations. 😊

[@angelamoran1479]

You make this world a more simple and beautiful place 💞

[@treasureseeker8489]

YOU ARE WEARING PANTS!!! CUTE!!!!!!!

[@toniquintana6965]

Wow! I think my favorite was the picnic basket. Those strawberries look so real!

[@kfix3080]

Great find on the strawberry planter! I love those strawberries! Congratulations MB and new hubby!

[@lilymorales5922]

Hi Mary! All the projects are great. The basket looks stunning. Love the books. The book page runner looks so cute!! Love the bird-basket net…cute!! Loved everything.

[@brendahamilton7630]

As always everything is unique and beautiful.

[@marthadueck6461]

Love the how the tin turned out with the strawberries.

[@pammeinzer6757]

Love the table runner, books and the tin cans most. Keep them coming.

[@denisebenedict6102]

I just love it that you are impatient, Mary, because you do crafts that have a quick turn-around. I’m that way too, and really appreciate the things you do that don’t take days or weeks to finish. 😊 Love each and every upload of yours!! Keep up the great work!

[@sylvialangworthy1435]

Everything is so cute! So enjoyed this video. The books are beautiful! The garden tin with the strawberries is so spring! Love the little cannisters are adorable! So inspiring! Thank you Mary. 🤗

[@christinewilliams7005]

It is so fun and inspiring to watch you make over items! I loved all of the projects but those books turned out beautiful!

[@anniehamilton1709]

Love these flips, all very pretty. I love the idea of the paper table runner, and the decorative edge is a beautiful finishing touch. TFS

[@catherinefrasier4051]

I love ALL of your ideas. The books are amazing!

[@goodvolks2know372]

I was so happy to see another video from you. You have such a great eye for things - that while you're showing what you're doing to it, I just enjoy it so much. I wish you were closer, I'd love to take a candle and soap making class from you.

[@orladevereaux5272]

Your work always has such a polished sophisticated look yet beautifully simple. ❤

[@wendyrumbel4354]

Love the way the books turned out. The lamp is really pretty too. A lot of great ideas for everything you re purposed. God Bless your beautiful family.

[@lizdoherty5767]

Those strawberries looked so cute. Love the placemat idea. ❤

[@TheSouthernLady777]

Inspiring? Yes! You are very skilled and creative and it inspires me to create. Thank you 😊.

[@shirleysirmons4251]

I'm sure I can do one or two with the supplies I have. Your inspirations are so beautiful.

[@susanhaddan4633]

Thank you for the inspiring video! It is so relaxing to watch on this cold blustery day. It has been zero or below for the last week here. I'm envious of the rain you were getting on this day. We desperately need it! Loved the video as always!! Gave me some ideas!

[@alicjamaiti1224]

Mary, I watch your films from Europe, specifically from Poland, I have watched all your films many times and I am always waiting for the next ones. I always admire your ideas and professionalism in what you do. I was captivated by the idea of ​​books in this film. Greetings from Poland. ❤

[@kathryntrapman3917]

Mary I love your thrift makeovers so much, I love how you transform something that’s humdrum into something that’s so pretty. Great makeovers as always. Thank you for sharing. Your makeovers are inspirational as well.❤❤

[@jeanmcbride5629]

All so pretty! Love the lamp & pie basket. I have a collection of picnic baskets but no white ones...adorable!

[@sternberg272]

I also painted some hardcover books last year, used some left-over wall paint. Didn‘t expect it to be so decorative with the same paint on the wall. Great tipp, as always, dear Mary 🙏🏼

[@MinnieEvans-m6r]

After being iced in for 3 days, your video is a cure for my cabin fever! The lamp and books are my favorites! All so lovely❤❤❤

[@claudiamann7111]

Beautiful projects. The books and canisters turned out great. Love the table runner from the old book pages. Great embellishments around the edges. You have fabulous ideas. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@anaarias1627]

Good morning from Pennsylvania! Your projects are so fresh and dainty! I love them all! Simplicity at it's finest in my eyes! Love them all, thank you for sharing 🤗🤗🤗

[@rlrieger7871]

Those books turned out gorgeous.

[@mariarobbins7899]

Mary, your vision for creating is unbelievable! You are amazing and I enjoy every video you put out.

[@lauragreen4899]

Everything turned out beautiful as always. Question, have you thought about building a spray room for indoor painting? I'm sure you have space in one of your buildings.

[@lucihedley5568]

I love the pie warmer basket. You don't find them anywhere here in Australia. Would it have been an Amish made basket? I had read that they are quite famous for how well made and durable they are. I know I would certainly love one. Stay safe Mary

[@CathyCorriher-jb1ot]

Mary, you do have the midas touch when it comes to craft projects.. Anything you touch to repurpose looks much better than the origional.... You do have a God-given talent.

[@paulabeaulieu52]

I've been loving your videos since forever! This is one of those that I smiled all the way thru! 😂 and even though I loved each project, my favs were the books, the lamp, and the moss basket.

[@SaraChumley]

Love all your redo's, and soap, and candles.

[@janlabbate3277]

What a great video! Now I know what to do with my big basket that I use for wool and knitting. It’s the same one that you painted as a pie basket. Thank you.

[@vickinoeske1154]

As usual, you turned a sow's ear into a silk purse. A lot of items that some of us might pass by, you turned into nice decor.😊❤

[@PeggyYost-i1t]

😊

[@patwebb6522]

Thank you, sweet Mary for sharing all these neat thrifty ideas with us absolutely beautiful. You are so gifted and talented. Wow. I love everything you make. ❤️ Definitely my style❤ God's blessings 😊❤

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I like the strawberry plants so much, they’re so cute and vintage looking! I actually would have left the pie basket as is, I liked the wood look of it.

[@rebekahschroeder7949]

Brilliant ideas! They turned out great!

[@lindagailsch]

All of your projects turned out beautifully. Love these thrift find videos.

[@karenhanley3912]

Wow ! Just beautiful transformations with all these projects! Bravo 👏

[@cattuslavandula]

The projects have a nice spring feel today. I'm counting down the days till March 19, even tho we've been known to get snowstorms during the spring equinox here in Michigan.

[@m.salgado9134]

Bless day Mary, You are a true artist!! love everything and everything so pretty!!

[@marymcghee3023]

Basket looks lovely

[@marymcghee3023]

We’re these items to keep or sale?

[@kmarshall53]

I have my grandma’s pie basket that’s exactly like the one you used, and I love white baskets, so I may redo mine as well. The glass knob was the perfect finishing touch. I also loved the moss basket (I love little birds). The books were pretty, too. I want to redo shades on two brass lamps for my guest room, and now I have ideas for them. You’ve given me lots of inspiration! Lovely video. 💗

[@cdow68]

Favorite thrift flips ever You always have such creative ideas and an excellent eye for treasures! I’m SO glad you didn’t paint the milk glass 💕

[@lesliejackson8188]

*ME TOO❣️💜💕*