Fall Mantel Ideas ~ Thrift Store Challenge ~ Fall Mantel on a Budget ~ Cheap Fall Decorations

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Join me as I embark on a challenge where I have to shop thrift stores to find Fall decorations for our mantel. I am also on a budget as I do this! 💰😉
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  • @donnalegrand9133
    @donnalegrand913310 ай бұрын

    1000 times better than anything you would have gotten at Hobby Lobby!!!

  • @camilove318

    @camilove318

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree, so beautiful 💜

  • @homefreshalicious

    @homefreshalicious

    10 ай бұрын

    For sure so much better than anything store bought! 😅 Love the mirror! ❤

  • @mwilliamson3989

    @mwilliamson3989

    10 ай бұрын

    Especially since they are crooks stealing artifacts from foreign countries and against women’s health care! I don’t understand why anyone especially women shop there or promote them! 😮

  • @lorrainetozer2397

    @lorrainetozer2397

    9 ай бұрын

    Mary you are amazing as usual. My mother would call this making something out of nothing. Kudos to you.

  • @rosehavenfarm2969

    @rosehavenfarm2969

    8 ай бұрын

    the "premade decor" at Hobby Lobby is not that pretty. Your mantel is much more beautiful.

  • @dmkane978
    @dmkane97810 ай бұрын

    I love how fearless you are in tackling any project. You really inspire your viewers!

  • @charleneblake1146

    @charleneblake1146

    10 ай бұрын

    I love how you brightened up all of you finds. The look fabulous on your mantle❤.

  • @cindyclark9145
    @cindyclark914510 ай бұрын

    There isn’t a challenge that you can’t master!!! Wonderful as always!!! 🍁🧡🍂

  • @jodijanz4991
    @jodijanz499110 ай бұрын

    You can also use the wine rack as a towel holder in the bathroom

  • @teresacamp3365
    @teresacamp336510 ай бұрын

    The wheat jar was a surprise how pretty it turned out .

  • @jand7782
    @jand778210 ай бұрын

    That wheat jar turned out wonderfully! I'd not seen that done before.

  • @ellenreilley3938

    @ellenreilley3938

    10 ай бұрын

    Only Mary!

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette556910 ай бұрын

    Curating your mantle and decor from thrifted finds is So much better than buying them new. In my opinion. Upcycling thrifted things gives your space more of a homemade feel and injects more of your personality into the space. I Love the wheat jar!

  • @francstrever4331
    @francstrever433110 ай бұрын

    The fabric/canvas pumpkins are very creative! Original and very nice. Secretly a bit fed up with all those Halloween pumpkins. This is much nicer.

  • @kcotjo
    @kcotjo10 ай бұрын

    As usual everything looks great! You have such a vision for all your finds! I always love hearing the birds when you are working outdoors! Thank you for sharing!

  • @jackiebrotzman7197
    @jackiebrotzman719710 ай бұрын

    These are my favorite kind of videos that you do! Making something out of nothing is not something that everyone can do - and you do it with beautiful grace. I love your early fall mantle.

  • @tanyapayzant5261
    @tanyapayzant526110 ай бұрын

    Your creativity amazes me, Mary. It turned out great! Have a great weekend at the festival. 🍂

  • @jenatucker492
    @jenatucker49210 ай бұрын

    I love that wheat jar! I will go hunting with that in mind 😊

  • @diannehiggs
    @diannehiggs10 ай бұрын

    The technique on the jar is amazing! Everything looked so pretty🤩

  • @araceligomez3735
    @araceligomez373510 ай бұрын

    Such an entertaining channel. Love all your projects. Those thrift store prices were amazing. Love to see your videos as you travel because I love seeing those Amish buggies on the road. You live in a beautiful part of the country. No chilly mornings here where I live. We are still feeling the heat of summer. Thank you.

  • @LaurieEggleston37
    @LaurieEggleston3710 ай бұрын

    I love mirrors but I have to say, the wheat jar is my favorite thing! Thank you!

  • @janetstover7793
    @janetstover779310 ай бұрын

    I prefer this over "store bought" purchases. This gives a more natural fall feeling, whereas the purchases are fake and have that overwhelming sense.

  • @EmmyUnwindWorld
    @EmmyUnwindWorld10 ай бұрын

    You've got an amazing eye for finding affordable fall decor pieces. Everything looks so cozy and festive.

  • @alw5101
    @alw510110 ай бұрын

    Mary I wish you well at your booth event-I remember watching a few yrs back when the microburst hit and so much product was damaged but,thank God no one was badly hurt I also recall how shook up you (us viewers)and everyone else there was! Praying for good weather and Memories ✨🤍🙏

  • @patriciakumar115
    @patriciakumar11510 ай бұрын

    Your mantle is so much more beautiful than any Pottery Barn design. I love your exceptionally creative eye! Thank you for sharing!

  • @bonnieskorupski
    @bonnieskorupski10 ай бұрын

    I was at Michaels today looking for Fall decorations and walked out with nothing. To me, you get much a better quality repurposing thrift store finds. Heading to the thrift store tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration, Mary! :)

  • @user-ok2pt2ix8j
    @user-ok2pt2ix8j10 ай бұрын

    That idea for the wine rack is SO AWESOME!!! I see them all the time in thrift stores and wonder what I can do with them. Thanks once again for an inspiring video!❤

  • @gwenvann7279
    @gwenvann727910 ай бұрын

    Everything turned out so nice. I love the mirror! And, the fabric pumpkins came out so cute.

  • @diannerempel8262
    @diannerempel826210 ай бұрын

    Your mantel turned out great. I was wondering about the wine rack, but you made it look great! I also love the cute fabric pumpkins. Tip: I keep the stems from pumpkins and squash that I harvest and dry them. I then use them for adding realistic stems to my pumpkin creations.

  • @annmiller7977
    @annmiller797710 ай бұрын

    So beautiful ❤! I complement your ability to make so many thrifted items so gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @ConservativeVeteran
    @ConservativeVeteran10 ай бұрын

    Amazed how you painted the wheat brown and the rest of the jar white! Mirror looks so much better sanded! Beautiful mantle scape!

  • @angelahagood3639
    @angelahagood363910 ай бұрын

    I’ve never been to Hobby Lobby, but your handcrafted thrift finds are one of a kind! People who aren’t creative, like me, are the ones that need already made decor, but not you Mary! You take simple, plain things and turn them into works of art!!! 🙌🏻🥰

  • @vickigonya9432
    @vickigonya943210 ай бұрын

    On the large pumpkin you can fill in the face with spackeling, wood filler or bondo, sand it.

  • @khantuta
    @khantuta10 ай бұрын

    Loved the thrifted mirror! And the fabric pumpkins look so sweet. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

  • @maryowens9179
    @maryowens917910 ай бұрын

    Your mantle decorations is beautiful. Great finds Mary. ❤

  • @MamaT160
    @MamaT16010 ай бұрын

    I laughed out loud when you said "two fairly hideous pumpkins." 😂 They weren't hideous when you got done with them. I love what you did with all the elements for your mantle. I appreciate your creativity and inspiration.

  • @Rebelhomeland
    @Rebelhomeland10 ай бұрын

    I love that you made it your own! And used the things most ppl. wouldn't think of using in such a beautiful scene! Just perfect!

  • @cheristump9404
    @cheristump940410 ай бұрын

    It’s lovely. Very simple and very creative. Thank you for sharing your creative gift of decor.

  • @lisasovitsky1227
    @lisasovitsky122710 ай бұрын

    Always the high light if my Wednesdays waiting for latest video 😊 my niece and daughter are huge fans if yours!!!!

  • @eydiegarcelon8889
    @eydiegarcelon888910 ай бұрын

    This all turned out beautifully. Your little wheat jar, took me instantly back to my childhood! My Mom had about 6 of these, that she used as little canisters on the counter. So just a fun little memory for me of my Mom and childhood. 💜

  • @waleskagarcia3209
    @waleskagarcia320910 ай бұрын

    So beautiful simple and refreshing 🍂🧡🍁

  • @melodierussell3825
    @melodierussell382510 ай бұрын

    This turned out so beautifully! The vision you have and the new life that you give to older items is so much better than any cookie cutter item that is massed produced at the big box stores. ❤

  • @stemple8188
    @stemple818810 ай бұрын

    It’s been such a lovely ride with you as you are growing in leaps and bounds first goes the editing, the music, the different things that you pop in there. I love the one of you under the canopy that made me laugh out loud. Enjoy.

  • @brendakarason7680
    @brendakarason768010 ай бұрын

    Even though I love & shop at Hobby Lobby, I decorate my home with items from all over, thrifted & new. I love what you did with your mantle. Once again, you've shown us outside the box decor. ❤

  • @alicejump2290
    @alicejump229010 ай бұрын

    Really created a fine mantle out of thrift store almost junk items! Knowing how to pull together your own individual style and the skill to transform the items is paramount! Blessed fall days!

  • @marshadodson9683
    @marshadodson968310 ай бұрын

    You are so creative! Love the whole decor!

  • @patroberts1111
    @patroberts111110 ай бұрын

    Always, love your thrift over haul. I use a wine rack to display my rolling pins. Maybe slats of barn wood ran thru vertically and use to display littles. As for seasonal use maybe Christmas ornaments dangling inside.

  • @ellascottagecompany2044

    @ellascottagecompany2044

    10 ай бұрын

    What a great idea! Thank you for saying that, I see these racks all the time now I know what to do with one.

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames10 ай бұрын

    I live in the desert, so more video time driving to places would be appreciated as your scenery is soooo much different from mine! Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵😷

  • @christinesmith1026
    @christinesmith102610 ай бұрын

    Love your ideas. I doodle as well. I've been crafting since a child. My mom was a crafter. I ended up being a commercial artist. I still craft most days. I'm retired now. I love your work. Yes,this is a gift from God. I'm so grateful He gave me and you the ability to do so. See you next video. 👍🤗🙂

  • @patwebb6522
    @patwebb652210 ай бұрын

    Love watching you make everything so beautiful 😍 thank you Mary for sharing your talent with us ❤😊

  • @MagaGurl
    @MagaGurl10 ай бұрын

    Mary, you are right, store bought items can be beautiful but expensive at the same time, and sometimes all it takes is a drive to a second-hand store and some creativity to turn items into treasures. You have inspired me to try to do the same thing 😊

  • @nickisenn4133
    @nickisenn413310 ай бұрын

    Love the way you used the wine rack! So much better than buying everything made. Just love your style!

  • @janicerichardson4489
    @janicerichardson448910 ай бұрын

    I love it Mary…. The simplicity of everything, I love finding pieces for my home and remaking them. Also It makes me feel good and keeping on a budget too. Love all your videos. Happy Fall🧡🧡

  • @marylenhastings6533
    @marylenhastings653310 ай бұрын

    I enjoy watching these fun videos of you thrifting and DIY ing. What a great haul on your stool, pumpkins, wine rack, and mirror! I love how you take someone’s trash and turn it into a treasure. You have a wonderful vision of transforming things! Good luck on your sale this weekend!

  • @juliacockroft8745
    @juliacockroft874510 ай бұрын

    The mirror is beautiful and I really like what you did with the apothecary jar.😊

  • @donnahawkinsharper8344
    @donnahawkinsharper834410 ай бұрын

    Your mantle is gorgeous. So much better than all the hobby lobby decor. Great job!!!

  • @markramsay9428

    @markramsay9428

    10 ай бұрын

    I wholeheartedly agree! Cathy❤

  • @ReinventedDelaware
    @ReinventedDelaware10 ай бұрын

    This makes me want to go thrifting! Love your projects Mary!

  • @susiewallace4191
    @susiewallace419110 ай бұрын

    I always love seeing your creations

  • @estherosborne6544
    @estherosborne654410 ай бұрын

    You are blessed to have thrift stores so economical.. it would be 3x more in my town in Nebraska.. it is crazy

  • @siameselady52
    @siameselady5210 ай бұрын

    Love the neutral tones and simple elegance of your mantel.

  • @debrap947
    @debrap94710 ай бұрын

    So much fun and inspiration! Thanks Mary.

  • @teresabell1014
    @teresabell101410 ай бұрын

    As usual every thing you do is great, I especially liked how the wheat jar turned out. Not like Hobby Lobby , but better !

  • @phyllisshutt3474
    @phyllisshutt34749 ай бұрын

    Love the mirror - before and after!

  • @user-ww3ui5ty1b
    @user-ww3ui5ty1b9 ай бұрын

    So inspirational! Love your faith & ideas!

  • @kellieroth1710
    @kellieroth171010 ай бұрын

    So very lovely! Can't wait to see what you do with the bench!❤😮

  • @gailrhodes2859
    @gailrhodes285910 ай бұрын

    I love the hydrangeas in the rack!!

  • @amyhoff1501
    @amyhoff150110 ай бұрын

    Love 💕 them all , always looking forward to Wednesday 😊

  • @karenhernke281
    @karenhernke2819 ай бұрын

    I love the mantal decor. It's beautiful.❤

  • @judykey3784
    @judykey378410 ай бұрын

    I enjoy seeing your countryside as you drive😊

  • @eileenintoccia1660
    @eileenintoccia166010 ай бұрын

    I love the way you put the flowers in the wine rack. Looks so pretty.

  • @margaretdillinger5090
    @margaretdillinger509010 ай бұрын

    One tip I’ve seen watching furniture flippers is, they spray a layer of shellac to block the old finish from bleeding. Very beautiful.😊❤

  • @peggymohr7899
    @peggymohr789910 ай бұрын

    How sweet! This turned out so nice. Really like it.

  • @dorisroesch5017
    @dorisroesch501710 ай бұрын

    All your thrift store finds are beautiful on your mantel. Love your decorating ability!!

  • @taraweathers1606
    @taraweathers160610 ай бұрын

    Such a great idea for that jar. Very nice!

  • @melonmahfood2439
    @melonmahfood243910 ай бұрын

    Just love everything you do, looks beautiful!

  • @lynnpierce2464
    @lynnpierce24649 ай бұрын

    The wheat jar turned out amazing!💕💕💕

  • @deborahwhitt4363
    @deborahwhitt436310 ай бұрын

    Its always amazing to see your vision come to life and it’s always amazing Mary. 💕

  • @sylvialangworthy1435
    @sylvialangworthy143510 ай бұрын

    So lovely! So much better when you find the items and change them to your style. 🤗

  • @genevievemurray7743
    @genevievemurray774310 ай бұрын

    Looks lovely. The pillowcase pumpkins are very special.

  • @sylvialangworthy1435
    @sylvialangworthy143510 ай бұрын

    Oh, and the wheat jar turned out amazing. Had never thought to do that before. 🤗

  • @cherryvaleleatherock6900
    @cherryvaleleatherock690010 ай бұрын

    I just love everything you do, Mary.🍁🍂

  • @cynthiat6505
    @cynthiat650510 ай бұрын

    You are just so amazing! Absolutely fantastic!!

  • @poodlegirl55
    @poodlegirl5510 ай бұрын

    Great job. I love those folding wine racks for my craft room to store my yarn.

  • @conniecline201
    @conniecline20110 ай бұрын

    Love your dash cam it’s like a ride at the amusement park

  • @RebeccaShanks-ch9ku
    @RebeccaShanks-ch9ku10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful Mary! Thank you for all the ideas.

  • @user-zi3kd4td2f
    @user-zi3kd4td2f10 ай бұрын

    Everything turned out beautifully!

  • @madelynvazquez9006
    @madelynvazquez900610 ай бұрын

    Love how everything came out 😍

  • @carlenehall2979
    @carlenehall297910 ай бұрын

    I love the little cloth pumpkins Mary!👍👍

  • @Erin78G
    @Erin78G10 ай бұрын

    That mantle decor looks so cute!

  • @jewelllowe3054
    @jewelllowe305410 ай бұрын

    The mirror looks fantastic! I love it all! 🌾🍂🍁

  • @memphis2375
    @memphis237510 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work as usual! Such great ideas, Mary!

  • @creativelady7
    @creativelady710 ай бұрын

    Once again, Mary, amazing! I particularly love the little jar vase!

  • @mylindahicks8224
    @mylindahicks822410 ай бұрын

    You amaze me with everything you created please keep them coming.

  • @lindaoctavio734
    @lindaoctavio7349 ай бұрын

    Wow! I love everyting....

  • @deeneedler327
    @deeneedler32710 ай бұрын

    I had to laugh when you said you have a weakness for stools!😊 I do too! Just made me chuckle!

  • @laurelmcgrath5823
    @laurelmcgrath582310 ай бұрын

    I love the color of the fabric pumpkin!

  • @littlehouseonmetairie729
    @littlehouseonmetairie72910 ай бұрын

    I love to do this thrift shop, re-purposed, and make something new! It all looks wonderful Mary as usual❤

  • @renee5713
    @renee571310 ай бұрын

    very cozy mary, it looks fresh but still seasonal. you are right the rack is a "bottle rack" which is also used for wine bottles enjoyed your video and have fun at the fair this weekend. greetings from Holland

  • @1timeslime971
    @1timeslime9719 ай бұрын

    So creative.thanks for sharing, it was fun to watch.

  • @user-ik5xe4qw1v
    @user-ik5xe4qw1v10 ай бұрын

    You are so inspiring. I love to thrift and find new uses for my finds.

  • @connietowler3725
    @connietowler372510 ай бұрын

    The mantel is so pretty. Like how everything turned out. Your Thrift Store is so nice, would love to shop in there. Thank you...

  • @debratyler6849
    @debratyler684910 ай бұрын

    Pretty. I really liked the wine rack when you painted it black too

  • @geraldineklatt7914
    @geraldineklatt791410 ай бұрын

    As always lovely Mary ! 🙏🙏🌾🍂🐿️🍁

  • @leannevitale3228
    @leannevitale322810 ай бұрын

    Thanks again Mary, love watching your creations. Much love from Australia.

  • @user-er4mg5vi7m
    @user-er4mg5vi7m10 ай бұрын

    Loved the pumpkins! So beautifully decorated

  • @dianalonghenry4933
    @dianalonghenry49339 ай бұрын

    Wow! The wheat jar! Never thought of antiquing a glass jar. Mind expanded again! Thanks Mary!

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