MARY YOU ARE SO INSPIRATIONAL FOR ME. HAVE SPENT MY WHOLE AFTERNOON WITH YOU. I NEED SOME BIG TIME MOTIVATION IN MY PERSONAL DAILY LIFE WATCHED THE VIDEO, OF YOU SHARING YOUR DAY.... GOD, DEVOTIONS, BFK. (I SO LOVE MALT O MEAL, CREAM OF WHEAT TOO.) CLEANING, ECT.... HAVE TO GET THAT HIGH ENERGY DAILY VITAMIM YOU TAKE.
Thank you for sharing your love for JESUS 🙏!!! You did not ramble on or jump all over the place , it was a very enjoyable interesting video & how sweet of you to take the time to answer questions from your viewers 😀
You are so pleasant to watch. I could tell you were a Christian and can see your Love for our Savior. Thank you so much for sharing your videos and doing this Q & A. May God continue to Bless you and your family.
Totally agree, many ramble without getting to the subject at hand. But others then dont give product info or how to correct mistakes or why do not do something. First thing I noticed on her upcycling paint can videos that just scrolled up. 5 videos later, here I am.
You are a modern day Proverbs 31 woman! Thank you, Mary for adorning the Gospel of Jesus Christ with your feminine, energetic, creative and lovely lifestyle. Blessings...
Sister i agree so much with you, you describe her so beautifully. So as the other viewer when she mentioned about Mary being humble. I love when we make Jesus the center of our life.
I'm watching this for the first time, 18 months after you filmed it. Towards the end someone mentioned a day in the life, your cleaning routine, etc. I'm 57 years old and my children are all adults and I've found that the routine of decorating and switching out for the seasons and deep cleaning have all fallen to the weigh-side because I guess I have felt like I've done that already. However, watching you change your seasons out and deep clean in between has spurred me on and already I've found myself thinking about how you've cleared away one thing and cleaned up while putting out another and I am back to doing those things too. Your channel has given me a new sense of hope and calmness and restored the things in me that I once loved so much. Thank you!
You did so well. You are very real. That is such an inspiration for the rest of us trying to be original and real in our own lives. The walk of a Christian isn't a cookie cutter "stepford wives" act. It is being a "good ensample", being exceptional in His glory, and living with the most Christ in our thought and desires. I loved your honesty and humility. Thank you for taking the time to share more about your personal walk...it was very helpful and informative. It also had an excellent balance between your creativity and your Christian walk.
You speak perfect English with no hint of a Dutch accent. I'm a new follower/fan and am finding great inspiration for new dreams I have. I'm 71 and have a very creative life with no end in sight. Thank you Mary!
Mary you have a heart of gold....I absolutely love your channel...your honest..sweet..kind..and beautiful inside and out...thank you so much for sharing your personal life with us...if we lived close I would want to be your friend for sure...hugs from Tennessee...
You are truly an amazing, intelligent and talented woman! Wow! And so humble and good. You are a great example of how to live a Christian, productive and fulfilled life. You speak more precise English than most of us "first language " English speakers. What you have taught yourself regarding computer use and painting, decorating and landscaping is enviable. I am in awe of you! Thank you for all you share and teach us. I so look forward to seeing what you do next!
Mary, you are the epitome of a fine Christian woman. I think it's great that you told us your Christian beliefs but honestly your light shines so much that I already knew that. That's the kind of Christian I like. Let your actions and life shine in front of others. I never miss your videos. You are so gifted with the ability to make something old into something that is beautiful. I have recently retired and I'm hoping to maybe refinish some old furniture I have. I don't think I will be as good as you. Lol. But your videos are a great help. Loved getting to know you better today. I think you have a lot of fans:)))
Wow Amish, that explains why your so creative and great with your hands. Thank you so much for sharing this videos. Best of luck on your up coming projects.
Mary, you are TRULY an inspiration. The Lord has moved you to a public platform because He knows He can trust you. Your creativity and open heart bless so many. Thank you for being available and willing to share.
You did a wonderful job, thank you. I always get excited when a notification comes up with a new video from you. I can tell you have a gentle soul, are kind, caring and giving because of how you speak. I love u tube when it teaches me something and you do a great job at that. Keep up the good work!
I totally enjoy your channel and love the way you distress by not doing extreme distress and chippy, I think is what they call it! Your energy amazes me!
Yes!!! A day in the life would be so great. It seems like you manage to always stay busy and productive. And a cleaning video would be fun to watch as well. Can't wait to see the bathroom video! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Loved learning more about you. Missed your cat being around you. What's his/her name? I should have asked that in your Q&A. LOL
Amen thank you so much for sharing it is great to meet another who serves the most high God!! Love your channel!! and yes too would love to hear about your amish back ground, I love how simple the life style is. But praise God for Jesus christ and what he has done of the cross for us to become children of the God.
I am an ESL teacher (English as a second language) and I would never have guessed that English is not your first language. I think you speak it beautifully, and your midwestern accent is so easy to listen to. I appreciate your testimony. I am a Christian and a pastor's wife. Thank you for making these videos.
You are my favorite you tuber! My sister and I have been sitting around the clock at the hospital with our mom. So during the changing of the guard last night I showed her your channel. And I said, “ I wonder what religion she is? I think she is a Mennonite.” I had to chuckle tonight when you shared that with us. I am non denominational and attend Church of Christ. I also want people to understand I’m a Christian first and foremost. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. I pray God continues to bless you and your family!
You are an inspiration to this life, to be so in touch with making beautiful things, making your home clean and beautiful, and all to the glory of God.
Hi Mary, I always suspected you were from the Amish and that you were Christian for sure! You have the sweetest demeanor and I always enjoy your projects. I am a (Fundamental Independent Baptist) Christian black woman (I don't wear head covering) and I wear skirts or dresses all the time. Like you it is a personal conviction based on my Christian beliefs, but I know people who wear pants that love the Lord very much. I really want a silhouette cameo. I may try to get one for my B-day in July. I do have a shop and I could use one. Your Trash to Treasures are my absolute favorites. The hardest things I've done so far are wreaths, I paint furniture too. You did a great job, thanks for the insight!
Hi, Mary! I'm so glad to stumble upon this video. Nice to know more about you and how you started out making TH-cam videos. You have been BLESSED with the exceptional TALENT of crafting. You have the Midas' touch and for you to share so much of what you do with others shows your sincerity and humility. May GOD continue to bless you abundantly in all that you do!!
It was nice to get to know you. I don't think I could be as neat as you during your projects. My daughters and granddaughters and I joke about being such sloppy cooks, so much to clean up when we're done. I love all the white walls and furniture, so clean looking. You are so talented and confident with your skills. Thanks. Blessings.
I'm in awe of you, Mary! Thank you for sharing your story. I feel like I know you better. You are genuine and truly a woman of God..beautiful inside and out. I love all your scriptures throughout your home. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your faith! I found your videos a few weeks ago and I am so inspired by your creativity and use of many different tools. My husband has always been into woodworking and just recently built new laundry room cabinets. I hope to be just as creative as you.
I am so inspired by you. You have concurred the internet in a very short amount of time. I even bought a Cricut Maker before Christmas and messed up the demo project. I haven’t used it since. I just started watching your videos and love them. You are a breath of fresh air to watch. You have made your home very inviting and homey. I just love what you did on the front poach. Your walk with God has encouraged me to do more in my daily devotions. Thank you for sharing your life and projects.
🔴Mary, I am fascinated with how far you've come with digital and electronics in the few 8 years since you said you left the Amish. Wow! What a huge change of lifestyle! I am hoping you are still in contact with your family and friends who are still Amish. I saw a documentary about kids leaving the Amish, and how their families shunned them and it just broke my heart. I am happy to hear you are still a Christian. So am I. Thank you for taking the time to post your beautiful videos! ❤
Mary, you are a breath of fresh air! I love your videos and decorating ideas so much. The Berlin , Ohio area is very special to us as we have vacationed there many times to visit quilt shops and enjoy the Amish restaurants and many bed and breakfasts in the area. I especially am happy that you are a Christian woman with such a sweet and gentle spirit. God bless you in all that you do.
What a lovely video Mary, your such a lovely person very genuine and warm and welcoming to all your videos that's what makes them a complete joy to watch I adore your chanel and off course your pussycats are just an added bonus too thankyou for this xxx
You did not ramble, your first Q & A was perfect! I would love to see your time management in video form. Also, I now am curious to know why you left the Amish and became Mennonite. Thank you for your dedication to learning all of these new things, and sharing them with us!
Thank you for shedding some light on who you are. I told my husband that you are my diy mentor. You have given me courage to try new things. I can't wait to pick up some power tools. I have started to do some little craft projects. It's been raining cats and dogs here in CA. As soon as the weather improves, I plan on painting an old white buffet that came out of a 1920's little white frame house in downtown Los Angeles. Thanks for letting us get to know you a little better. I look forward to your future videos! You are an inspiration! ⚘
Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your life with us Mary. You are a delight and a blessing to follow. Praying for you. Thank you for sharing your faith and the gospel. ❤️🙏🙏❤️
Such an interesting video! I appreciate you sharing! You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others! ❤️ so cute when your kitty's head popped up in the video! 🐱
Your English is excellent if it’s not your first language . You’re doing just great and I see a lot of improvements in your more recent videos too. Keep up the great work Mary
Mary, you have such a beautiful presence. I had no idea that English isn't your first language. You speak amazingly well. Very poised. No ummm's that I notice at all! Thank you for your beautiful videos. They are inspiring to me. I especially love your DITL videos. I know you've said they are out of your comfort zone, but I get so motivated when I watch you!
Thank you for sharing. Your love of Jesus ... family ... and making old things new... is quite beautiful! I’m only an hour or so away from you. Hope to catch you at the fairs or someplace... as soon as this lovely Ohio weather settles down. Lol. 🙏❤️✌️
Praise the Lord for your testimony. I was drawn to your channel because you are a Christian. And I love all the projects you do. What some wonderful ideas you come up with. You give encouragement to people. That everyone is blessed with opportunities to do things they enjoy. I see that you enjoy doing these projects. And I must say that you do them all very feminine and ladylike. I really like that. Thank you for sharing .
As a life long quilter, I have had many Amish and Mennonite friends. I just love watching your channel...your faith, and creativity is so refreshing! I love that you are learning more and doing more but your rawness, and being real is what makes this channel so wonderful! There are many crazy people out there trying to be seen at any cost and I don’t end up following them very long. I love seeing the simple, yet gorgeous way you live and handle your business. We should all strive to be more humble and gracious as you my dear.
Now I KNOW we are sisters in the Lord! I cried thru the end of the story. I too had the most beautiful Tovero Paint gelding who was the Perfect Horse. And I too would like to think the Lord will give us back all the creatures He blessed us with on this earth. Can’t say Thank you enough Mary for your sharing, it helps to know you’re not the only one out there who is ALWAYS Horse Crazy! Age may slow our bodies, but not our spirits. God bless you and your family.
I watch a lot of channels, and you're my favorite one!!! I get so happy when I see you have posted a new video, it's not just your incredible projects but you yourself inspire me!! I don't believe they're good or not as good Christians, I believe it's the choice you make to become one that matters as we are all imperfect humans. God's blessings to you and your family Mary, you not only share your creativity but you are sharing his word and being an example. Thank you for both of those things!! ((hugs)))
just found you Mary after buying a she shed, I am a 60 yr old English Staff Nurse in the north east of England, you have inspired me, thank you, Chris xx
What's not to love about you?! Mary, you are so refreshing, good hearted and very talented. Thank you for sharing your specialness with all of us ~ WE are truly blessed!
I learned so much about you. I, too, wondered about your hair and clothes but never asked. Your hard working style told me you were a woman of substance!
I have always enjoyed your work, so glad you shared so much, really appreciated knowing your faith! As a Christian myself I was so drawn to not only what you were working on but who you are! Thank you!
Thank you so much Mary for letting us get to know you better. You are such a lovely person, I love your spirit and the love for God that radiates from you. To me your home and the things you make seem to be an extension of who you are and that is truly a good thing.
I love that you shared some, it's never easy, if your sole purpose is to make some beautiful things to sell to help your family. But I feel you are such a humble and true to yourself that brings so much attention to your channel. I don't know how I found your channel, but I love easy DIY, and trying to fix some things in my house, as money isn't always easy to come. But I have a nice home and love DIY. I love looking at your gardens, I am so in awe of your work ethic also. God Bless and continue blessings on your creativity and channel.
Thank you Mary for your videos. I live in Ohio too. I appreciate you and your videos. They are truly a gift to me and inspiring. Beauty is everywhere in life and you help me see that. Thank you so much. Be well. Marty
Thanks for all the great videos Mary. I love visiting with you in each one. Your home is beautiful and feels so cozy and peaceful. You have given me lots of ideas for my own country home. God Bless you and your wonderful family.
It was so nice to hear a little bit about your life and how you got started. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us and answer so many questions. You are such an inspiration and I just love all the pieces that you transform. You have such a wonderful gift from God to see the Beauty in everything around you. I enjoy every video!
I absolutely love everything you do ! And the person you are! I love your videos and how genuine you are! You are a lovely person! Thank you ! May God always bless you!
When I first started to watch you I noticed the scriptures you had displayed in your home. I knew that you were a Christian also because of your gentle sweet spirit! "I became a subscriber!" I love watching you transform furniture & love watching you decorate your home! You are very inspiring & you make it looks so simple but so lovely! Ty for sharing this video so we could get to know you better! 💖 Judy from Connecticut.
I'm obviously a few days behind on watching this video, as many of the comments are from several days ago! However, I can't agree more with many of them!! You do exude a gentleness, kindness and calmness even while sharing your talents with us! Thank you so much for being willing to open your heart, share your faith and trust in the Lord with us. It's refreshing to hear people "in the public eye" being real, not boastful or pushy, but just doing their "job/craft" and sharing with us by just being themselves. Love your channel! God bless you in all your ventures!
I've been watching your videos for a while now Mary and I love your quiet, understated presenting style. Also, you have great taste and your upcycled pieces always look professionally finished and classy. Always a pleasure seeing a new video from you!
Wonderful informative video. I love that you shared your love of God !!! I think I could tell even before you made that declaration that you were a sister in Christ. Just by the calmness of your demeanor .... I love all your talent in making your house a home... I think you should check into Chalk Couture .... it's a very interesting new craft.... the way you love to make signs, it would be right up your alley... and you can sell it on your Etsy shop !!! Good luck and God bless!!!!
I'm United Pentecostal so like you I love being UPC and dressing like I do. I also love doing things like the late 1800's and early 1900's. but having said that I do love modern things as well. I enjoy your videos as my daughter and myself do some of the same projects as you. I can honestly say I've never been bored even one day in my life. Keep the wonderful videos coming!!! I look forward to them. Thanks!
Just found your channel today and loving all you do! You are not behind in the world at all. We are going back to simple. My scottish immigrant strict catholic parents, mostly mother raised us similar. I can see in the way you do and reuse things. Technology changes so much and can be learned. It’s the sharing. My mother’s motto that she said was her mother’s was “volunteer and share skills”. I’m going to teach sewing pretty soon here but now I retired with my partner more rural, kind of, 2,000 people but a big tourist town, home of Mt. Whitney the tallest mountain, but high desert, so relearning my plants. I’m expanding the things I do. I am more fully committing to all recycle. Much of my wardrobe has been thrift clothing all my life. I upcycled and recycled as my mother did before it was cool. But the new twists on it are great. All this reminds of he hippie 70 days mixed in with the good days of old HGTV shows of the 80s. The young also have great ideas they just use glue to sew! Ha. So I have 8 sewing machines, a repainted and refloored workshop. Maybe I will follow suit and make a youtube channel. I do plan themed workshops. My focus is upcycling but also in the fit of clothing for women while making original garments. My favorite thrift store where I lived was run by the Mennonites. Great thrift here too. Most things cost $1. Ha, I only show what worked too. Have boxes called UFOs. Unfinished objects but it all becomes something else one day.
You are so humble. I wish you continued success. Like Gloria said, you would be a wonderful friend. I live in Ohio, lol. So refreshing to hear you confessing your love for Christ. And having it evident in your work. He is everything to me too. God bless you.
I absolutely love watching everything that you do here on TH-cam I have watched just about everyone of your videos and I love that you love animals and I also love redoing furniture every time I see you redo an old piece of furniture I think about how sad it looks that no one has taken the time to take care of it then after you give it a little love and redo it and make it look all pretty again it almost looks like that furniture has a big smile on it it just warms my heart to see someone like me doing things that they love doing keep up the good work you are so beautiful inside and out
No, Mary most people do not just “see” how a project will look when they look at a piece of discarded “junque”. That is a gift, and you have it in spades. You have a lovely smile, a kind heart and a humble spirit. Yes, I’d like to know how to do,word art without a cameo.
New to your videos. Love everything that you create. Appreciate your love for the Lord and it shows through your life. Thank you for being true to who God wants you to be! So happy that you have this venue to give us all ideas and inspiration.
thank you so much for sharing your personal life and answering questions. i'd love to see a thrift with me video and see what treasures you find and then redo them. or garage sale with me.
in my opinion you are successful because you put GOD FIRST... God has truly blessed you with some amazing talent for what you do.. I just happened upon your yourtube channel a couple of weeks ago and I LOVE your videos.... May God continue to bless you, your family and your business..
Our lifestyles could not be more different! But I absolutely adore watching your videos. I don't care for the "farm" or "shabby" style, I prefer modern and industrial, but I so enjoy learning from you. Thank you for putting all this content out, and thank you for inviting us into your personal life by answering these questions!
I so enjoy your videos. Your humble love of God is reflected in your beautiful work. Thank you for the Q and A video. Your authenticity is refreshing. Thank you.
You answered soo many questions I had. You’re an amazing person. Your sweet spirit comes through to everyone, and the Holy Spirit speaks without you saying a word. I pray blessings upon you and your family and love everything you do. You brighten so many peoples lives, and entertain and teach at the same time. God bless and I know you have a future that goes far beyond what God has done so far.
It was great getting to know you! I don't think you give your self enough credit! You seem to do everything so effortlessly ! You are very humble ! I love watching your videos! I'm sure you would excel in tiling , I helped my husband tile our bathroom . It is very labor intensive , hard on your knees and messy ! But the end result is worth it ! I'm sure my husband would not agree , but I'm ready to do our kitchen ! Thank you for sharing I look forward to your next video !!!!
Thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for answering so many questions and giving great tips. Your channel has become my favorite! 🤗 I'm playing catch up, watching all I can as the time allows while working from home. Thank you again Mary and GOD bless you ❤
Mary, I stumbled across your channel few months ago. Enjoy getting notified of new videos for you have such creativity!! Keep up the great work, you have a love and calmness about you that draws your audience in.
Mary, I just recently found your channel and I love it! I have learned to do things just as you have, by just doing! You are an inspiration to me, as I am recently retired and looking for something constructive to do with all this extra time. Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and sharing with us all.
Wow Mary, thank you so much for sharing your story! You have an amazing God given talent. You are a teacher, an inspiration to us all. I have always been impressed with your expertise with power tools. I am intimidated by them. The thought that you had never even used a computer until eight years ago amazes me. I am challenged with my Cricut but now feel I just need to persist, and teach myself. You're amazing. Thank you!
Thank you Mary for providing us with an insight into your world and for sharing with us your passion. Talent is not something one develops, it is something that one is born with and you undoubtedly have it!! I love your videos, as well as how humble and compassionate you are. When watching your videos I feel that you are so genuine and that your truly want to share & inspire us with what you do... I wish you continued success in everything that you do! Please give us more Kitty!!! Perhaps “a day in the life of...?” :)
Mary I really enjoyed your Q & A video. I stumbled upon your channel when you renovated the she shed. It was so inspiring to me that I watched every video you made in one afternoon. Your very talented and sweet spirited. I love that you shared your faith and are embracing it in your art. Be blessed and thanks for being YOU!
Wonderful video! You may have to work on being patient but God has given you the gift of tenacity. You can do anything and aren't afraid to try. A lot of us, as we get older, say to ourselves "I can't do that" for whatever silly reasons we come up with. You bypass all that and just jump right in. I bet you have a great support system in your family. You are a joy to watch and am so glad you started this channel. Thanks for sharing (more of you).
In my opinion you are successful because you are so humble and evoke a calmness. Plus you rock with awesome projects.
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Yes, I totally agree! You're very tranquil and easy to listen to.
Earned Wisdom amen
MARY YOU ARE SO INSPIRATIONAL FOR ME. HAVE SPENT MY WHOLE AFTERNOON WITH YOU. I NEED SOME BIG TIME MOTIVATION IN MY PERSONAL DAILY LIFE WATCHED THE VIDEO, OF YOU SHARING YOUR DAY.... GOD, DEVOTIONS, BFK. (I SO LOVE MALT O MEAL, CREAM OF WHEAT TOO.) CLEANING, ECT.... HAVE TO GET THAT HIGH ENERGY DAILY VITAMIM YOU TAKE.
And so motivating! I can't just keep sitting after watching one of Mary's videos.
Thank you for sharing your love for JESUS 🙏!!! You did not ramble on or jump all over the place , it was a very enjoyable interesting video & how sweet of you to take the time to answer questions from your viewers 😀
You are so pleasant to watch.
I could tell you were a Christian and can see your Love for our Savior.
Thank you so much for sharing your videos and doing this Q & A.
May God continue to Bless you and your family.
Shellbi Butkiewicz Amen! You said exactly what I was thinking too, and wanted to say!!! ❤️
Totally agree, many ramble without getting to the subject at hand. But others then dont give product info or how to correct mistakes or why do not do something. First thing I noticed on her upcycling paint can videos that just scrolled up. 5 videos later, here I am.
You are a modern day Proverbs 31 woman! Thank you, Mary for adorning the Gospel of Jesus Christ with your feminine, energetic, creative and lovely lifestyle. Blessings...
Sister i agree so much with you, you describe her so beautifully. So as the other viewer when she mentioned about Mary being humble.
I love when we make Jesus the center of our life.
#soagree ☺💖
I'm watching this for the first time, 18 months after you filmed it. Towards the end someone mentioned a day in the life, your cleaning routine, etc. I'm 57 years old and my children are all adults and I've found that the routine of decorating and switching out for the seasons and deep cleaning have all fallen to the weigh-side because I guess I have felt like I've done that already. However, watching you change your seasons out and deep clean in between has spurred me on and already I've found myself thinking about how you've cleared away one thing and cleaned up while putting out another and I am back to doing those things too. Your channel has given me a new sense of hope and calmness and restored the things in me that I once loved so much. Thank you!
You did so well. You are very real. That is such an inspiration for the rest of us trying to be original and real in our own lives. The walk of a Christian isn't a cookie cutter "stepford wives" act. It is being a "good ensample", being exceptional in His glory, and living with the most Christ in our thought and desires. I loved your honesty and humility. Thank you for taking the time to share more about your personal walk...it was very helpful and informative. It also had an excellent balance between your creativity and your Christian walk.
You speak perfect English with no hint of a Dutch accent. I'm a new follower/fan and am finding great inspiration for new dreams I have. I'm 71 and have a very creative life with no end in sight. Thank you Mary!
Mary you have a heart of gold....I absolutely love your channel...your honest..sweet..kind..and beautiful inside and out...thank you so much for sharing your personal life with us...if we lived close I would want to be your friend for sure...hugs from Tennessee...
I was thinking the same thing, I would like to be her friend too. Mary is such a lovely gentle woman.
Gloria Westerman I second that !!!
THIRD ON THIS... FROM CANDLER, N.C.
Me too! From California.
You are truly an amazing, intelligent and talented woman! Wow! And so humble and good. You are a great example of how to live a Christian, productive and fulfilled life.
You speak more precise English than most of us "first language " English speakers. What you have taught yourself regarding computer use and painting, decorating and landscaping is enviable. I am in awe of you! Thank you for all you share and teach us. I so look forward to seeing what you do next!
You are amazing
Mary, you are the epitome of a fine Christian woman. I think it's great that you told us your Christian beliefs but honestly your light shines so much that I already knew that. That's the kind of Christian I like. Let your actions and life shine in front of others. I never miss your videos. You are so gifted with the ability to make something old into something that is beautiful. I have recently retired and I'm hoping to maybe refinish some old furniture I have. I don't think I will be as good as you. Lol. But your videos are a great help. Loved getting to know you better today. I think you have a lot of fans:)))
Wow Amish, that explains why your so creative and great with your hands. Thank you so much for sharing this videos. Best of luck on your up coming projects.
Mary, you are TRULY an inspiration. The Lord has moved you to a public platform because He knows He can trust you. Your creativity and open heart bless so many. Thank you for being available and willing to share.
You did a wonderful job, thank you. I always get excited when a notification comes up with a new video from you. I can tell you have a gentle soul, are kind, caring and giving because of how you speak. I love u tube when it teaches me something and you do a great job at that. Keep up the good work!
I would love to hear more about your Amish background!!!
Agree...I would too
Yes me also debbie
ditto lol
Yes so would I bc they are great with building thing with there hands!
ADD ME TO THE LIST. LOVE THEORY HUMBLE WAY OF LIFE AND THE SIMPLICITY. LESS CLUTTER IN THEIR HEARTS & MINDS....
You’re a rock star in my book! Keep up the awesome work!! You are a natural!!!!!
Thank you Mary! You are such an inspiration... love your videos 💕
I love your cat..your cat always wants to be involved in your projects..
I totally enjoy your channel and love the way you distress by not doing extreme distress and chippy, I think is what they call it! Your energy amazes me!
Yes!!! A day in the life would be so great. It seems like you manage to always stay busy and productive. And a cleaning video would be fun to watch as well. Can't wait to see the bathroom video! Thank you so much for sharing with us. Loved learning more about you. Missed your cat being around you. What's his/her name? I should have asked that in your Q&A. LOL
Amen thank you so much for sharing it is great to meet another who serves the most high God!! Love your channel!! and yes too would love to hear about your amish back ground, I love how simple the life style is. But praise God for Jesus christ and what he has done of the cross for us to become children of the God.
I am an ESL teacher (English as a second language) and I would never have guessed that English is not your first language. I think you speak it beautifully, and your midwestern accent is so easy to listen to. I appreciate your testimony. I am a Christian and a pastor's wife. Thank you for making these videos.
You are my favorite you tuber! My sister and I have been sitting around the clock at the hospital with our mom. So during the changing of the guard last night I showed her your channel. And I said, “ I wonder what religion she is? I think she is a Mennonite.” I had to chuckle tonight when you shared that with us. I am non denominational and attend Church of Christ. I also want people to understand I’m a Christian first and foremost. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. I pray God continues to bless you and your family!
You are an inspiration to this life, to be so in touch with making beautiful things, making your home clean and beautiful, and all to the glory of God.
You did a GREAT job. Thank you for your time!
You have such a grace and peaceful spirit about you. I enjoy your videos very much.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas with us - you are great ! God is really working in you and it shows! What a blessing you are!
You are a very warm, kind person, and I love your creativity, and your presentations and videos.
Hi Mary, I always suspected you were from the Amish and that you were Christian for sure! You have the sweetest demeanor and I always enjoy your projects. I am a (Fundamental Independent Baptist) Christian black woman (I don't wear head covering) and I wear skirts or dresses all the time. Like you it is a personal conviction based on my Christian beliefs, but I know people who wear pants that love the Lord very much. I really want a silhouette cameo. I may try to get one for my B-day in July. I do have a shop and I could use one. Your Trash to Treasures are my absolute favorites. The hardest things I've done so far are wreaths, I paint furniture too. You did a great job, thanks for the insight!
Hi, Mary! I'm so glad to stumble upon this video. Nice to know more about you and how you started out making TH-cam videos. You have been BLESSED with the exceptional TALENT of crafting. You have the Midas' touch and for you to share so much of what you do with others shows your sincerity and humility. May GOD continue to bless you abundantly in all that you do!!
It was nice to get to know you. I don't think I could be as neat as you during your projects. My daughters and granddaughters and I joke about being such sloppy cooks, so much to clean up when we're done. I love all the white walls and furniture, so clean looking. You are so talented and confident with your skills. Thanks. Blessings.
I'm in awe of you, Mary! Thank you for sharing your story. I feel like I know you better. You are genuine and truly a woman of God..beautiful inside and out. I love all your scriptures throughout your home. God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your faith! I found your videos a few weeks ago and I am so inspired by your creativity and use of many different tools. My husband has always been into woodworking and just recently built new laundry room cabinets. I hope to be just as creative as you.
I am so inspired by you. You have concurred the internet in a very short amount of time. I even bought a Cricut Maker before Christmas and messed up the demo project. I haven’t used it since. I just started watching your videos and love them. You are a breath of fresh air to watch. You have made your home very inviting and homey. I just love what you did on the front poach. Your walk with God has encouraged me to do more in my daily devotions. Thank you for sharing your life and projects.
🔴Mary, I am fascinated with how far you've come with digital and electronics in the few 8 years since you said you left the Amish. Wow! What a huge change of lifestyle! I am hoping you are still in contact with your family and friends who are still Amish. I saw a documentary about kids leaving the Amish, and how their families shunned them and it just broke my heart. I am happy to hear you are still a Christian. So am I. Thank you for taking the time to post your beautiful videos! ❤
Mary, you are a breath of fresh air! I love your videos and decorating ideas so much. The Berlin , Ohio area is very special to us as we have vacationed there many times to visit quilt shops and enjoy the Amish restaurants and many bed and breakfasts in the area. I especially am happy that you are a Christian woman with such a sweet and gentle spirit. God bless you in all that you do.
Dear Lady. You are worthy and you are loved. You inspire in a way that goes beyond the beautiful items you create.
Your video was very honest and sincere. Sometimes we're our own harshest critics. I am inspired by the life you live. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely video Mary, your such a lovely person very genuine and warm and welcoming to all your videos that's what makes them a complete joy to watch I adore your chanel and off course your pussycats are just an added bonus too thankyou for this xxx
Love your creativity. Thank you for sharing. Especially love you little cottage (she shed).
I am so THRILLED you shared your love of Jesus! I have been watching you a while and love your channel.Thank you for ALL you share
You were and are very candid and authentic, which is much appreciated. And so talented!
You did not ramble, your first Q & A was perfect! I would love to see your time management in video form. Also, I now am curious to know why you left the Amish and became Mennonite.
Thank you for your dedication to learning all of these new things, and sharing them with us!
Thank you for shedding some light on who you are. I told my husband that you are my diy mentor. You have given me courage to try new things. I can't wait to pick up some power tools. I have started to do some little craft projects. It's been raining cats and dogs here in CA. As soon as the weather improves, I plan on painting an old white buffet that came out of a 1920's little white frame house in downtown Los Angeles. Thanks for letting us get to know you a little better. I look forward to your future videos! You are an inspiration! ⚘
Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your life with us Mary. You are a delight and a blessing to follow. Praying for you. Thank you for sharing your faith and the gospel. ❤️🙏🙏❤️
Such an interesting video! I appreciate you sharing! You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others! ❤️ so cute when your kitty's head popped up in the video! 🐱
Your English is excellent if it’s not your first language . You’re doing just great and I see a lot of improvements in your more recent videos too. Keep up the great work Mary
Mary, you have such a beautiful presence. I had no idea that English isn't your first language. You speak amazingly well. Very poised. No ummm's that I notice at all! Thank you for your beautiful videos. They are inspiring to me. I especially love your DITL videos. I know you've said they are out of your comfort zone, but I get so motivated when I watch you!
Absolutely love your channel. You are a Blessing to me. Thank You So Much.
Mary, you have truly inspired me! I have plans to buy more tools to accomplish my dreams. And i am a very grateful Christian since 1970.
Thank you for sharing. Your love of Jesus ... family ... and making old things new... is quite beautiful! I’m only an hour or so away from you. Hope to catch you at the fairs or someplace... as soon as this lovely Ohio weather settles down. Lol. 🙏❤️✌️
Praise the Lord for your testimony. I was drawn to your channel because you are a Christian. And I love all the projects you do. What some wonderful ideas you come up with. You give encouragement to people. That everyone is blessed with opportunities to do things they enjoy. I see that you enjoy doing these projects. And I must say that you do them all very feminine and ladylike. I really like that. Thank you for sharing .
As a life long quilter, I have had many Amish and Mennonite friends. I just love watching your channel...your faith, and creativity is so refreshing! I love that you are learning more and doing more but your rawness, and being real is what makes this channel so wonderful! There are many crazy people out there trying to be seen at any cost and I don’t end up following them very long. I love seeing the simple, yet gorgeous way you live and handle your business. We should all strive to be more humble and gracious as you my dear.
Now I KNOW we are sisters in the Lord! I cried thru the end of the story. I too had the most beautiful Tovero Paint gelding who was the Perfect Horse. And I too would like to think the Lord will give us back all the creatures He blessed us with on this earth. Can’t say Thank you enough Mary for your sharing, it helps to know you’re not the only one out there who is ALWAYS Horse Crazy! Age may slow our bodies, but not our spirits. God bless you and your family.
Love to watch you just turn items into lovely things. You are so good at everything, thanks for sharing.
I watch a lot of channels, and you're my favorite one!!! I get so happy when I see you have posted a new video, it's not just your incredible projects but you yourself inspire me!! I don't believe they're good or not as good Christians, I believe it's the choice you make to become one that matters as we are all imperfect humans. God's blessings to you and your family Mary, you not only share your creativity but you are sharing his word and being an example. Thank you for both of those things!! ((hugs)))
Thank you , always enjoy your channel. Your home is beautiful.
just found you Mary after buying a she shed, I am a 60 yr old English Staff Nurse in the north east of England, you have inspired me, thank you, Chris xx
Mary, you did a fantastic job on this video. I love all of your videos and you are such a talented lady. Thank you for this info about you.
What's not to love about you?! Mary, you are so refreshing, good hearted and very talented. Thank you for sharing your specialness with all of us ~ WE are truly blessed!
No, you weren't rambling. It was exactly what we love. Thanks for letting us get to know you better. You teach us so much!
I learned so much about you. I, too, wondered about your hair and clothes but never asked. Your hard working style told me you were a woman of substance!
I have always enjoyed your work, so glad you shared so much, really appreciated knowing your faith! As a Christian myself I was so drawn to not only what you were working on but who you are! Thank you!
I adore watching your videos with my girls. It’s so empowering to watch you figure out, design and complete these amazing projects. Thank You
Thank you so much Mary for letting us get to know you better. You are such a lovely person, I love your spirit and the love for God that radiates from you. To me your home and the things you make seem to be an extension of who you are and that is truly a good thing.
Yes, please do the tutorial on transfer with carbon paper for lettering. I really enjoy your videos and ideas!
I love that you shared some, it's never easy, if your sole purpose is to make some beautiful things to sell to help your family. But I feel you are such a humble and true to yourself that brings so much attention to your channel. I don't know how I found your channel, but I love easy DIY, and trying to fix some things in my house, as money isn't always easy to come. But I have a nice home and love DIY. I love looking at your gardens, I am so in awe of your work ethic also. God Bless and continue blessings on your creativity and channel.
Thank you Mary for your videos. I live in Ohio too. I appreciate you and your videos. They are truly a gift to me and inspiring. Beauty is everywhere in life and you help me see that. Thank you so much. Be well. Marty
Thanks for all the great videos Mary. I love visiting with you in each one. Your home is beautiful and feels so cozy and peaceful. You have given me lots of ideas for my own country home. God Bless you and your wonderful family.
It was so nice to hear a little bit about your life and how you got started. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us and answer so many questions. You are such an inspiration and I just love all the pieces that you transform. You have such a wonderful gift from God to see the Beauty in everything around you. I enjoy every video!
I absolutely love everything you do ! And the person you are! I love your videos and how genuine you are! You are a lovely person! Thank you ! May God always bless you!
When I first started to watch you I noticed the scriptures you had displayed in your home. I knew that you were a Christian also because of your gentle sweet spirit! "I became a subscriber!" I love watching you transform furniture & love watching you decorate your home! You are very inspiring & you make it looks so simple but so lovely! Ty for sharing this video so we could get to know you better! 💖 Judy from Connecticut.
I'm obviously a few days behind on watching this video, as many of the comments are from several days ago! However, I can't agree more with many of them!! You do exude a gentleness, kindness and calmness even while sharing your talents with us! Thank you so much for being willing to open your heart, share your faith and trust in the Lord with us. It's refreshing to hear people "in the public eye" being real, not boastful or pushy, but just doing their "job/craft" and sharing with us by just being themselves. Love your channel! God bless you in all your ventures!
I've been watching your videos for a while now Mary and I love your quiet, understated presenting style. Also, you have great taste and your upcycled pieces always look professionally finished and classy. Always a pleasure seeing a new video from you!
Wonderful informative video. I love that you shared your love of God !!! I think I could tell even before you made that declaration that you were a sister in Christ. Just by the calmness of your demeanor .... I love all your talent in making your house a home... I think you should check into Chalk Couture .... it's a very interesting new craft.... the way you love to make signs, it would be right up your alley... and you can sell it on your Etsy shop !!! Good luck and God bless!!!!
I'm United Pentecostal so like you I love being UPC and dressing like I do. I also love doing things like the late 1800's and early 1900's. but having said that I do love modern things as well. I enjoy your videos as my daughter and myself do some of the same projects as you. I can honestly say I've never been bored even one day in my life. Keep the wonderful videos coming!!! I look forward to them. Thanks!
Thank you Mary. You are unique, talented and refreshing! To have an inspiration who publicly proclaims their faith in God gives me joy!
Just found your channel today and loving all you do! You are not behind in the world at all. We are going back to simple. My scottish immigrant strict catholic parents, mostly mother raised us similar. I can see in the way you do and reuse things. Technology changes so much and can be learned. It’s the sharing. My mother’s motto that she said was her mother’s was “volunteer and share skills”. I’m going to teach sewing pretty soon here but now I retired with my partner more rural, kind of, 2,000 people but a big tourist town, home of Mt. Whitney the tallest mountain, but high desert, so relearning my plants. I’m expanding the things I do. I am more fully committing to all recycle. Much of my wardrobe has been thrift clothing all my life. I upcycled and recycled as my mother did before it was cool. But the new twists on it are great. All this reminds of he hippie 70 days mixed in with the good days of old HGTV shows of the 80s. The young also have great ideas they just use glue to sew! Ha. So I have 8 sewing machines, a repainted and refloored workshop. Maybe I will follow suit and make a youtube channel. I do plan themed workshops. My focus is upcycling but also in the fit of clothing for women while making original garments. My favorite thrift store where I lived was run by the Mennonites. Great thrift here too. Most things cost $1. Ha, I only show what worked too. Have boxes called UFOs. Unfinished objects but it all becomes something else one day.
Mary- you are truly a blessing to us all, Your talent is a wonderful gift, Please keep the videos coming. take care
You are so humble. I wish you continued success. Like Gloria said, you would be a wonderful friend. I live in Ohio, lol. So refreshing to hear you confessing your love for Christ. And having it evident in your work. He is everything to me too. God bless you.
I absolutely love watching everything that you do here on TH-cam I have watched just about everyone of your videos and I love that you love animals and I also love redoing furniture every time I see you redo an old piece of furniture I think about how sad it looks that no one has taken the time to take care of it then after you give it a little love and redo it and make it look all pretty again it almost looks like that furniture has a big smile on it it just warms my heart to see someone like me doing things that they love doing keep up the good work you are so beautiful inside and out
No, Mary most people do not just “see” how a project will look when they look at a piece of discarded “junque”. That is a gift, and you have it in spades. You have a lovely smile, a kind heart and a humble spirit. Yes, I’d like to know how to do,word art without a cameo.
New to your videos. Love everything that you create. Appreciate your love for the Lord and it shows through your life. Thank you for being true to who God wants you to be! So happy that you have this venue to give us all ideas and inspiration.
thank you so much for sharing your personal life and answering questions. i'd love to see a thrift with me video and see what treasures you find and then redo them. or garage sale with me.
Thank you Mary! Love your videos and getting to know a bit about you. And I must say... I share your convictions and enjoy your standard! 🥰
in my opinion you are successful because you put GOD FIRST... God has truly blessed you with some amazing talent for what you do.. I just happened upon your yourtube channel a couple of weeks ago and I LOVE your videos.... May God continue to bless you, your family and your business..
Our lifestyles could not be more different! But I absolutely adore watching your videos. I don't care for the "farm" or "shabby" style, I prefer modern and industrial, but I so enjoy learning from you. Thank you for putting all this content out, and thank you for inviting us into your personal life by answering these questions!
Always enjoy your videos. Love the calm and peace that radiates from you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing your story and faith! You are a blessing to many, in so many ways.🌻
I so enjoy your videos. Your humble love of God is reflected in your beautiful work. Thank you for the Q and A video. Your authenticity is refreshing. Thank you.
You answered soo many questions I had. You’re an amazing person. Your sweet spirit comes through to everyone, and the Holy Spirit speaks without you saying a word. I pray blessings upon you and your family and love everything you do. You brighten so many peoples lives, and entertain and teach at the same time. God bless and I know you have a future that goes far beyond what God has done so far.
I just love you so much, Mary! I could literally sit and talk you over tea or coffee for hours. Your content is so beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your personal life with us Mary. You have a very beautiful soul.💞💝And your projects are awesome!
It was great getting to know you! I don't think you give your self enough credit! You seem to do everything so effortlessly ! You are very humble ! I love watching your videos! I'm sure you would excel in tiling , I helped my husband tile our bathroom . It is very labor intensive , hard on your knees and messy ! But the end result is worth it ! I'm sure my husband would not agree , but I'm ready to do our kitchen ! Thank you for sharing I look forward to your next video !!!!
Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you for answering so many questions and giving great tips. Your channel has become my favorite! 🤗
I'm playing catch up, watching all I can as the time allows while working from home.
Thank you again Mary and GOD bless you ❤
Mary, I stumbled across your channel few months ago. Enjoy getting notified of new videos for you have such creativity!! Keep up the great work, you have a love and calmness about you that draws your audience in.
Thank you Mary.
Enjoy watching you on TH-cam.
Love from Montreal, Canada
Mary, I just recently found your channel and I love it! I have learned to do things just as you have, by just doing! You are an inspiration to me, as I am recently retired and looking for something constructive to do with all this extra time. Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone and sharing with us all.
Wow Mary, thank you so much for sharing your story! You have an amazing God given talent. You are a teacher, an inspiration to us all. I have always been impressed with your expertise with power tools. I am intimidated by them. The thought that you had never even used a computer until eight years ago amazes me. I am challenged with my Cricut but now feel I just need to persist, and teach myself. You're amazing. Thank you!
Thank you Mary for providing us with an insight into your world and for sharing with us your passion. Talent is not something one develops, it is something that one is born with and you undoubtedly have it!!
I love your videos, as well as how humble and compassionate you are. When watching your videos I feel that you are so genuine and that your truly want to share & inspire us with what you do... I wish you continued success in everything that you do! Please give us more Kitty!!! Perhaps “a day in the life of...?” :)
Mary I really enjoyed your Q & A video. I stumbled upon your channel when you renovated the she shed. It was so inspiring to me that I watched every video you made in one afternoon. Your very talented and sweet spirited. I love that you shared your faith and are embracing it in your art. Be blessed and thanks for being YOU!
Wonderful video! You may have to work on being patient but God has given you the gift of tenacity. You can do anything and aren't afraid to try. A lot of us, as we get older, say to ourselves "I can't do that" for whatever silly reasons we come up with. You bypass all that and just jump right in. I bet you have a great support system in your family. You are a joy to watch and am so glad you started this channel. Thanks for sharing (more of you).