MINI DOLLHOUSE PLANTS made from TAPE-Trash to Treasure

I will show you an easy inexpensive way to make Lovely plants for your dollhouse using common everyday items.
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[@katbird5775]

As others have said, your voice is so calm and soothing, yet not boring and not too fast either!! Also, I love when there is no background music to obscure or distract from the instructing!! I have made masking tape and wire mini plants for years, but that doesn't mean I don't need improvements and new ideas! So thank you very much for your wonderful tutorial!! I wish I had seen you doing this much sooner! Much gratitude and blessings to you.😊

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

You are so welcome! 😀 Thank you so much for such a kind and generous compliment!!! I appreciate your feedback about the music. I think I've only used music in three videos and two of them were involving the doll's wedding and reception 🤭 😂🤣! It's nice to hear that you're familiar with the wire and tape technique I'd love to see some of your work!!! Thank you for being here and allowing me to share 😊💖💖💖

[@mels8211]

Thank you so much for your clear instructions and your encouragement to have fun and take your time! I really appreciated watching this, thank you

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I'm glad you like it mels8211💖! I appreciate you for watching 😊

[@annaperdue7530]

I just love your videos and you! I watched this and made my first miniature plant with you in my ear the entire time telling me to be kind to myself and patient with the process. I love your humane take on things….relax, it’s just tape! The most freeing words I’ve ever heard. Thank you!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Hi Anna! I SMILED SO BIG when l read THIS! I am so Glad you felt supported by my voice while you were working! I really appreciate you letting me know you are learning and enjoying my content! Thank You for allowing me to share with you! Enjoy and welcome to Little Gretchen's Workshop!💖💖💖☺️😄😃

[@thewendycity]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I am a long-time miniature enthusiast interested in becoming a builder. I appreciate your thorough and detailed explanations. You are very talented!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you so Much! i am glad to hear you find value here!ENJOY!!!

[@maggiehughes4283]

Gretchen. What fabulous plants. Thank you for your time.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you Maggie! I am glad it was helpful!!! I appreciate you for watching!

[@pollywog25]

Great tutorial. I love how encouraging you are. Your voice is so calming and soothing, which is exactly what I need when I make anything because the stress and frustration levels can get pretty high. And I also love how you stress what matters most is doing it how you like it. Thank you for the great video

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank You POLLY! I'M SO glad you heard me! Making Miniatures should be fun not stressful! There are no rules, deadlines, codes, load bearing walls or permits to pull! Have Fun enjoy the process and don't compare your work to anyone else's! Just do you Best! And if you are not happy with the result, that just means you need to do it AGAIN.... and maybe again. Each time you improve. Don't be afraid of being bad at it for a little while!☺️❤️ You will be better! Thank you for WATCHING!

[@kelliduncan8315]

Ara mentioned you on her video, this is an amazong idea!!! Im following ❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Hi KELLI ! I am Humbled at the mere thought of Ara Bentley mentioning me and my channel! Welcome to Little Gretchen's Workshop! I appreciate you for watching! ENJOY!!!

[@sallyshell6505]

I love how your projects go from "Pre-K" to fantastic!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

That's the JOY OF IT ALL!!!!

[@rosemarywhite2130]

Your voice is so soothing. I can't wait to try this project!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you Rosemary! Let me know how it turns out!

[@cybersis85]

Love those. How clever. I’ll give it a try myself. Yours look so real.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Hi There! YES go ahead give it a try , you'll be Amazed how many different looks you can create! You can add all kind of little intricate details just play with it and experiment! But more than anything have FUN! Thank you so much for watching and allowing me to share!!💖💖💖☺️

[@KimGibsonfiberlover]

I need to make about a zillion of these...life (fake anyway) in defiance of this world's weirdness! These look terrific, and not hard. When creative block strikes, these look like a good idea!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

They are so much fun plus you can kinda of do what you want! the Dolls will not complain!! LOLOLOL!!!

[@lindsaydickson47]

This is one of my favourite how-to videos

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you for this Feedback Lindsay!!! I appreciate you!!! I'm So Glad you liked it!

[@brittanymccahan8641]

I could watch you make stuff all day ❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thanks Brittany! That's My Dream! to wake up and work in my workshop ALL DAY!!! I;m so Glad you are Enjoying my channel! Thank you for watching!

[@pjackson2064]

That's a great video! The tape is such a great I! I used Christmas wrapping paper and clued it together. But the tape is thousand times better, because it stretches a little, when you bent the leaves. You helped me a lot ! And I will be back

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank You! I'm so GLAD YOU ENJOYED THIS AND FOUND IT HELPFUL! I appreciate you for letting me know you enjoyed this! Thank you for allowing me to share!

[@thisoneforu]

What a great idea, I had to laugh when you said at ..first it looks a bit Pre-K..I am new to all of this so everything feels that way to me, thank you for sharing!!!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you! I appreciate you for being here! It is really funny how in the beginning of almost anything it doesn't look that great. BUT if we, learn to trust the process and keep going we'll see the beauty unfold! 💖☺️

[@Vintage-vanity]

How do you not have millions of followers?!!! You are so creative!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

You Are So Kind! Thank you Elizabeth! I appreciate you for watching and your feedback!!!

[@maggiegoebel369]

Omgosh. I love how encouraging you are! You have a very pleasant voice to listen to and these plants look awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

How sweet of you to say that Maggie! Thank you! I'm just giving back what Daddy gave me! I appreciate you feedback and you presence. Thank you for watching!

[@kathrineshaw9901]

You make it so relaxing.....love your videos

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

THANK YOU 💖😊 ENJOY

[@Camilla.x]

They look SO good! I love them! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

THANK YOU! I Appreciate your feedback 😃 and you for watching ☺️❤️

[@Camilla.x]

@@littlegretchensworkshop7665 ❤️❤️

[@pebblesthecat3625]

I don't do doll houses, I make plastic kits and do dioramas in quite a small scale. This can easily scale down to the scales I work in, so thanks for the great ideas.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Yes it would scale down easily! Glad you found it useful and thanks for watching!

[@fancifuldevices]

The pre-k comments were cracking me up 😂. These look awesome and I love how you say do what you like it’s just tape.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

YES! Often in the process of making miniatures things look like a project my kids brought home from Sunday School! LOLOLOLLL! But you have to Trust the PROCESS and keep working. Worst case scenario, start over it's just masking tape! Most keep creating and Have FUN!!!! Thank you for watching!!!

[@marcialietzau4384]

Love your positive attitude! :)

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you Marcia! That's a Kind thing to say! I get that from My DADDY!☺️💖

[@queencityminis]

Every step is so simple, yet the outcome is fantastic. The streaks of color you painted on the leaves made a world of difference.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thanks Queen! I Love to do color in multiple layers! This project was alot of fun. I always enjoy chatting with you because i know you understand!

[@queencityminis]

@@littlegretchensworkshop7665 I love chatting with you, too. I'm new to this world and you have so many excellent tricks up your sleeves.

[@lolasworldofminis]

I am beyond grateful that I found you! I’m learning so much from you. How did YOU learn all of these tricks and techniques? The Gesso, the materials, etc. did you take classes or trial & error? I love that you can keep it all organized… I know you edit, but you know your stuff.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you so much Lola!!! I have loved dollhouses Miniatures and making miniatures since I was a small child. Most of my childhood was spent trying to figure out how to make things with trash remnants and scraps because I didn't have the money to buy supplies or the things I wanted. Well I will show my daddy to pretty pictures in the books he would tell me you can make that! Sometime I'll be so frustrated when he said that but I will continue to try. After a while I realized with each attempt I got a little better. He bought me lots of books about making dollhouses when l was young. In 2020 My Daddy encouraged me to start this channel......So Here l am 🥹🥲💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@circlingtoyou2528]

Fantastic idea, thank you so much!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank You 😊 I appreciate your feedback!💖

[@melaniemarinawittmann2860]

Mega bin aus Deutschland liebe deinen Kanal❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank You MELANIE! 😊💖🌺

[@christhompson4270]

Now that was awesome and I shared it with my daughter as she makes miniature rooms. Thanks hon 👍🙏❤️

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

That is SO Wonderful!! Another miniaturist in the family!!

[@christhompson4270]

@@littlegretchensworkshop7665 she makes hers even smaller than you for the dolls houses for her rooms lol ❤️❤️

[@christinamikolajek6797]

Wow how pretty! Thank You for Sharing 💚

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

You are so welcome, Thank you for watching!!!!

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

Beautiful results. 🌱🌿🌱🌿🌱🌿

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank You I'm glad you liked it ☺️

[@reallife-maria]

wow, so amazing. i wanna try this during my spare time

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Go for it! Let me know how it goes! It's such a fun easy project!

[@nuss1e]

Ooh!I can make an Aspidestra plant for my1930s wartime house, thank you for all your inspiration 😊🌱

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Go for it! I'm glad this video helped!!

[@donnabrewer4971]

This project was of great interest to me. I love plants, and I was thinking of making a miniature plant shelf. I have some tiny pots but was unsure how to make the plants. Your tutorial was perfect! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I'm so glad to hear that DONNA! I'm so glad you find value here! I try to make things that I needed to know when i was 1st started making Miniatures! Thank you for the Feedback!

[@celestee.garcia2571]

Wow this is so great. I think I will try it with my serrated scissors. Might not be scale but worth a try. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you Celeste!! Yes go ahead give it a try, but most of all ....Have Fun! Thank you for allowing me to share!!

[@marymary377]

Just adorable, i love them! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Glad you like them!

[@donnacameron4515]

Loved this, you make it look so simple, we will see. LOL

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

You can do it! You will be amazed at your outcome, just take your time and have fun!

[@syedalimehdisyed6336]

Great....

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you!!

[@angelaquinn4621]

Gretchen you never disappoint. Another great project.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you Angela, that's so encouraging!

[@jonihenry8124]

They turned out great!!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you! I hope you try it! Such Fun and easy project! Thank you for watching!

[@karenclara5633]

Beautiful work ! Thank you for sharing

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you Karen!

[@a-izqts2]

Just discovered this video of yours. You are easy to listen to :) Great tutorial and cute plants! Can't wait to make one like yours. Thanks for sharing and all the tips about not wasting stuff, things being ok if it's not perfect, saving for future projects, etc. I will look for more of your videos.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

HI and WELCOME TO LITTLE GRETCHEN'S WORKSHOP ☺️❤️ SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO! Definitely check my previous content plus I've got lots coming up! Thank you for watching!

[@lynnjacobs7154]

Thanks … Great tutorial ❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

You're welcome Lynn 😊 Thank you for watching and allowing me to share 😊😀💖

[@CraftyMoore]

Wonderful! They look amazing!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you I hope you give them a try! Thank you for watching!

[@laurawiles410]

They may not be based on any particular real plant, but they look real enough to me. :) So pretty!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Looks sort of like the Diffenbachia I used to have, if I spelled it right

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I totally agree! I just needed some greenery! I love it when I see plants that are "botanically" correct! My plants are "Botanical Impressions"!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

How cool that they are "recognizable"! LOL! My mom had those type of plants around our house all the time, so guess that's what i think of when i think of plants. SO at least they made a good 'impression'!

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@littlegretchensworkshop7665 mine died when I moved and no longer had a southern facing window

[@laurawiles410]

@@recoveringsoul755 I'm sorry, It's sad when we lose something we've cared for. I lost my Diffenbachia when I had twins and didn't remember to water my houseplants for 3 months. The good news is that the babies were cared for and did fine.

[@lorip3999]

The plants look fantastic! Video went right into my playlist so I won't lose it 😀. I'm looking forward to making some soon!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you so much for watching!!!!

[@lindamarshall2762]

Love this technique ❤

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

It's So much FUN!!!

[@meowza7266]

Love this

[@tinynina76]

Pretty plants!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thanks Tiny Nina!!!

[@55sgb]

You always amaze me!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

You are So KIND!!! Thank You! For Always Being SO Encouraging! Thank You for All Your Support!

[@papabear2515]

Wonderful! I use various shades of watercolors on the tape for lighter colored plant leaves. Thanks for sharing! Kathleen

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@kerryhitzke4490]

Wow

[@katrinafuller6885]

Very pretty! I definitely want to try this.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Please do! It's a simple project but yields a great result! Let me know how it turns out!

[@lizvan-loon697]

Brill idea will try that zand the hats ps l dnt measure either only by eye unless l have too❤🎉🎉

[@elizabeths4371]

I Really enjoyed this video and I'm definitely going to make some! :)

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Please do! I'm really glad you Enjoyed it! It is such a fun project, watching it all transform from something common to something Lovely.

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Thanks for sharing! Im going to have to revisit this method when I make some more plants, the last method I tried turned out great for one plant, but the other plant....well I'm not sure what the heck kind of plant it was in the end lol, but it was part of the learning process so it will be tucked away in a dark corner somewhere.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

You are welcome ☺️ YES use those items as fillers! Funny Fact: most of plants I make are not replicas of any particular species they are just "Green" 😂😂😂

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

Great idea! I would never have guessed you used tape if you hadn't said it was tape. It seems like a relaxing way to make plants :)

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

It is! I hope you try it! Let me know how yours turn out!

[@mastersadvocate]

Such lovely plants made from masking tape, and floral wire! You never disappoint! I love that you used tea to make the potting soil for your potted plant! My Mom and I drink tea, and just throw away the used tea bags. Now, I think I can re-use the tea bags by letting them dry out, and collecting the tea leaves. You have inspired me to make some mini plants for my doll house! 😊😊 By the way, I saw some pretty flowers in some of your pots. Will you make a video tutorial on how to make the flowers?? I'd surely watch that! Thanks for the tutorial, Little Gretchen's Workshop! Take care! ~Janet in Canada

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

That is a very good idea to dry out used tea bags! I drink alot of tea too, but over the years i have certain ones that i don't really enjoy, so I use those for my "soil". Yes i do have that random floral pot there it was in the batch of leftover items i had while I was making the PLANTS. I do plan to do some flowers soon. I have so many videos lined up and the ideas keep coming, thank you for the suggestion. Also, let me know how your plants from tape turn out.

[@zeej80]

U can even use leftover coffee grains that r dried out, too!

[@anniscrawford4210]

These little plants look great. Can’t wait to try some.

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Please do! I was so much Fun!!!

[@karlannespinks6475]

Brilliant

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Thank you Karianne! I appreciate you for watching!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Is it Pre K because I thought it was FreaKay lol!

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Lololollol 😂🤣🤣! I'm sorry I was not Clear! It's Pre-K as in Pre- Kindergarten 🤭😂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😭

[@cristinabarale9697]

Puoi fare un video in italiano no. Si capisce molto bene cosa hai usato x il vaso😊

[@kellydesilva6733]

being called "dolls" is not for me.

[@NomusaMagical]

Kelly: Hello Negative Nancy … clearly there’s a DIRECT connection to the DOLLhouse. Maybe you should move on to another channel that fits YOUR me-focused specifications.

[@jasonfrederick6564]

love your work. i sent you an email. i am with several table top gaming and crafting groups on facebook and your techniques will be a great help us and i will be sharing your videos on our group pages. 631 subscribers today

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

Awesome! ok I need to check my email Thank you!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Its fun how the dollhouse, model railroad and gaming communities are doing many of the same things, with terrain, plants , aging, wood, stone, bricks etc.

[@jasonfrederick6564]

@@recoveringsoul755 i had never seen leaves done this way. going to work on more realistic trees with this idea

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@jasonfrederick6564 I've seen people making palm trees for huge displays for action figures with tape and wire. Lots of videos of making trees, logs, vines for jungle scenes like for Predator or Yoda's Dagobah system hut, that sort of thing. I don't do the tabletop gaming but like Star Wars and miniatures so maybe I see it more. My Froggy Stuff channel and Where The Gnomes Live both have spooky tree tutorials and Froggy has some other plants too. Look up miniature greenhouse plants because the dollhouse world has kits for greenhouse buildings and those need plants. Some people make stores or produce stands so if you need a basket of apples you can find that too