MINl LUGGAGE/ CARPET BAGS from BINDER CLIPS- Little Gretchen's workshop 

I am just so impressed with all the tiny details you have thought of in prep for the wedding! I would have forgotten all about most of it. You are just the best doll wedding planner EVER!

Both bags are so lovely - all aspects - the fabrics, embellishments, straps, etc. Wonderful! I HAVE to tell you what came my way via an unplanned stop in an antique/consignment shop on Monday! We were getting our snow tires changed out for our non-winter tires, so rather than just sit and wait, I decided to visit the little antique/consignment shop in the next block over. I’ve been there many times, but have never seen any miniatures or dollhouses of any kind in any of the vendor booths before. I wasn’t in the shop 5 minutes when I saw a lovely 1:12 beautifully handmade dollhouse sitting there! It was so well made and even has a Dutch door (which I adore), dormer windows, gorgeous curtains, and removable plexiglass and the “back” - making everything visible inside. When I saw the interior, I began to drool! LOL! There were 4 good sized rooms 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs, with very pretty stairs connecting the floors. It had been all wired for electricity, but was no longer working, even though all of the lovely lights remained, along with stunning furniture and accessories in every room. (Some of the furniture pieces and accessories were ones I’ve had on my “wish list” for a very long time too!). Then I saw the price …. $95!! I almost fell over right then and there, afraid that maybe it was actually not for sale or that a wrong price tag had been attached, etc. So, I asked the clerk what she knew about the house. She said, “oh, a woman who made it decided to sell it … and …. She will actually take $85 if you want to buy it!” I almost fainted! I somehow managed to say, “ yes, I do want to buy it and I’ll pay for it now.” I truly felt like I was dreaming! So, I paid for it and when our car was ready, we loaded it into the back and then caught my breath! $85?! I still can’t believe it! Each room has furniture, (let alone accessories) that are worth far in excess of $85! The house alone (with nothing in it) is worth far more than $85. I am still in shock about this find, even now, 4 days later! LOL In the living room, it has the same chair (signed by the artist) that you featured in your last video! It actually 2 of those same chairs, the matching couch and an ottoman - all signed by the same artist! I couldn’t believe it! And thankfully nothing had been glued down - she used museum wax, so even transporting it all home, everything stayed in place. So … be still my heart, that is continuing to overflow with joy and gratitude! I rarely ever come across any non-plastic dollhouses or furniture locally. So this was incredible! My plan is to actually remove the furniture and accessories and see which things I want to put in my other 1:12 house which I’m still working on. It has many more rooms and many of these just-acquired furniture pieces and accessories will work perfectly in it. Then, I will see what I what to do with this latest 1:12 house. I’ve been wanting to do sone kind of shop, so it might be perfect for that. We shall see! Right now, I’m preparing to carefully remove everything, give it all a good cleaning and go from there. (IF I can ever catch my breath -LOL!) I just HAD to share with YOU! I know you get the excitement of a wonderful dollhouse find! Oh, and before I forget … it came with a male (Caucasian) doll that I would be delighted to send to you, if you’d like to gave him. I know nothing about dolls, but can send you a picture of him if you’d like. I think he can be easily transformed into something wonderful in your amazing hands. His arms and legs do articulate. He is dressed. Please let me know if you would like to have him or if you want to see a photo first. No pressure - I just thought you might want him. Thanks for letting me go on and on here, my friend! Can you tell I’m excited?! Thanks and hugs, ❣️ Kathleen

I will never get tired of this technique for these darling little bags. They never look like you’re making the same thing again because of all your clever tricks to finish them. I learn so much from you even if you are making more of something. Scaling everything is so different from my multi-media background and you give me the courage to mess up and keep going! I feel a responsibility to the dolls because I love them so much. xx

Beautiful carpet bags, Gretchen. ❤💕💟👜

The bags are adorable, very distinctive in fact! I love the interplay between other hobbies and miniatures. I'm new to nail art, but I'm also finding many uses for my paper crafting supplies. I thought of you today when I finally came across some decorative studs to embellish greeting cards with. They would be perfect for this project!

Hi, these are wonderful. Your imagination continues to blow me away. Once again I want to thank you for sharing your work. See you in the next video.👍❤️

Gretchen, they’re absolutely brilliant ❣️

I’m so grateful for your videos because you inspire me so much. ❤

These little bags are adorable! Thanks for sharing!

Absolutely adorable! Gretchen, you're totally correct in saying don't get frustrated, for me, I have to say it A LOT 😀 I love the luggage bags!! Your energy is amazing!! I so happy to be in your mini world. You are encouraging and very instinctive in making your mini products, a binder clip, Girl!!!! who knew, Yes!! I'll show you mine whenever I get to making them. Thank you Darling so much for showing us/me. Smooches!

Can’t decide which one I love more. I’ll take both! 🥰

I love the content. I would like to have longer vibes. Since the wedding is coming up

😂😂 you and glue, that luggage turned out amazing, love the little details. Take care and thank you for sharing 👏🙏❤️

Love love love these little bags! So real looking and very posh, too!

What!? Binder clips? You are a genius! They are awesome!

I love your little bags.🌺🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸

Such a great idea 💕💕💕💕I love the bags but I need all my clips right now 🤣🤣😂😂Gretchen your a master of ideas.💕💕💕

They turned out so pretty!!! ❤

❤ Thank you for the awesome ideas Mrs. Gretchen

Oh these are beautiful

Just lovely

Love the little carpet bags!! Yes I agree on the nail art supplies they are great for this scale i am addicted to them as well..lol.. much love from Ohio❤!

I made the easiest and absolutely cutest little handbag with a small clip! Thank you! This was so easy even I could do it lol

I like the new carpet bags. The new guests can be proud of their luggage. 🙂

Gretchen, how stinking cute! You are so amazing with your craft! ❤❤

I love watching you work. So professional. 😊

How clever to use binder clips for carpet bag luggage. I am always amazed at the things miniaturists come up with to create one of a kind pieces. The bags are lovely, Gretchen.

Lovely carpet bags, I really love all the tiny details you have used on them, great job ❤

Those look amazing!

Love them!

I love the look of carpetbags!! These are great! ❤

I wish I was one of your dolls lol I want to be fancy too. Love all of it.

I love these bags. Such a clever idea to use those clips. They look so realistic. Amazing.

Those are SO stinkincute! I don’t do my nails, but I LOVE nail art! They ARE perfect for making minis. I’m hoping to catch your live!

Wow, beautiful bags! Came out so nice.

I am so going to try this!

Oh you never disappoint me. I Love these bags. That was such a clever idea. Thank you for sharing this with us. So until next time God Bless you and your family and have a Blessed evening and stay safe my dear and Special Friend. ❤❤❤

Love the bags and all the little details. They look amazing! Thanks for sharing your crafts and crafting tips.

Of crthe binder clip idea is brilliant but also the nail art? Amazing!

Love This Sis❤

Hello Gretchen, your luggage always turns out beautifully, I love the carpet bags, they always remind me of Mary Poppins 😊 All the little extra details really do add to the realism, you're going to need an extension on the rooming house to hold all the luggage 😅 I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next, have a lovely weekend. Best wishes from Yorkshire, England 🇬🇧 😊

Lovely! I've been wanting to make a life sized one for myself!

I love them!! I’m trying to calm my glue use down too lol!

You are so talented. Those bags are beautiful. I’ve really never been into miniature things before but wow, I’m really loving what you do. Thank you for sharing.❤

Gretchen, I could watch you make these all day. Each one so unique and different. Love the "distinctive" orange/brown one in particular. After college when I moved in with my friend, her mom offered to furnish our apartment with some vintage Mexican furniture. She selected the upholstery for the cushions and we got to decided which side of the fabric we preferred. It was the "wrong" side of course! It's just better sometimes. 😂 I was imagining how fabulous it would be having you teach a binder clip bag workshop at a miniature event! I hope you'll come to California.😍 One question, I've seen you use your cut down bottle of tacky glue before. How do you cover it up when you're done? You're just tops Gretchen- you truly are! 🥰✨

As always, I love your video's, such creativity!! I've watched many of your video's, some have been watched many times over!! 😄 and I learn something new each time. Thank you for inspiring!! 💝

These look great! You're so good at the detail work

Fabulous 👌 😊

Little Gretchen's Workshop, Your videos are fantastic! I just had to subscribe!

Fabulous Gretchen. I’m going to have to try and make some bags like this. 😊

Once again...PERFECTION!! SO GORGEOUS!! ❤❤❤ Wish I'd seen this video before making my train carriage video. These would have been perfect for my luggage! I have to make some now. Thank you so much for sharing!💕💕💕

Binder clips ... Even my barbie dolls can use purses from them but these carpet bag style with mini details are perfect for your little dolls. Do they have little hankies ready when they cry at the wedding? Does the bride have mini garters to hold up her stockings? Is there a mini shoe polishing kit ready to get the mens shoes all shiny?

Fabulous bags ❤try using Weld Bond glue it glues everything and dries very quickly with a good grip and dries transparent, I prefer it to tacky glue, oh 😅 can I use your bag idea for my mouse Jasmine in a future video 😊 she needs a bag to put her potions and herbs in💗

hi baby girl from Glo on miniatures on a mission

How can I find fabric like that? Great work Gretchen ❤

I am having so much fun making these! Question, though… what use have you found for all the handle parts left over???

These are great!!