I love the miniature Putz houses and this one is a particular favorite. I love these colors and the pattern, as well. Pictures don’t do this little house justice.
The base is made from an upcycled greeting card. As soon as I saw this card, I knew I had to make a Putz for it. Lily of the Valley are one of my favorite flowers and it is also the flower of May, my birth month. May 24. Me and Queen Victoria. And Bob Dylan…DH is a fan. Me, not so much.
The little house is embellished with mulberry paper flowers, preserved sheet moss, and artificial foliage. The front steps are made from balsa wood.
The back of the Putz house has the traditional hole for the use of an LED light string to light the Putz.
A puff of smoke is included with the Putz houses that have chimneys. Smoke is optional, so it is just tucked into the chimney. Removable if it isn’t wanted. The polyester fluff I use for the smoke stands up well, so it doesn’t need to be glued or supported in any way. A pair of tweezers or other pointy object works well for tucking the smoke into the hole on the top of the chimney.
I plan to keep this house for my own collection. It appeals to me on many levels. A mini Putz. Springtime Lily of the Valley. Beautiful colors. It’s a keeper.
~~Rhonda