I spent most of the week working on Putz houses. On Monday, this church was fully assembled and ready for embellishments.
![Putz house](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7852/33325547128_e59608f598.jpg)
I made the pattern in two sizes. The church on the left is the full-size pattern. The one on the right was reduced to 80% of the original size.
![Putz house](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7872/33325543498_89fdbba66d.jpg)
In addition to the churches, I made a couple of spring Putz houses. This is the mini version.
![Putz house](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/46286524475_f6644737c8.jpg)
When it was done, I decided I like the mini one so much that I am keeping it for my own collection.
![Putz house](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7820/46286509985_2bcbe0d0ac.jpg)
The second springtime Putz house is larger than the first. I was able to use the same yellow, but the green was less blue and the blue was more lilac than on the first house.
![Putz house](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7852/33325537868_abb705ab42.jpg)
The house is embellished with mulberry paper flowers, velvet flowers and preserved moss.
![Putz house](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7922/47149171282_8e74b3d154.jpg)
DH took this picture of Clark, king of the upstairs banister. He looks pretty noble, doesn’t he? By the way, he is standing over the staircase. It is a twelve foot drop to the first floor. But he doesn’t mind. This railing is one of his favorite places to hang out, even for a nap.
![King Clark](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7883/40236229543_ab25167a7c.jpg)
We had asparagus at lunchtime. With our cold temperatures and very windy day, I was reminded that somewhere out there, it is warm enough for asparagus to grow. It won’t be long before spring is in full bloom here, as well.
![asparagus](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7884/32258783567_5f2cdb46d2.jpg)
DH just brought in a picture he took in the back yard. Our first spring blossoms. Tiny crocus in the grass. This counts for spring!
![crocus](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7895/46287034985_3ea4cfbae2.jpg)
He also brought in some daffodils he dug up in the back yard. We should have blossoms soon!
![daffodils from the back yard](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7814/47201665901_f2ea438b2c.jpg)
And soon, they will be blooming outside!
~~Rhonda