This Putz of a tiny house and covered bridge went to a good home right after I made it. I may have to make one for myself because I loved it so much.
The Christmas card, which I used to make the base, inspired the layout of the Putz. I had a pattern for a house I could use, and I drew the pattern for the covered bridge.
The back of the house has the traditional hole for the use of an LED light string for lighting the Putz.
To make the river, I painted the bottom of the riverbed dark blue. When it was dry, I covered it with Stampin’ Up Crystal Effects. It’s an old bottle, but the product worked perfectly. I don’t know if it’s still available, though there are other products that would work as well. I left it to dry overnight.
I made the tiny wreath on the house from an evergreen chenille stem.
A few bottlebrush trees, decorated with faux snow and glitter complete the scene.
You can see more of my Putz houses and Christmas ornaments in my Etsy shop.
If you are interested in crafting Putz houses of your own, check out my Putz tutorials for more information. Putz House Tutorials
I am always happy to answer questions about the process. Please ask, if you are wondering about the details of putzing!
All proceeds from my Etsy shop benefit Kenya Mercy Ministries. They work with the urban poor of Nairobi, Kenya, particularly the children and their families who live in Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. Thank you for your part in helping these children when you purchase items from my shop!
~~Rhonda