I drew the pattern for this little Putz church with inspiration from a vintage Christmas postcard that I saw online.
When I make a Putz church, I like to use a nativity card for the base. This one inspired the use of yellow and red on the church building.
I chose a darker red than the card uses because I wanted the colors to be more subdued than the ones on the card.
The church sets at an angle on the card, leaving room for two bottle brush trees and a tiny deer in the church yard.
The little deer is only 1/2″ tall. The front door has three steps down to the sidewalk.
I rounded the corners of the fence to soften the lines a bit. The gate posts are made from wooden skewers cut to about 1/2″ tall.
You can see my Putz houses and other Christmas ornaments in my Etsy shop.
If you are interested in crafting some 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