This MINI size, Valentine Putz house is the last one I am making this season. It’s time to move on to Easter Putz! It was fun to make and fun to landscape. A lot of little details make it fun to look at.
The base measures 4 1/2″ wide x 5 1/2″ deep. The Putz is 3 3/4″ tall as measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the chimneys. As measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the arch, the Putz is 6″ tall.
The base is made from an upcycled Valentine card. I like that it is purple rather than the traditional red and/or pink.
The back of the Putz has the traditional hole that allows for the use of an LED light string for lighting the house.
The wired arch frames the MINI house with pink and red hearts.
The sidewalk is made of tiny heart-shaped stepping stones.
The handcrafted, heart-shaped fence is made from poster board, painted to coordinate with the Putz house, and sprinkled with fine, clear glitter.
Pearl beads and velvet flowers nestle in the moss.
The lights are on and the door is open for you and your Valentine.
You can see my Putz houses and 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