This is the third in a series of tree farms, made in the three sizes I work with. ORIGINAL is 4-6″ tall. MINI is 2-4″ tall and TINY MINI is 1-2″ tall. These three putz were made from the same pattern. The ORIGINAL size building on the left is 4 1/4″ tall. The MINI one in the middle is 3 1/4″ tall. The TINY MINI one on the right is 2″ tall.
The same pattern was used for all three buildings, with minor changes. On the middle one, I left off the top window and used the space to display a wreath. On the third one, I left the top window off, as well, leaving room for a sign. I cut the windows on the third putz house without pane dividers because the openings were so small.
Photos make it hard to grasp the actual size of the TINY MINI putz. The building is 2 3/4″ wide, counting the overhang of the roof. It is 1 1/8″ deep and 2″ tall.
The card I used to make the base features a vintage truck carrying a Christmas tree. The truck and most of the words are picked out in red foil. The house has the traditional hole in the back to provide access for the use of an LED light string to light the building at night.
The fence is made from poster board and cut in a wavy design with decorative scissors. There are nine trees and two wreaths displayed in the yard.
The sign is printed on glitter paper. It doesn’t photograph well, but has a beautiful shimmer when viewed in person. The name of the tree farm is taken from the upcycled card used to make the base.
Meander up the path and choose the perfect tree for your home! Then come in and enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookie treats! Merry Christmas!
If you would like to see more of my Putz houses, as well as Christmas ornaments I have made from upcycled holiday cards, please visit my Etsy shop.
If you are interested in crafting Putz houses of your own, check out my Putz tutorials for more information. https://christmasnotebook.com/putz-little-glitter-houses/
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 urban slum in Africa. Thank you for your part in helping these children when you purchase items from my shop!
~~Rhonda 🙂