I cut the pattern for this house yesterday. I painted and assembled it, and did a little bit of landscaping. I finished the landscaping today, It went together quickly because it’s a fairly simple pattern. There aren’t as many pieces to paint as some other patterns have.
The base measures 5 1/2″ wide by 3 1/2″ deep. The Putz is 5 1/4″ tall as measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the chimney.
The base is made from an upcycled greeting card featuring a garden bench with pumpkins. The card reads “Give thanks with grateful hearts.”
A hole in the back allows the use of a small LED light string for lighting this and other glitter houses in a glitter house village.
Three tiny, handcrafted pumpkins can be found in the yard. Four steps lead to the front door. The doors on my Putz houses are open, so guests know they are always welcome to stop by. Wish them a gratitude filled Thanksgiving!
A puff of smoke is included. Autumn evenings can be chilly. The small tree-like shrubs are from a bouquet stem I found on Etsy. I pulled it apart and cut the “trees” to the length I wanted. I really like the way they look. The final touch is leaf litter. The tiny fallen leaves lend a softness to the landscape.
If you have any questions about creating putz houses, please ask. I am happy to share what I have learned about the art of putzing.
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 🙂