The last three putz I made were made from the same pattern, but in different sizes. In general, ORIGINAL size putz are 5″-6″ tall. MINI tend to be 3″-4″ tall. TINY MINI are most often 1″-2″ tall. Sizes will vary slightly depending on the pattern. Churches will be taller due to the steeple height, but the main body of the church follows the general heights of the three sizes.
Below are different sizes of the same pattern. I also make spring, Easter, summer, and Fourth of July houses, barns, churches, etc.
A TINY MINI house can be more difficult to make, due to the small pieces. Creasing poster board in such a small size is harder than in the larger sizes. Window frames become quite narrow and the little doors require slow and patient cutting. The smaller sizes are adorable, though, and worth the effort.
The base measures 4 1/4″ wide by 6 3/8″ deep. The Putz is 2 3/4″ tall as measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the chimneys.
Puffs of smoke are included, for those chilly winter evenings. Grab your favorite hot beverage and cozy up in front of the fire.
Two tiny deer stand near the front gate, which is covered with an arch. The arch is twined with silver garland.
It’s a winter wonderland, with twelve, handcrafted evergreen trees made from evergreen stems. Some of the stems are made from upcycled, artificial Christmas trees and some are made from evergreen garland.
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. My blog can be searched, as well. Some of the turorials haven’t been listed on the tutorial page. Working on that! 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 🙂