I can’t resist another autumn house. It’s that time of year!
The pattern for this Mini size autumn house is pattern #091718. My pattern numbers are the dates I drew the patterns. I drew this pattern September 17, 2018. It’s a traditional house with a large front yard, full of flowers and fallen leaves. Perfect decor for the autumn season. It, with other seasonal houses, is listed in my Etsy shop: ChristmasNotebook
The house features one handcrafted autumn tree and one bottle brush tree. It’s easy to paint bottle brush trees with acrylic craft paint to match the color scheme of a putz house. This tree was the usual blue-green. I painted it with a very dark green. When the first coat was dry, I brushed it with moss green paint. While the second coat of paint was still wet, I sprinkled it with very fine, clear glitter.
I make the bases for my putz houses from upcycled greeting cards. This card has a beautiful picture with “It’s Thanksgiving” written across the top. I use the colors of the card as inspiration for the colors of the putz house. When possible, I use elements in the card design as part of the embellishment of the putz. In this case, I added sunflowers and pumpkins to the front yard.
The traditional hole in the back allows the use of an LED light string to bring the house to life.
A puff of smoke is included. November nights are chilly!
The sidewalk curves from the front gate to the front door. Autumn shrubs, made from sponge, and fallen autumn leaves give a wonderful fall feeling. The doors on my putz houses are open so guests know they are always welcome to stop by.
The yard features a handcrafted picket fence, made from wooden, coffee stir sticks. I make the fences myself, in many different styles. Check out my tutorial for making picket fences here: Picket Fence Tutorial
If you have any questions about these houses, or about creating your own 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.
Want to try making your own putz houses? 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!
Tutorials / Putz and 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 🙂