This is the third mid-century pattern I’ve drawn.
The card used to make the base is from the Retro Christmas Card Company. I bought the wide ones last year. They measure 4″ by 9 1/4″. I checked this year and they have only one style in this size listed. They do have the same pictures of the cards I have, but they are in the 5.25″ by 7.8″ size.
I cut everything by hand. I don’t use die cuts when making putz houses.
When choosing colors for the putz, I first chose a blue color, but later chose an aqua instead.
The base is 8 3/4″ wide and 3 1/2″ deep. The putz is 4 1/4″ high as measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the roof.
Because the putz is so wide, I put two light holes on the back. I used only one small, LED light string, though, and as you can see in the first picture, the putz is well lit.
I have had a few custom orders where the customer asked for a plain base, but for the rest I use Christmas cards to make the bases of my putz houses.
The garland outlining the roofline is made from 1/4″ wide, evergreen chenille stems. I glued blue, vintage, mercury beads and small red beads to the garland as ornaments.
A puff of smoke is included. Just in case you’re weathering a winter storm and the power goes out.
The styalized trees are made from foam core board. I embellished them with red glitter glue as ornaments.
Below are the two mid-century putz I made in 2023. The one on the right has a breeze brick wall. The wall was 3D printed by a friend’s son.
If you have any questions about my posted putz houses, or about creating your own putz houses, please ask. I am happy to share what I have learned about the art of putzing.
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
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~~Rhonda 🙂