Monthly Archives: April 2026

a birdhouse, a tiny dragonfly, and a big summer tree

You can find this summer putz house in my Etsy shop. The card inspired the colors of the house with its sunny yellow flowers and softened teal birdhouse. Small flowers provided the lavender color. The hole in the back allows the use of an LED light string to illuminate the house. I used poster board […]

a high porch and spring flowers highlight this cute house

This quaint house has five steps up to the small porch. I used an upcycled greeting card to make the base. It features a beautiful wood thrush surrounded by violets and marsh marigolds. The back of the putz has the traditional hole for the use of an LED light string to illuminate the house. The […]

beautiful spring church in periwinkle and purple

The greeting card used to make the base set the tone for the colors used to decorate this spring church. The fence is made from white poster board. I cut the design with scallop scissors. Square balsa wood rods make great fence posts. The hole in the back allows the use of an LED light […]

spring putz, beautiful flowers, and a twining vine

I found this little putz house in a drawer while decluttering. It was constructed and painted. The base was completed and dated 2025. I have forgotten why I set it aside. I pulled it out, put it together and landscaped it. The base is made from an upcycled greeting card. I am guessing the size […]

tiny handcrafted bird’s nest is a special detail

The Easter card used to make the base inspired the colors of the putz house. As soon as I saw this beautiful card, I knew I would make an Easter house with it. My thanks to the friend who donated the card to me! I appreciate donations! The base measures 4 7/8″ wide by 7 […]