I love the aqua blue color on this greeting card. At first, I couldn’t decide if the roof should be a dark blue or the red. I’m glad I went with red. The house looks very festive!
I did make a pennent garland of red and white stripes and blue stars, but it didn’t seem to fit this house very well. I decided to use a wired star garland as a highlight on the roof.
The fireworks are tinsel picks, fitted into clear plastic tubes on the back of the putz house. They are removable for storage.
I made the wooden picket fence from coffee stir sticks.
The front yard features an American flag, proudly flapping in the breeze.
Shown below is a sampling of a few of the other Independence Day putz I have made over the years. As always, you can check out my Etsy shop, choose any building design and have it made in the colors and the season of your choice.
If you have 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.
All proceeds from my Etsy shop benefit Kenya Mercy Ministries. Run by native Kenyans, KMM works 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!
Would you like to create your own putz houses? Check out my putz tutorials for more information. My blog is searchable, as well. You may find turorials that aren’t listed on the tutorial page.
Tutorials / Putz and Glitter Houses
~~Rhonda 🙂