I make putz houses in three sizes. ORIGINAL-size houses tend to be 5-6″ tall. An execption would be a church. The main body of the church fits the ORIGINAL size dimensions, but it will have an added height of two or three inches due to the steeple or bell tower. MINI putz houses are usually 3-4″ tall, and TINY MINI houses are under 3″ tall.
I wanted to use these small, 250th anniversary notecards for the Fourth to use as bases, but to fit the card, the house had to be small. Thus, a MINI. The putz base measures 3 1/2″ by 5 1/2″. The putz is 2 3/4″ tall, as measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the chimney. The fireworks add another 3″ to the height.
The fireworks fit into clear tubes on the back of the putz house. Each firework is easily removed for storage.
The USA flag waves proudly in the front yard. A handcrafted, wooden picket fence enclosed the yard.
Tiny sponge flock outlines the stepping stone sidewalk, creating a carpet of tiny flowers. Larger paper, velvet and acrylic flowers decorate the front yard.
From plain to Fourth of July ready! This MINI putz makes a great holiday centerpiece.
To see this putz, as well as more of my putz houses and 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!
If you’re interested in making picket fences, see my tutorial: Making Picket Fences
If you have questions about 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.
If you would 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 🙂