This Putz church is listed in my Etsy shop (information below). It is the original size of the pattern. The base measures 6 1/4″ wide x 3 5/8″ deep. The church is 7 3/4″ tall as measured from the bottom of the base to the top of the steeple. The pattern I drew for the […]
I think the blog problems have been ironed out. I had troubles in December, and again the past few months. In the mean time, I have made a lot of new Putz houses. Here are a few of them. I draft all my own patterns. Lately, I’ve been making three sizes. ORIGINAL, which is 100% […]
This tutorial is meant as a guide to the way I construct a Putz house. Keep in mind that I have my own style and my own techniques, and the following directions will reflect that. Other Putzers have their own styles and techniques, so don’t take this as the only way to make a Putz. […]
I’ll start by saying this should be titled “MY experience with acrylic paints for crafting” because that is all I am bringing to the table. I don’t know which brands are considered best by the general crafting community. I don’t know how long paints are “supposed” to be kept, when it is recommended to discard […]
This past week seemed to fly by. I’ve been pretty busy and that always helps, doesn’t it? On Sunday, we drove north to visit my Dad and two of my siblings. We had a good afternoon. The grands enjoyed playing with my brother’s daughter who is four months younger than the twins. They don’t get […]
I have been working on some springtime Putz houses. Here are a few that I have finished already. The pink cottage. Looks like a fairy house, doesn’t it? It has a bunny greeting card on the bottom of the base. The houses are embellished with my first attempt at using polymer clay. I made the […]
Here’s to a new year. Have you made any resolutions? I haven’t given it much thought yet. December is always so busy here. And I am still recuperating from it! But this week will be quieter and I plan to make some time to think about what I want to concentrate on this year. Write […]