Howdy Hudee — it’s me, Katiedoodle! I’m back for a brief visit to share a new free downloadable Retro Putz House Pattern! Seeing Erika’s collection inspired me to dust off my glue gun and bust out the glitter. Surprise — and Happy Holidays!
This pattern design is based on a house in my neighborhood that I have always admired.
It looks like the owners of this little home are on the nice list this year!
My favorite part of the pattern — the built-in planter that wraps around the corner of the building. Look, it’s full of fresh snow!
- Click here to download Kate’s free Putz house pattern
- For basic instructions and a list of materials needed for this project, see my first mid century Putz house pattern.
Make more midcentury “Putz” style houses:
- See all the designs
- Want to know why these houses called “Putz”? Read our vintage Putz house history and online guide.
DIY Putz house #1 — ranch house AND basic instructions for all houses 
A-frame putz house — downloadable pattern 
A 1961 Shasta Airflyte trailer putz house DIY — free downloadable pattern 
Best bottlebrush trees for putz houses and other Christmas crafting 
COMMENTS WILL RE-OPEN on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2. For the first time in, like, 13 years, I am taking a real vacation from the blog, to spend un-distracted time with family. As part of this, Commenting on the blog is paused. Meanwhile, please enjoy reading all the many stories in our archives -- and come back Monday, Dec. 2 when I will launch our annual giveaway of a vintage ornament wreath made by Georgia Peachez -- and when comments will reopen so you can enter to win! HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!
Jay says
Way to go Kate! Nice! Have A Merry Christmas.
Nikki says
Hi Kate!
So great seeing a post from you! Love the newest putz house. I especially like the “ice” along the roof- line, very clever! Next year you’ll have to find someplace higher yet to display them! LOL!
Kate says
Thanks!
Cora is doing really well with staying away from no no things…so I’m hoping that next year she will still be ok with the neighborhood after she is reminded not to touch. She’s a very smart little girl!
Erika T. says
Yay! Can’t wait to make this one! Have a Merry Christmas Kate! 🙂
Kristen says
What a great design with wonder filled details! I, too, love the snow filled wrap around planter. Nice to hear from you Katie. I hope motherhood has been good. Merry Christmas!
Ericka says
Is there still a pattern for the travel trailer? I can’t find it on the site.
Pam Kueber says
No.
Kat says
Glad to know I’m not the only one hunting for it…I searched everywhere! It will always be my white whale. 🙁 I’ve got almost all the other patterns made.
Laurie C says
If you google it, there are one or two putz airstreams that show up online. One of them is smaller, but I keep thinking I’ll enlarge it to fit in with the houses. I was SO excited to see a new Putz house! I was afraid a baby would put those on the shelf (pun intended) for a few years, though, as I’ve learned, I was able to get more accomplished before my girls were old enough to start asking questions than I am able to do now!?!
Bridget kline says
Oh yay!!!! I absolutely adore these and am so happy about this, you made my day!!!
Tammy says
Thanks so much, Kate, for the new house pattern. Cannot wait to make it!
Colleen says
Where do you find the tiny trees and wreaths? I cant find anything that small.
Pam Kueber says
Target… JoAnne’s… etc
Samantha says
These are awesome! Wish I could shrink and get a drink at the Tiki bar so cool! Keep up the great work!
Nanette says
I have finished a collection of rustic putz churches and also a collection of pink themed putz houses. I have my eye on your Mid century modern putz houses. I have 100 ideas floating around in my head for these! Thank you for the patterns, especially a COLLECTION of patterns in this great design! I try to shop for any Christmas decorations or supplies after they go on sale after Christmas.