Howdy Hudee — it’s me, Katiedoodle! I’m back for a brief visit to share a brand 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!
I couldn’t let this little house sit out all by itself, so I decided to unpack the rest of the suburb — including the local watering hole, the tiki bar).
I had them all set up on the table until someone took an interest…
Considering her current insatiable need to ‘taste’ everything, I decided to relocate the neighborhood to higher ground.
What happened to the foliage in my planter you may ask? Apparently they were not the kind of plants that can go a year without watering while you take care of your baby…whoops!
- 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.
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Hi Kate – hope all is fine – great to see ya drop in !!! – This is a really nice pattern; thanks for sharing
Yeah!!!
Hi Katie!
I’m always tuned-in when Katie busts out the glue gun.
These are charming! I’m standing in line to download these patterns.
Thanks so much!
Barbara
p.s. Wait until your daughter starts climbing. That’s why they invented shelves. I called this, “the time-line shifting.” It starts out at floor level, then graduates to the tables and so on…!
Happy Holidays Katie and family!!
Wow, it’s great to see a Kate post! And all those great little Putz houses….
Hi Kate! Great to hear from you. Love the new design. Love Roman brick!!
Hi Kate, So happy to see an update from you and your latest Putz house! I don’t blame a certain adorable “someone” for taking an interest in your little Putz neighborhood. Love all your creations and designs!
I think this might be your best one yet!
Yay, another Kate house! So cute! Little curious fingers also cute. I distinctly remember as a kiddo poking out all the cellophane windows of our putz houses on display..ack, why did I do that?
Every kid who had the good fortune to experience putz houses early in life punched out windows! I know I did, even though it was more from curiosity than intention on destruction. Our dear family friend Gladys would have never scolded me for anything, even if she knew I poked out a window.
I just saw ornaments that looked as if they were made from these MCM putz house patterns! (smaller versions anyway) One of those very ‘foofoo’ high end eclectic gift shops had them, and sets of vintage knee-hugging elf ornaments too! I keep meaning to make some, project #3,281… sigh.
I was wondering if people like us see houses and the first thing they think is “PUTZ HOUSE!” Or vicey-versy…
Isn’t Leo a shepherd? Or does he spoil “his” little girl too?
Leo is a Border Collie/Great Pyrenees mix. He and Cora are getting along well!
Way to go Kate! Nice! Have A Merry Christmas.
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!
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!
Yay! Can’t wait to make this one! Have a Merry Christmas Kate! 🙂
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!
Is there still a pattern for the travel trailer? I can’t find it on the site.
No.
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.
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!?!
Oh yay!!!! I absolutely adore these and am so happy about this, you made my day!!!
Thanks so much, Kate, for the new house pattern. Cannot wait to make it!
Where do you find the tiny trees and wreaths? I cant find anything that small.
Target… JoAnne’s… etc
These are awesome! Wish I could shrink and get a drink at the Tiki bar so cool! Keep up the great work!