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    Miniature snowballs for your putz house

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    Posted by: Pam Kueber • November 13, 2018

    putz house patternI held a putz-house making party at my house last night, more info to come, it was So Much Fun! Meanwhile, as I gather my full report I wanted to share a tip: These miniature snowballs that I found at Joann Fabrics. Cute as a button and perfect for putz houses! Above: Doris used the tiny snowballs in the front yard and on and roof. 

    putz houseAnd above: Sylwia used them in the front yard and on the trees. I love how they add dimensionality, which I think is a word that I just made up, stands for dimension+personality. 

    miniature snowballs

    If you “need” a reason to shop shop shop, plan a putz-making party for next year and use this time period now to buy up all sorts of itsy bitsy things to have your friends, family or coworkers use to make their putz houses.

    I had six friends over — we all made Kate’s ranch house #1 — the putz house that started it all! Everyone had The Best Time, and all six of their houses turned out great. It’s amazing how different one little midcentury modern putz house can look, once you change up the paint and trim and landscaping. Hey, kind of like Levittown — which started with one house design, built house after house after house, but then, owners started individualizing them so they no longer looked cookie cutter. 

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    1. Tarquin says

      November 14, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      Not only did you have a party with your friends, but think of all the snowball fights your putz people will now have.

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    2. Debbie in Portland says

      November 14, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      You had me at “putz-house-making party at my house”….

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      • Pam Kueber says

        November 14, 2018 at 4:13 pm

        Seriously, it was just about the best fun ever.

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      • Neva Warnock says

        December 1, 2018 at 5:01 pm

        I’d be interested in tips for throwing a putz-house-making party – sounds like exactly my cup of tea!

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    3. Barbara says

      November 15, 2018 at 9:23 am

      Ditto!
      I had a putz DIY party 2 weeks ago. 18 friends, family and neighbors attended.
      I will do many…more of these party get togethers in the future.
      Thanks Katie!!

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      • Pam Kueber says

        November 15, 2018 at 11:36 am

        Oh my gosh! 18 people! I’d love to see photos if you have them! I’ll email you!

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    4. denise says

      November 18, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      Sounds like a fun time — this is when I need to live closer! 🙂
      I would especially like to see the end results and how unique each one was.

      Reply
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