I 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.
And 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.
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.
DIY Putz house #1 — ranch house AND basic instructions for all houses 
Vintage Putz Houses — A history and online guide 
Sarah makes a round house putz house 
Erika has made all of our mini mid mod putz house patterns ! 
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Tarquin says
Not only did you have a party with your friends, but think of all the snowball fights your putz people will now have.
Debbie in Portland says
You had me at “putz-house-making party at my house”….
Pam Kueber says
Seriously, it was just about the best fun ever.
Neva Warnock says
I’d be interested in tips for throwing a putz-house-making party – sounds like exactly my cup of tea!
Barbara says
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!!
Pam Kueber says
Oh my gosh! 18 people! I’d love to see photos if you have them! I’ll email you!
denise says
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.