This past weekend I needed a bit of glitter in my life so I created a DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages. I’ve done Putz Christmas houses many times prior but this was my first attempt at making springtime versions.
DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages
You can purchase Putz kits on Etsy and also make your own with medium weight chipboard and a variety of printables that you can find HERE. I have a Silhouette Cameo and they also have mini house templates you can create.
Dyeing Bottlebrush Trees
I wanted to create crazy springtime colored bottle brush trees and found a tutorial on Pinterest. I purchased natural white bottlebrush trees HERE.
It’s quite simple to dye the trees. You just select any shade of dye that can be found at most craft stores. I tried two brands, Dylon and Rit. (I preferred the Rit.)
Using a small glass container mix approximately 1 tablespoon of dye and then add 1 cup of hot water stirring until the powder is dissolved. (Less water will result in a darker color and more water will produce a lighter color.)
It takes just a quick dip in the dyebath to add color. Set the trees aside on a triple layer of newspapers to dry. (You don’t want the dye to stain anything you don’t want.)
Once you have your chipboard pieces cut out you will want to apply one layer of acrylic craft paint, in the colors of your choice, to the chipboard.
After the paint is dry you can then glue your houses together. I like this glue.
Then glue on your trees and figurines. All of the figurines I used were vintage finds but similar styles can be found HERE.
All That Glitters
Next, add a water-downed layer of glue to the house and liberally coat it with glitter.
Once the house is dry you can then use a hot glue gun to add miniature flowers and eggs. While all of my flowers are vintage you can find similar styles HERE. I found the eggs in the fairy garden section of Michael’s but other versions can be found HERE.
Even if you use the same design each house will take on its own personality based on the color and embellishments that you choose.
Each house takes about one hour to complete, with the addition of a few hours of drying time in between.
Some designs are better suited to simple embellishments.
An Easter Parade of Homes
I placed my wee spring cottages on a shelf in my kitchen. They pair well with the vintage pastel aprons hanging below.
May you enjoy your sweet wee homes.
Laura
These are so cute!!!
Have a lovely day
These are absolutely adorable! I am familiar with Christmas ones but never thought about a spring or Easter theme.
These itty bites are so precious! Thanks for the tips on dyeing the trees. That opens up a world of possibilities! LOL
I love the Putz houses for Easter. Such a cute idea and you did a great job on them, Laura. Love the whole vignette with the pretty aprons.
These are simply adorable! I was just thinking I need a little spring decor….these would be perfect!
Those are the sweetest little cottages. Love the colors! Any spring decor is welcome now.
Oh they are so cute!! Love them on your shelf.
I so loved the thing I got from you at Christmas. Are these in your Etsy?
Those are adorable…and you are so creative, Laura!
Oh, they're adorable!
Brenda
I have been putting together a shelf full of vintage Easter egg dioramas for the shop and I thought those were delightful until I saw the display of Easter Putz houses on your shelf. Now I am over the top for Easter Putz houses. I think the vintage millinery flowers are perfecto! And, the way you tied the bows on the aprons, your special touch and eye is so evident in everything you work on. I love the links for where you purchased the white trees and how to get the patterns. That is a very helpful detail that illustrates the professional approach you bring to everything you do.This is a great blog!
Laura, your little spring village is adorable. I'm impressed that you created these over the weekend.
Thanks for sharing the patterns and links. I know I won't be creating these, but will share with others.
Oh my goodness…these are just the sweetest and the colors are absolutely enchanting!!
These are super, super cute! I have to make some asap!!! Thanks so much for the enchanting inspiration.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Bonjour chère amie,
J'aimerais être toute petite, ainsi je pourrais vivre dans l'une de ces adorables petites maisons aux couleurs scintillantes.
Elles sont toutes fantastiques. Quelle ingénieuse idée ! Merci pour le pas à pas pour les obtenir avec amour.
Je vous remercie pour votre très gentil commentaire laissé sur mon blog. J'accepte volontiers que mon billet soit relié sur Thursday. Comment dois-je faire ?
Gros bisous à vous ♡
You are sooooo talented!! Just LOVE these. They made me smile!!!
Laura,
I love all your glittered houses painted such great colors. The bottle trees are just the best. This project looks so much fun!
Judith
Laura these are so inspiring, when I get home I hope to have time to make an Easter putz house before Easter gets here! It's coming fast!
Oh How cute and creative
love the little sweet houses and the Easter colored bottle brush trees
Those are adorable, Laura!! I love the putz houses so much. Maybe I'll create some one year, but not in the creating mood right now; appreciated your idea though.
These couldn't be cuter, Laura. I will have to dust of my Silhouette and give this a try!
Laura,
These go beyond darling, they are pure Art and enchanting!
Who wouldn't want to live in a house made of pink glitter! Just adorable!
How pretty Laura.
I love the colors you chose and I love bottle brush trees!
Oh Laura, these little Easter houses are sooooo adorable! Thank you for all the information and tips. I didn't know there were patterns for them. I would have such fun making these with my grands.
These are gorgeous! Of course, I love anything with glitter. 🙂 You did such a beautiful job on them. I honestly don't have the patience right now and admire your tenacity. Those aprons are treasures!
xo
Pat
As one who purchased one of your glitter Christmas ornaments, I can't help but fall in love with this group of tiny glitter houses! I love the one with the sheep best:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen
So very cute. You really have crafting patience for sure!!
These are the cutest things I've ever seen and I'm pretty darned sure I'm going to try to make my own little village! I adore every single photo and I know your house has to be incredibly cheery because of them! Can you believe Easter is so close?
These are just too cute. I love Putz houses at Christmas. How fun to have them for Easter? Your vintage embellishments are just perfection.
It is true that I know you for so a short time, but I couldn't imagine you to be truly an artist, my sweet friend, I knew you to be very talented in home decorations, but this wonderful little village leave me in awe … i'm speechless … thank you so much for sharing it with us !
May your weekend be blessed wit joy and love, dearest Laura,
sending dear hugs to you,
thinking of you with sweetness
Dany
This is the cutest little Easter decor I've seen in a long time. Your project turned out beautifully.
Thank you for sharing with us at Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Olivia, co-hostess
Reinvented Collection
The village is so adorable~ How Sweet. Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned & Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
Kim