When I found this ornament last fall, I immediately thought several things: 1) I love this, and 2) I want more. (This line of thinking applies to many things: fabric, ornaments, cookies, good wine, sleep - shall I continue?)
So here's my version of the Putz house with Santa ornament.
Quick Q & A:
Q. Where did you get the Putz houses?
A. I made them.
Q. How did you get the holes in the back? With a paper punch?
A. No, the punch wouldn't go through the cardboard, so I used an electric drill with a hole saw, and it was awesome. Crafting with power tools: I believe I've just begun to explore the potential.
Q. Did you actually use some of the spun-head people you hoard?
A. Indeed I did.
I also used some of the spun-head snowmen.
The pink angel on the right, found in its original department-store box this summer, made me wish I could get back every satin ball I've donated to the thrift store over the years. But I experimented with crepe paper instead and made her some sisters over there on the left.
More pictures in my Etsy shop.
p.s. I have been the worst kind of blog friend lately. I haven't had a chance to read blogs much at all, and when I do, I'm too tired to leave an intelligent comment. Looking forward to some catching up this weekend!
You had me fooled completely...as a matter of fact I like yours better. So darling I pinned them...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | November 09, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Craft-lovely! I like yours better, too!
Posted by: freckledhen | November 09, 2011 at 09:40 AM
LOVE when people recreate vintage items. I honestly wouldn't have been able to tell that you made it, if you hadn't told us!
Nice work!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | November 09, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Great job! New vintage always smells better than old vintage! ;)
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | November 09, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I love this time of year. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | November 09, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Good crafting...and you parted with some of those hoarded heads!
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | November 09, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Well no wonder you're so tired. You've been churning out some really wonderful Christmas goodness! And by the way, I like your creations better than the vintage ones!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | November 09, 2011 at 04:24 PM
I am sure your renewed energy for blogging is the direct result of glitter exposure - it works wonders!
Posted by: Kathy | November 09, 2011 at 11:37 PM
These turned out so well, they definitely look vintage!
I like to see the things you make Barbara.
xo
Posted by: Lena | November 10, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Power tools and glitter -what will you think of next? Great crafting, you sure had me fooled.
Posted by: Jenifir | November 10, 2011 at 07:25 PM
Those are cute! I totally understand having to have more than one. I am horrible that way!
Posted by: Mecky | November 10, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Very, very cute!
Posted by: Ann | November 11, 2011 at 02:04 PM
I love these so much...reminds me of something similar I had as a child...a little angel and the baby Jesus under a little tent like covering...so sweet...and I love your finds in your Etsy shop...you have my kind of style...
Posted by: Bonnie | November 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM
You have the most wonderful blog and photos - I am so impressed! I bought some linens a while ago from your etsy shop, and I continue to marvel at your crafting and renovating skills. I am a California girl who has never learned to sew, build, or knit seriously. I think it's terrific that you find all these treasures and keep them organized and share them with others on your blog. That Pioneer Woman has nothing on you!
Posted by: RR | November 13, 2011 at 04:23 AM
Now you're into mini-home construction! I love it!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | November 13, 2011 at 06:12 AM