VINTAGE WORLD: SPECIAL THANKS AS ALWAYS TO PAUL RACE & HOWARD LAMEY

We're always amazed at the generosity of Paul Race (bigindoortrains.com and familychristmasonline.com) and putz artisan Howard Lamey (littleglitterhouses.com)--both of whom have assembled a wealth of info, free patterns, inspiration and more on the subject we love best--collecting--and making putz houses--and of course, CHRISTMAS, traditions, and trains! (Mustn't forget Race's cardboardchristmas.com either! The forums alone require ALOT of work!)

And it's not just about Christmas...but keeping holiday traditions in general alive and well--and yes yes, keeping Christmas well of course...all year long.

Now for those of us who aren't skilled enough to construct houses with multiple levels, balconies and dormers, a little project that's as easy as can be. Howard's vintage-inspired "Chickie Shack"--perfect for Easter and wonderfully simple. Adaptable too (just add a ramp) for sheep shacks (lol!)

Click on the photos BELOW---which include a free pattern generously provided by Howard below--then let your imagination run free--simple enough to create create just in time for your "vintage" and/or vintage-inspired Easter display.

For more free putz patterns, visit http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10&sid=69c5561b97485f4bb2479f9614aae22f