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Author: | Kathys [ Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:33 am ] |
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Hi everyone! I am a new registered user, that has been lurking in your midst for probably 3 or 4 years. I live in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I am ga-ga crazy for anything vintage Christmas, but especially putz houses. I have a modest collection of putz houses, mostly small ones. I didn't even realize there were large houses until I found your website. My husband and I have 2 teenage boys, and 2 golden retriever puppies. Last year my older puppy decided to taste several of my houses, and unfortunately destroyed 3. I was heartbroken!! This year I will be displaying my collection behind glass in my china hutch. I cannot trust either one of them! Scoundrels! I have had quite a hard time finding putz houses in Idaho. I think it is probably because the older generations of Idaho-ans, had to be so practical. Not a lot of extra funds for extravagant decorations, and honestly not a lot of places to purchase them. I have enjoyed the hunt however, and keep my eyes open for those glittery treasures! I have a secret also... I have used your .svg files for windows on a laser engraver. I work at a trophy/engraving shop, and we use our laser engraver primarily for engraving steel and plastic plates. BUT you can also cut with the laser... I haven't quite dialed in the precise specifications to cut out window or doors without burning or melting.... but I'm working on it. Something to think about if you have a local engraver with a laser... you could take the .svg file to them on a thumb drive and have them cut out your paper or chip board. So nice to be a part of your group!! Thanks for letting me be a part! Kathy |
Author: | Clinton [ Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:04 pm ] |
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Welcome Kathy! I too am a new person here. Like that idea about the engraver machine. |
Author: | Howard [ Thu Oct 22, 2015 3:18 pm ] |
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Hello, KathyS...like Will said..."Welcome"...by the way...it's ok to be a lurker"...but thanks for joining!... My very best regards...Howard... |
Author: | Laurie [ Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:06 pm ] |
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Nice to have you KathyS. I live in a small town and have never seen any houses at antique shops, etc., but ebay can be a wonderful source, although mighty pricey at times. |
Author: | Lee [ Thu Oct 22, 2015 5:33 pm ] |
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Welcome! |
Author: | les [ Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:01 am ] |
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Welcome Kathy!! I can empathize with you and understand the heartbreak of a puppy gnawing and destroying cardboard houses. I finally got mine to leave the houses in the village alone. Once in awhile though I would find a tree from the village in the dog beds nicely chewed and in little pieces. The joys of having our dear pets!!! |
Author: | paulrace [ Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:25 am ] |
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Regarding using etching machines, etc. to cut out putz house frames, if you guys all chip in and buy me one of these, I promise to write articles about it. http://glowforge.com/ |
Author: | Kathys [ Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:58 pm ] |
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Ha ha Paul! We use an Epilogue Helix... it's an AMAZING machine!! Still trying to find the best settings.... It's a challenge, but I love it!! Kathy |
Author: | Lynn [ Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:37 pm ] |
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Hi Kathy Welcome, glad you joined our Putzing family! Lynn |
Author: | BrianB [ Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:59 am ] |
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Welcome to the forum Kathy! Looking fwd to reading your posts! |
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