The Smile Mercantile Craft Co. specializes in quality craft supplies and vintage style seasonal decorations. Enjoy a wonderful selection of twine and trims, paper mache, spun cotton craft shapes, miniatures, and holiday novelties.
We like to think of the Smile Mercantile as an old-time General Store with friendly and reliable folk working behind the counter. We source quality craft supplies from all over the globe, and especially enjoy finding special vintage-style items that inspire nostalgia.
The Smile Mercantile Craft Co. has been selling quality goods since 2010. All orders are carefully packaged, and ship worldwide from Seattle.
We are 100% committed to customer satisfaction. Please feel free to contact us at any time: hello@smilemercantile.com
Valerie Lloyd Owner, Smile Mercantile Craft Co.
Free U.S. shipping on orders over $45!
We ship using the US Postal Service (First Class, Media Mail, Parcel Select Ground, and Priority Mail,) and UPS Ground.
All US shipments include tracking.
Orders are typically processed in approximately 1-4 business days. We do not ship on weekends or holidays.
International Shipping:
International shipments up to 4 pounds in weight are sent via USPS First Class International Mail. We are not able to foresee, or accept responsibility for, any customs delays or additional costs within your country. Note that there is no insurance associated with international mail, and shipping times vary from country to country with possible delays. Tracking is not always available for international shipments.
Currently shipping is not available to the UK or Germany due to specific VAT requirements and packaging taxes, respectively.
Beginning July 1, 2021 EU orders will be charged VAT upon import. You will need to coordinate your VAT payment with the delivery service. Smile Mercantile is not responsible for shipments sent back due tounpaidVAT.
Spun Cotton Crafts: 25 Vintage Projects for the Nostalgic Crafter, a book by Valerie Lloyd
Spun Cotton Craftsfeatures 25 adorable step-by-step projects, organized by season, using affordable materials.
Learn the nostalgic craft of spun cotton—perfect for any skill level—and make beautiful, handmade decorations!
Step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions with accompanying color photographs
Includes a brief history of spun cotton and helpful sections on materials and techniques
Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of Smile Mercantile Craft Co. and crafter behind her popular YouTube channel by the same name where she offers easy-to-follow craft tutorials
Packed with accessible projects for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this approachable guide is an easy, fun, and festive introduction to making charming spun cotton ornaments!
Explore figural techniques: Discover tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions for combining spun cotton with antique scrap pictures and doll heads to make spun cotton dolls and figurines.