Martin Meyer Imports West

Blogger Highlight! Annie, Fannie and Abigail Antique Studio

I like to highlight the blogs of our customers (hint, hint, send me your links!) and I have to be honest, this blog does not have alot of content. But that is not really the point. Take a look at the links to the blogs they follow. If you like Shabby, Vintage, Antiques and (what's the word I am looking for) crafts and art, there are hours of good reading here. Just by checking out the blogs they follow.

And any customer who writes to tell me "Currently we are preparing for 2 Christmas shows and i am up to my ears in german glass glitter.  Our customers can not get enough of it!" is going to get a shout out on my blog!

And, on top of that, the business is run by twin sisters! Everything they sell is much loved tattered and not quite perfect!   They do a barn sale once a month, the Portland Expo Antique Show 3 times a year and have two mall spaces at Monticello Antique Market Place.   If you are in Portland, give them a shout and if not, check out their blog here!

Designer Spotlight: Vaillancourt Folk Art

 

One of the greatest aspects of my job, is learning about our customers and how they use our products. While retailers who resell our glitter, embellishments and miniatures are really important to us, it is the designers and the creative process that really adds the sizzle to our business.

Vaillancourt is one of these customer who take our products and use them to help create some of the most beautiful "chaukware figures" around. Being a huge fan of everything vintage and european, I did a double take when I first saw their products. Made in the US? Wow. Take a look!

 Some background on Vaillancourt Folk Art (VFA) Vallancourt is one of the last remaining "Made in America" Christmas manufactures. Founded in 1984, VFA has become a household name to collectors and Christmas enthusiasts around the world because of their highly detailed, hand-painted, Chalkware figurines. Using vintage molds, dating as early as the mid-1800s, their Victorian decorative art form is done in a small studio in Central Massachusetts.

In addition to their popular chalkware designs, VFA has several other lines, including, Polish Glass Ornaments, English Creamware, and a more contemporary Et Cetera line. Vaillancourt Folk Art is a family owned and operated business that is sold in over 500 stores around the nation (including Macy's, Nordstroms, and Neiman Marcus), their retail studio in Sutton, MA, and through their web site valfa.com.

Retailer Spotlight: The Shoppe at Somerset!

We are extremely proud to announce that The Shoppe at Somerset is now carrying our Meyer Imports German Glass Glitters! The Shoppe at Somerset is part of Stampington and Company, one of the leading publishers of over 30 diverse art and crafting titles. Stampington & Company is the source for creative inspiration by designers and artists all across the industry. A great retailer to have for our products!

  

As one of the retailers that the industry looks towards to help determine trends and find exciting new products, we are doubly proud to have our Glitter chosen to be featured there! 

See our retail Glitter packs, plus our Rainbow Sets! And more is coming to their store soon, so check it out and visit there often!

 

Announcing 3D Paperart Supplies - Imported from England

Brand new to Meyer Imports, 3D PaperCrafts!  

These beautifully printed cardstock sheets are die cut and ready to be taken apart and put back together again!

With 1, 2, 3 instructions printed on the front, all you need is double stick foam tape..and your imagination!

 

Try adding a touch of Meyer German Glass Glitter or Flitter for extra flair!

 

Acid Free and Archival quality

Retail Spotlight! The Dolls Store - Dublin Ireland!

This is really an example of the power of the internet. We are just a small company with "more passion than might" that has carved out a very nice niche with our European imports. The fact that we regular ship all over the world is amazing enough, but to see retailer from around the world reach out to us, wanting to carry our line, or use our products in their designs is off the map of cool!

So today, we are very happy to announce our first retailer in Ireland!

 

Irelands only Specialist Stockist of Designer Dolls, Dolls houses & Miniatures. For over 40yrs we have been making dreams come true. Here Dolls and Bears rub shoulders happily with their contemporary cousins. Dolls have a special place for in our lives and we at the Dolls Store have a passion for all things cute and cuddly, big or small. There's even a Dolls Hospital & Teddy Bear Clinic.

The Dolls Store

62 South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Phone +353 1 4783403 - Fax +353 1 4781312

Email info@dollstore.ie

Shop Open from Monday to Saturday 10am to 5:30pm

Pumpkin-Time Out of this world Pumpkin Designs!

Glitter and pumpkins are apparently the most fabulous combination ever. I’m seriously in love with these. They are first sprayed with white paint and then decorated with gorgeous glass glitter. Thanks to the Kelly at Fabulous K for sharing the great tutorial and the beautiful images as well. These are on my list of things to do this weekend! And you just have to appreciate her use of large grain chunky glitters! Out of this world. Click to her blog for the full step by step instructions.

 

Retailer Spotlight! Custom Crops - Crafting Megasite!

I know first hand how much work it is to run a website with thousands of items, thousands of customers and thousands of potential problems! That is one reason I am so impressed with Custom Crops. These folks have it down, huge inventory, great selection and now the big news..... our latest Meyer Imports Retailer!

Even if you are not interested in shopping, the project articles are really worth your time to check out. Seems to be hundreds of great projects there, some interesting ideas and a huge wealth of crafting information. So, please help me in welcoming Custom Crops to the Meyer Imports family, you will be seeing our great products on their site (and hopefully in their projects) over the next few weeks!

Here are some examples of the great projects you will find on Custom Crops, make sure to check them out today!

 

 

Time to Clean your miniature Chimneys? Get ready to use your tiny fireplaces

No matter what the size is of your miniature chimney, we have you covered! From tiny tiny, to a couple of inches tall, we have the sweeps you need! Don't let your doll house, Halloween cottage, or diorama go up in flames, just because you forgot to add a cheero chimney sweep on the top of your structure! Think of the children!

 

Meyer Imports 'Wee Little People' are the perfect touch for any model layout or diorama. Handsomely packaged for retail!

This set contains:

1 Small Chimney Sweep

1 Medium Chimney Sweep

1 Large Chimney Sweep

# 214-1004

Purple Pumpkins? Glitter up, little doggies!

Here is a great posting on real creative pumpkin designs, including my fav-o-rite one,

the glittery purple pumpkin! Check them out!

The glittery green one is not bad either!

to see german glitters for your pumpkins, click here