Smile Mercantile Craft Co.

The Tiniest Angels - Mini Spun Cotton Ornaments

Dangling from a pine branch, or tied to a package, these teeny tiny angels are adorable, and so easy to make!  I had these small spun cotton cones made in the Czech Republic, and paired with head m...

Make a Church for the Christmas Village!

Village Church Assembly Introducing the crowning jewel in the Smile Mercantile putz collection: the Village Church! This vintage-inspired church makes a charming centerpiece for a Christmas villag...

Pumpkin People! Vintage Halloween Figures

Limited Edition Craft Kit!  This vintage-inspired Halloween kit makes 6 whimsical figures.  You have the option of making them into ornaments or you can string them together into a garland. The ki...

The Cottage Series: Chipboard Putz Kits

I am so pleased to be adding four new styles to the Christmas Village offerings!  These craft kits come with the pieces already cut out and scored for folding. You assemble them using liquid glue,...

Crackle Paint Demo

I've been experimenting with the putz house kits again!  I was looking for a rustic finish that would complement a summer village display, and so I am working with a crackle medium today to get tha...

Spun Cotton 101

Introduction to Spun Cotton Welcome to Spun Cotton 101! This page is a free resource for those looking to begin with the craft of spun cotton. What is spun cotton? Originating in Germany in the mi...