Martin Meyer Imports West

Meyer Imports Joins the OpenSky Project

We are really excited to have partnered with Amy Powers in our first OpenSky Shop. OpenSky in a new type of online shop. Opensky is a well funded startup that really believes one individual's expertise can create a more compelling consumer experience than any huge retailer. (take that Walmart!)

 

Opensky is built around the idea of Shopkeepers who all are experts in their area. Shopkeepers all share a passion for their craft and it shows.

From Flyfishing to gourmet cooking, each shop on OpenSky was built and managed by a person who can offer their lifetime of knowledge with extraordinary products that can be offered to others. 

Amy has extended her very popular blog Inspire Company, to her OpenSky Store, where she blends her craft designs and projects with the products you need to create what inspires you!.

What also is interesting about OpenSky is their distribution model, all orders are placed through OpenSky and they guarantee your privacy and information safety when shopping at OpenSky. Also as they say, "your happiness is also guaranteed! Everything you purchase is backed by the OpenSky guarantee".

So you kind of get the best of both worlds, very personalized projects sold by Experts (Like we see on etsy) with a safe shopping platform (like Amazon). Very cool! And we are very proud to be part of it!

Retailer Spotlight: Rainbow Fabrics and Crafts

Are you a crafter, sewer or just like to see all the possibilities?  Then you have to go to Rainbow Fabrics, one of the newest retailers for Meyer Imports products!

You just will not believe the selection.   Get out your credit card - you will find something to buy, Rainbow is both the crafters megamart and five and dime rolled into one store!.

This store has a little of everything. There is a great selection of batik and vintage fabrics, yarn, buttons, beads embellishments, glitters and supplies for everything!  It's a homage to crafters everywhere.

Rainbow was founded by Rose Taber, years ago. I think some of her original inventory might still be there, somewhere. It is a treasure hunt and the go to spot all in one.

Rainbow offers a variety of classes year 'round. Some are seasonal, Halloween, Christmas, Easter etc., while others are on going. Check out their website for upto date info on the classes!

Rainbow Fabrics Crafts & Things

50 Bolinas RoadFairfax, CA 94930

Tel/Fax: 415-459-5100

German Christmas Specials - first of a series!

Christmas in Germany is a very special time of the year, in fact, many tourist head to Germany in December to enjoy the many Christmas Fairs, decorations and of course, the food!

We are lucky enough to hold a bit of this rich tradition in our hands with the thousands of vintage Christmas Angels, Ornaments, and Nativity items (from East Germany) that we have in stock.

Many of our customers know that we purchased a huge amount of vintage inventory from Germany years ago and still have much of it left. These Christmas items are brand new and in very good supply. If you run a retail store and need a great price on a bulk purchase, let us know!

We will be highlighting more of this great collection over the next few weeks, or you can click here to see everything we have!

Announcing! A Great New Offer! The Ulimate Offer for our Meyer Imports Glitters.

This is the Ultimate Offer for our Meyer Imports Glitters. 42 packages.

For retailer or heavy duty crafters and artists. The best deal ever for our world class glitters! Comes with a Free Display Rack!

 

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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.