Dicken's Village Book Shoppe
Materials List, Details & Where to Find Supplies
Graphite Paper (optonal)
This is completely optional - If you would prefer to trace the pattern directly onto the cardboard, the graphite paper enables you to do this.
You can also just cut out the pattern pieces and trace around them onto the cardboard and transfer markings in a conventional manner.
If you are interested in graphite paper, you can purchase it here for Canada, and here for the USA and I'm sure in other countries you can find it as well!
Wool Blend or Pure Wool Felt
I retail premium quality wool-blend felt, you may consider working with a curated colour bundle, or create your own!
The quantities and colours you will need if you use the same colour scheme as I did are listed below and also available as a Book Shoppe Felt bundle:
Shady Grove 12x18" sheet
DMC Embroidery floss
DMC Embroidery Floss is widely available online, and in craft stores. Your colours will vary depending on what felt colour scheme you work with.
If you are following along with the same colours as I did, the DMC Floss colours are listed below and also available as a DMC Floss Bundle:
DMC 902
DMC 935
DMC 831
DMC 3052
DMC 3046
Diamant 3852 Metallic Floss
11/0 Seed Beads
You need a single 11/0 size seed bead for the door knob (I use dark topaz here), and you'll want one or two more shades for the beadwork on the building.
If you are following along with my colour scheme, I use 11/0 seed beads in clover, you can get them here.
If you live in the USA I cannot ship due to tariffs so my USA based crafters can get them here.
Five LED Light Strand
You can build your own, or purchase pre-wired light assemblies here.
I cannot ship the lights to the USA at this time, however for my USA based crafters, here is the link to my detailed shopping list and video tutorial on how to make your own.
Electrical Tape
Any generic electrical tape will work here, you can purchase it online or at your local hardware store.
Artificial Snow (optional)
I have luck finding this every year at the local dollar store once it hits November and the Christmas decor is out.
A little artificial snow can help hide any mistakes you may have made along the way on the building, and just adds another wintery element to the shoppe!
To find something out of season, I recommend just doing a google search on artificial snow, or just use craft stuffing.
Wool Stuffing (chimney smoke)
I like using sheep wool stuffing for the chimney smoke, you could use any sort of stuffing material, cotton balls, or something similar to act as the smoke.
Embroidery and Craft Supplies
In addition to the supplies listed, you will need basic tools such as:
a craft knife
carboard/paper scissors
felt/fabric scissors
craft glue
glue gun
embroidery and beading needles
toothpicks for applying glue in small areas

Book Shoppe Tutorial
If you are looking for additional instructions for building the Book Shoppe, my YouTube tutorial may just be what you're looking for!
Prefer a Craft Kit for the Book Shoppe? Coming in February 2026



