Stationery & card shops accepting makers
These 49 shops carrying stationery and cards publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. They are in 16 cities and states, including New York City and Los Angeles, and every listing links to the shop's own submission page, checked on 2026-10-17. Want to narrow it down? Combine this with other filters in the directory.
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New York City · 5 shops
New York City page →Pink Olive
Eclectic gift shop of 'beautiful, inspiring and thoughtful' items; actively seeks new artists whose work complements the current assortment.
The WonderMart
Exclusively stocks goods made or designed in New York State; looks for giftable, well-made, retail-ready products.
A.MANO Brooklyn
Gift and stationery shop with curated home décor, Brooklyn artists' work, greeting cards and a small café.
Lockwood
Looking for 'unique, locally made goods' that complement the current selection. Multiple NYC shops.
Exit9 Gift Emporium
Mom-and-pop gift shop; 'unique, whimsical, quirky and functional', off-beat books, themed versions of everyday items.
Los Angeles · 5 shops
Los Angeles page →Urbanic Paper Boutique
Paper and design boutique sourcing 'the best-of-the-best from makers all over the world'; blends modern style and vintage charm.
Burro
Abbot Kinney shop since 1999, inspired by the American West: stationery, trinkets, coffee-table books, handcrafted accessories, and goods for hearth and home.
Shorthand
Stationery shop ('for the love of your desk') that's 'always on the hunt for new products' but has a very specific aesthetic. Third store in San Anselmo.
Lucky Penny General Store
Independent, women-owned neighborhood shop that's 'passionate about supporting local artists, makers': gifts, home goods, jewelry, art, stationery, apothecary, clothing and locally made products. Hosts events and workshops.
Heads up: There's no dedicated submissions page; the shop says to use its general contact form for brand submissions.
Paper Plant Co.
Stationery, home and gift boutique in Historic Chinatown with a strong Japanese stationery assortment.
Chicago · 1 shop
All Chicago shops →San Francisco Bay Area · 3 shops
San Francisco Bay Area page →Sunset Variety
New Outer Sunset shop (open Friday-Sunday) of locally made goods, art and everyday treasures, named after an original Sunset Village business.
Heads up: Consignment is implied by the homepage ('Questions about consigning...'); split and terms aren't published.
Cha May Ching Museum Boutique (Asian Art Museum)
Asian Art Museum's store: apparel, jewelry, ceramics, tableware, cards and stationery, kids' games and toys, and books on Asian art and culture.
The Booksmith
Haight Street independent bookstore stocking books and magazines from traditional and nontraditional publishers, plus cards and gift sidelines.
Heads up: Street address taken from a search snippet of their site (booksmith.com blocked direct fetching); verify before publishing.
Seattle · 2 shops
All Seattle shops →Push/Pull
Ballard art store, gallery and class space (with store-made paints and inks) run 'by artists, for artists', selling zines, comics and artist merch.
Heads up: Not exclusive in the strict sense, but no artists already carried by another Ballard-area shop.
BIMA Museum Store (Bainbridge Island Museum of Art)
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art's store, consigning work by artists.
Portland · 4 shops
Portland page →Sonny's House
Queer gift shop, gallery, tattoo studio and bookstore styled like a maximalist living room; COVID-conscious and consent-driven.
Not accepting right now. Applications closed as of 2026-10-17.
Reading Frenzy
North Mississippi Avenue independent press and zine shop with a tiny gallery and regular art and literary events.
Radius Art Studio
Ceramics studio's Belmont shop selling only local handmade goods from Oregon makers, with a monthly featured artist in its hallway gallery.
Heads up: Members of the studio get 60%.
Second Shapes Bookstore
Kenton used bookstore with zines, art and new books from local authors and small presses, plus a community room for workshops and events.
Heads up: Their consign page says new consignors would be accepted from September 2026; it's unclear whether intake is open now, so email to check.
Philadelphia · 3 shops
Philadelphia page →Collingsweird
Apparel and gift shop where 100% of the inventory is made locally, by 50+ artists from in and around South Jersey.
Heads up: Space is limited.
Occasionette
Colorful gift shop with three neighborhood locations, a big card wall and gifts that spark joy and creativity.
Heads up: They can't respond to every submission.
OMOI Life Goods
Japanese-inspired stationery and life-goods shop in Old City, open since 2006.
Denver · 4 shops
Denver page →I Heart Denver Store
Downtown gift shop and artist incubator (since 2011) carrying products from 200+ Colorado artists, designers and creative businesses, plus Denver- and Colorado-themed gifts.
Heads up: Colorado-based artists, designers and creative businesses only.
Fern and Skye
South Broadway shop selling its own wildflower-and-wanderlust art line plus goods by 60+ local makers.
Heads up: Colorado-based makers only, who make or design their own goods (no curators) and can restock in person or ship.
Curate: A Local Mercantile
Local-vendor mercantile (since 2013) with 100+ local small businesses each in their own space; trained staff do all selling.
Heads up: Currently on a waitlist for space.
XO Gift Co
Wheat Ridge gift shop of handcrafted, local and one-of-a-kind gifts: jewelry, stationery, self-care, local delicacies, Colorado items and baby goods.
Nashville · 2 shops
All Nashville shops →Made in TN
Local shop selling only Tennessee-made gifts, with four stores around Nashville and Franklin plus custom corporate gifting.
Heads up: Tennessee-made products only.
Fairytales Bookstore
Nashville's tiniest children's bookstore (168 sq ft) in Five Points, owned by local author Kelly Byrd: kids' books, toys, crafts, games and art supplies, with local authors' and artists' work.
Heads up: Children's books for ages 0-13 only.
Boston · 2 shops
All Boston shops →Gift at the Gardner
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's shop: curated books, stationery, jewelry and home decor reflecting the museum's eclectic style. No admission needed to shop.
Heads up: High volume of submissions; they get back only if it's a fit.
The Gallery@57
Volunteer-run, artist-run gift shop and online store in Malden Center representing 60+ local artists, artisans and authors, with exhibitions, readings and classes.
Heads up: Paid program: $100 yearly fee, waived (with a higher revenue share) depending on how much you volunteer.
Atlanta · 2 shops
All Atlanta shops →The Pharmacy at The Supermarket
Small gift shop inside The Supermarket arts venue, where every shelf is stocked by a local Atlanta maker.
Heads up: In person only, no online shop.
Evimero Marketplace
Curated gift shop in Milton's Crabapple Market selling ethically sourced, handmade goods from local makers and fair-trade groups, plus custom gift boxes.
Heads up: Paid program: rent plus a percentage of sales, amounts not published.
Minneapolis–St. Paul · 3 shops
Minneapolis–St. Paul page →i like you
Handmade-gift shop of local and independent makers, now two stores (Northeast Minneapolis and St. Paul) and 300+ artists over 18 years.
Heads up: 3-mile exclusivity on the same products.
The Shop at Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Book-arts center shop carrying 275+ consignment artists: zines, journals, artists' books, prints, paper and cards.
Not accepting right now. General consignment closed until Winter/Spring 2028; narrower calls in January and May 2027.
Boneshaker Books
Volunteer-run radical bookstore in the Wedge neighborhood.
Heads up: In person only, no mail.
Washington, DC · 8 shops
Washington, DC page →Steadfast Supply
Navy Yard gift shop and community space curating story-driven products from independent makers and small brands from around the world.
Heads up: Event and market vendor slots are separate from shelf placement; none were open when checked.
Urban Dwell
Independent, veteran-owned boutique gift shop: home decor, accessories, books and stationery, kitchen items and baby gifts.
Heads up: The only process is an email address; terms and response policy aren't published.
Diament
Jeweler-owned gift shop of small, mostly women-owned brands: candles, cards, baby gifts, jewelry, home decor and handmade gifts.
Heads up: They prefer to buy from women-owned businesses but accept requests from anyone.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum Store
Smithsonian museum store of crafts, publications and recordings illustrating the African American experience.
Heads up: They can't respond to individual proposals and will notify you only if interested.
Shop Made in DC
Local-only gift shops (several DC locations) where everything comes from a DC-based business and is designed in the District.
Heads up: DC-based makers only.
Made in ALX
Old Town shop and collective selling art and handmade products by local artists, with workshops most weekends.
Not accepting right now. 2026 applications closed August 15; the next round isn't dated. $50 application fee plus membership fees.
Lost City Books
Adams Morgan bookstore of new and used books, growing a local zine section.
Heads up: Zines only; terms aren't published.
Shop Made in VA (Old Town Alexandria)
Sister store to Shop Made in DC, showcasing Virginia-based designers, artists and makers.
Heads up: Virginia-based makers only (a separate maker pool and application from Shop Made in DC).
San Diego · 2 shops
All San Diego shops →Pigment
Design-minded gift, home and plant shop that began in 2007 as a gallery for local artists; many vendors are local artists.
Heads up: No terms or criteria are published.
Willow
Locally owned, maker-based shop in Ocean Beach with one-of-a-kind gifts, functional art and home decor.
Heads up: No terms are published.
Dallas–Fort Worth · 2 shops
All Dallas–Fort Worth shops →The DIME Store
Downtown Denton gift shop and workshop space for handmade, small-batch and independently designed goods since 2013, carrying 50+ local and Texas-regional makers.
Not accepting right now. Maker submissions are closed for 2026 and reopen in early 2027.
Gifted
Near Southside lifestyle shop of design-conscious home and personal gifts, many from local makers and small businesses.
Heads up: The only process is an invitation on their contact page to send wholesale inquiries; no terms are published.