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Stationery Shops in Virginia Accepting Makers

These 6 shops carrying stationery and cards publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. 5 of them are accepting right now; the other one has a closed window or a waitlist, marked on its card. All are in Virginia; see all 104 nationwide or the Washington, DC page or the Richmond page.

The 6 shops

Village at Shirlington (also a DC store) · Arlington

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.

EmailGiftsKids & toysJewelry
Old Town (Tavern Square) · Alexandria

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.

FormMembership collective + feesArtStationeryJewelry
Old Town (King Street) · Alexandria

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).

FormGiftsHomeFood gifts
Scott's Addition · Richmond

Shop Made in VA (Richmond)

Scott's Addition store showcasing Virginia-based designers, artists and makers.

Heads up: Virginia-based makers only.

FormGiftsHomeFood gifts
Church Hill · Richmond

Kind Hearted Goods

Church Hill shop collective, sister to The Good Shop in New Orleans, next door to Proper Pie.

Heads up: This is a membership, not wholesale or consignment.

FormCollective model + feesCeramicsStationeryHome
Carytown · Richmond

Mongrel

Richmond's uncommon card and gift store for 35+ years, stocking hundreds of local and national vendors.

Heads up: High volume of solicitations.

FormTheir page doesn't state terms.CardsGiftsHome

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