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Milwaukee stationery & card shops accepting makers

These 5 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.

The 5 shops

Washington Heights · Milwaukee

Swoon Trinkets and Doodads

Neighborhood gift shop of trinkets and doodads, with a strong focus on work by local artisans and crafters.

Heads up: Submissions are reviewed monthly, so expect a wait.

FormConsignment · Split not statedGiftsKids & toysJewelry
Milwaukee area · Milwaukee

Story Keepers Books

Independent bookshop that consigns books by local authors alongside work by local artists and makers.

Heads up: Their contact page gives only the LLC address (3241 N 87, Milwaukee 53222).

FormEmailConsignment · 75% to creatorBooksArtPrints
Cedarburg

Cedarburg Art Museum Museum Shop

Museum gift shop carrying work by more than 70 area artists: jewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints, accessories and greeting cards.

Heads up: Museum shop.

EmailConsignment · Split not statedJewelryCeramicsArt
Bay View · Milwaukee

URSA

Bay View boutique carrying home goods, beauty, jewelry, stationery and prints from independent brands and artists.

Heads up: Include your price points and a line sheet with your submission.

EmailLine sheetTheir page doesn't state the program type or terms.AccessoriesBeautyHome
East Side · Milwaukee

The Waxwing

Long-running East Side shop for locally made art and handmade goods, carrying more than 350 local and national artisans. It moved to Farwell Ave in June 2026.

Heads up: This is a wholesale buy, so have wholesale pricing and minimums ready.

EmailLine sheetThe shop buys wholesale. Send a wholesale site or line sheet with your wholesale pricing and minimumsArtPrintsJewelry

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