BECOME A VENDOR
How it works
At T&S Creative Collective we are more than just a marketplace—it’s a space where your goods get the attention they deserve. Whether you're launching a new product, growing your brand, or looking for a physical space to showcase your work, we provide an affordable, high-visibility platform. With no commission fees, you keep 100% of your sales while connecting with a like minded community that values creativity and local Canadian craftsmanship.
The process is simple and fully tailored to you each vendor! All you have to do as a vendor is make sure you meet our vendor criteria, decide which membership is right for you and hit that application button to complete our vendor application form. We will be there to answer all your questions and help you with every step of the process to get you more sales!
vendor application criteria
What can be sold
All products + goods displayed and sold MUST be handmade, altered or designed in some way by the artist or small business. We do not accept resellers of any kind.
If unsure if your products meet this criteria, please contact us!
Branding your products
All products + goods displayed MUST be visually branded - ei. have a logo or the artisans name, either on the product or on the packaging.
All product must be clearly priced individually. This helps us ensure that the product sold is sold under the correct artisan or business and avoids pricing discrepancies.
Food safety regulations
All food vendors must be registered, hold liability insurance, and meet labeling requirements. Vendors must follow their respective food safety regulations.
​Minimum commitment
There is a minimum 2 month starting commitment with T&S Creative Collective. This allows time for marketing and your products to gain traction. After the 2 months your membership plan will be monthly and can be changed at anytime.
*If things aren't working out for you, or your sales are below your membership fee, we will review your membership with you with 2 weeks notice from both parties.
Sales + promotions
Vendors must be willing to partake in storewide sales and promotions. Sales are not held on a very frequent basis, however vendors must be okay with a maximum 25% discount on their product when the sale is being held. You will be notified 2-3 weeks prior to the sale date, and you will be able to adjust your inventory/display accordingly if you please, prior to the sale day.
Return policy
In the event of a customer return, our return policy is the same store wide and applies to all items. Customers have 30 days to bring back any undamaged, unopened hard goods with proof of purchase. Perishable items such as plants, food, cosmetics or anything with an expiry date cannot be returned.
The returned items will be returned to the vendor and your sales maybe adjusted. (Returns are a rare occurrence.)
membership tiers
TIER 1 | PETITE
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1-2ft Shelf display space - height, depth + width may vary to suit display needs
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Best for smaller products like stickers or earrings, or to test a few products
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You will need to provide your own display stands for your products, as you know how to display them best
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Customize + restock your own display at any time during business hours
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Includes all sales transaction fees with square + credit card & debit card fees
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Includes bags + gift wrapping
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Introduction social media post + 1 vendor highlight/ new product post per month
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Vendor page listing on website
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Basic summarized sale list
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Bi- weekly payments
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Small business support
$75/Month
1 Month Free Trial
LUXE PROMO DISPLAY
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High traffic display table or window display | 2-4ft area
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Great option for a seasonal display and can be in addition to your regular display
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Products will get the most visibility
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This is a promotional option & changes monthly** (can only be purchased every 3 months)
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Your regular membership will continue as normal after this promotional month is done.
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Includes 3 additional social media promotional posts
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Includes all other services mentioned in Tiers 1-3
$199/Month
TIER 2 | MID-SIZE
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3-5ft Total display space - height, depth + width may vary to suit display needs
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Good starter size or for the display of medium sized products like candles, bath products or home decor
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You will need to provide your own display stands for your products, as you know how to display them best
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Customize + restock your own display at any time during business hours
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Includes all sales transaction fees with square + credit card & debit card fees
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Includes bags + gift wrapping
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Introduction social media post + 1 vendor highlight/ new product post per month
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Vendor page listing on website
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Basic summarized sale list
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Bi- weekly payments
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Small business support
$150/Month
1 Month Free Trial
ADD ON SERVICES
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​DETAILED SALES LIST - A bi-weekly detailed per item sales list for barcoded products. $20/month
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BARCODING SERVICE - have your products individually barcoded - includes detailed per item sales list. $25/month
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PICK UP POINT - have customers pick up their products that were purchased through your website or other sales avenues. $15/month
$30/Month Bundle
TIER 3 | SPACIOUS
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Not sure how your products or display will fit? Let us customize a space to fit you!
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Good for displaying a larger amount of products or displaying larger items such as apparel, home decor or art.
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You will need to provide your own display racks or stands for your products, as you know how to display them best
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Customize + restock your own display at any time during business hours
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Includes all sales transaction fees with square + credit card & debit card fees
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Includes bags + gift wrapping
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Introduction social media post + 1 vendor highlight/ new product post per month
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Vendor page listing on website
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Basic summarized sale list
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Bi- weekly payments
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Small business support
$200+
Custom Pricing
1 Month Free Trial
Tier 1 | Petite
An example of a 1-2ft space with a display stand. Shelf depth, height and width may vary to accommodate your display stands and needs
Tier 2 | Mid-size
An example of a 3-5ft stacked shelving space . Shelf depth, height and width may vary to accommodate your display stands and needs
the application process
Complete the application form
Fill out all the required information on the application form below and select which monthly membership tier and start date is best suited for you.
If you are unsure of which one is best for you or are unsure about the information required, there will be a selection for this. This form is has no obligations or attachments should you change your mind!
Still unsure or have more questions? Contact Us, shoot us an email at contact@thistleandagecreative.com or come see us in person.
Vendor approval
+ next steps
Once you application has been reviewed and meets all the vendor criteria, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our membership and payment portal.
An in person meeting (or phone call if out of town) will be scheduled at your convenience to take the next steps in adding your goods to our shelves so that you can start selling!
Click the link & let's get you started!
FAQ
Why not charge by the foot?
While membership tiers are set, the actual shelf spacing may vary slightly depending on the type of products are being displayed. We understand that most artisan and small business products are vastly different don't fit the perfect display mold and want to offer flexibility in your set up.
Can I change my membership?
Yes you can, at any time! Just provide us with a minimum 2 weeks notice and we will adjust your membership at the beginning of the next month. Keeping in mind this may change your display as well.
How does the display space work?
The square footage will vary based on height, depth + width of the display needed and can be either stacked shelves, cupboards, tables, window or wall space. Since we have all types spaces available we can help customize your display to your needs and make in impact on the shopper.
What if I'm from out of town or out of province?
As long as you are a Canadian artisan, creator or small business, your in!
You may ship your products + displays and our team will set up your display and send pictures for your approval.
Why do I have to provide my own display stands?
While we have some display stands we do not have enough for everyone and they may not be the best ones for your products. By vendors providing their own display stands, racks, etc, your get to customize exactly how your display looks.
Will you ship my products?
No. While we do offer our own products and plants for online shopping + shipping, we will NOT be adding membership vendor products to our shop Thistle & Sage website.