50 DIY Craft Ideas to Sell and Make Money

Are you thinking of starting your own home-based business selling crafts and handmade items? Did you know that there are SO many things that you can make and sell that turn a nice profit? This post gives you 50 craft ideas to sell and make money, all from the comfort of home!

When I was working full-time, I wanted to find ways to make a little extra money from home. Besides getting a second job, I decided that I would find something I was good at and enjoyed doing. That’s when I started selling cupcakes!

I made a good amount of income from my little cupcake business, and the best part, it was something I could do from home.

If you want to make a little extra money or even a full-time salary, then I have good news, you can! The first place to start is finding what you are good at and what you LOVE to do. If you don’t like baking, don’t sell baked goods! If you love making soap, sell soap! Just do what you love.

So, what are the best craft ideas that make the most money? Here are some of the top-selling categories

1.Pet Accessories

2. Digital Products

3. Bath & Body Products

4. Candles

5. Home Décor

6. Wedding Essentials

7. Baby Clothing and Accessories

Let’s jump in and check out the best 50 DIY craft ideas that you can sell and make money!

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1. Pet Accessories

Pet accessories are all the rage today and it doesn’t look like it will be going away any time soon! People love to adorn their fur babies with accessories and the more unique the better!

The pet industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry, with more people spending on novelty items for their pets than ever. It is a great time to get involved in this ever-growing business and make some extra money.

Accessories like collars, leashes, pet tags and apparel sell like hotcakes on platforms like Etsy and Amazon Handmade.

Here are some more great pet accessory ideas to make and sell

Personalized pet tags
Personalized collars
Leashes
Pet apparel
Personalized pet dishes
Pet bandanas

2. Digital Products

Digital products sell amazingly well on platforms like Etsy and personal blogs. People love instant access to digital downloads, especially for events like weddings and baby showers.

One thing I love about selling digital products is the unlimited potential. You have a larger audience (so many people want instant access to digital products) and the best part is that you can enjoy passive income from those designs for months and even years to come!

So what are some of the top-selling digital products? Here you go!

Wedding Invitations
Baby shower invitations
Printable Home Décor
Calendars
Planners
Nursery Prints
Stickers
Patterns
Cards

Sites like Canva are great for producing high-quality printables with ease! It is super easy to sign up and the basic plan is free! You can also get a free 30-day trial of Canva Pro and unlock all the features for free!

3.Bath & Body Products

Homemade bath and body products are a hot ticket item if you can come up with some great looking and smelling products! All-natural products are in demand as more and more people are concerned with what they are putting on their skin.

Here are some great ideas that could become a potentially lucrative business.

Soaps
Bath bombs
Sugar Scrubs
Lotions
Lip balm
All-natural deodorant
All-natural bug spray
Body butter
Body Wash
Bubble Bath

4. Candle Making

Yes, this is still a great business idea! Maybe you thought that candle making was a thing of the past, but I am here to tell you that candle making is still a very profitable business idea.

All-natural candles are the most popular choice, with soy wax candles often taking the lead.

If you are a newbie in the candle making business, check out this great post from The Spruce Crafts on How to Make Homemade Candles for Beginners

5. Home Décor

Who doesn’t love a beautifully designed home these days? Sites like Pinterest are FULL of beautiful home décor ideas to turn your drab home fab!

Did you know that you can totally make a killing in this particular niche? If you can come up with some beautiful and unique designs then chances are you will have a great profitable business.

So, what exactly are the best-selling home décor ideas? Here are some ideas that people love to splurge on!

Wooden signs
Mason jar centerpieces and vases
Blankets and throws
Nursery décor
Pottery
Wreaths
Wall art
Windchimes

6. Wedding Essentials

The wedding business is huge and the great thing about getting into this particular field is the demand. Things like wedding invitations, shower invitations and thank-you cards (just to name a few) are great ways to make money. Here are the most popular and profitable craft ideas that could make you money.

Wedding and Shower Invitations
Wedding planners
Thank-you cards
Wedding Decor/Centerpieces
Wedding cakes
Favors
Hair & Makeup services
Jewelry
Bridesmaid/Groomsmen gifts
Personalized gifts

7. Baby Clothing & Accessories

The baby industry is booming! It has become so popular over the years and the potential to make money from your own handmade items is huge. Moms love the idea of beautiful hand-crafted items for their new bundle and are willing to pay more for those unique items.

What’s even more in demand are organic fabrics. If you can come up with cute designs that are made with organic fabric, you may just have a best seller!

Here are some great ideas to get you started.

Onesies
Leggings
Headbands
Hair accessories
Blankets
Nursing covers
Vintage outfits
Hats and mittens
Rompers

Where can I sell my Crafts?

Now that you have come up with your idea, you may be wondering where you should start selling it. There are many great places to sell your handmade products and start making money. Here are some of the best places.

Farmer’s markets

Farmer’s markets are a great place to sell your handmade items. Usually, these markets are only part of the year which means you can spend the other part of the year building up your inventory. I love buying locally handmade items for Christmas presents, birthday presents, or even just for me.

Check out your local markets to see what months they run and the price to rent a table etc. You can make a good amount of money in short order with these markets and the best part is that you don’t really need to advertise. Markets are great at bringing out people who are likely looking for what you have to sell!

Craft Fairs

Like markets, craft fairs are a great place to sell your crafts and handmade goods. These fairs pertain specifically to crafts and handmade items which means that they are a great place to get started.

Check out what fairs your local area runs during the year and sign up as a vendor. The Christmas season is often a great time to get involved in these events and draws a lot of people out. It is also a great time to make some extra money for the Christmas holidays!

Etsy

Etsy is one of the biggest and most popular platforms to sell your handmade items and crafts. It is specifically geared towards homemade goods and products. It is so easy to get started and costs very little to set up your very own shop.

With millions of people shopping on Etsy, it is a great choice to start your own online shop. It is also great because you can run your business all from the comfort of home! Win!

Amazon handmade

Amazon Handmade is another platform that allows you to set up your own shop. In order to qualify to sell your items, the platform requires an application period and an audit. They only allow artisan handcrafted goods.

Personal Blog

Selling your crafts and handmade goods through your own blog could become a great source of income with very little cost. If you already have a blog then you could set up your own eCommerce store and start selling your products. If you don’t have a blog then you will want to get into the blogging world first.

Bluehost is a great host provider at an affordable rate for all new bloggers!

Consignment shops

Finding consignment shops and boutiques to sell your handmade goods is a great way to get your products in front of customers every day. Skip the hassle and the cost of setting up your own brick and mortar and find one that is already established. These shops are often willing to sell your goods for a small commission. You may be surprised by how much you can sell in a well-established shop!

Well, there you have it! 50 crafts you can sell to make money! You just need one good idea and the will to make it happen and I know you can! I’d love to hear what you are already selling to make money from home, feel free to leave me a comment!

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