Want to stay at home and craft, but also bring in some extra money? Here’s the best crafts to make and sell online (like on Etsy) or at craft shows.
Can you believe that we live in a world where you can actually get paid to make crafts?! It’s totally true.
Whether you’re selling your crafts online (like Etsy) or in-person at local brick-and-mortar stores or craft fairs and events, there are so many great crafts to sell that actually make money!
I don’t know about you, but sitting around at home in my PJ’s and doing what I love – crafting – sounds like a pretty good job (or side hustle) to me.
Note: Please remember and keep in mind that you CAN NOT use the images from any of the project tutorials listed below (or listed anywhere for that matter). These are copyright protected. If you are thinking about making and selling online, you need to take your own photos!
Check out these crafts to make and sell, which are the most profitable ideas.
Crafts To Make And Sell: 21+ Most Profitable Ideas
Leather Keychains
This DIY leather keychain only takes a few minutes to throw together and the result is so cute! There’s a tutorial for two different kinds: a leather tassel keychain and a braided leather keychain. Take your pick or make them both to add more optionality to your shop's inventory!
P.S. This one is especially profitable if you make it with recycled leather that you can find for free - check out how !
DIY Bathtub Tray
Learn how to make a DIY bathtub tray to hold books, phones, and candles. This easy wooden tub tray with cabinet pulls as handles makes a great handmade gift idea for her - so it's bound to sell well in your store.
DIY Yarn Wall Hanging
If you’re looking for a really easy DIY yarn wall hanging that is on-trend, try this one for under $25 in supplies and can be whipped up in less than one hour. Customize the size, color, and design of this wall hanging to add options for your customers. You could even offer to customize it for their preferences.
DIY Bottle Opener
This DIY bottle opener made with pallet wood is so simple and inexpensive to make, which makes it a very profitable idea for selling. It's a great idea for dads, brothers, hubbies and other dudes in your life.
Kids Picnic Table (with Plans!)
There's something so fun about mini versions of things! This miniature-sized picnic table made for kids is so fun. We're also giving away the woodworking plans for free, so you can get straight to building!
Picture Ledge DIY (with Plans!)
Even if you don't have much woodworking experience, you can totally make these easy picture ledge shelves. They are easy to customize for your customers based on size and wood finish colors.
DIY Wood Wall Art
This DIY wood wall art is cheap and easy to build. I created this with inexpensive plywood and wood shims, which you can buy in bulk. Follow along with our step-by-step tutorial for the whole tutorial.
DIY Marbled Nail Polish Mugs
When you are trying to find crafts to make and sell, it’s all about efficiency. These easy DIY marbled nail polish mugs are a simple craft done in just a few minutes that looks like it took hours of work!
Microwave Bowl Cozy
This blogger notes that this is always a top seller at any craft fair they have made and sold these at. People love their bowl cozy that is great for hot items as well as that cold ice cream.
Tote Bag – Easy Sewing Project
Everyone loves a new tote. Just make sure to pick a cute or unique fabric and these are sure to be a craft fair or Etsy hit!
Unicorn Head Mount for Nursery
If I've learned one thing about selling on Etsy, it's that people love finding unique handmade items to give as gifts at baby showers or to decorate their nursery. This adorable unicorn head mount is perfect for a little girl's nursery.
DIY No-Sew Felt Play Car Mat
Make these super cute car mats to sell! To take it one step further, let your customers order custom locations that fit with their neighborhood.
Large DIY Word String Art
Word string art can be made for under $20, which makes for a healthy profit margin when selling these! This craft project can be personalized and created in all different sizes.
Simple 5 Bottle Wooden Farmhouse Style Centerpiece
See how this DIYer uses a scrap 2×4 board and transformed it into a simple wooden farmhouse style centerpiece using 5 blue glass bottles. She added in some beautiful silk roses and you have a gorgeous, easy centerpiece! This product would be very simple to make over and over for your customers.
Easy DIY Wood Wine Rack (with Plans)
This wine rack is very easy and quick to make, which makes it an efficient product to add to your store inventory. Customers are always looking for good gift ideas, right? So whether they need the perfect housewarming gift, gift for mom, or gift for any occasion, this beautiful DIY wine rack is perfect! It doesn’t take up much room, it’s quick to make, and the beautiful wood makes it look like a million bucks.
Marble Coasters With Leftover Tiles
Everyone needs a good coaster! The best part about this one is that you can use up your leftover tiles from a renovation to make marble coasters. This video tutorial will walk you through all the steps to make your own DIY tile coasters!
Faux Agate DIY Coasters
For another take on a coaster to make and sell, this faux agate one is so cute! I love the gold edge and you could make several different colors to provide options for your customers.
DIY Mountain Shelf & Key Holder
This mountain shelf is unique and trendy, so it's a great idea for a craft to sell online or at craft fairs. The great part about this is that you could knock out several at once with a soft of assembly line process to your production.
Soy Candles: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to make soy candles with this simple step-by-step tutorial. These natural handmade candles make perfect gifts!
Scented Fresheners for Cars
These car fresheners are easy to make and will leave your car smelling great! Check out this post on how to make car freshies yourself! Great for gifts, which means that will sell great for those that are shopping for gifts!
Melt and Pour Soap
Melt and pour soap making is a great way to make your own soaps. It’s easy, it’s fun, and you can do it in the kitchen of your home without any fancy equipment, which makes it a great craft to make and sell.
Which of these crafts to make and sell would you like to try? Is there something that we missed that you sell on Etsy or at craft fairs?
Let us know in the comments!