Crafting is a hobby enjoyed by millions, as it’s fun, rewarding, and fulfilling to those with a creative mindset. While many like to just make things, others will be looking to make some cash with their skills. In this article, I’ll go through the best money making crafts you can sell for fast cash.
Are you looking to make some cash on the side when you’re making crafts? Then you’ll want to check this list out.
We’ve gathered together some of the crafts that will be easy to make and will make you the most money. Check them out and see what you can put together and get selling on Etsy now.
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Finding The Right Craft
Before you get started, you need to know what kind of craft you’re looking for. What are the best crafts to help you make money?
When you’re checking out this list, you’ll want to look for the following:
- Price effectiveness: Is the craft you’re considering cheap to get materials for and put together?
- Cheap to mail out: Remember shipping costs too. Can you ship this craft for cheap?
- Ease of crafting: Will you be able to put this craft together easily?
If a craft hits all three of these points, then it’s one you’ll want to try out. Not all crafts will be the right fit for you, so you may need to try a few until you find one that suits you.
With that said, let’s see what kind of crafts you could try out.
11 Best Money-Making Crafts To Sell
1. Confetti tray
Small trays are so useful in the home. They can be used for storing your keys when you get home or for placing everyday jewelry on when you go to bed.
Many people want a cute tray to use, so you can create one with a bit of flair. Confetti is a hot trend right now, and you can use it to make unique storage trays.
All you need for this is a plain wooden tray, some confetti in the colors of your choice, and some Mod Podge Dimensional Magic Glue.
Coat the bottom of the tray with regular Mod Podge glue, and then pour the confetti in. Pat it down with your fingertips to make it as level as possible and help it stick in the glue.
Next, pour the Dimensional Magic glue into the tray, coating all the confetti. At this point, it will appear cloudy, but it will dry clear, so don’t worry.
Let the glue cure for a full 24 hours. Once that’s done, it’s ready to use and photograph, ready for sale.
2. Mod podge clipboards
On the subject of Mod Podge, you can use it to create very cute mini clipboards. These can be used as intended, or you can group them on a pegboard to make a display.
You can be as creative as you like with this craft, too. You can pick up fabric or paper scraps or use images on a theme. There’s a Mod Podge clipboard out there for everyone.
To make this craft, just pick up some clipboards from your local dollar store, along with some paint. You’ll use this to paint around the clipping mechanism, so you won’t have to try and cut fabric or paper around it.
Then, add Mod Podge to the clipboard surface, and apply your fabric. Apply more on top of the fabric, smoothing out any air bubbles.
Allow the boards to dry, trim the excess fabric off, and you’re ready to go.
3. Gemstone bobby pins
This craft just needs a trip to the dollar store, as you’ll need glue, some bobby pins, and some gemstones that usually come in cheaper jewelry sets.
The creator of this craft came up with it after a Forever 21 necklace broke, and she wanted to save the plastic ‘gemstones’ in it. If you have something similar in your home, you can turn it into cash.
Start by prising the gemstones out of the jewelry piece with a pair of pliers. As you’re working with costume jewelry, this shouldn’t be too difficult.
Now you have some gemstones, try laying them out in groups to see what looks best. A few different colors, in groups of 3 to 5 depending on size, will work here for you.
Glue the first gemstone, and attach it to the bobby pin. You’ll use this as the anchor to attach the other gemstones with.
Once you’ve let that first gemstone dry, you can attach all the other ones. Let the pin dry upside down, with the end elevated so that everything can dry flat.
When the glue is dry, the bobby pins are ready to wear.
4. DIY citronella candles
When the summer rolls around, people need a way to keep bugs at bay. You don’t want to sit outside for a BBQ with wasps and mosquitoes trying to get in on the fun.
You can make your very own citronella candles to sell, which customers will love. They’re inexpensive to make, and they make excellent gifts.
To make this, you’ll need a metal container, such as a coffee tin or a food can. You’ll also need some old wax out of other candles that haven’t totally burned, some candle wicks, and citronella oil.
If you’ve ever made candles before, it’s a very similar process. You’ll need to melt the wax in a double boiler, which is essentially a saucepan of boiling water and a glass bowl.
In the meantime, stick the candle wicks in the bottom of your metal containers. Once the wax is melted, let it cool slightly, and then add in the citronella oil.
Use a pencil to wrap the end of the wick around to keep it upright. Then, pour in the wax.
You’ll need to let the candle cure for at least 48 hours, and once it has, trim the wick. Now you’re ready to sell your creations.
5. Tiny terrariums
There’s nothing trendier right now than a terrarium. They look amazing in any home, and they’re certainly a popular décor option.
You can get on that trend without spending lots of cash on creating full terrariums and shipping them. Instead, you can make some tiny terrariums.
This is a craft for anyone skilled at paper cutting. You’ll need to cut out a variety of plants and a metallic terrarium to place them in.
If you can do that, then you can easily sell these crafts. The best part is because they’re paper and flat, they’re so cheap and easy to mail out.
6. Mason jar candy pedestals
Mason jars are another home good that are having a moment right now. They are perfect for storing pretty much anything and looking good doing it.
If you want to create something fun with them, you can make mason jar candy pedestals incredibly easily. These are perfect for displaying candy during the holidays or even as wedding table centerpieces.
To make these, you need some mason jars, some dollar store candlesticks, hot glue, and spray paint.
Start by spraying the candlesticks and lids in the desired color, and allow them to dry. Once that is done, hot glue the jars to the candlesticks, ensuring they’re centered for the best effect.
As an optional step, you can use chalkboard paint on the lids, so you can write on them.
It really is as easy as that, and they look amazing once they’re done.
7. Fabric hair bows
Are you someone who has a lot of scrap fabric lying around? If so, this is the perfect way to make some cash out of them.
There are so many different ways to make hair bows, as listed here, but the most simple one is the simple hair bow. You’ll need a piece of cloth that’s 6 inches long and 3 inches wide.
Finish the 3-inch sides, and fold the fabric by the center fold, right sides together. Stitch along the edge, giving it a ¼ inch seam allowance.
Turn the tube the right side out, and then bring the short edges together. Pin the fabric together, and then use some ribbon to wrap around the middle.
To finish the bow, stitch a hair clip to the back so it can easily be attached to your hair. That’s it, you now have a cute fabric bow that can be sold.
8. Basketweave cup cozy
Who doesn’t like to grab a coffee before they head to work in the morning? While many people do, they like to use their own mugs, as it helps cut down on waste.
Those mugs are great, but many don’t come with a sleeve that stops you from burning your fingers. That’s where this craft comes in.
If you’re adept at crochet, then these are nice money making crafts to make. The sleeves are quick to put together, and you can make them in a wide range of colors, giving customers more choice.
9. Vinyl cups
While we’re still on the subject of portable drinkware, let’s look at custom vinyl cups. If you want to work with adhesive vinyl, you can put pretty much any design you can think of on a cup.
To do this craft, you’ll need cutting software to create your designs on adhesive vinyl. You’ll also need reusable straw cups, which can be easily picked up from the dollar store.
Many like to create fun and inspirational sayings for their cups, as they’re always popular. Pick the saying you want to use, and create it in your software.
Print the design out, and cut away all the vinyl that isn’t part of the design. Then, use a piece of transfer tape to stick down on the lettering.
Remove the vinyl backing, and place the design onto the cup. Use a scraper to ensure it’s adhered fully to the cup.
Once you’ve done that, you can peel the transfer tape away, and you have a fully customized cup.
10. Wipe off menu board
While these are called menu boards, you can use them for pretty much anything. They can be memo boards, calendars, whatever you can think of.
If you get creative, you can easily make cash with this craft. To make them, you’ll need a picture frame with a glass front, some fabric or patterned paper, and a dry erase pen.
All you have to do is put the patterned paper in the frame and then use the dry erase pen to write on the glass. It easily wipes off and makes a cute ‘to do’ board.
Want to take it one step further? You can create a menu board with vinyl lettering similar to the custom vinyl cups above.
Choose an appropriate font, and add in the days of the week on top of the paper. That allows you to plan meals easily and wipe them away once you’re done.
11. Mini chocolate mailboxes
This craft is perfect for the holidays, especially Valentine’s Day. You can create a tiny mailbox that is just big enough to slip a couple of chocolates into, making an adorable gift.
The best thing about this craft is that you don’t need a lot of paper to make them or any specialist tools. If you want to get more advance,d you can get a special hole cutter that creates a heart shape for Valentine’s Day.
This guide shows you how easy they are to make. What’s even better is that you can make them for any holiday.
For example, change the paper to something more festive, and you’ll have the perfect Christmas-themed mailbox.
As you can see, there are more ways to make money out of crafts than you’d think. If you have some spare time and a few supplies, you can easily put these crafts together and start making money.
If you don’t have the supplies, you won’t need to spend a lot to get started, either. A quick trip to your local dollar store will give you everything you need.
Get started now, and see how much money you can make with these quick crafts.
