100+ Hottest Crafts to Make and Sell {running list!}

 

 

 

Updated in Fall 2024

Does the thought of earning extra money on the side selling handmade crafts at flea markets or even on Etsy or a Facebook page appeal to you? 

It’s a great way for moms to make extra money from home. 

I’ve been collecting craft projects ideas to sell for years. 

Just this weekend, I visited a local flea market while on vacation and I was blown away by all the creativity at each booth. 

With some extra time on the weekends or in the evening, you can make DIY projects that sell for a huge profit!  

 

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One of my favorite things to do is help moms brainstorm popular crafts to make a resell. I want this blog to be a huge resource of inspiration and ideas for you. 

This post is going to be FULL of craft options for your home business.

I plan on adding to it throughout the year until I make it to 100 or more craft projects so make sure to bookmark it or PIN it so you can reference it later! 

I promise to not quit until I find AT LEAST 100 ideas for us all to consider making! 

 

100+ Hottest Crafts to Make & Sell 

I’m always on the hunt for amazing DIY craft fair items for resale.

It’s practically my hobby!

As a mom, finding a way to make an additional $100, $200, or even $400 a month would mean the world to me. 

Here are crafts that I’ve found in person and online to inspire the home business owner within! 

 

1) Essential Oil Jewelry 

I went to the Coquina Beach Sunday flea market while on vacation in Anna Maria Island, FL and came across the most amazing thing – this essential oil jewelry booth that was literally buzzing with customers!

Most of the stands at this bazaar had 1 or 2 people at them, but this one was so packed I could hardly see the items! 

Based on popularity in this setting alone, I would say essential oil necklaces & bracelets are a great bet for best selling item of the year! 

Examples of EO items you could take to market: 

• aromatherapy essential oil beaded bracelet 
• floating black lava rock beaded essential oil necklace

 

 

2) Camping Wall Art – Inspirational Sayings

Here are three options that I LOVE. They are simple wooden frames with white backgrounds and black text. 

These would look amazing in a kids’ study, bedroom, or playroom! 

 

3) Bottlecap Magnets

I came across these in the cutest little beach shop on our summer. These small bottle cap magnets immediately caught my eye. 

Several people were looking at them, so I know they were popular.

A cool idea for your booth if you have a touristy clientele OR something of local interest to put on the bottle cap.

People love collecting items like these for their homes.

 

4) Classroom Wall Art 

Wall art is a great option for your booth for good reason – everyone LOVES a great saying on the wall! 

Here are a few ideas that would be perfectly suited for teacher’s classrooms.

I like to give this kind of wall art as gifts AND buy for myself, so your market for these is more than one type of person. 

 

5) Huge Scrabble Tiles 

These cute GIANT Scrabble letters are just about my favorite new thing.

I wrote an entire post about how I’m going to try my hand at making them.

I found so many people selling them online with lots of reviews under each listing, so they are guaranteed to be hot sellers! 

Click here to read all about Scrabble wall tiles >>

 

6) Shaped Bird Seed Ornaments!

I wrote in this post about the best recipe I’ve found for making bird seed ornaments.

They are so cute, but I don’t often have time to make them myself. I’d totally buy one on a whim if I was a gift shop or craft fair. 

I like the idea of heart or star shapes. Even crescent moon or ball shaped would be neat.

Personally, I think these are amazing to market as inexpensive Christmas gifts. I would definitely buy one of these for my Nana! 

 

7) Wreaths 

Whenever I got to flea markets, wreaths are the first thing that catch my eye.

I LOVE putting different wreaths on my front door for different seasons, so that means I buy at least three per year.

Seeing as how they don’t all make it to a second year due to the elements, I am a big wreath consumer! 

A lot of people are like me, so why not give them the products they want?! 🙂 

Here are a few adorable wreaths I saw at a flea market in West Virginia this summer:

Keep in mind that you can not only sell wreaths at flea markets, but you can also list them for sale on Etsy (like the shop The Craftin Bear) or on Amazon Handmade. 

 

8) Home State Artwork

I thought this North Carolina “home” state sign was so cute!

I like how it’s unpainted except for the lettering and period for emphasis.

I am tempted to buy this for my kitchen. I also think it would be cute in a hallway or as part of a wall display with pictures of your family. 

Obviously you could do this with ANY home state.

 

9) Rustic Twine Picture Frames 

I am not 100% positive this was handmade, although I can clearly see how the person created this. 

I love it either way and am including it in this list of DIY crafts you can sell. 

 

10) Birch Bark Log Candle Holders

I’ve seen birch bark log candle holders like these in many booths recently. I think they are really nice looking.

I have almost bought some myself but I will tell you this – the only reason I haven’t is because I’m afraid they will catch my house on fire since the candle sits inside a piece of wood. 

If you create these to sell, I would 100% include instructions and warnings on a piece of cardstock for this item! Someone like me would buy them if I knew exactly how to use them! 

 

11) Mason Jar Wall Sconces

These mason jar wall sconces look super easy to make, and they make a BIG visual impact when complete! 

You’ll need metal hooks, pieces of stained wood, fairy string lights, fake flowers, and a ribbon. 

I’d personally market these as front porch or back deck decorations although they could really be hung anywhere in your house. 

 

12) Reclaimed Wood Stained Heart with “Family” Stencil Inside 

It’s hard to describe exactly how adorable these are….you just have to see them for yourself! >> Rustic / Farmhouse Style “Family” Heart Sign 

Perfect for the woodworker who wants to monetize their hobby! These are really cute for wall decorations, on bookshelves, or even beside picture frames. 

 

13) Painted Mason Jars Centerpiece 

These painted mason jars make lovely centerpieces for a kitchen island, dining room table or even at a rustic wedding.

I love how versatile they are and how easy they are to create as a craft booth owner. 

The cost should be very low if you buy the mason jars and paint in bulk. I would also consider selling these special order in custom colors on Facebook. 

 

14) Square Boxwood Wreath

I don’t know about you, but I see these wreaths EVERYWHERE.  I have even considered purchasing one to hang right above my stove.

I see them in tons of craft booths so I think they’re a great option to offer. If anything, they really make your booth pretty!

 

15) Dog Lover Apparel 

Before I owned a rescue dog, I didn’t get it. 

Now that we have our little Niko, I would totally wear this tank top! 

This is the cutest top that tells a message about the person wearing it. Anytime you can send a message with your clothing, you’re onto a best seller.

 

16) Flower Girl Baskets (Wedding Items)

One booth at a local shop was dedicated to flower girl items – dresses, tiaras, and flower girl baskets like these! 

I think they’re so cute and easy to make (I know because we made ours!). 

Any bride would be thrilled to own one of these baskets. 

 

17) Hand Painted Cards (Local Keepsakes)

People love nostalgic items that they can pick up while they’re home for the holidays. These small hand-painted cards and stationary or local landmarks and images make great gifts!

 

18) Wooden Signs (Custom sports and greetings on new or reclaimed wood)

These signs are so easy and fun to make and people LOVE THEM. What an easy way to decorate a home or yard. Whether you live in a small town or a large city, there is always a sports team that is beloved to the area so you can pre make multiples of the same one. Or you can make multiples.  

 

19) Handmade Pom Pom Trees

I saw this one on a shelf at a local thrift store. While I don’t think these were handmade, I have seen so many exactly like them that were. Talk about a craft that would be good for a teen to make and sell!

The options are endless: 4th of July, Valentines Day, sports teams, College/High School colors, seasons, wedding or baby shower theme colors, Harry Potter house themed, Thanksgiving, etc… You really can go any route you want. 

 

20) Pallet Shaped Christmas Signs

Rustic decorations will never go out of style. You can make these as large or small as you’d like so they can either be used in yards, porches, or hanging in a guest bath. 

 

21) Teacher Gift Basket 

I personally like to buy most of my kids’ teacher gifts from local crafters, so this is the PERFECT GIFT to stock in your booth if you are having a show right before Christmas OR Teacher Appreciation Week (which is early May). 

 

22) Metal Door Hangers

I think these are too cute and I would TOTALLY hang the patriotic door hanger from my front door! 

There are unlimited designs to consider for these. I think personalized name signs would be great, too. 

 

23) Beaded Earrings

These creative and super easy-to-make earrings are big sellers at any craft fair or boutique shop. 

You could even go hunting for the supplies at Goodwill or other thrift store and turn old necklaces into new jewelry!

 

24) Home State Artwork 

As I was browsing through an antique shop on my last trip to the beach, I came across this lovely collection of home state wooden artwork. 

I love the rustic look and uniqueness of each one. 

They would be so easy to recreate for any state. Just use a stencil of the state as the base, choose a coordinating font for the word “home” and then distress the wood to make it look older. 

 

25) Framed Piano Music 

I am a total sucker for anything and everything nostalgic piano music! 

When I saw this framed in my local antique shop, I was SO TEMPTED to buy it.

The only reason I didn’t is because I had just bought something else, and my general rule for places like this is I buy only one thing each time so I have a reason to come back!

Does anyone else do this? It’s been my long-standing personal rule for shopping at the places I love. 🙂 

 

26) Ceramic Mugs

I feel like I may have included ceramics in another list, but I love them so much I’m making double sure! 🙂 

My grandmother made ceramics – it is a wonderful skill to have because you can make so many different items. 

Practical AND profitable! 

 

27) Cricut Earrings

I’m really into DIY earrings, and these patriotic designs really spoke to me! 

You can easily make these with a Cricut machine and sell them for many times what they cost to make. 

 

28) Hymn Based Wooden Artwork

It Is Well…..With My Soul! I would have bought this on the spot if I already wasn’t planning on making something very similar myself with my Cricut! 

Such a wonderful hymn and a lovely piece of artwork for a wall or table. 

 

29) LIVE Simply Wooden Plaque 

This particular wooden plaque would look amazing in a kitchen. I think you could hang it up OR place it on a plate stand. 

It really spoke to me because of the fancy leaf design detail. You can’t go wrong with the farmhouse look!  

 

29) Hand Sewn Colorful Scrunchies

I came across these hand sewn scrunchies at a gift shop in the mountains. They just displayed them in a rotating acrylic bin. 

I bought one for my daughter! They were so pretty and expertly made at first I thought they were NOT hand sewn, but in fact they were! 

 

Whew! Are you still with me?! 

Let’s keep going because I have to find 70 more ideas to make it to 100! 

30) Upcycled La Croix Candles

As a craft researcher, I really have to discipline myself not to purchase every single amazing craft I come across. 

I was REALLY SUPER DUPER tempted to purchase an entire collection of La Croix candles! I just love how pretty these cans are & how unexpected it was to find them filled with candle wax. 

I think they’d be a great conversation piece! 

 

31) Dog Birthday Cupcakes

I stumbled across these at a dog bakery and thought they were just too adorable. I have seen them in a lot of different dog stores, so I know they are very popular. 

 

32) Hot Cocoa Spoons 

I think these hot cocoa spoons would be a great item to stock in the winter time. They would sell amazingly well if you also had a way for customers to taste test before making a purchase. 

 

33) Hand Painted Magnets

I think these hand painted magnets are gorgeous. If you have a talent for painting, this is a great craft to consider making for sale. 

 

34) {Teacher Appreciation Gift} Cookie Baking Set

I actually purchased some of these baking gifts for my kids’ teachers. 

I really love any craft that has a theme to it, because people love to buy for occasions. I think Teacher Appreciation Week is a great occasion to tailor your items to! 

 

35) Resin Trays & Cutting Boards

I purchased some coasters from this artisan and was THIS CLOSE to also purchasing one of her trays or cutting boards. 

Resin is a growing medium lately – I’m not sure why it’s so popular, but it’s everywhere, and I just love the look of it! 

 

36) Gold Painted Pine Cone Ornaments

These may be the cheapest and easiest craft to make. And they do well selling around the holidays. 

Whether they are used on a tree, hung on chandeliers or stuck in a wreath, they looks festive, beautiful and are made from all natural material that is fun to gather on a walk or hike. 

 

37) Handmade Clay Earrings

If you have a creative side and a few cookie cutters, you can make these clay earrings really easily. 

It doesn’t take long and you can make dozens at a time. It would easy to fill out a large order to sell these in bulk to market vendors all over the country. 

 

38) Branch Candle Holders

If you have a lot of trees on your property then you have a way to make money. 

After any good storm there are at least 2 or 3 branches that have been knocked down and are simply lying on the ground. If I was handy with a saw I could totally take those branches and make something crafty out of them. 

 

These candle holders were made out of branches that were hollowed out at the end so tea lights can be placed on them. It seems like one of the easiest crafts that would be a huge return on investment. 

 

39) Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hot cocoa bombs are all over the place right now. They are super easy to make and make great treat gifts for all sorts of occasions. I can see giving them as teacher gifts, thanks yous, Valentine’s day and even stocking stuffers. 

 

There are so many different version you could make of these. You can add candy, marshmallows, sprinkles or even cinnamon. 

 

Just like the ones in these images, all you need to package these are some cupcake wrappers, a plastic cup and plastic treat bag. If you’re feeling fancy you can add a label, but you can easily get away with not having one. 

 

If you are creative you can customize these for birthday party themes or each holiday. You really aren’t limited at all to a specific style. I’ve even seen on social media that you can get flower marshmallows that open up as they hit the hot milk. Imagine that!

 

40) Repurposed Scrabble Tile Ornaments

I don’t know how many times I’ve seen old scrabble games at a thrift store. It would be so easy to grab a few of them for cheap then make ornaments that you sell for a huge profit. Even if they only sell them for a few bucks, you could potentially get your money back on your initial purchase by selling just one or two. 

To me this just makes sense. 

 

 

41) Hand Sewn Pillows From Old Quilts

I feel like nearly everyone I know has an old quilt that they aren’t really sure where it came from. Often I will see one at a thrift store that looks super comfy so I will grab it to use for beach days or picnics. What a great idea. Whatever person decided to turn a blanket into a soft pillow is a genius in my book. 

Why not grab some yourself and turn them into throw pillows. Used quilts are the softest material on the planet!! Imagine sitting on the couch watching a movie and snuggling up close with one of these. 

 

42) Upcycled Table Legs

This is some very creative repurposing of old materials. Tables warp or chip or break over the years but there is some still use left in their parts. I imagine these sell very well at boutique stores.

 

The little trees on the top of the legs can be found nearly anywhere. You can even make them themed with hearts or animals for whatever season you are trying to sell them for. 

 

 

43) American Flag Made from Old Pallets

Pallets are so easy to get a hold of. I see them for free on Facebook all the time and some businesses will give them to you for free if you haul them away for them. Which makes the cost of supplies rock bottom for you to increase your profits from your flag project.

 

Pallet items are in high demand for people that love the farmhouse look.

 

44) Reclaimed Wood Star Decorations

These star decorations are great for a cosy reading nook, a holiday party or for some mood lighting in restaurants. 

 

I could see these in a dining room for a romantic dinner at home or even in a baby’s room for some lighting that isn’t harsh at night. 

45) Floral Wreaths

Handmade wreaths are seen all over the place. Homes, businesses, schools, apartments, nursing homes, nurseries, etc… There really is no limit to the type and style of wreath you can make. 

 

They are amazing creations and the simple ones seem to sell just as well as the intricately detailed ones. 

 

46) Trees Out of 2 x 4s

If you have a knack for using a table saw you can pop out dozens of these in a few hours. These would be a great project for little kids to help with. They could easily sand or paint them to make this a true family business. 

 

What is interesting about these is that you can use those boards that are typically passed over. The knots, warps and inconsistencies make these even more beautiful. 

 

47) Homemade Bath Bombs and Soap 

These are such big sellers. They are so easy to make, your kids could even get in on it and make them for youth vendor booth. Every year at my kid’s school they do a Young Entrepreneurs event to promote business acumen and get kids started young on a business mindset. These bath bombs would sell out in no time I know it! 

 

48) Upcycle Old Hymn Pages Into Art

I saw these and they were so beautiful and inspirational to me. If I knew how to paint at all I would be tempted to do this myself so bad!

These plaques look like they were a lot of fun to make and what a great way to show your creative side and make money on top of that.

 

49) Macrame Plant Hanger

I remember my grandmother crafting these as a child. These are so cute and very functional and would give a boho vibe to any room. 

50)Caramel Apples in Multiple Flavors

 

 

51) Countdown Calendar for Dogs

 

52) Old Logs made into Christmas Decorations

 

 

53) Valentines Heart Key Rings

If you have a Cricut or even a leather hand punch you can make these super cute keychains from pieces of old leather. What a great way to repurpose old belts!

 

 

54) Macrame Christmas Ornament

 

 

55) Recycled Glass Fish Ornaments

These fish shaped glass decorations look fun and make me want to own a beach house just so I can decorate it with things like this!

 

56) Homemade Whipped Sugar Scrubs

 

57) Handmade Greeting Cards

 

58) Floor signs from Upcycled Picture Frames

 

 

59) Adorable Dog Dresses

When I see a little dog dressed up for a photo shoot I always smile. These little dresses look like they’re made for kids or dolls but surprise! they are for pooches.  If you know how to sew you can make a killing with these. 

 

60) Plant Stand From Recycled Table Legs

 

61) Turned Wood Snowmen

 

62) Layered Paper Cards

If you have a Cricut machine then it’s super easy to make these cards or any card style that you would want to. 

 

63) Custom T-Shirts

 

 

64) Handmade Wooden Birdhouse

A birdhouse in a yard is a nice whimsical touch that not only looks nice, but also is very functional.  If you have a touch for carpentry you can make all kinds of bird houses for the collectors out there to buy. 

 

65) Custom Photo Crafts

 

 

66) Calligraphy Written Messages on Scroll Signs

 

67) DIY Wood Signs or Wreaths

 

68) Display Directions or Recipes on a Wood Block

 

69) Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Tumblers

I don’t know about you but I can never have enough tumblers. (And I keep dropping them and breaking them so I have about 10 extra lids now) 

Every woman I have every given a tumbler to has loved it and uses it nearly daily. These make great swipe gifts for any gift basket or as a small thank you present. 

 

70) Cute Tote Bag

If you can sew it, you can sell it! 

These tote bags are useful for just about anything. From groceries to poolside or the gym, you can use them to carry all your supplies.

 

71) Dog Birthday Cupcakes

Last year we found out that people LOVE buying dog treats. My daughter sold homemade dogs biscuits at her vendor booth and those things were snatched up so fast!  

 

72) Cute Bathroom Signs

These signs are fun. When I walk into someone’s home and they have one of these cute little signs on the wall or on a shelf I can’t explain it but it lightens up the mood somehow. 

If you have a steady hand it would be very easy to find some cheap frames at a dollar store and simply write out these messages to sell for a huge profit. 

 

73) Essential Oil Cleaning Spray

I almost snatched up every bottle they had at this booth. They even had all natural essential oil bug spray and it worked amazingly. I use it on my kids, the dog, house plants, etc…

Essential oil products are the most simple to make and sell so well for a reason. They work. 

 

74) Dollar Tree Gift Baskets

The people at the dollar tree near me must know my face by heart now. I love grabbing a handful of items to make gift baskets for teachers or the school receptionist or even as a thank you to my friends every so often. This candy bouquet costs about $5 and could sell for $10. That’s a $5 profit off of 10 minutes of work. You could pop out dozens of these in 30 minutes while you watch a tv show. 

 

75) Seashell Art

There are so many ways to use seashells that you find on the beach to create art that people will snatch up. You can use it in candles, fill it with resin or paint it. These sorts of novelty items sell well for beach house owners creating the vacation vibe in their rental properties. 

If you love looking for shells at the beach, this makes perfect sense for you. Little kids love to get in on this sort of activity as well. you can make it a family activity while also creating the perfect craft someone will love. 

 

76) Etched Wood Tile Home Sign of Your State

There are so many wood carving devices out there. If you can design it, you can etch it. 

Try your hand at some etched art and make some extra cash in the process. 

 

77) Yard Signs

If you know how to create art with metal or wood these may be the craft for you.  Yard signs always sell well. And there is an unlimited amount of ideas out there. You can create signs for gardens, celebrations, holidays, family names, etc… 

 

78) Wooden WV State Sign

This painted West Virginia sign is beautiful. You can make one for any state and paint it for whatever theme you choose. 

 

79) Clay Handmade Earrings

Making anything out of clay can be a relaxing experience as well as a way to make items to sell. This sort of item is the perfect way to get in on the Etsy game or even sell at local vendor fairs. 

 

80) Custom Wood Signs

Using scraps of wood or leftovers from other projects can be a great way to reduce your waste and expenses. 

You can really try out some alternative patterns and colors to test your creative side. 

 

 

81)Decoupage Magnets

I found these cute magnets at a swap meet.

I placed them in my vintage booth at a boutique antique store and they are selling like hot cakes!

These particular ones are lower ticket items, maxing out around $2.50, but sell hundreds of them and you have a winner.

 

82)Even More Ideas…..

Coming Soon!

 

Get Creative with Your Handmade Crafts! 

People like me who love to support handmade artisans are willing to buy tons of things made by women like us. This means that you can get really creative with the items you make – there is definitely a market for them! 🙂 

I love the fact that you can make something in your spare time (like during naptime, while the kids are playing, at night when the house is quiet, etc) and profit from it financially!

 

Where Can You Sell Your Crafts? 

1. Your own blog (here’s how to start one)
2. Etsy shop
3. A private Facebook group 
4. Local boutiques
5. Weekend craft market
6. Instagram
7. Gift shops 

I’ve been in this business long enough to know there are SO many places you can sell crafts that you make.

I’m a big BUYER of all things handmade to give as gifts or keep for myself, so I am always attune to their presence in stores. I just love supporting handmade artisans! 

Funny enough, I strongly prefer to buy handcrafted items IN PERSON so I am 10 times more likely to visit my local craft market than browse Etsy.

Something about it being local is so appealing to me. With that said, millions of people use sites like Etsy for the convenience and also access to so many more options. 

You really can’t go wrong with either choice – online or in person. I’d say you will be busy creating to meet demand in either case!

Would you like to see a blog post that dives deeper into each sales avenue above? If so, comment below and I’ll get started on one! 

 

GOOD LUCK with your crafting adventures!

You never know, something that starts off as a small goal to bring in $400 per month might turn into more like $800 or $1000!

That’s what happened with me and my blog and for many people I know who sell things online. In a way, you are only limited by your creativity and availability. 

 

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