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17 Best Things for Kids to Make and Sell

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For the second year in a row, my daughter is participating in a local event put on my town where vendors come together the first weekend in May to sell items. It’s kind of like a street fair meets flea market. There are food trucks, craft items, pottery, jewelry, clothing, and more for sale at this young entrepreneur's event. Last year my daughter sold brownies and lemonade. This year we are brainstorming what to have in her booth. I want her to be able to make it herself mostly but also be PROFITABLE.    Introducing Kids to Money Making Crafts & Real-Life Keep Reading

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How to Make Huge Scrabble Tiles {with letters & numbers}

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Oversized Scrabble Tiles for Gallery Wall Projects

Although I don’t get to craft as much as I used to, I always have a running list of DIY craft projects I want to tackle at any given time.  I even have a huge cabinet full of art supplies that I can pull from.  Next up on my list? LARGE DIY SCRABBLE TILES! If you haven’t seen these yet, they’re oversized versions of regular Scrabble pieces that make perfect wall displays. I saw them in an antique store of all places (they’re not antique, but they do feel rustic so they fit right in) and I fell in LOVE with these jumbo-sized versions of my favorite board Keep Reading

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50+ Crafts You Can Make and Sell in 2026 {for extra cash this month}

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  I know many moms who making extra money every weekend selling handmade items at craft fairs, flea markets, and even on local Facebook buy/sell/trade pages. You can make DIY projects at home (at night, on the weekend, as you have time) and sell them for profit!     The best part about doing crafts for profit is that the time from idea to production to sale is very fast - I'd say you can start earning extra cash from these simple projects within a month if you start today and get your supplies then choose a selling avenue. This is great to Keep Reading

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25 Easy DIY Decor Projects to Sell

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  Don’t complicate things! These easy DIY decor projects all have gorgeous results and simplistic designs that buyers will love. Take home decor to new levels with these 25 easy DIY projects to sell.  Decor is all about beauty. It’s personal to its owner, visually striking, and honestly, hard to resist! This makes DIY decor a brilliant avenue to make money from home.  If you’re looking to transform your artistic abilities into a source of revenue, these DIY home adornment projects can help.  This list has super accessible crafts that everyone can complete! Keep Reading

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37+ Best Christmas Crafts to Sell {Profitable Gift Items to Make}

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These best Christmas crafts to make and sell are an awesome way to make money from home this Christmas. Choose between gorgeous decor, sweet accessories, and delicious edible gifts to make and sell. Let your creativity shine, and get into the holiday spirit with these fun Christmas crafts.  No gift can quite compare to handmade crafts. Homemade gifts are special, personalized, and full of charm. That’s why I’ve made this list of 37+ unique crafts for you to make and sell this holiday season.  This is the perfect time of year to get creative and make some holiday-themed Keep Reading

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25+ Easy Fall Crafts to Make and Sell

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  This autumn season, dig into these simple Fall crafts to sell and make some extra money – all from the comfort of home! These creative fall crafts are easy and inexpensive to make while presenting stunning results.  Fall time is a great time of year to get crafting! Something about all the beautiful autumnal colors makes Fall the decorating season of dreams. To take advantage of this time of year, I have 25 of the best Fall crafts to sell, so you can earn some extra money from home.  This list includes how to make tasteful Halloween crafts, thanksgiving Keep Reading

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30+ Baby Craft Ideas to Make & Sell

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30+ Baby Craft Ideas to sell

  Baby crafts have a huge demand! Here are 30 baby craft ideas to sell if you are looking to make some money from home working in your free time! These days, almost anything goes when it comes to making money from home. As a mom who wants to be able to stay home with my kids, I love the fact that you can make something in your spare time (during nap time, while the kids are playing, after they go to bed, etc), enjoy what you do, and profit from it financially! Do you want to make some extra money from home? Maybe you’ve thought about creating an Etsy store through your own Keep Reading

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19 Dog Crafts to Make and Sell

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  If you're a dog owner, there's a good chance you love spending time making things for your furry friend. Why not turn your crafting skills into a business you can run in your spare time by selling dog accessories and treats? There are many different profitable crafts you can make, so here are 19 ideas to get you started! You'll have tails everywhere wagging with delight with your DIY dog crafts.   Where to Sell Your Handmade Dog Crafts Not sure where you can sell your pet crafts when you get started? Here are a few great ideas: at a craft show at the Keep Reading

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13 Mason Jar Crafts to Make & Sell for Extra Cash

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13 Mason Jar Craft Tutorials - Extra Cash Edition - mason jars beautiful & unique enough to make and sell at craft fairs and flea markets! All easy DIY ideas anyone can do,even kids and teens. Part of a series on things to make and sell as a way to make extra money.

The other day a friend of mine told me she wanted to start a business selling crafts at the local downtown flea market on the weekends. She knows I have a thing for coming up with new business ideas, so she wanted me to help her brainstorm different mason jar projects for her business. We narrowed it down to her first few products and I kept track of those in Evernote - I figure since I have this research on my computer already, I might as well share it on the blog!       13 Mason Jar Crafts to Make & Sell for Extra Cash Use the arrows to scroll Keep Reading

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27 Things to Sew and Sell

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A collage titled "27 Sewing Projects to Make and Sell" featuring various sewing things. Clockwise from top-left: a dog wearing a bandana, a hanging fabric organizer, wallets, fabric pot holders, and a colorful fabric mat. The website "www.whatmommydoes.com" is at the bottom.

Do you have a sewing machine and want to make some extra money? You're in luck! Handmade goods are a hot commodity right now as more and more people shift from cheap, mass-produced items from big box stores to locally crafted products. Making money sewing is a good idea for anyone who wants to work according to their own schedule, use their creative talents, and make beautiful and useful things. We've found 27 easy projects perfect for starting out your handmade business.   How to Make Money from Sewing If you know how to sew, you can make money at it. In fact, it's Keep Reading

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The Best Valentine’s Day Crafts to Make & Sell

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  As you may already know, I love craft fairs.  I've written extensively about DIY crafts to sell on the blog.  Today I'm combining two of my passions (Valentine's Day and money-making crafts) into one post about Valentine's Day Crafts You Can Make & Sell! You can sell so many things for Valentine's Day....anything from fun & cute gifts to home decor. Think outside of the box, and you will come up with something great.  Below are some ideas to get you started.    Valentine Craft Ideas to Sell  Once you have a booth application Keep Reading

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

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      Updated in 2025 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 Keep Reading

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50+ Farmhouse Crafts (That You Can Sell at Flea Markets)

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If you're looking for amazing craft projects to make and sell at flea markets or craft fairs, this is the best list!! Farmhouse crafts are the way to go right now! Rustic ideas, easy spring or fall or even Christmas home decor too!

    In case you haven't caught on yet, the farmhouse trend is super hot!   If you are looking for a way to make extra money from home while flexing your creative muscles, you can cash out on this trend by creating your own farmhouse crafts to sell at flea markets.     Feeling intimidated? Don't worry!   This list will cover farmhouse crafts that are simple as well as some more advanced ones.   The farmhouse style crafts are selling like hotcakes right now and trends don't last forever, so give it a try!   At one point, this kind of Keep Reading

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Christmas Wreaths to Make and Sell for the Holidays

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  As the holidays are approaching, I know many people are thinking about being able to afford Christmas presents. I love helping people figure out ways to make money, so I've been brainstorming easy ways to come up with extra cash for Christmas. The obvious solution hit me today - make and sell Christmas wreaths leading up to the holidays! Everybody with a front door needs one, and they are fun to make.     DIY Christmas Wreaths to Sell for Extra Cash - 10 Ideas The ten Christmas wreaths pictured above are listed below with descriptions to help you figure Keep Reading

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