Starting a handmade business is a fun and exciting adventure, but it takes dedication and positive mindset to make it work. You might wonder if you have the qualities it takes to be successful with your craft business. I’ve got you covered! Here are 5 signs your handmade business will be successful. If you don’t…
When you’re starting a new handmade business, many people wonder is selling on Etsy better than Amazon. I started my first handmade shop on Etsy and it was a great starting point. Then almost a year later, I started my Amazon store. I want to share with you the pros and cons of selling…
What crafts sell best on Etsy? This is a question a lot of people want to know the answer to. The key to being successful selling on Etsy is to find crafts to sell that people will actually buy and not be sitting there for weeks waiting to make a sale. This can prove to…
If you spend any time at all online, you’re probably comparing your craft business to others. I used to do this all the time, especially when I was just getting started. It just made me so frustrated and I had to figure out how to stop comparing my craft business to others so I could…
If you have a handmade business and aren’t feeling confident or just don’t know how to market properly you could be repelling customers with your needy energy and salesy, pushy behaviors. Let me show you how to stop being needy in your handmade business and start attracting tons of customers with your marketing! Is your…
In the last two years I’ve been able to start making a full time income from my handmade business and I’m so proud of myself for being brave enough to put up those first few items and see if people would buy them. I took a chance on myself and created a successful craft business! …
Trying to decide on what products to sell in your Etsy shop can be difficult. There are so many crafts to choose from and knowing which ones will sell feels like a guessing game. It’s actually not though. You can take some simple steps to find out what sells the most on Etsy and get…
The holiday season is approaching and it’s time to get Christmas crafts listed in your Etsy and Amazon shops and ready to sell at craft fairs. I wanted to give you some ideas for Christmas crafts you can make and sell for profit if you need some help brainstorming projects to create for your craft…
Going back to school can be such a fun time for kids. They’ve been having a great time all summer, but are excited to get back to their friends and learning new things. These back to school free printables are a great way to kick off the school year with some fun photos and activities….
If you’re in any forums or Facebook groups for Etsy sellers, you’ve most likely heard people complaining that their sales are down because Etsy has changed something or blaming something else for their lack of success. It’s true that Etsy makes changes to their algorithm and other things, but their goal is always to make…
Are you tired of working at a job that you hate? Want to sell on Etsy, but you don’t have a crafty bone in your body? If you’ve been asking “What can I sell on Etsy if I’m not crafty?”, then you’ll want to keep reading for 3 ways you can make money on Etsy…
If you’re like most handmade sellers, you’re probably wondering “How can I get more sales on Etsy?”. You’ve listed your products and now you’re sitting there waiting for the cha-chings to roll in, but it’s not going as fast as you’d hoped. I’m going to help you increase your Etsy sales by getting the right…
Choosing a name for your craft business can be really fun, but you may run into some challenges. You might find that the name you want is already taken or you’re not sure what you’ll sell so you need something that can grow with your evolving business. I’ve put together some tips and resources on…
Turning your craft hobby into a real money-making business can be a really exciting adventure, but there are some steps you need to take to be sure you have your business set up to be successful so you can start making money right away. This checklist of things to do to start a craft business…
Summer is almost here and soon moms everywhere will be hearing the words “I’m bored” from their kids. Making crafts is a great way to keep children busy during the summer months. I wanted to share some easy mason jar crafts for kids because mason jars can be found at many stores or ordered online…
Selling handmade products can be so fun and rewarding. If you love sewing, you can really make a full-time income by selling on Etsy, Amazon Handmade, your own website, or even at craft fairs. I know it sounds to many people more like a hobby, but if you give it a try, you will quickly…
Nurses do so much for other people. They truly have a caring heart. If you know a nurse and are wanting to give a DIY gift for nurses week that is inexpensive and practical, these nurse notepads are the perfect idea. These DIY tear off notepads are perfect for nurse appreciation week or day or…
I’ve been sharing in my recent blog posts different craft projects to sell at craft fairs or online on sites like Etsy or Amazon Handmade. I know many crafters like to crochet so I thought today I would share some fun ideas of crochet crafts to make and sell if you want to try to…
Weddings can be a huge money maker if you want to make wedding crafts to sell for extra money. It’s unbelievable how much money couples spend to make their day extra special. They look for custom and personalized items that their guests haven’t seen before. Selling wedding crafts can be great for a craft business…
Gift baskets make great presents for any occasion and are really easy to put together. The hardest part is finding clever gift basket theme ideas so you can create a unique and cute basket. This list will be great if you want to diy a single gift basket, but it’s also perfect for anyone who…
When I decided to try selling my handmade items I didn’t even have a sewing machine so I needed to find some projects I could make without having to sew. The good news is that you don’t even need to know how to sew to sell on Etsy, Amazon Handmade, or your own website. There…
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure here. When I got my first Cricut a few years ago, I didn’t even know exactly what I could make with it. Once I started playing with it, I got this incredibly excited feeling because I knew I could make money with this awesome machine. …
Since I opened my Etsy shop I’ve added new items from what I originally was selling and I discovered my love for making cupcake toppers! As you probably know, I take part in the #DIYBlogChallenge every month and we have a theme for our projects. This month we chose washi tape. This was my first…
Since Twinkle Twinkle Little Star has become a popular party theme recently, I wanted to share a little star mason jar project that is great to go with the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star party theme and can be used as a centerpiece, candle holder, or a baby room decoration. If you need star stencils…
This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. I found these easy felt doll patterns! I’ve been wanting to try making soft dolls and stuffed animal making for quite some time, but I am not great at sewing. It seemed really intimidating to try so I kept procrastinating. I was at the craft…
22 Cheap Date Ideas For Couples Date nights can get really expensive, but we all need some alone time or some time away from the house as a couple. I have some creative cheap date ideas for couples who like to have fun on a budget. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure…
Finding the perfect gift for your mom for Mother’s Day can be difficult to say the least! I know my mom has everything she needs and if she needs something she buys it way before any holidays roll around. It’s especially hard to find Mother’s Day crafts for a daughter to give her mom as…
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! It’s hard enough to find Mother’s Day activities and gifts that your mom will love, but if you’re on a budget, it can be especially challenging. I have some ideas for you today for inexpensive and fun Mother’s Day activities and gifts that your mom will truly enjoy and you…
How To Save Money On Groceries With $5 Meal Plan This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. Have you ever heard of $5 Meal Plan and their done-for-you meal plans that save you money, time and stress? If you’re tired of spending a ton of time and struggling with meal planning or having…
If you want some fun business ideas you can use to make money from home that are not scams, you’ve come to the right place! I’m going to share with you some creative ways to make money on the side from home. With these ideas you can work part-time in your spare time or make…
How Can I Make Money Sewing At Home? Sewing is such an amazing skill to have! If you know how to sew or have the ambition to learn, you can make money sewing at home and even build your own online craft business. I wanted to share some fun ideas you can use to make…
DIY Travel Fund Jar Since I wrote last week about how to save money for vacation by creating a travel fund, I thought I would show you how you can make your own DIY travel fund jar. I promise it will be really easy and inexpensive and will turn out super cute! I created some free…
How To Save Money For A Trip Summer will be here soon and I know most people start getting the itch to go on a family vacation. There’s always the dilemma of how to save money for a trip when you’re on a tight budget. I wanted to share with you some tips I have…
This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure. How do I make a meal plan? Meal planning is pretty simple once you get the hang of it! I have been menu planning for years informally and never really put much thought into it. It was something that I just naturally started doing I guess because…
Have you been wondering how to cut the cable cord and watch tv for free or really cheap? We were too! Our satellite TV contract was finally up and we wanted to find what was the best alternative to cable and satellite TV to get affordable service. We were paying about $80 per month and…
Does anyone make money on Etsy? This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure. I hear this question a lot. People always wonder how much money can be made on Etsy and does anyone make money on Etsy? My answer to these questions is, yes! You have to be willing to put in the…
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Today we’re going to tackle a kitchen organization project. It’s a DIY packet organizer! I’m super excited about this one because those darn packets all over the place in my cabinets really drive me crazy! I think you can probably relate. The coolest part is that it costs practically nothing…
Etsy Shop Income And Goals January 2018 This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure. Hey there! I just wanted to check in with my Etsy shop income and goals for January. I reopened my shop mid-January after being on vacation mode for about a month. To my surprise I actually got a sale…
Hey there! If you have kids, they are going to LOVE these cute little bunny butt pancakes! They make the perfect easy Easter breakfast for kids and only take a few minutes to make. Your kids will love them and so will you! This also makes a cute display for an Easter brunch table. If…
Have you been searching for a cute and easy Easter dessert idea? I just have to share this easy Easter dessert I made! It is so so simple you’re not going to believe it! I’m always looking for great desserts for the holidays. This is the perfect Easter dessert idea. You can never go wrong…
How To Start A Blog On WordPress This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure here. I really enjoy blogging and am starting to make an income from it so I wanted to share with you how to start a blog of your own. It’s an amazing way to work in an area you’re passionate…
Are you struggling to set up your blog? Need traffic, but can’t figure out how to make it happen? Want to make money from your blog, but don’t know where to start? I was in the same boat. I knew I wanted to start working from home and decided a blog was the way to…
Hey there! Today I wanted to share some of the coolest, cutest, most helpful FREE PRINTABLES that I’ve found! I’m super excited about this post because I know you’re going to absolutely love each and every one of these and they’re going to help you organize your life and decorate your home! Here’s The Ultimate…
I want to show you an easy and cheap way to spray paint a dishwasher (or any appliance) stainless steel in less than an hour! Have you been wanting stainless steel appliances but yours work just fine? Can’t justify spending thousands of dollars on new appliances when you have perfectly good ones already? I’m going…
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure. So my 4th month selling on Etsy, December, was kind of a bust for me. I was hoping to be as busy as I was for Thanksgiving, but it just didn’t happen. I think there were two reasons for this. The first was that I didn’t…
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure. Hey there! November was a whirlwind! I could have never imagined how busy I would be for Thanksgiving! My first order rolled in on November 10th and it was a custom order (my first custom order). From there it got crazy! I was frantically working constantly…
Today we’re making DIY Christmas ornaments! These are perfect for gift giving which is the theme for this month’s DIY Blog Challenge. I’m really excited to share these wood photo ornaments with you! Be sure to see the links at the end of my post to the other awesome blogs who participated in this month’s…
Rustic Christmas Decor Cinnamon Pinecones It’s time for another DIY Blog Challenge! For this month’s challenge I’m making cinnamon pinecones with a rustic Christmas decor twist. Our theme this month is Christmas decorations. I thought this simple little decoration using cinnamon pinecones would be perfect to have my house smelling like the holidays and looking…
Extra Etsy Income From My 2nd Month This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure. Well October didn’t go as well as I had hoped, but I did get another sale and made a little extra Etsy income! I have to say I didn’t put much effort into my shop this month like I…
Halloween is one of my very favorite holidays especially when it comes to decorating. You’re going to love these Halloween jars DIY made from recycled mason jars. You can use any jars you have on hand and they will still turn out amazing. Time to clean out your fridge and use some of those nearly…