87 Profitable Crafts to Make and Sell as a Stay-at-Home Mom By Elna | March 16, 2024 | 70 Comments
When I was pregnant, I had a lot of time to knit. I made scarves, baby hats, and soon a friend suggested I could sell my crafts. That small idea blossomed into a passion and income stream.
If you’re a stay-at-home mom looking to make extra money from home, this list of easy crafts to make and sell is your perfect starting point. From scented candles to baby blankets, there’s something here for every skill level and passion.
How to Start Selling Your Crafts Online
Before you dive into the list, here’s how to actually sell your crafts for profit from home:
1. Start a Blog with WooCommerce
Create a self-hosted WordPress blog and add the WooCommerce plugin to sell your crafts directly from your website.
2. Open a Shopify Store
If you want an easier, all-in-one solution, Shopify makes setting up an online store easy—even with no tech skills.
3. Launch an Etsy Shop
Etsy is great for beginners. It’s user-friendly and has a huge audience looking for handmade and personalized items.
4. Sell Digital Crafts
You don’t need to make physical products to succeed. Consider selling printables, planners, or digital art via Send Owl or Etsy.
87 Crafts You Can Make and Sell for Profit
1. Homemade Soap
Craft beautifully scented soaps like rainbow bars, salt spa bars, or loofah soaps.
2. Wood Photo Transfers
Turn favorite memories into rustic wooden keepsakes.
3. Baby Ribbon Toys
No-sew toys like ribbon mobiles and crinkle sheets are easy to make and sell well.
4. DIY Worry Pets
Help kids cope with anxiety by crafting comforting plush worry pets.
5. Knit or Sew Scarves
Infinity scarves, fringe fleece scarves, and animal-inspired designs are popular and profitable.
6. Custom Dry Erase Boards
From farmhouse chic to stylish weekly planners, these are perfect for homes and classrooms.
7. Scented Candles
Create seasonal scents like pumpkin spice, chai tea, or margarita soy candles.
8. Plush Toys & Stuffies
Sew foxes, koalas, bunnies, and more—adorable toys parents will love to buy.
9. Rustic Wood Pallet Crafts
Create bookshelves, floating shelves, or home decor from pallet wood.
10. Wind Chimes
Make natural wood, clay, or driftwood wind chimes for a unique handmade sound.
11. Jewelry & Accessories
Sell handmade necklaces, earrings, diffuser pendants, or even lip balms.
12. Sugar Scrubs
Pink lemonade, coconut rose, or grapefruit sugar scrubs packaged beautifully for gifting.
13. Decorated Mugs
Customize mugs with glitter, paint, or brushstroke designs.
14. Fabric Keychains
Bright, colorful, and useful—fabric keychains make great impulse buys.
Bonus: 12 More Crafts to Sell
15. Handmade Purses
Create no-sew or sewn purses, like bow clutches or DIY backpacks.
16. Baby Blankets
Make milestone or no-sew fleece baby blankets.
17. Handmade Earrings
Tassels, gold nuggets, or terrazzo clay—easy to create and sell.
Real Moms Who Turned Crafts into Profits
- Wild Honey Bows: Handmade bows sold via Etsy.
- PreparaKit: Shopify store selling custom first aid kits.
- RobinsBobbins Gifts: Handmade gifts and costumes.
- ADoorAble Creationz: Teacher and home door hangers.
- TheNakedPlantCo: Vegan soaps and candles.
- CG Toys: Adorable Amigurumi toys.
- Rachelleisms Shop: Elegant miscarriage and custom jewelry.
How to Promote Your Craft Business
1. Sell on Multiple Platforms
Combine your blog shop with Etsy or Shopify.
2. Write Niche Blog Posts
Draw your ideal customer in with helpful content.
3. Get on Instagram and Facebook
Build community, show behind-the-scenes, and run Lives.
4. Run Giveaways
Promote your products and grow awareness.
5. Start an Email List
Use email marketing to nurture and sell directly.
FAQs: Selling Crafts Online
Do I need a business license to sell crafts from home? Depends on your location—check your city or county’s requirements.
Do I need a permit to sell on Etsy? No business license is required by Etsy, but check your state laws.
Can I sell on Amazon? Yes, though there are seller fees. Start small with Etsy or a blog if on a budget.
Final Thoughts
There you have it—87 creative crafts you can start making and selling right now from the comfort of your home.
Don’t wait. Pick one craft, test your market, and go all in. You can build a profitable side business while staying home with your little ones.
Over to you—do you have a craft business? Share it in the comments!
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