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myLot reputation of 19/100. pmbhuntress (699)   ranked 129 out of 1,400 in crafts5 months ago

My husband and I started our own shop 2 years ago selling our crafts. He didnt think they would really sell very well, but when they did he realized that he needed to start making more stuff. So it now has become a part time thing for him when he isnt roofing he is busy in his garage working on wooden shelves, or on birdhouses. I on the other hand make ceramics, as well as knit and crochet. Then on top of that I do some plastic canvas, and embroidery. So all of that stuff gets put in the shop.

My kids are now starting to learn as well how to make things that go into the shop. We make alot of wooden kids building blocks the kids job is to sand them, then paint them. So they are having fun doing that for the summer. My 9 year old wants to start doing tie die tshirts and sell them I told her maybe. She did them at school and loved doing it.

I enjoy making things and selling them anyone else make things and sell them?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. PoetryPose (1155)   ranked 1,316 out of 1,400 in crafts   5 months ago

I would love to visit your shop...Sounds like you guys have a little bit of everything!I love to make crafts my self.Me and my kids have a lot of fun doing crafts togeather...I have never thought about selling them...I have gave them away to friends and family though...Good luck with your shop!


myLot reputation of 19/100. pmbhuntress (699)   ranked 129 out of 1,400 in crafts  5 months ago

Its always fun doing crafts with the kids. If you start early in the year and make some items and put them away in under the bed storage containers you can always try a craft fair. I use to do them, But when I moved here to North Carolina I found out that the rent for the tables was alot more then it was in Maine. In Maine it ran $25 a day here it was $100 a day. Sometimes though you can even sell hand made items for a good price at a yard sale. So you may want to even give that a try if you like to make items. I do give things to my kids and to my husband at Christmas as well as friends but I always have plenty to sell.

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2. myLot reputation of 100/100. jillhill (11440)   ranked 6 out of 1,400 in crafts   5 months ago

I do craft sales....did one yesterday but didn't sell alot...I think when it's a festival they are buying other things like food etc....but when I do a regular craft sale I do very well. I paint on glass...frame my poetry and paint on the glass for those too....and I do greeting cards.


myLot reputation of 19/100. pmbhuntress (699)   ranked 129 out of 1,400 in crafts  5 months ago

Yeah they are having crepemyrtle days in Angier in September, and usually we go to things like that and we can sell alot of stuff at something like that. Another great time that I have found, is when they have the big craft events in November in Raleigh at the fair grounds. Loads of people go there but they get about $200 a table so you have to take items that will sell for a good price and make sure to sell alot of it. Otherwise its not worth the hassle, or the fees. Figuring the parking fees are about $40 a day.

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. happythoughts (2120)   ranked 74 out of 1,400 in crafts   5 months ago

How fun. I would love to do crafts and get paid for it. Life is chaotic so I just have never really tried to hard to get into it. It might be a stress reliever for me. Its good that you are getting the whole family involved, that is teaching a good lesson to your kids.


myLot reputation of 19/100. pmbhuntress (699)   ranked 129 out of 1,400 in crafts  5 months ago

We are trying to teach the kids that they can learn how to start doing there own things at an early age. I was taught when I was about 8 years old how to knit so I am teaching my kids young to do things as well, you never know when it will come in handy some day.

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. cher913 (13099)   ranked 33 out of 1,400 in crafts   5 months ago

i make cards and gift cards and i have sold quite a few over the past few years. last year, i even had a chance to scrapbook for money which was a lot of fun. i dont go to craft shows but have sold some crafts on etsy.


myLot reputation of 19/100. pmbhuntress (699)   ranked 129 out of 1,400 in crafts  5 months ago

There is suppose to be a site dedicated to helping home crafters selling there items online, I am not sure of the name of it but google has it in there. They give free hosting for you to even start a small website where you can sell your items. Which isnt bad where alot of places charge an arm and a leg for what they have there. They say Etsy is good to.

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5. myLot reputation of 88/100. Lushlie (491)   4 months ago

I am looking right now for something that I can make and sell. I like to scrapbook, crochet, cross stitch and sew but I just don't know what kinds of things sell or what to sell them for. I have tried checking out Etsy.com but it seems like all the ideas I come up with already have a TON of people selling the same thing. I have thought about doing a craft fair but have heard that the fees are expensive and not necessarily worth what you make. I would love to work one on one with someone that has been successful in selling their creations in hopes that they can mentor me into being able to do the same thing.

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6. shazz282 (94)   ranked 1,186 out of 1,400 in crafts   4 months ago

Hi, I do alot of different craft items & sell them also. Its a good part time job. I sew all sorts of items from little tooth fairy cushions to door draft stoppers, I also make jewellery of all kinds, earings necklaces etc...I have just added mosaicing to the list and now looking for something else. I love making things and always looking for new things to do.:o)

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7. myLot reputation of 93/100. aslanlight (1569)   ranked 635 out of 1,400 in crafts   4 months ago

I got ill with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome several years ago and am too sick to work. The doctors can't treat it so I studied Herbalism and got a Diploma. Now I'm making herbal remedies and sometimes I sell them. It's slow going because I can't do much yet but when the herbs have healed me I think my buisiness will take off!

I'm not sure you'd categorise herbal remedies as crafts but I'm going to be making herbal candles, insect sprays, shampoo, soaps and hesian bags etc.

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