Turning hobbies into a home business.
By Shannon
@DaizyBlaze (6)
Salem, Oregon
November 3, 2015 11:04pm CST
My husband and I recently found out we are pregnant and both only work part-time. I personally am a very creative when it comes to sewing, crocheting, and other various crafts. I have been donating my creations to various charitys, resource centers, and missions for years. I have had many people comment on my creations saying I could make some money for them. Does anyone have some friendly advice and tips on how I could turn this hobbie into a small home business? Nothing major though because we do have a baby on the way.
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
4 Nov 15
Congratulations on the forthcoming addition!
You might try Etsy. There are some here who use the site and would be able to give you more information. I believe that it's a reliable site though I have seen some say that the charges are rather high. It's worth looking into, however.
Other opportunities might be through local crafts/art shops. My wife sells Christmas wreaths through a shop in town which carries many things from local potters, jewellery makers and so on. They take a small commission and send the money when the goods are sold.
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@carexing25 (1822)
• Philippines
4 Nov 15
with your ability to do such things is a great investment, yes you can definitely make money with it.. sell them in handicraft shops or via online
by the way congratulations and hope you gave birth to a healthy angel soon
by the way congratulations and hope you gave birth to a healthy angel soon1 person likes this
@DaizyBlaze (6)
• Salem, Oregon
4 Nov 15
Thank you so much for the great advice. I am definitely going to look into some various online site and see which one works out best for my products and situation. ?
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@carexing25 (1822)
• Philippines
4 Nov 15
@DaizyBlaze i do handicrafts when i was pregnant and sold them to my friends and was able to buy milk and fruits and even baby clothes out of my earnings 
@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 Nov 15
@DaisyBlaze Congratulations to you and your husband. Babies are such blessings. I would start by looking at etsy or Homemade Crafts. Both site are good. Do some research before you decide which one or ones to join. Good luck.
