Start making extra money from home with these products and crafts that you can make and sell for extra money!
This site contains affiliate links to products and services I’ve tried & tested. I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use these links.
Starting a side hustle making your own products at home and selling them online is a great way to make extra money, and it’s also easy to get started!
Having a side hustle is SO important in our present world, and what better way to make money from home than with crafts that you created yourself!
Whether you’re looking to supplement your current income, or hoping to make a ton of money from your new side hustle – this list will help you get started with creating products from home and selling them online for good money.
Related: How To Turn Your Side Hustle Into A Full Time Job
There are a ton of great products that you can easily make yourself from home and sell online for a profit, so I’ve put together a list of some of the easiest and most profitable items!
How to start selling from home
If you aren’t familiar with where you can sell your products online, the good news is that you have a bunch of options so you can see which one is right for you (or maybe a few are)!
There are a few popular choices like Etsy (which I would recommend first), WooCommerce/Shopify, or starting a blog.
Etsy is a handmade marketplace that drives the traffic to your online store once you open up your shop and have your items listed. They make it easy for you to get up and running, which is incredibly helpful when you’re just starting out.
I also wrote 9 Websites to Sell your Crafts Online for Money if you want to check out a few other websites similar to Etsy that you can sell your crafts on!
If you want more control over your store and products, starting a blog and listing your products on it is the perfect way to expand upon your products and create a community around them.
The blog theme that I use on this blog from 17th Avenue Designs has WooCommerce built into it – so you can list your products, write about them, and drive traffic to both your products & blog at the same time which also means more money in your pocket at the end of the day!
Related: How to grow your Etsy store with a blog
Think about which route you want to take with selling your products online, and give one or two of them a try while testing out which one, or multiple, are right for you!
I buy a lot of my craft supplies on AliExpress for super cheap prices – you can use code INN46RWZ and you’ll get $24 free to spend to help you get started on your own business venture!
Crafts to Make and Sell for Profit
1. Soap
Making handmade soap is actually a lot easier than you probably think it is! I was surprised to learn just how simple the formula is and that anyone can make an incredibly cool bar of soap with the right ingredients!
Check out a few of the successful handmade soap stores and see the creations they’ve come up with. Get some inspiration from them and think about how you could put your own spin on the products and create a valuable handmade piece!
A few popular Etsy stores selling handmade soap:
A few supplies to get you started:
- Kitchen scale
- Soap mold
- Thermometer
- Blender
- Measuring containers
- Mixing containers
- Silicone spoons & spatulas
- Gloves & goggles
2. Bath bombs
The first business I ever started almost a decade ago was a bath & body business making bath bombs, coffee & sugar scrubs, lip balms, and a few other similar products.
It’s a really fun niche to get into, and it’s surprisingly easy to create all of these products. With the right tools and ingredients, you can make a huge variety of products that will fill your online store up in no time.
A few popular Etsy stores selling handmade bath bombs:
A few supplies to get you started:
- DIY Bath Bomb Kit
- Bath bomb molds
- Silicone mixing spoons
- Measuring containers
- Mixing containers
- Citric Acid
- Baking Soda
- Coconut Oil
- Essential Oils
- Lavender
- Rose Petals
3. Sugar scrubs
Sugar scrubs have become increasingly popular lately as a form of self care, and they’re actually really great at exfoliating our skin!
Now is a great time to jump into the growing market with your own take on sugar scrubs.
A few popular Etsy stores selling handmade sugar scrubs:
A few supplies to get you started:
4. Lip balm
Lip balm is another easy to make product, and it’s really easy to make in bulk which definitely makes it easy to maximize your profits.
It’s also one of the most used items on this list, so your customer base will be huge which helps with sales!
A few popular Etsy stores selling handmade lip balm:
A few supplies to get you started:
5. Candles
Tons of people love to burn candles regularly, and they’re another item that’s pretty easy to make!
There are countless scents that you can create, and a replenish-able product is the perfect product to produce!
A few popular Etsy stores selling handmade candles:
A few supplies to get you started:
6. Jewelry
Making jewelry is definitely one of the most versatile handmade crafts you can make.
You could make different types of beaded jewelry, resin jewelry, stamped jewelry, and a ton of other styles.
Depending on how in depth you want to get, you could pick one style and see how it goes and whether you enjoy it or not, and then go from there.
A few popular Etsy stores selling handmade jewelry:
A few supplies to get you started:
You can also find TONS of jewelry making pieces on AliExpress for incredibly cheap prices – use code INN46RWZ and you’ll get $24 free to spend!
7. Vinyl stickers
So this one takes a bit more money upfront, but if it’s in the budget (or if you already own one!) a Cricut machine will open up a huge new world of selling for you.
You can make and print vinyl decals to sell on their own, or you can print smaller decals to add onto other products like mugs, tumblers, and bags.
A few popular Etsy stores selling vinyl decals:
A few supplies to get you started:
8. Embroidery
Embroidery has gained popularity again lately, and it’s such a cool hobby that you can turn into a profitable side hustle.
Lots of people love to display embroidered work on their walls as wall art, and they often like to buy it instead of making it themselves. A few ideas for embroidered creations are: flowers, animals, landscapes, and when you get really good – custom work of pets & family that other people commission you to create.
A few popular Etsy stores selling embroidery:
A few supplies to get you started:
You can find product supplies for all of the crafts listed above on AliExpress for much cheaper prices too – use code INN46RWZ and you’ll get $24 completely free to spend!
Once your store is open and you’re ready to go, definitely read How to Drive Traffic to Your Etsy Shop so you can start making sales online!
When you’re getting prepared to ship out your sales, A Complete Guide to Every Supply You Need will set you up for success!
Try out one or a few of these craft ideas and see which ones you’re able to turn into a profitable side hustle!
Related:
- 10 Easy Ways to Make Money From Home
- 7 Ways To Make Money On Amazon
- 6 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Side Hustle
Leave a Reply