Craft Business Blogger

3 Craft Business Blogger Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

The craft industry is becoming more popular than ever before. More people are expressing their love and affection for the craft. Besides, more people are showing their interest in starting a craft-related business.

If you have an affection for crafts, consider starting a craft blog.

A craft blog can cover anything from art and craft industry trends to popular industry news. Just make sure your craft blog focuses on an interesting niche. Thus, start with identifying a niche and studying what they love about the craft.

Focus on developing relevant content for your blog, and post the content regularly.

In this list, you'll find real-world craft business blogger success stories and very profitable examples of starting a craft business blogger that makes money.

1. Prime Publishing LLC ($7.2M/year)

Stuart Hochwert, founder of Prime Publishing LLC, came up with the idea for his business while noticing that traditional print publishers in the Arts and Crafts space were experiencing circulation declines. Seeing the shift of "eyeballs" moving online, he developed a plan to create a free website focused on Arts and Crafts, leading to the launch of FaveCrafts.com. This decision, along with strategic marketing efforts and the addition of premium content, has contributed to Prime Publishing's success, generating over $10 million in advertising revenues and diversifying their revenue streams.

How much money it makes: $7.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $650K
How many people on the team: 46

How I Turned Arts & Crafts Into A $7M Content Business

Stuart Hochwert grew his company Prime Publishing LLC to generate over 30 million monthly page views and $7 million in annual revenue by creating free, advertising-supported cooking and crafting websites and premium, ad-free digital products.

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2. RedTedArt ($264K/year)

Maggy Woodley, the founder of Red Ted Art, started the blog as a way to make some extra income while staying home with her kids. She initially tried selling pop art canvases but discovered a love for blogging and crafts. Through dedication and perseverance, she built up her blog and now earns a full-time salary through various revenue streams such as automated adverts, pre-roll ads on YouTube, and sponsored projects.

How much money it makes: $264K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 1

How This Mom Started A $22K/Month Blog With Easy Crafts For Kids

Discover how Maggy Woodley built Red Ted Art, a crafts blog that now generates $22k per month through various revenue streams, including automated adverts, sponsored projects, and publishing books, all while keeping the projects accessible and easy to replicate.

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3. Grandmas House DIY ($24K/year)

Tarah Wolff, the founder of Grandma's House DIY, came up with the idea for her blog while renovating her grandparents' 100-year-old farmhouse. Inspired by her love for DIY projects and woodworking, Tarah decided to document and share her renovation journey, providing inspiration and motivation for others. Since its launch, Grandma's House DIY has seen steady growth, with monthly revenue currently reaching $2,000.

How much money it makes: $24K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $2K/Month DIY And Renovations Blog

A DIY and renovations blog called Grandma's House DIY, founded by Tarah Wolff, is bringing in around $2,000 a month, and has grown to average 40k monthly sessions with around 70k monthly page views, through consistent posting and promotion on niche websites.

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