Crafts Business

2 Crafts Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

If you're interested in starting a crafts business begin by gathering the necessary materials, tools, and a dedicated workspace to create your unique products.

In addition to crafting expertise, it’s important to possess basic business skills such as marketing, pricing, and customer service.

To sell your items, you can participate in local craft fairs take advantage of online platforms like Etsy, or create your own website.

It’s crucial to keep track of your expenses and profits to ensure that you’re making a profit. Nevertheless, running a crafts business can be a fulfilling and creative way to channel your passion for making things.

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

1. The Crafty Gentleman ($14.4K/year)

I got in touch with the founder himself, Mike, who had always been interested in crafts and DIY. He noticed a gap in the market for contemporary, accessible, gender-neutral crafts and decided to start a blog where he shared simple craft tutorials. The blog gained traction and he started receiving offers for sponsored partnerships, which led to the growth of his business.

How much money it makes: $14.4K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $1.2K/Month DIY And Crafts Blog And Got Tons Of Media Appearances

The Crafty Gentleman, a UK-based DIY and craft blog, generates over $1.2k per month through sponsored brand partnerships and recently launched an online shop after organically growing a reader base and consistently nurturing an engaging online presence.

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2. DownHomeModern LLC ($7.2K/year)

Marc Staples, founder of DownHomeModern, came up with the idea for his business while experimenting with different small items made from reclaimed materials. When he created a few small bells and chimes, they quickly sold out, prompting him to recognize the opportunity. He then focused on designing and manufacturing windbells, which became the primary driver of sales for DownHomeModern.

How much money it makes: $7.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5.5K
How many people on the team: 1

How I Validated My Business On Etsy And Launched My Own Handcrafted Artistry Shop

DownHomeModern's Marc Staples turned his creativity into a successful business through handcrafting windbells and chimes with a rustic style that pays homage to American Southwest decor.

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