Online Craft Shows Business

Online Craft Shows Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Have you ever wanted to bring the charm of a traditional craft fair into the digital age? Consider starting an online craft shows business. This concept involves organizing virtual events where artisans showcase and sell their handmade creations to a broader audience than they could reach in person.

Unlike a physical craft fair, you’ll manage a user-friendly platform that hosts live streams, virtual booths, and interactive workshops. This allows shoppers to browse and purchase unique items from the comfort of their homes.

The appeal is clear: you facilitate a marketplace that connects talented crafters with eager buyers, offering a global reach. Building this business involves platform setup, marketing, and continuous engagement with both vendors and customers, ensuring quality experiences and seamless transactions.

If you’re passionate about supporting artisans and fostering creativity, this could be a rewarding venture that blends tradition with technology.

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

1. Made Urban ($60K/year)

Erin Mooney came up with the idea for MadeUrban when she realized the overwhelming competition on Etsy. After several unsuccessful attempts to build a rival online marketplace, she shifted her focus to the blog section of her website, which gained significant traction and led her to create her first ebook. She now earns between $5000 - $8000 per month and has sold close to 5,000 copies of her ebooks.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 0

I Turned A Failing Startup Idea Into A Successful E-Book Business

A small business owner and blogger shares how she turned her failing handmade marketplace into a successful e-book business that generates between $5,000 - $8,000 per month, by focusing on a blog that resonated with her audience and providing unique value in her e-books.

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