No, I just enjoy crafting for me and family and friends
No, tell us more about it
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Thought it would be interesting to learn how and why some people started their crafty business? Would also be interesting for those that don’t have one, did you not start one because you didn’t want the joy of crafting to feel like work?
I’ll go first
So, I fell into the crafting business world. I made some of my own shirts and signs and people really liked them, and I started getting orders that way. For me the stalls and selling my crafts is like a side hustle to my craft tutoring business. I much rather enjoy teaching and helping others achieve their crafty ambitions than attending craft stalls and selling items etc.
I have a little etsy shop for a short time now. I’m still building it. Currently in the proccess to expand the offert, as I think it is the next necessary step. I’ve just also purchased a couple of new blanks types, as next step.
It would be wonderful to hurry to have more sales, but in this endevour, in this stage of my life, I put first doing things due time, natural speed, not this crazy world’s rampage.
I love my crafty business and I love when I see my crafts at the occasion places or at homes. The sad thing is that people underestimate the effort put onto he handmade crafts, which makes sales go down.
I endup always buying new blanks and adding ideas so people can have different varieties to choose from and end up with just a little win at the end of the year
I officially launched my crafting business this year, and it’s been nonstop growth ever since. I started with HTVRont’s Heat Press 2, Loklik2, manual Hat Press & & HTVront Auto Tumbler Heat Press using HTV vinyl, learning the basics and customizing shirts and tote bags with love and precision. Then I invested in a Brother sublimation printer, which opened the door to creating shirts, tote bags, keychains, mouse pads, and so much more.
Not long after, I joined a powerful Facebook group led by a young woman who teaches everything — and I mean everything. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve learned how to make custom clocks, journals, paper goods, and even memorial tissue boxes that carry deep meaning and boutique polish.
Inspired and equipped, after joining this group I added an Iengraver to my setup. Now I’m crafting coasters, cutting boards, and engraved keychains with a whole new level of detail.
Next on my list? A DTF printer. Once that’s in place, I know I’ll be fully in my zone — ready to take Kay’s Designz to the next level with vibrant, durable prints and limitless customization.
This journey has been hands-on, heart-led, and full of hustle. I’m proud of every step, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Yes I have heard etsy is a great place to start selling craft products online. I never went down that path as I believed they took to much profit from the sales. But I’m glad it’s working well for you
I have had this problem as well. You need to make sure you’re pricing your good to cover all your expenses including your time. I went to a craft fair the other week and I saw one booth that didn’t have anything higher than $5. I asked her “how are you making money?” She said I don’t. I had a chat with her about pricing, and she changed her prices and actually got more sales because people didn’t think it was just chunk, she was selling.
Wow what a crafty adventure you have had. It’s great hearing success stories and watching the growth of your own business. I have a question for you though, where do you store all your inventory (blanks)? I have tones of blanks because I’m getting ready for the Christmas season but I have no idea where to store them. They are in boxes and not easily accessible. Maybe I over ordered this year lol
