Get paid to craft!
These smart women have figured out how to turn their DIY creations into serious money—and so can you! Read on to learn their success secrets
“I made $30,000 last year creating wreaths!”
“I work full-time and I have two kids at home, but I also make wreaths for extra income. My wreaths are made from materials like deco mesh, burlap, yarn and floral grapevine, and they fit all seasons and occasions.
“I started my business in 2014, when I was a single mom trying to make a little extra money while also keeping myself busy in the evenings and doing something fun. I started making wreaths for myself, but my friends and family thought they were so pretty that I thought perhaps I could sell them. And when I made a wreath, posted a picture on Facebook and people starting saying, ‘You should sell these!’ I decided to try. I watched a few tutorials on YouTube and various craft-supply sites, then I joined Facebook groups where people post their creations and others critique them. Since then, Beautiful Mesh, my Etsy shop, has been my bread and butter.
“Part of our attic is finished, so I use that as my craft room. An average wreath takes me 30 to 60 minutes to make, but I’ve done some wreaths hundreds of times and I can knock them out fast.
“Some of my items have gone viral on Pinterest and have been featured on websites and blogs, which improved my sales. Last year I earned more than $30,000 for my wreaths! I love crafting because I’m an accountant by day with left-brain tendencies—I like to create new things!”