Crafty kids have a built-in advantage: they already love making things. Turning that into a tiny business just means making a few extra and finding people who want them. Here are 25 crafts kids can make and sell, grouped by how much they cost to start.
Under $15 to start
- Painted rocks and garden markers - guide
- Bookmarks - laminated, tasseled, or hand-drawn - guide
- Friendship bracelets and beaded jewelry - guide
- Pressed flower art - cards, frames, and tags - guide
- Greeting cards and invitations - guide
- Calligraphy and hand-lettering signs - guide
$15-40 to start
- Slime in fun colors and textures - guide
- Stickers designed on a tablet - guide
- Lip balm in cute tins - guide
- Bath bombs and soap - guide
- Candles in fun scents - guide
- Tie-dye shirts, socks, and totes - guide
- Homemade dog treats for pet-owner neighbors - guide
- Specialty popcorn in flavored bags - guide
A bit more (but higher value)
- Resin art and jewelry - keychains, coasters, pins - guide
- Custom t-shirts with iron-on or vinyl - guide
- Personalized pet accessories - guide
- Handmade ornaments for the holidays - guide
- Seasonal decorations and wreaths - guide
The 2x cost rule: if a sticker costs 40 cents in materials, sell it for at least 80 cents to a dollar. Half the price is profit - the part that makes it a business, not a hobby.
Where do kids actually sell crafts?
- 1Friends, family, and neighbors first (the easiest yes).
- 2School events, fairs, and local markets (with a parent).
- 3A parent-run craft fair table or community pop-up.
- 4A parent-managed online shop once there is steady demand - see the Etsy Shop Manager guide.
Find the right craft for your kid:
Every craft above has a full step-by-step guide - supplies, pricing math, safety, and a marketing plan a kid can actually follow. Browse the guide library or start with the free worksheets.