Do you have a little entrepreneur in your house? If so, this blog post is for you! I will give you some ideas for easy crafts kids of all ages can make and sell. These crafts are perfect for little ones who want to start their own business. My children’s gifts that were given to me during their preschool days made some of the most perfect gifts!
They can be made with materials that are easy to find, like mason jars or things for the dollar store or thrift stores. And these easy DIY gifts don’t require a lot of time or skill. Let their entrepreneurial spirit shine and get ready to get creative! There are some great things for kids to sell!
Encouraging Kids To Start A Business
Summer break is the perfect time for kids to start their businesses and make a fun project. There are many easy crafts that they can make and sell. This is a great way for them to earn some money, and it will also teach them about entrepreneurship.
It’s important to encourage kids to be creative with their artistic skills with resources like a cute poster presentation template available online, helping them think outside the box. These craft ideas are a great way to do that. These craft ideas are a great way to do that. This is also the best thing to help them learn entrepreneurial skills.
Where can your child set up shop?
Finding an outlet where your child can display and sell their product can present a unique challenge. On the one hand, you have the tried-and-true offline options including local craft fairs, farmer’s markets, school events, fundraisers, yard sales, and local shops. However, these options are typically limited in their reach and can only reach a very localized demographic.
By going online, your child can display their arts and crafts to the whole world—literally! These are Poshmark, Etsy, and eBay are popular choices but require an adult to manage the account for the child. Therefore, this may mean taxes, but that can be simplified with a little record-keeping and Taxcaster. There is also Facebook Marketplace, which doesn’t necessarily require an adult to showcase the product but will require an adult to facilitate the transaction for safety’s sake.
Another great place to set up is a school and church. Teachers, parents, students, and churchgoers are all potential customers. They can set up on school market day and churches and schools love to sell stuff during the Christmas season! The Holidays are a great time to buy some great gifts!
What kind of products should your child make?
Your child can make and sell many different types of products, from easy DIY crafts to making something with a little bit of help. It all depends on their interests and what they are good at. If they are creative, they might want to make digital products like graphics or videos.
They could make handmade items like jewelry or pottery if they are good at crafting. Whatever their interests are, there will surely be crafts for kids to make and sell that they will enjoy making. And they help with their fine motor skills!
What are some easy crafts for kids to make and sell?
Here are some easy crafts that your child can make and sell:
- Essential oils
- Greeting cards
- Bookmarks
- Keychains
- Magnets
- Jewelry
- Candles
- Slime
- DIY Bath Bombs
Fun Craft Items to Use in Projects:
Starting a business is a great way for kids to learn about responsibility, money management, and marketing. It’s also a lot of fun! If you’re looking for business ideas for your child, here are some easy crafts that they can make and sell:
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Easy Crafts For Kids To Sell List
Check out some business ideas for kids below, including younger children.
Easy Crafts Kids can Sell
Fun, easy, and creative ideas of crafts for your kids can sell and start their business while developing their skills.
These easy-to-make DIY bath salts give a relaxing feeling and uplift the mood. They are also a creative way to show someone that you care.
Tweet-tastic Treats: Craft Your Own Bird Seed Ornaments for a Unique Gift
These make beautiful Christmas gifts when wrapped in clear baggies, the
perfect holiday gift for any bird lovers... and easy enough that kids can make them (with a bit of help)
These pretty wooden spoons are incredibly easy to make! Kids will have fun making this project that sells well as kitchen gifts because everyone can use another wooden spoon!
There is nothing cuter than cute little penguins! This craft is fun because not only does it look great, but it can be so personalized.
With just a few materials, this is a simple gift that kids can make these decorative birthday card wall art!
Making these ladybug rocks is so easy with some paint markers and these simple step by steps! Kids will love making these.
Kids will love exploring watercolor techniques to make sets of holiday cards to sell. Enjoy being creative with these 9 Christmas card ideas
Painted rocks are an affordable, easy, and fun craft for kids to make they can also practice their entrepreneurial skills with selling. Here’s a full step-by-step guide with plenty of ideas to boot!
Create these SIMPLE DIY photo magnets with such ease that even a child can craft them! Share these glass magnets as personalized photo presents, utilize them as delightful party mementos, or even make them to sell.
Perfect Macrame Christmas Trees Craft for Teens to try this Season
These are perfect for Christmas tree ornaments, gift toppers, or even using them as a garland! They’ll bring a festive and boho vibe to your home, guaranteed!
These cute melted crayon ornaments are an easy treasure for kids to make for gifts or to even sell to make some spending money.
Thi glass pebble magnet DIY craft is not only enjoyable for all ages but also provides the perfect opportunity for kids to create unique magnets to sell at a craft fair or fundraiser. With just a few simple materials, like glass pebbles, colorful paper, and magnets, children can unleash their artistic talents while learning valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Anything Disney is a HUGE hit at any craft sale or fundraiser. This Mickey The mouse keepsake pocket is perfect for keeping park tickets and photos. The size can be scaled up or down based on the size of the embroidery hoop you use.
This decoupage soap craft is easy to make for a gift idea or to sell. The Mod Podge keeps the design from washing off when you suds up!
Terracotta Clay Oranments DIY+ Clever Hack that Looks Like Ceramics
These DIY clay ornaments are easy to make but are cute enough to sell.
Little fashionistas will love this vibrant Rainbow Dash-inspired no sew fleece scarf and you won’t believe just how easy it is to make!
Use different colors or make your own pattern!
Add a burst of color to any room with this vibrant DIY Pom Pom Rug! This pom pom rug is an easy DIY craft that’s perfect to make with kids. They’ll love to create their own soft rug. This is a great idea perfect for a reading nook or to place by their their bed.
Older kids can use simple embroidery stitches to
create custom slogan shirts from inexpensive blank tees and sweatshirts to sell.
Dot your drip tie dye backpack with vibrant colors of your choice with this fun and easily customizable drip dye method.
Although it seems making homemade gnomes is most popular around the holidays, we thought there’s no better time for gnome crafting than the present. They're perfect to make for every season
In less than an hour, you can make this adorable 3D scene. With a little LED candle placed in behind, it makes a beautiful DIY night light you can sell
This very simple sewing project is great for older kids to practice their sewing skills and is also a good way to use up scrap fabric!
How about making your own greeting cards this Christmas? Use pressed flowers to make some personalized, natural (and almost free) greeting cards. Clyo explains how to get creative.
We love recycling old items and giving them new life. These egg carton masks are no exception. Kids will love making their own DIY bird masks.
Fun Crafts With Kids: Making A Pencil Pinwheel in Under 10 Minutes
Making Pencil Pinwheel is a great way to involve the kids in crafting with you. They are super easy to make and will keep the kids entertained.
Rosemary salt is an easy way to turn your freshly harvested rosemary into a small jar full of flavor and aroma that highlights any dish.
This easy melt-and-pour DIY goat milk soap recipe contains honey and honeycomb patterns, making it a
beautiful DIY gift
Roll a Monster Game Free Printable. A fun craft for older kids to start their business with.
Make these adorable Cacti gifts with your kids as a way of making great gifts or to make extra money. We hope you find this cactus lover’s gift guide to be a helpful resource.
Holiday Felt Crafts for Girl Scout Fund Raising - Holiday crafts and handmade Christmas ornaments are great business ideas! You can feature these at craft fairs!
These pretty bookmarks are a perfect craft idea to tackle with your kids or for yourself! Learn how to make bookmarks with pressed flowers, and check out the materials list. I bet you already have everything you need!
This easy Baby Yoda Craft is perfect for kids who love Star Wars! Simply print our free Baby Yoda template and make with help of a few art supplies your own Baby Yoda Goodie Bag.
Painted rocks with acrylic paint are great crafts to feature at yard sales, craft markets, your Etsy shop, or flea markets! Let your kids paint their favorite things and different designs for extra cash.
Making crayons, and other handmade products, is a great option for cool crafts kids can make to generate their own money!
Want to offer more popular items? Try handmade soap, or this Galaxy Bath Bombs Recipe
A paracord bracelet is a good option for older and some younger children to start their small business selling. Step-by-step tutorial.
Make your very own journal cover and take your journaling to a whole new level. It’s a lovely paper craft teens, adults, and even kids can make.
Teach your kids to grow their own food with an easily recycled container herb garden. Here’s how to make one.
Easy DIY marbled nail polish mugs make the perfect homemade gift! A simple craft done in a few minutes that looks like it took hours of work!
This is a free sewing pattern for beginners that uses very little fabric so it’s a great scrap buster. Make your own super cute fully lined, 2 zipper DIY coin purse with keyring to use yourself or give as a gift!
Whip up a batch of DIY Unicorn Sugar Scrub in under 10 minutes with this quick and easy sugar scrub recipe! An awesome DIY homemade gift idea for friends, family, teachers, and more!
These homemade bath bombs with lavender and citrus essential oils are perfect as a cold busting soak.
Learn how to make easy Tissue Paper Flowers! They’re so much fun and perfect for kids to make for an easy gift! Get the full printable instructions!
Wildflower Seed Bombs are a fun and easy project for the whole family. They’re a great way to get started in gardening even without a green thumb.
This sweet fingerprint flower pot can be made with supplies you probably have on hand. This project will easily engage kids from 3-10 years old with a lot of creative steps and makes a perfect project for Spring!
Playdough is easy to make at home. It only takes 5 to 10 minutes to make and requires a few simple ingredients, making it a great option if you want to cook up hours of entertainment for your kids.
Preserve your beach memories by making seashell magnets for your fridge. Putting them together is easy, and you can use any type of shell you find in the sand.
Capture the beauty of your favorite floral on a set of flower-painted rocks and bring touches of color and cheer to your home and garden.
If you’re looking for a diy craft project for your old tshirts or other clothing, learn how to easily upcycle a t shirt into wall art.
Kids can create this simple battery container from items in the recycling bin.
This fun book stack is easy for kids to create and sell. It can be made for Christmas and other seasons as well.
These Rainbow Heart Perler Bead Patterns are one of my all-time favorite freebies we have to share, and I know they’ll be a huge hit with you.
No Sew Felt Unicorn Pouch + Free Template | Unicorn Craft for teens
Turn heads with a pretty, no sew felt Unicorn Pouch, custom designed by you! All you need is felt and a good quality glue gun to hold everything in place!
Your favourite photos deserve a prime spot on your desk, don’t you think? And that’s where this craft comes in – a DIY Clay Mushroom Photo Holder
Cute Clay Penguin Craft wire holders work great for your notes, business cards or photos.
Cow-Themed Tissue Paper Vase
DIY String Art with Kids
These DIY clay rings are cute, colorful, and easy to make. A perfect jewelry item to sell and gift.
I hope you enjoyed this list of easy crafts for kids to sell!
FAQ
- What can a 12-year-old make and sell for money? A 12-year-old can make and sell various items depending on their interests, skills, and resources. Here are some ideas:
- Handmade jewelry such as beaded bracelets, necklaces, or earrings.
- Homemade candles in various scents and designs.
- Artwork such as paintings, drawings, or prints.
- Baked goods like cookies, brownies, or cupcakes.
- Handcrafted accessories like hair bows, keychains, or bookmarks.
- DIY crafts such as friendship bracelets, painted rocks, or decorative magnets.
- Customized greeting cards or stationery sets.
- Planters or succulent arrangements made from recycled materials.
- What kids can make at home? Kids can make a wide range of crafts and projects at home using simple materials and tools. Here are some ideas:
- Paper crafts like origami, paper mache, or paper lanterns.
- DIY slime or playdough using common household ingredients.
- Painting or drawing on paper, canvas, or other surfaces.
- Sewing or stitching projects like felt plushies, fabric bookmarks, or simple clothing alterations.
- Beading or jewelry making using beads, string, and clasps.
- Recycled crafts using materials like cardboard tubes, cereal boxes, or old magazines.
- Nature crafts such as leaf rubbings, pressed flowers, or rock painting.
- Cooking or baking simple recipes like cookies, muffins, or no-bake treats.
- What to make for a kids’ craft fair? When preparing items for a kids’ craft fair, it’s important to consider what will appeal to both children and their parents. Here are some ideas for craft fair items:
- DIY slime kits with pre-measured ingredients and instructions.
- Personalized name keychains or zipper pulls.
- Hand-painted wooden or ceramic magnets.
- Decorated tote bags or canvas pouches.
- Customized friendship bracelets or beaded jewelry sets.
- Paint-your-own pottery kits with small ceramic pieces and paint.
- DIY art kits with supplies for painting, drawing, or crafting.
- Homemade bath bombs or soap bars in fun shapes and scents.
- What can I make that’s easy to sell? Many items are easy to make and sell, depending on your skills and interests. Here are some ideas:
- Handmade candles in jars or tins with different scents.
- Customized t-shirts or tote bags with unique designs or slogans.
- Succulent arrangements in decorative planters or pots.
- Personalized phone cases or laptop sleeves.
- Homemade bath and body products like bath salts, sugar scrubs, or lip balms.
- Handcrafted greeting cards or stationery sets.
- Knitted or crocheted scarves, hats, or blankets.
- Art prints or digital downloads of original artwork.
- DIY craft kits with all the materials needed to create a specific project.
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