How to Make Money Selling Crafts Online

Selling your crafts online is a way to avoid visiting festivals and stores and increasing your business. Learn how to make money selling crafts online to get your product information out to the public without leaving your house.

1. Create a membership through shopping sites that allow you to post items for sale. These include Etsy and eBay.
   • The sites often charge a fee to list items and possibly a percentage of the amount if the item is sold.
   • Shopping sites offer an advantage, because they collect the money from the buyer for you and deposit it into your PayPal or other account. They also give you all of the information needed from the buyer and offer shipping options for mailing your items.
2. Take pictures of your products.
   • Use a high-quality digital camera for the best results and the clearest pictures.
3. Upload your craft pictures to the site.
4. Type a description of your crafts to accompany your pictures.
5. Set a beginning price or selling price for your items.
6. Check the site regularly to see if any items are selling.