What is your crafty commerce?

[u/honestghostgirl]

This sub has a LOT of posts about crochet. So I've been wondering- what do you all do? Is this a majority crochet community or do any of you do any other types of crafty commerce? And how much are you making a year?

I'll start- I have a newish business, I am a yarn dyer and I work with botanical dyes. Last year I broke even after my initial business startup investments, but I had about $15,000 in sales.

[u/ka_art]

I'm all over the place. I make wacky things that make people smile.

I do make a bunch of crochet farm fresh plush pets. But I also watercolor, acrylic, and gouache paint. I wood carve. I make necklaces, I illustrate and paint pets.

I haven't added up how I've done this year, but have finally had multiple events I broke 1k in sales.

[u/FreeFallingFallenOne → u/ka_art]

Oh my gosh those crochet chickens are so cute!

[u/Temporary_Couple_241]

I make personalized name puzzle stools nd other personalized items for babies and children.

[u/andyneerg → u/Temporary_Couple_241]

I love your products, I also sell wooden kids toys and furniture no name puzzles though. 

[u/Temporary_Couple_241 → u/andyneerg]

Tried generic toys and puzzles when I first started and everyone loved them except when the wallet had to come out. They could get something similar at big box for cheaper. Discovered that personalized, the big boys can’t do.

[u/Sazzamataz]

I have slowed down, but I used to sell sewn goods like zipper pouches, totes, and even quilts.

[u/Sazzamataz → u/Sazzamataz]

[u/AmbrisioAlvarado]

I'm a sewing and upholstery shop that makes functionable art. My Plush and Novelty bag making focuses on bags that are unique, fun, and add personality because life is too short to be boring.

[u/mabjustmab]

I make crankies!! They are scrolling story telling boxes. They are the ORIGINAL moving pictures! ^_^

https://reddit.com/link/pa3456d/video/zn0l6vbsmsph1/player

The only textile based things I make are Kumihimo cord weavers for neurospicy fidgeters.
I wish I could do more with fabric, but it's not where I have the skills.

[u/thatchocolategirl → u/mabjustmab]

Oh this is beautiful, so poetic, I love it.

[u/Fuzzy-Painting-5009 → u/mabjustmab]

This is the coolest thing ever

[u/mabjustmab → u/Fuzzy-Painting-5009]

Thank you ^_^
I love Crankies!

[u/celery48]

Just starting out — upcycled earrings and other miscellany.

[u/celery48 → u/celery48]

Earrings made from aluminum cans.

[u/dzitya]

I sew and I make beaded bracelets and keyring/purse dangles and I make journals. I don't crochet at all. I would attach a photo if I knew how, but I don't.

[u/andyneerg]

I make wooden kids toys full time. I sell on Etsy and Shopify. I’ve done $1.4 million dollars in sales in the last 4 years. I make everything myself no employees. I now average $30k to $50k per month in sales with 35% net margins. 

My wife does all the shipping and customer service. My Etsy store is just $9k from $1-million in sales. I currently have 3-Etsy marked bestsellers and 2-Etsy picks with only 15 listings. 

[u/Different-Life-4231]

I used to teach knitting and crocheting at craft stores.

[u/frogsgoribbit737]

I knit and crochet and sometimes do cross stitch or sewing. Im not making money at this moment because im doing the SAHM thing with a toddler and just dont have the time but before that I was making a few hundred a month and putting in minimal effort.

Ive started spinning recently so I wouldnt mind switching over to selling handspun yarn at some point.

[u/DutyOdd7496]

I make color changing sensory products currently I'm staying small with worry stones and jewelry but hope to expand into coaster sets and small decor eventually. Picture is my Peach Ring Punch color it changes from Red to Yellow.

[u/toadlypoppin]

Pop-up cards are my obsession.