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Best Things to Make and Sell for Money from Home

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1. T-shirts

T-shirts are a popular product to make and sell online, because you can start with little to no upfront cost. You can get started on sites like Spring or Spreadshop.

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2. Clothing

If you’re a seamstress, taking your wares online could be a lucrative prospect. Customers love handmade clothing and are willing to pay for it if the quality is high.

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3. Videos and Courses

These are great for content creators and small business owners. Videos and courses are popular, and you can focus on any topic.

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4. Candles

People love handmade candles! If you want to start an online craft business, candles are a great product to make and sell. All you need is a few simple supplies.

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5. E-books

If you’re a writer, e-books are a popular product to create and sell for money. Amazon is a popular platform for e-books, but there's also E-junkie and Smashwords.

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6. Photographs

Whether you have your own website or sell on stock photo sites like Foap, photography is a profitable business. You can also sell custom portrait sessions.

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7. Signs

Handmade signs have seen a surge in popularity over the past few years. Whether you paint or use stencils, you can create signs from various materials.

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8. Restored Furniture

If you love refurbishing old furniture, you can sell them online by running ads on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, then meeting locally.

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9. Handmade Soap

Soap can be sold online either on your own website or on Etsy. You can also easily sell your handmade soaps at craft fairs and farmer’s markets. 

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10. Art

The possibilities are endless when it comes to art-related things you can make and sell because it can include: Paintings, drawings, pottery, digital art, sculpture, and more.

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11. Jewelry

The handmade movement has been great for jewelry artists. Whether you make rings, necklaces, or bracelets, jewelry is one of the best things to make and sell. 

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12. Printables

To sell digital printables, you need an online shop, a computer, and design software. You can create a range of products, from invitations to planners, cards, and more.

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13. Dog Treats

DIY isn’t limited to sewing, ceramics, or jewelry. Believe it or not, even a (relatively) small niche market, like treats for pets, can make great side money.

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14. Bath Bombs

Bath bombs are relatively cheap and easy to make. It’s easy to expand this niche into other body products such as bath salts, sugar scrubs, lip balms, and more.

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15. Sweets

Do you love decorating cookies for Christmas, graduation, or other holidays and special events? Hand-decorated cookies are in high demand.