Did you know you can turn your love for crafts into cash?
Making and selling simple crafts is a super fun way for kids to earn money while being creative!
It’s also a fantastic way to learn new skills, such as how to manage money, set prices, and talk to customers.
Kids can sell their crafts in lots of different places, like school fairs, market days, craft fairs, to friends and family, or even online (with a parent’s help).
In this post, you’ll find 13 simple craft ideas that kids can make and sell. From colourful bracelets to cute bookmarks, there’s something here for everyone – no special skills or expensive supplies needed!
Ready to start crafting and earning? Let’s jump in!
Origami corner bookmarks
These cute paper corner bookmarks can be made in so many different designs, from animals to popular characters and holiday designs. According to the creator, they are always very popular at school fairs!
They are simple enough for any kid to make with some adult supervision. You don’t need fancy materials or equipment either: just paper, pens, glue and scissors.
Kumihimo friendship bracelets
If you’re looking for a craft for kids to make and sell to other kids at school craft fairs or similar, you really can’t go wrong with friendship bracelets! They are fun and quick to make, can be made in endless variations, and kids love collecting them.
These kumihimo bracelets are a twist on the typical friendship bracelets. They use a unique braiding technique that creates a rope-like circular braid.
Gingerbread body scrub
This yummy gingerbread-scented scrub is perfect to make for Christmas fairs, or as gifts! With just 3 ingredients, it’s a cheap and simple craft for kids to make. Children as young as 4 can mix up this scrub, with help from their grown up of course.
Pom pom rug
How fun is this colourful pom pom rug?! It’s made with pom poms of different shapes and colours, stuck onto a plastic canvas with a hot glue gun. You can make it in different colour themes to match your school colours or seasonal themes, or even make them to order!
Harry Potter magic wands
Wow! How great are these amazing Harry Potter-style magic wands?! They’re fun and easy for kids to make, and they are bound to sell like hot cakes at school fairs or sales. You can personalise them in all different styles, too.
Unicorn crayons
You will be surprised how easy it is to make these colourful and creative unicorn crayons. Even small children can get involved by selecting and placing the colours they want to use.
Of course, you can make these crayons in different shapes too, just depending on the moulds you choose!
Pressed flower bookmarks
These flower bookmarks are absolutely gorgeous. They look a lot more expensive and complicated that they are. All you need are simple materials that you already have at home, plus a few wild flowers that you can collect in your garden or on a nature walk around the park.
They can be made by children of all ages. Small children can make a simple version, and older kids will enjoy getting creative and making more intricate designs.
Hand rolled beeswax candles
Here’s another simple craft idea to sell that looks way more difficult than it actually is! In fact, this easy rolled no-heat candle couldn’t be easier, and it’s suitable for kids of any age to make. Keep them plain for a classy look, or let the kids get createive and decorate them with modelling clay.
Marbled nail polish mugs
Wow! I can’t believe these amazing mugs are made with just nail polish, water and plain white mugs! They look like something you’d find in a high end home store. Kids of any age can make this craft (although younger kids will need close supervision) and sell them to make extra cash.
DIY playdough gift sets
I absolutely love the idea of these playdough gift sets. They are so attractive, presented in a cute box with loads of accessories. Kids won’t be able to resist spending their pocket money on them, and adults love buying them as gifts. They are simple to assemble. And you can make endless variations and themes!
Fabric scrap wreaths
Here’s a crafty and creative way to use up all those fabric scraps you’ve probably got stashed away somewhere. These beautiful wreaths are simple enough for kids to make, but impressive enough to sell for good money at craft fairs!
While wreaths are traditionally associated with Christmas, there is a growing trend for seasonal wreaths all year round. So get creative and see what you can come up with!
Felt ice cream cone stuffie
This cute craft involves some stitching, so it’s suitable for pre-teens and above to make. You can leave it as a stuffie, or add fixings to make it into a keychain, brooch or magnet. Mix up the colours and create different ice cream flavours! These are bound to sell like crazy at school, especially at summer fairs and the like!
Fabric bookmarks
Yes, I know I’ve got a few bookmark crafts on this list. The fact is, they’re always a best seller at school fairs! All kids use bookmarks, they’re highly collectible, and you can make endless variations and patterns so that everyone can pick their favourite. These fabric bookmarks use a sewing machine, so they’re great for older kids.
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