Are your kids looking for easy crafts they can sell for a little extra money? Creating and selling is a great way for a child to learn about running his or her own business. Use this list of 23+ cool crafts that will help your child get into the entrepreneurial spirit.
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Why would kids sell crafts?
This list of crafts is also perfect for that entrepreneur project or school market day. You will be amazed at the effort and pride kids of all ages will put into their business ideas.
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Make Crayons In The Oven With Silicone Molds
Is Valentine's Day right around the corner? Make and sell these adorable DIY crayons from silicone molds. You will be amazed at how quickly you can make a whole set with all sorts of different colors.
Learn how to make adorable DIY keychains using plastic shrink film. The best part about this easy and sellable craft is that kids can make different ones in minutes! Just make sure an adult helps with the oven.
Making scrunchies is a great DIY project for those older kids and teenagers. They will love learning how to save money by making their own scrunchies. Follow the detailed instructions to see how to easily make scrunchies that are just as good as ones bought in the stores.
Make your own playdough in your slow cooker, dye it the colors of your choice and package it in air-tight containers for a simple idea. You could even add essential oils to make this a great item for craft markets.
Kids can create their own set of watercolor cards to sell around different holidays. This example is perfect for Valentine's or Mother's Day. Experiment with simple shapes and watercolor techniques. The different designs can then be packaged as a set.
Maybe your children don't want to paint a set of cards or have limited artistic skills. This cute idea is done by pressing flowers to create unique designs. These handmade cards are beautiful and would make great gifts.
The good new is that kids and adults will spend hours playing and squeezing this perfect gift. The very detailed tutorial will teach your children how to make these fun stress balls they can sell for a little extra cash.
Cardboard egg cartons are a great sculpture material for children to work with. Paint these faux flowers with fun colors and add decorative buttons for a unique bouquet.
Adorable bookmarks can be a great idea for kids to make and sell. Don't worry limited skill level is needed to complete these easy DIY crafts. Kids don't even need to sew and can use up all those leftover felt pieces to make a good profit.
These boho-chic keychains are right back in style and are the perfect craft to try over summer break. If you have ever wanted to give macrame a try, these keychains are a fun way to try something new.
Older children or younger kids with adult supervision can easily make these nail polish mugs or other marble dipped accessories to sell. We see some cool pencil holders in our future. Head to the thrift store today to see what you could makeover.
We love good DIY projects. These shower melts can be packaged in so many fun ways to be sold by kids. Customize this cute idea with food coloring and a variety of scents for your customers. You can also learn more about DIY bath bombs in this tutorial.
We love making crayons and Christmas time is no exception. For your next holiday craft fair, consider recycling those old crayons by melting them into Christmas tree silicone molds.
Cinnamon ornaments are so simple that even young kids can help make these for a school or craft fair. The best part is you can customize the shapes by picking the cookie cutters you want to use.
These easy painted flower pot designs can be done on small terracotta pots with black and white paint. Plant a cute succulent in them for your next craft fair.
Are kids bored over summer break? Go ahead and buy clearance silicone molds after the 4th of July and start to make some crayons to show off your patriotic spirit.
At our school, the kids will have an entrepreneur fair where they can sell homemade goods. We know these pencil toppers in various colors would be such a hit!
After you make a nail polish-dipped mug, you can consider making these fun solar-powered jar lights. Just make a handle and add a solar-powered tea light for a unique craft for people to buy.
Have a teen who is looking to redecorate their room? Make these easy mirrors to add a little fun. Once they start making one, they may realize others will want to purchase one from them too.
Children of all ages will love making their own Shrinky Dink keychains or jewelry to sell. You can even use the state templates provided in this tutorial.
This tutorial will teach kids how to make large string art. However, smaller versions would be awesome at your local craft fair. Once kids get the hang of it, they can make them rather quickly and customize them for their hometown.
Teenagers will love creating this tie dye effect. Some parent supervision may be required and make sure to follow all proper precautions when working with diluted bleach.
We hope your children enjoy creating just to create. However, it is also awesome to show them how you can be entrepreneurs and artists at the same time!
As a former art teacher, artist and mom, Erin knows how important expressing your creativity is. Even the youngest children can enjoy the process of artmaking with their families.