Create and Sell: How to Make Money Daily from Home with Your Crafts

What Can You Sell as a Creative Mum?

The Handmade Pricing Formula: Materials + Time

Don’t Underprice Yourself — You Are the Brand

This article caters to the creative mum. It provides a different path than corporate-style freelancing and focuses on tangible products, which can be very fulfilling.

Hello, my creative friend!

So far on our journey, we’ve explored earning through tasks, gigs, and professional skills. But what if your heart lies in creating things with your hands? The smell of baking, the feel of yarn, the joy of painting—these aren’t just hobbies; they are potential businesses waiting to be born.

This guide is for the mum who finds her peace in making. We’ll show you how to take that passion and turn it into a source of daily pride and income, a perfect way to make money daily from home.

Meet Anusha: The Baker Who Built a Brand

Anusha, a stay-at-home mum in Chennai, was famous for her healthy, delicious cakes. During the lockdown, she started baking for neighbors to pass the time. She posted a picture of a beautiful whole-wheat banana bread on her local community WhatsApp group. Within an hour, she had 10 orders. She decided to create a simple menu, take pre-orders, and deliver twice a week. Her “hobby” now provides a steady, joyful income, and she manages it all from her home kitchen.

Your Action Plan: From Creation to Cash

1. What Can You Sell?
   • Baked Goods: Cakes, cookies, healthy snacks.
   • Handmade Crafts: Jewelry, knitting, candles, soaps.
   • Art & Prints: Digital illustrations, paintings, personalized art.
   • Home-Based Services: Tiffin services, custom gift baskets.
2. Where to Sell (Start Simple!):
   • Instagram & Facebook: Your first and best free tools! Create a dedicated page for your products. Post beautiful photos and share them in local groups. Use it as your portfolio.
   • Etsy: A global marketplace for handmade and vintage goods. It’s perfect if you can ship your products.
   • Local Markets: Look for farmers’ markets or craft fairs in your city. It’s a great way to connect with customers directly.

A Mindful Approach: Pricing Your Art

Pricing your creation is emotional. You’ve poured your heart into it. Remember this formula: Cost of Materials + Your Time = Base Price. Don’t be afraid to pay yourself for your time. Your work has value because it’s made with love and skill—something a factory can’t replicate.

What’s Next?

You are now a business owner! Whether you’re freelancing or selling products, you have money coming in. But how do you manage it without feeling overwhelmed? In our next post, we’ll talk about the most crucial—and mindful—step: From Earning to Abundance: A Mum’s Simple Guide to Managing Her Daily Income (and Avoiding Burnout).

Sources & Tools to Help You Start Selling Your Crafts from Home

• YouTube Creator Academy – Build Product Promotion Videos
  
• Google Trends – Check What Handmade Products Are in Demand
  
• Etsy Seller Handbook – Learn to Sell Handmade Goods Globally
  
• Canva – Design Product Labels, Logos & Marketing Posts
  
• Meesho – Sell Handmade Goods in India Without Investment
  
• Printful – Sell Digital Art or Custom Products with No Inventory
  
• Instamojo – Start a Free Online Store for Indian Creators
  
• Buy Me a Coffee – Let Fans Support Your Creative Work
  
• Skillshare – Learn Product Photography & Small Business Skills
  
• Indiamart – Find Suppliers for Craft Materials in Bulk