Need some extra money and feeling crafty? There are numerous ways to earn money while you do your favorite craft or hobby. If you choose a craft that you enjoy doing, the time passes faster and you will be happier and more likely to stay at the task.

If you start out finding low cost supplies in bulk or at a whole sale price you can produce more product for less. Time yourself on how long it takes to make the craft so that you know how much to charge. You do not want the craft to consume more time and materials than you are able to sell it for. You are now ready to make enough product to have a large inventory to put on display.

Think about the best way to display your item to its best advantage for the area that you will be selling it. Consider options like a booth at an outdoor market, swap meet, craft fair or a home show. Would pretty covered tables, shelves, or racks be better? A pleasing and interesting display will draw more buyers to you area.

Putting your craft in a store that has booth rental for a commission or a percentage of sales is also a way to make money, as your overhead is low. If you have found craft supplies in bulk you can sell supplies to other crafters at a markup. You can personalize your craft so that your customers can order them to be given as gifts, making them feel like your creations are one of a kind. Take your time. Find a craft that you enjoy spending time doing and is cost effective. Everyone enjoys cherishing handmade items.

Are you in the need for some gifts to give for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Birthdays and Christmas? Homemade gifts are the best. People love to receive something that is handmade. There are several types of projects that can be accomplished with little effort. Crochet crafts are simple and easy.

To make a crochet dishcloth all you need is a number 8 crochet hook and a skein or roll of sugar and cream cotton yard on a cone. Yarn on and chain stitch until you have 10 inches. Use inches verses chains because your gauge size may be different. Adjust the size to your preference. Next, chain 2 and double stitch across, chain 2 turn and double stitch across until you have a 10-inch square. Tie off. Wash with regular laundry.

Another great idea is purchase a hot mat with a loop in the middle and matching towel. Fold the towel in half and fold the hot mat right side together over the towel. Fold the towel to fit under the hot mat (keep the loop toward the back of the towel). Sew the two items together securely. After they are sewed, fold the hot mat in half. Take the loop and mark with a sewing pencil the middle of the loophole. Using a button of your choice, sew the button in place for your loop to go around. Your towel is now ready to hang on the oven door or a drawer in the kitchen. These crafts are simple and fun to make, making gift giving a joy.

You want to find craft supplies that are inexpensive, yet will look great when you get your project completed. One of the first places to check is to ask your friends that do crafts. Many times they will have ideas that will amaze you. Or you could go to different classes where they teach crafting, they too can give you valuable information to save you money and time searching for the items.

Also don't forget to look around your house. There are many items you can use there, from dried flowers you may have on hand, magazines, or even items that you are about to toss that can be reused making a beautiful work of art. You can even go online, and if there is a certain picture, or other graphic you like, you can print off and use in your project.

You may not want to use things around your house, but instead want to use a catalog to find your items. You can go online to find some catalogs, or ask some of your friends who do crafts, if they have some catalogs they can loan you.

There are stores that deal in crafting, and will have all types of items to help you. Some crafting stores are discount stores where you can save money. Also at times if you purchase in bulk you can save more money. But this may not be the best for everyone, so the best way is to research for the most reasonable price on any items you wish to use.