My earliest memory of crafting for profit was trading little personalised paper purses with fabric bows in the school playground “ I was 8!
While we dont see homemade lemonade stands anymore, there are still lots of ways to encourage your kids to earn a little pocket money from family and friends by selling their craft.
The above image shows some finger knitted bracelets my 10 year old daughter has made. She plans to sell them to raise money for an indigenous program at school. She has been emailing friends with images and even has pre-orders!
Here are some tips for encouraging your kids to craft for profit.
- Friends and family are the best customers. These people love your kids and will be more than willing to pay some loose change for their crafty wares. It is also a lot safer than door knocking the neighbourhood.
- Kids buy from kids and they all want what everyone else has. You may need to check with the teachers at school if they have an issue with your budding entrepreneur selling their goods at school.
- As we head into the Christmas holidays and kids have loads of time up their sleeves, it may be a great summer project for them.
- Let it be their project and try not to add your influence too much.
- Encourage your kids to use items they already have instead of purchasing more. Try your local op shop for any items you dont have.
- Donating the funds to a charity or cause is a great learning experience for kids and customers will be more likely to purchase.
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This guest post is by Jodie Maloni of The Haby Goddess. Her shop is full of crafty goodies and the blog which is full of crafty inspiration!
