Posted by Virgil Burks

Maybe you can turn your craft into a home based business.

I started making things in my home years ago but it was more for my own pleasure than for any other reason. I certainly didn’t expect at some point to start making money off all my creations but here I am cashing in on that site Etsy! My husband got us a CLEAR wireless internet package last year and since then I’ve been online a lot more than before. I love that there are so many sites dedicated to crafters now and this all started when I realized I was able to order my product online. The fact that I can get what I need without having to drive an hour into town made it so I was able to do custom orders and you know, the rest is history. I think it’s really cool that I’ve been able to make some side money doing this and that I’m getting better at what I love to do. Crafting isn’t just a hobby, it’s an obsession, and that’s the honest to goodness truth!