How to Start Your Own Craft Business 1-2-3

If you are a crafter, you know how much fun craft-making can be. And not everyone has this talent - often handmade items (especially one-of-a-kind) offer a higher value than their manufactured siblings, and as expected, demand a higher price.

If you can produce items that are both beautiful and useful to others - you may have an income-producing "hobby" on your hands...

Meg Mateo Ilasco is a craftsperson herself. In fact, her creative talent for designing wedding invitations turned into a full-time business. Due to customer demand, she expanded her product line to include stationary and accessories, and the rest is history.

There are many different common and not-so-common crafts you can profit from, including scrapbooking, candle making, woodworking, greeting cards, flower and herb crafts, photography, faux painting, jewelry-making and gift baskets.

See more craft business tips, ideas, and how Meg can help you start your own craft business too.