Feel like adding some color to yourlife? Painting a house tends to be a tiring and stressful endeavor that most people prefer to avoid. But ifyo ...
Arts & Crafts
If you have any artistic skills or crafty hobbies, starting a craft business is an excellent option. Here are some of the best art & craft business ideas.
Popular Creative Business Ideas for Artists
Here are some popular and profitable business ideas for for creative entrepreneurs and artists.

How to Start a Painting Business
Carolyn Young
Published on November 18, 2021
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How to Open an Art Gallery
Carolyn Young
Published on January 29, 2022
You might not think of art as a business opportunity, but the US art dealers’ market is worth $9 billion and growing. If you’re an artist or ana ...
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How to Open a Bookstore
Carolyn Young
Published on December 7, 2021
In the age of Amazon, it’s easy to believe brick-and-mortar bookstores are coming to an end. But many people still love nothing more than browsing ...
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How to Start a Craft Business
Carolyn Young
Published on January 13, 2022
Crafting is a popular pastime for many. The list of things you can do in crafting is endless – jewelry, pottery, woodwork, knitting, sewing,painti ...
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How to Start a Paint and Sip Business
Carolyn Young
Published on May 3, 2022
When Renee Maloney and Cathy Deano founded Corks and Canvas in 2007, which later became Painting with a Twist, never in their wildest dreams didthey ...
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Functional Art & Craft Business Ideas
Here are art and craft business ideas that serve functional purpose.

How to Start a Phone Case Business
Carolyn Young
Published on November 25, 2021
Some 6.5 billion of the world’s 8 billion people, or 80 percent of humanity, use mobile phones as of 2022, according to research firmStatista.((ht ...
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How to Start a Screen Printing Business
Esther Strauss
Published on September 14, 2021
Do you enjoy graphic design or have a flair for creating eye-catching works of art? Then starting a screen printing business could be a great wayfor ...
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How to Start a Cricut Business
Carolyn Young
Published on February 6, 2022
You’ve probably heard of Cricut, the top US brand of automated cutting machines popular with home crafters, which has seen explosive growth oflate ...
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How to Start an Embroidery Business
Howard Tillerman
Published on July 27, 2021
With decorated apparel in the middle of an extended boom, starting your own embroidery business today could satisfy your passion and lead tosignific ...
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How to Start a Vinyl Cutting Business
Esther Strauss
Published on October 12, 2021
Vinyl cutting is a versatile, creative process with a wide range of applications, from stickers and car decals to signs and even T-shirt designs.Onc ...
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How to Start a Crochet Business
Carolyn Young
Published on March 10, 2022
Hobbies don’t have to be just hobbies. With a bit of effort they can become profitable businesses, and crocheting is no exception. Do you like toc ...
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How to Start a Sewing Business
Carolyn Young
Published on February 1, 2022
Sewing is often disrespected, but it’s a valuable skill. If you’re good at it you could start your own business, do alterations, embellishclothi ...
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How to Start a Soap Making Business
Esther Strauss
Published on October 7, 2021
Everybody needs to get clean! That’s why soap has been popular for centuries and is today a $42 billion market in the US alone. Amid increasedconc ...
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How to Start a Bath Bomb Business
Carolyn Young
Published on May 11, 2022
Bath bombs are booming! Led by fun and funky brands like Da Bomb, the market is expected to nearly triple over an eight-year period ending in2025.&n ...
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How to Start a Pottery Business
Carolyn Young
Published on May 4, 2022
Remember the pottery wheel scene from the movie “Ghost”? It’s been endlessly mocked, but pottery can in fact be a beautiful and sensual craft� ...
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How to Start a Flea Market
Carolyn Young
Published on March 14, 2023
People go to flea markets for many reasons. Some look for bargains, some seek out treasures and collectibles, while still others just go to seewhat� ...
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Decorative Craft Business Ideas for DIY Lovers
This category includes sticker business and other crafts — anything where the final product is a beautiful and decorative utility.

How to Start a Candle Making Business
Carolyn Young
Published on October 29, 2021
If you have a passion for candles, their design, scent, and feel, then starting a candle-making business could be in the cards for you.Candles ...
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How to Start a Sticker Business
Esther Strauss
Published on August 18, 2021
While the world embraces digital initiatives and the virtual life, there’s still no denying the value of something you can see and touch in therea ...
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How to Start a Florist Business
Carolyn Young
Published on May 5, 2021
Everybody loves flowers! That’s why starting a flower shop can be a profitableendeavor. Still, to be successful, it’s important totake ...
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How to Start a Crystal Business
Carolyn Young
Published on February 1, 2022
Natural crystals, gems, and stones are thought to have healing properties for both mind and body. As a result, they are extremely popular and haveca ...
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How to Start a Glitter Business
Carolyn Young
Published on March 22, 2022
Glitter is everywhere – in makeup, nail polish, tumblers, crafts and more. As the arts and crafts market has experienced a pandemic-era boom, theg ...
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How to Start a Greeting Card Business
Carolyn Young
Published on March 10, 2022
Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s, graduation — the list of events that call for greeting cards is nearly endless, which is why the USgr ...
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How to Start a Gift Basket Business
Carolyn Young
Published on March 10, 2022
Do you have a knack for making great gift baskets? If you enjoy putting together creative gifts, you could turn that skill into a business. Giftbask ...
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How to Start a Calligraphy Business
Carolyn Young
Published on March 29, 2022
Even in this digital age, people still like notes and invitations with that handwritten touch, and calligraphy makes the lettering beautiful andpers ...
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How to Start a Balloon Business
Carolyn Young
Published on May 3, 2022
A balloon business might involve a hot air balloon, balloon animals, party balloons, or something entirely different – the choice is yours. Butyou ...
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How to Start a Pearl Party Business
Howard Tillerman
Published on September 27, 2021
A pearl party is a 21st-century twist on the old-school Tupperware party, with mainly women getting together online, rather than in person, to openo ...
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How to Start a Gift Wrapping Business
Carolyn Young
Published on May 18, 2022
Do you love shopping for gifts just so you can wrap them creatively? Most people don’t! That’s why the gift packaging market is projectedt ...
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How to Start a Mug Printing Business
Carolyn Young
Published on May 18, 2022
More than 7 out of 10 Americans regularly drink coffee or tea, both of which are commonly consumed from mugs. That’s one reason the global mugindu ...
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How to Start an Antique Store
Carolyn Young
Published on March 19, 2023
The dusty, musty scent of an antiques shop often sparks feelings of nostalgia and the urge to meander around seeking treasures. If you’re anantiqu ...
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