Online craft supplies and kits shop

Hobbyists, crafters, small makers, parents and teachers looking for materials and project kits.

Profit on each item sold, with higher margins on bundled kits you assemble yourself. Repeat buyers and email lists help keep sales steady.

• Knowing a craft well
• Basic product photography
• Order packing and shipping
• Simple bookkeeping

• Sales tax registration and collection rules in your state, and for any states you ship to
• Wholesale accounts may ask for a resale certificate or EIN, check each supplier
• Home occupation permit and HOA or lease rules if you store stock at home
• Safety labeling rules for kits sold to children, check requirements before listing
• Shipping costs can eat margins on heavy or bulky items

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your niche, how much stock you buy and how you set up your store. Starting with a focused range can help keep costs manageable.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules in your state and any states you ship to. Also check whether wholesalers want a resale certificate or EIN, home occupation and HOA or lease rules for stock at home, and safety labeling for kits sold to children.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your niche and how many orders you ship. Shipping costs can eat into margins on heavy or bulky items, so check them before you set prices.