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I also wanted to have ago at making pinic/gardening/camping mats out of olld carrier bags which I'm to list.
It would be good to hear what others are doing/going to try.
Teaching a skill is a way to make extra money and you don't have to teach at night-school!
I designed and made Christmas decorations, doll's clothes, fancy dress, aprons, tea cosies, quilts etc etc and sold at Craft Fairs, fetes, bazaars etc etc, and then joined a co-operative shop.
I would have made better money working in McDonalds, but it meant I was able to fit the work around the family.
I believe people are willing to pay a premium for items which they know noone else will have. To have something completely handmade and even to your own specifications(colour and type of wool) is something people will pay good money for.
Admittedly it will take me up to a week to make a small item and even a month for something big but I get real satisfaction out of it. I would love to give up my job and do this all the time. I even dream about it.....
You can try ebay, but they usually go best as packs: say 5 birthday cards for £2.50. Have a look under completed listings for ideas.
I personally wouldn't bother with a website - so many people are doing them I don't think it would be worth it, unless you make particularly unusual or specialist cards.
Good luck!
:ABeing Thrifty Gifty again this year:A