Arts & Crafts Side Hustles

Nautical chart jewelry made from customizable maps. Charlotte Guptill combines sailing passion with metalwork in Maine. Side Hustle School Ep. 3396.

Anime artist in Honolulu earns first $1,000 with personalized commissions. Learn pricing strategies and portfolio tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 3383.

New York sculptor creates custom firebowls and builds a thriving market from scratch. Weekend Workshop teaches the key steps. Side Hustle School Ep. 3277.

How nostalgia-themed handcrafted items command premium prices. Industrial engineer shares the emotional product strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 3151.

Print-on-demand artist lands licensing deal with major retail brand. How a side hustle evolved into a partnership opportunity. Side Hustle School Ep. 3141.

Metal detectorist finds lost jewelry and gets paid rewards—recovering over $100,000 in valuables with his kids. Side Hustle School Ep. 3133.

Corporate attorney earns first $1,000 custom-painting sneakers after Lil Nas X shoutout on social media. Side Hustle School Ep. 3096.

Digital art prints to Etsy mockups: how pivoting to product mockup design became a high-demand service. Side Hustle School Ep. 3022.

YouTube art tutorials: Mexican painter and sculptor builds 50 million views with hand-drawing videos. Side Hustle School Ep. 2993.

Crafting a compelling offer: the key steps to building a side hustle in 2025. Free activities and examples included. Side Hustle School Ep. 2976.

How a travel lover built personalized Lisbon itineraries for digital nomads. Side Hustle School Ep. 2959.

How much time should you spend on social media weekly for your side hustle? Learn what drives real growth vs. busy work. Side Hustle School Ep. 2950.

Should a jewelry maker accept a 40% commission in a local shop? Weighing retail partnerships against direct sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 2940.

Graphic artist turns bullet journaling hobby into a thriving planner business while keeping her day job. Side Hustle School Ep. 2910.

Digital artist licenses artwork to cruise lines for TVs and displays, earning their first $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 2886.

Artist Arjun earned their first $1,000 selling custom fantasy maps to tabletop gamers and fantasy authors. Side Hustle School Ep. 2802.

How can artists scale using social media ads? Michelle's strategies for growing art sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 2783.

Luxury travel planner specializes in Four Seasons resorts to reach first $1,000. High-end niche strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 2725.

How a professional makeup artist can structure tutorials and workshops to teach aspiring artists. Side Hustle School Ep. 2720.

Makeup artist Lex earned their first $1,000 sharing SFX tutorials on TikTok. Special effects secrets turned viral. Side Hustle School Ep. 2704.

How to scale a digital illustration business with custom avatars and animated illustrations for bloggers and influencers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2677.

How to prepare a TED or TEDx talk application and presentation. Guidance for non-academic speakers sharing innovative ideas. Side Hustle School Ep. 2612.

Custom arcade cabinets built by a craftsman who earned their first $1,000. Retro gaming passion turned profitable business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2606.

Hand-crafted musical instruments from recycled materials—how to market them and export from Mumbai. Side Hustle School Ep. 2594.

Anime artist Kai in Honolulu earns first $1,000 with personalized commissions. Pricing strategies and portfolio tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 2543.

How a handmade jewelry maker's cost-cutting shortcuts after sudden sales success cost her customer trust. Side Hustle School Ep. 2498.

Tarot card reader turns TikTok into profit in just one month with smart pricing strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 2494.

Can driftwood art sell online? Find out if handcrafted pieces from Charleston beaches have a market. Side Hustle School Ep. 2482.

City art print seller earns $2,000/month in passive income from Shopify without social media marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 2364.

How a Santa Fe watercolor artist plans to monetize daily paintings—one canvas every day for a year. Side Hustle School Ep. 2360.

Handmade soap seller considers adding a monthly subscription box—advice on standing out and managing logistics. Side Hustle School Ep. 2332.

Voiceover coaching: How to create a curriculum and market to aspiring voice actors. Side Hustle School Ep. 2328.

How to reach the right audience selling digital art prints online. Targeted marketing strategies and product expansion tips. Side Hustle School Ep. 2327.

How to break through a pottery sales plateau on Etsy. Strategies for marketing handmade goods and reaching more customers. Side Hustle School Ep. 2320.

Candle maker Sarah hits her first $1,000 milestone. How she grew her Nebraska brand from passion project to paying business. Side Hustle School Ep. 2242.

Pottery maker earns $4,000/month selling handmade dishes and bowls via Fulfillment by Amazon. Side Hustle School Ep. 2231.

NFT artist spent 3 months creating 5,000 digital works but sold only 10% before abandoning the project. Failure Friday on Side Hustle School Ep. 2190.

Ceramics, lettering, and a weekly cooking show. How a Texas artist evolved her multi-hustle side businesses. Side Hustle School Ep. 2133.

Live watercolor paintings at corporate events in Colorado. How an artist gained momentum and reached his first $1,000. Side Hustle School Ep. 2102.

How a jewelry seller nearly lost her six-figure business to one negative review. Failure Friday on Side Hustle School Ep. 2099.

How a jewelry store manager built a $1M business selling diamonds and antique jewelry online. Started on Etsy, now thriving. Side Hustle School Ep. 2040.

Digital illustrator creates multiethnic graphic designs and children's books celebrating Black representation. Side Hustle School Ep. 1991.

Voiceover artist earns $4,500/month from her voice. Started from a Downton Abbey podcast, now full-time in Kansas City. Side Hustle School Ep. 1979.

Mixed media artist Roula Rallis builds Sewcialite sewn items as IT manager. Three-year update. Side Hustle School Ep. 1972.

Mural painter grows accidental side hustle into six-figure business painting signs and murals. Side Hustle School Ep. 1937.

Selling handmade crochet items? Learn which platform works best for baby blankets and seasonal decorations. Side Hustle School Ep. 1926.

How Michelle earns $4,000/month selling Hawaiian-style jewelry on Etsy. Jack n Ginger uses sea glass and shells. Side Hustle School Ep. 1816.

Polymer clay shop built during Australian lockdown supports the maker community with supplies and creative resources. Side Hustle School Ep. 1786.

Bat house sales crashed during the pandemic—here's what went wrong and why. Side Hustle School Ep. #1777.

How a Nashville handmade goods business lost $300k expanding too fast. Pride before the fall. Side Hustle School Ep. 1763.

How to market voiceover services on Instagram. A pro voiceover artist who's worked for Target shares specific strategies. Side Hustle School Ep. 1759.

Handmade fighter jet jewelry worn by New Zealand's Prime Minister during lockdown. A photographer's creative side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1755.

How a Texas crafter turns upcycled chairs into a six-figure shop. Wendy's ChairWhimsy started with $500/month on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1737.

ColorHype painting kits: Texas entrepreneur sells 8,000+ kits nationwide after pandemic pivot. Side Hustle School Ep. 1727.

How a finance worker built a custom jewelry business earning $20k in revenue by cutting out the middleman. Side Hustle School Ep. 1695.

How two management consultants earn $750/month selling travel-themed digital art prints. They bonded over a semester abroad. Side Hustle School Ep. 1681.

How artists sell NFTs and participate in digital art markets. Toronto artist shares her strategy. Side Hustle School Ep. 1680.

Chicago jewelry maker sells faith-based rosary beads and expanded her Etsy business into full e-commerce. Side Hustle School Ep. 1629.

French engineer and Mexican girlfriend build on-demand silver jewelry store. Started with €2,000 supplier order. Side Hustle School Ep. 1585.

Parking lot stripe painter earns profits from small jobs—pizza shops, truck docks, beauty salons. Side Hustle School Ep. 1576.

Why Swoverall's NASA partnership failed and what the founder learned. Failure Friday on Side Hustle School Ep. 1546.

Travel-inspired throw blankets from a Pacific Northwest entrepreneur. An update on Seek & Swoon's evolution. Side Hustle School Ep. 1538.

Fashion model launches unisex, travel-inspired jewelry line during pandemic. Handcrafted accessories capture global memories. Side Hustle School Ep. 1499.

Handmade hair scrunchie seller in Iowa reaches 26,000 units sold, earning $4,000/month. A 90s comeback story. Side Hustle School Ep. 1482.

How to increase traffic to your tarot reading website and book more clients. Strategies for converting visits into bookings. Side Hustle School Ep. 1344.

Custom screened t-shirts designed by college students for their dorm market. Low complexity, high profit potential. Side Hustle School Ep. 1268.

Sisters create floral resin jewelry on Etsy. Real flowers set in epoxy pieces sold through their handmade shop. Side Hustle School Ep. 1254.

Digital caricature artist balances live sketching with full-time accounting business. How COVID-19 reshaped her hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1237.

Hand-stamped feminist jewelry earning $25,000/year with subversive style. Where Stacey Bowers' brand stands now. Side Hustle School Ep. 1223.

How a choreographer earns six figures as a voice actress on Fiverr using theatre training. Kate Quinn's Fiverr side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 1212.

Nurse turned eyelash artist doubles her income applying extensions on her own schedule from home. Side Hustle School Ep. 1158.

Should you hire a graphic designer for your online course? When to outsource vs. learn a new skill. Side Hustle School Ep. 1138.

How to grow a face painting business and hit $500/month. Strategies for upselling customers and partnering with vendors. Side Hustle School Ep. 1121.

How an artist earning six-figures built educational websites as "The Pencil King." From a Manitoba village to China. Side Hustle School Ep. 1099.

Leatherworker earns $1,000 selling handmade luxury pens and leather accessories inspired by a Boy Scout merit badge. Side Hustle School Ep. 1089.

Nashville makers subscription box curated by three friends generates $2M+ annually. Subscription model for local artisans. Side Hustle School Ep. 1083.

Millennial-focused jewelry designed by two college friends who left a family business to launch their own brand. Side Hustle School Ep. 1077.

Graphic designer Elizabeth Kraft sells handmade watercolor cards on Etsy through Bright Light Paper. Side Hustle School Ep. 1069.

Upcycled fashion designer transforms donated denim into stylish bags using a $20 thrift store sewing machine. Side Hustle School Ep. 1050.

Event planner turns calligraphy hobby into Etsy shop and published book. Turns mistakes into confetti. Side Hustle School Ep. 1047.

Breast cancer survivor creates ParkPuff seatbelt covers through handmade product business. Side Hustle School Ep. 1032.

Vintage semi-fine jewelry designer pivots from fashion apparel to beach-inspired accessories. Side Hustle School Ep. 1021.

How a New Zealand artist built an Instagram scheduling app making $10,000 in its first week. Side Hustle School Ep. 998.

Mortgage loan officer builds seven-figure nautical jewelry business with personalized designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 993.

How a tech broker earns six-figures painting luxury motorsports art. Tim Raines turns car culture into fine art. Side Hustle School Ep. 941.

Animation producer creates inclusive kitchen utensils for kids while working as a voiceover artist. Side Hustle School Ep. 936.

Travel-themed jewelry line designed by Brooklyn publicist using upcycled materials. Nostalgia-inspiring earrings and keepsakes. Side Hustle School Ep. 931.

Visual arts teacher creates paint-by-numbers kits that became Etsy bestsellers. Turning creativity into a thriving side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 922.

Secondhand subscription boxes built from a professional organizer's thrift finds. Side Hustle School Ep. 913.

How a marketer built $10,000 selling custom terrariums on Instagram. Jesse uses aggregator accounts to grow his plant business. Side Hustle School Ep. 858.

Special effects artist turns Hollywood skills into themed sleeping bags for kids inspired by The Little Mermaid. Side Hustle School Ep. 851.

Automotive painter finds profitable reselling business salvaging and flipping car headlights from work scraps. Side Hustle School Ep. 825.

Architect turns childhood sewing skills into fashionable online shop with classic designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 819.

Fighter jet jewelry made from salvaged aircraft parts—a New Zealand photojournalist's creative side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 812.

Artist earns $11K/month selling designs on Instagram and wholesale. Atomic Child Designs. Side Hustle School Ep. 811.

HVAC sales rep returns to woodworking after six-year break. James Barrett builds custom furniture while working full-time. Side Hustle School Ep. 787.

Wood-burned custom drumsticks on Etsy attract celebrity musicians. Pyrography artist uses time-lapse videos to boost sales. Side Hustle School Ep. 784.

How two Boston designers earn $20,000/month with an arts & crafts shop showcasing local artists. Pop-up to retail success. Side Hustle School Ep. 676.

Sewing side hustle helps busy IT manager reconnect with creativity while building an arts & crafts business. Side Hustle School Ep. 656.

Alberta firefighter carves life-sized wooden bears with a chainsaw and sells them to universities and restaurants. Side Hustle School Ep. 641.

Goal-setting workbook "Get to Work Book" generates over $1 million in sales. How a crafter built a practical planner product. Side Hustle School Ep. 602.

Retired couple sells digital art prints online, creating 100+ designs monthly from vintage maps. Side Hustle School Ep. 560.

How a makeup artist earns $2,100/month doing weekend bridal makeup while working in marketing. Side Hustle School Ep. 539.

Bring-your-own-cannabis painting studio in Orange County offering Bob Ross classes and a welcoming creative space. Side Hustle School Ep. 510.

15-year-old YouTube makeup artist earns through sponsorships and affiliate marketing. Melbourne student turned creator. Side Hustle School Ep. 507.

Female inventors create a metal gadget that saves bra straps without sewing—then use it to support women's health. Side Hustle School Ep. 504.

Data developer earns $100K+ recovering lost jewelry with metal detector. Searches beaches with his kids for lost items. Side Hustle School Ep. 495.

How a Singapore-based storyteller earns $40,000 annually selling handcrafted cashmere scarves from Nepal. Side Hustle School Ep. 469.

How Ainslie earns up to $4,000/month painting faces in Australia. She found her first client within an hour. Side Hustle School Ep. 459.

How a product manager built a dreadlock accessories shop earning $3,500/month with Loccessories™ tools. Side Hustle School Ep. 431.

Freelance illustrator who designed for Google and Nickelodeon launches a creative podcast earning $70,000 annually. Side Hustle School Ep. 411.

How a retail manager earns $47,000 creating miniature Batman movie stages. A childhood dream fulfilled unexpectedly. Side Hustle School Ep. 376.

How a new dad earns $1,000/month building handcrafted wooden ladders during his son's naptimes. Side Hustle School Ep. 356.

Cartoonist turns woodworker, sells handcrafted cannabis accessories to hundreds of wholesale shops. Side Hustle School Ep. 354.

How a neurosurgeon earns $35,000/year selling papercut maps on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 347.

Mexican artist creates drawing tutorials on YouTube, reaching 50 million views and turning passion into sustainable income. Side Hustle School Ep. 312.

Artist creates ink paintings from spilled ink, earning $5,000/month. Started with last $100 on supplies. Side Hustle School Ep. 292.

How Drake turned pottery passion into seasonal income in Santa Cruz. Side Hustle School Ep. 279.

How a father-daughter duo earn money selling handmade looms on Etsy. Evolved product line with painted and stained options. Side Hustle School Ep. 264.

How Erica earns $500/month importing Moroccan jewelry using language skills and family connections. Side Hustle School Ep. 238.

German couple turns childhood handprints into personalized metal jewelry. A beach vacation sparked the idea. Side Hustle School Ep. 224.

Dutch children's clothing subscription earns $7,000 in two months with personalized monthly boxes. Side Hustle School Ep. 216.

Art director earns $6,000/month with chalk art design hustle. Commissioned pizzeria restaurant designs in New York. Side Hustle School Ep. 192.

How Melissa built Tabled, a handmade tableware business celebrating meal-time rituals. Side Hustle School Ep. 185.

How a balloon artist nets $1,200 monthly with décor and performances in Austin. College hobby turned profitable side hustle. Side Hustle School Ep. 149.

Hand-stamped feminist jewelry earns $25,000 side income in Arkansas. Trial and error with suppliers taught her what works. Side Hustle School Ep. 124.

Shopify employee earns $40,000/year from handmade wooden desk accessories. His 4-year-old daughter is the shipping manager. Side Hustle School Ep. 117.

How a social worker turned jewelry-making into a $2,000/month Etsy hustle. Her pieces landed on major TV shows. Side Hustle School Ep. 110.

Weekly recap: baby harness innovation, citizenship coaching, and leather crafting side hustles with key takeaways. Side Hustle School Ep. 99.

How a Texas woman earns $9,000 with Instagram calligraphy. Her husband manages business while she focuses on design. Side Hustle School Ep. 96.

How a leather craftsman generates $50,000 in annual sales with handmade wallets named after Chicago gangsters. Side Hustle School Ep. 95.

Freelance illustrator earns $25,000+ yearly helping artists sell their work online through coaching and workshops. Side Hustle School Ep. 81.

Handmade scented candles in amber glass cubes. South Carolina entrepreneur built candle company from YouTube tutorials. Side Hustle School Ep. 80.

Detroit jewelry company employs disadvantaged women. Repurposed graffiti paint creates unique "defiant jewelry" line. Side Hustle School Ep. 78.

Queer punk artist launches feminist personal finance workshops for underserved audiences. Side Hustle School Ep. 53.

Weekly recap: live crickets, tarot cards, and bra innovation—earning up to $3,000/month. Side Hustle School Ep. 49.

Designer doubles her income with custom tarot card decks and learning app. Built 20k Instagram followers focused on community. Side Hustle School Ep. 48.

Hand-crafted slate artwork side hustle sells to all 50 states. GE engineer monetizes mechanical skills on Etsy. Side Hustle School Ep. 33.