Crafts for Fundraiser?

Question

My husband and I are trying to raise money in order to adopt a child. We are looking to sell some crafty things but need something that is inexpensive to make but will sell and ship well. He already makes candles and I bake but we are looking for another sort of product too. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Candles and baking are things that are fun to do, so people would rather do their own. You'll never raise that kind of money selling crafts. I have an online sewing business that clears 7K a year, but I was able to invent something nobody else can do, and it has taken years to get to that level of income.

To raise the tens of thousands in fees to adopt a child, you'll need second jobs. I have always had good luck with janitorial. The hours are flexible and you can sock away a couple hundred a week in addition to your day jobs. You can make it clear it's just temporary until you get a child.

If you really want a child, you'll do whatever it takes.

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Answer 2

Have you thought of the "gifts in a jar" that are so popular at Christmas time?  They are usually inexpensive to fill with soup mixes, cake mixes, bread mixes etc.  There are books available with recipes for everything from bread and muffins to spa treatments.  I found one at the checkout stand at my local grocery store that even had preprinted tags.  You will need large-mouthed canning jars with lids, basic kitchen ingredients and printed recipe cards.  Usually the jars hold the pre-measured dry ingredients and the recipient adds things like eggs and water so storage should be easy.  They should ship easy and they're not too pricey to make.  My mom and I have made them for years for teacher gifts and everyone always loves them.

Answer 3

how about stamped cross stitching items

Answer 4

Try making soaps.