30+ Best Digital Product Ideas for DIY/Craft Bloggers (That Can Actually Make You Money)

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June 08, 2025

30+ Best Digital Product Ideas for DIY/Craft Bloggers (That Can Actually Make You Money)

You've been pouring your heart into those DIY tutorials, sharing your latest craft obsessions, and building an amazing community around your blog. But here's the thing, you're sitting on a goldmine and might not even know it!

I'm talking about turning all that expertise into passive income streams that work while you sleep. No more trading time for money, no more shipping physical products to customers who complain about damaged packages.

Printable Products (The Easy Win Category)

1. Craft Project Planners

You know how scattered we crafters can be? Create planners specifically for craft projects!

Think:

  • Project planning sheets
  • Supply shopping lists
  • Progress trackers
  • Before/after photo layouts

Pro tip: I sell mine for $5-15 each and they take maybe 2 hours to create in Canva.

2. Printable Craft Room Organization Labels

Every crafter needs these! Create cute, themed labels for:

  • Storage bins
  • Drawer organizers
  • Supply containers
  • Tool organization

3. Budget Trackers for Crafters

Help fellow crafters track their spending! Because we all know how quickly those "quick trips" to the craft store add up.

Include sections for:

  • Monthly craft budgets
  • Project cost breakdowns
  • Supply inventory tracking
  • Deal/sale tracking sheets

4. Gift Planning Printables

Seasonal goldmine right here! Create printables for:

  • Holiday gift planning
  • Birthday gift trackers
  • DIY gift project planners
  • Recipient wish lists

5. Craft Fair Vendor Printables

If you've ever done craft fairs, you know the struggle. Create:

  • Inventory tracking sheets
  • Sales tracking forms
  • Customer contact collection sheets
  • Booth setup planning templates

Digital Patterns & Templates

6. SVG Cut Files

These are HUGE right now! If you design anything that can be cut on Cricut or Silhouette machines, you're golden.

Popular categories:

  • Seasonal decorations
  • Party decor
  • Home organization labels
  • Funny craft quotes

Reality check: Good SVG files sell for $2-8 each, and people often buy in bundles.

7. Embroidery Patterns

Hand embroidery is having a major moment. Create digital patterns for:

  • Modern hoop art
  • Clothing embellishments
  • Home decor pieces
  • Beginner-friendly designs

8. Crochet/Knitting Patterns

Turn your finished projects into digital gold! Write up clear patterns with photos for:

  • Blankets and throws
  • Seasonal decorations
  • Wearables
  • Home accessories

9. Quilting Templates

Quilters will pay good money for well-designed templates:

  • Block patterns
  • Full quilt designs
  • Paper piecing patterns
  • Appliqué templates

10. Cross-Stitch Patterns

Create modern, trendy cross-stitch patterns:

  • Funny sayings
  • Modern florals
  • Minimalist designs
  • Pop culture references

Educational Digital Products

11. Mini Video Courses

You don't need to create a 40-hour masterclass! Think bite-sized:

"Master French Knots in 15 Minutes" - $15 "Perfect Seam Finishing in 20 Minutes" - $12
"5 Ways to Fix Crochet Mistakes" - $18

Short, focused, problem-solving content sells like crazy.

12. Technique Guides (PDF Format)

Deep-dive into specific techniques with photo-heavy PDFs:

  • Advanced color theory for crafters
  • Professional finishing techniques
  • Tool guides and recommendations
  • Troubleshooting guides

13. Craft Business Starter Kits

Help others monetize their crafting! Include:

  • Pricing worksheets
  • Legal templates (disclaimer: not legal advice!)
  • Photography tips for crafts
  • Social media templates

14. Skill-Building Challenges

Create 30-day or 7-day challenges:

  • "30 Days of New Stitches"
  • "Week of Watercolor Techniques"
  • "Daily Doodle Challenge"

Include daily prompts, tracking sheets, and community access.

Design Assets & Graphics

15. Social Media Templates

Crafters need these! Create templates for:

  • Instagram posts and stories
  • Pinterest graphics
  • Facebook covers
  • YouTube thumbnails

Hot tip: Make them craft-specific with cute tools, supplies, and craft-themed colors.

16. Digital Stickers

Perfect for digital planners and note-taking apps:

  • Craft tool stickers
  • Progress tracking stickers
  • Seasonal craft themes
  • Motivational craft quotes

17. Logo Templates for Craft Businesses

Help fellow crafters brand their businesses:

  • Handmade business logos
  • Craft-specific icons
  • Color palette guides
  • Font pairing suggestions

18. Blog Graphics & Website Elements

Since you know what craft bloggers need:

  • Blog header templates
  • Social sharing graphics
  • Website dividers and elements
  • Email newsletter templates

Interactive Digital Products

19. Digital Craft Journals

Create interactive PDFs that people can fill out digitally:

  • Project inspiration journals
  • Technique learning logs
  • Color combination trackers
  • Skill progression journals

20. Craft Recipe Cards (Digital)

For techniques that work like recipes:

  • Paint color mixing formulas
  • Clay texture combinations
  • Natural dye recipes
  • Glue and adhesive guides

21. Interactive Shopping Lists

Smart shopping lists that calculate quantities:

  • Yarn calculators for projects
  • Paint quantity calculators
  • Fabric yardage calculators
  • Supply comparison charts

Seasonal & Holiday Products

22. Holiday Craft Calendars

Monthly or seasonal craft project planners:

  • 25 Days of Christmas Crafts
  • Fall Decorating Project Calendar
  • Summer Camp Craft Schedule
  • Back-to-School Craft Planner

23. Seasonal Decoration Bundles

Package related patterns together:

  • Complete Halloween decor set
  • Spring refresh bundle
  • Christmas ornament collection
  • Easter craft bundle

24. Gift Guide Templates

Help people plan their handmade gifts:

  • Recipient preference trackers
  • Skill level matching guides
  • Time and budget planners
  • Supplies needed checklists

Niche-Specific Products

25. Kids' Craft Activity Packs

Parents and teachers will love these:

  • Rainy day craft activities
  • Educational craft projects
  • No-mess craft ideas
  • Quick 15-minute projects

26. Upcycling Project Guides

So trendy right now! Create guides for:

  • Furniture makeovers
  • Clothing refashion
  • Container repurposing
  • Jewelry from scraps

27. Eco-Friendly Craft Guides

Help crafters go green:

  • Natural material guides
  • Sustainable supply sources
  • Zero-waste project ideas
  • Eco-friendly alternatives to common supplies

Advanced Digital Products

28. Craft Photography Course

You've learned to photograph your projects—teach others!

  • Lighting for craft photos
  • Styling and composition
  • Mobile photography tips
  • Photo editing basics

29. Color Theory for Crafters

This is SO needed in the craft world:

  • Color wheel applications
  • Seasonal color palettes
  • Coordinating colors across materials
  • Cultural color meanings

30. Craft Room Design Course

Help others create their dream spaces:

  • Small space solutions
  • Storage organization systems
  • Lighting and ergonomics
  • Budget-friendly setups

31. Time Management for Crafters

We all struggle with this!

  • Project time estimation
  • Balancing multiple projects
  • Craft time scheduling
  • Productivity techniques for creatives

32. Craft Business Marketing

Share what you've learned from blogging:

  • Social media strategies
  • Photography for selling
  • Writing compelling descriptions
  • Customer service templates

Bonus Ideas (Because I Can't Stop!)

33. Craft Swap Organizer Kit

Help people organize craft swaps:

  • Participant tracking sheets
  • Item categorization forms
  • Shipping labels and forms
  • Thank you note templates

34. Craft Party Planning Kit

Everything needed to host craft parties:

  • Shopping lists by craft type
  • Setup instructions
  • Game and activity ideas
  • Clean-up checklists

35. Virtual Craft Night Guide

Perfect for our digital world:

  • Platform setup instructions
  • Project selection guides
  • Supply kit preparation
  • Facilitation tips

Where to Sell Your Digital Products

You've got options, friend:

Your own website (best long-term strategy):

  • Keep 100% of profits
  • Build your email list
  • Control the customer experience

Third-party platforms (easier to start):

  • Etsy (great for printables and patterns)
  • Gumroad (simple and creator-friendly)
  • Teachable (perfect for courses)
  • Creative Market (for design assets)

My recommendation? Start on a platform to test your products, then move to your own site once you're making consistent sales.

Getting Started: Your Action Plan

Feeling overwhelmed? I get it! Here's your simple 3-step action plan:

Step 1: Pick ONE product type from this list that excites you most.

Step 2: Create your first product. Give yourself a deadline—2 weeks max.

Step 3: List it for sale and see what happens!

Don't overthink it. Your first product doesn't need to be perfect—it just needs to exist.

Your Craft Blog is Your Secret Weapon

Here's why you're already ahead of the game:

You have trust with your audience. They follow you because they love your style and trust your recommendations.

You have traffic coming to your blog already. That's potential customers!

You understand your audience's pain points because you interact with them in comments and emails.

You have content ideas from every tutorial you've written, every question you've answered, every problem you've solved.

What are you waiting for? Pick one idea from this list and start creating!

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