How I Started A $1.2K/Month DIY And Crafts Blog And Got Tons Of Media Appearances

October 2nd, 2020

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Mike Aspinall

Founder, The Crafty Gentleman

$1.2K

revenue/mo

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The Crafty Gentleman

thecraftygentleman.net

from Nottingham

started October 2013

$1,200

revenue/mo

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Hello! Who are you and what business did you start?

Hi there! I’m Mike – also known as The Crafty Gentleman. I run a DIY and craft blog from my home in the UK. Through my blog, I share simple craft tutorials you can make yourself at home – ranging from sewing to woodwork, and everything in between! My simple goal is to make crafting accessible to everyone.

My main revenue stream is sponsored brand partnerships, whereby a company pays me a fee to feature their product within one of my blog posts. Over the years, I’ve worked with some really cool brands – Etsy, Hobbycraft, Cricut, Pinterest, Gorilla Glue, Singer, Janome, Brother, Bosch, and lots more.

I also recently launched an online shop, selling craft accessories and gifts for the modern maker. All items are designed, handmade, and packaged by me from my home studio.

As well as running my website, I also make regular appearances on national television, and at craft events across the UK and internationally. I was recently named the 5th most popular DIY blogger in the UK, and...

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