8 Art And Crafts Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 19th, 2023
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Here are some real life success stories of starting a art and crafts business:

1. Puppet Pelts ($120K/year)

Laurie Nickerson, co-owner of Puppet Pelts, came up with the idea after realizing the difficulty of dyeing fabric for puppets in small spaces. She launched a website on a whim, listed a few pieces of fleece on Etsy, and was surprised by the demand and success of her product. The business has grown organically through word of mouth within the puppet-building community.

How much they make: $120K/year
Current team size: 2

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Growing To $9,000/month Selling Hard-To-Find Puppet Fabric

Puppet Pelts founder Laurie Nickerson explains how she started her company by filling a void in the market, grew it primarily organically through word of mouth to become a leader in puppet skin textile manufacturing, and is currently expanding her product line to include unique shags and colors.

About
Laurie started Puppet Pelts about 11 years ago
Revenue
Laurie grew the business to $10K/month
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2. Stencil Stop ($960K/year)

Colin came up with the idea for Stencil Stop after realizing there was a lack of readily available stencils, specifically Clemson University's logo, online. He set up a rough website and sold his first stencil on the very first night, providing validation for the demand for stencil solutions. Since then, Stencil Stop has grown to earn around $100K per month in revenue by expanding product lines and manufacturing capabilities.

How much they make: $960K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 9

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I Started An Online Stencil Shop And Make $960K/Year

A packaging designer started Stencil Stop in 2015, which now earns around $100K per month in revenue selling stencils, offering custom stencils as some of its best-sellers, and attracting and retaining customers through simplified products and efficient advertising techniques.

About
Colin started Stencil Stop almost 9 years ago
Revenue
Colin grew the business to $80K/month
Costs
It cost Colin $1000 to start the business
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3. VIDAVIN ($600K/year)

Saleh Sokhandan, the founder of Vidavin, started his business after realizing the demand for unique and artistic experiences. With a background in 3D painting and optical illusion techniques, Saleh created 3D art and optical illusion products that quickly gained popularity. Starting with a 3D washable sticker, Vidavin has expanded its product line to include mirror mugs, necklaces, and framed wall art. In just a few years, Vidavin has reached a revenue of $1 million, attracting customers who appreciate new and artistic experiences.

How much they make: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2K
Current team size: 7

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I Started A $600K/Year Business Creating 3D Art & Optical Illusions [From Iran]

This case study follows the journey of Saleh Sokhandan, the founder of Vidavin, who started with $2,000 and grew his 3D art and optical illusion business to $1 million through unique products, influencer marketing, and a focus on creating pleasant experiences both for customers and himself.

About
saleh started VIDAVIN over 6 years ago
Revenue
saleh grew the business to $50K/month
Costs
It cost saleh $2000 to start the business
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4. Cherrico Pottery ($1.32M/year)

How much they make: $1.32M/year
Current team size:

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How My Student Joel Cherrico Makes 6 Figures Selling Pottery Online

One potter went from selling zero to 100 cups per day, earning six figures and now has a team of four, all in just five years.

About
Joel started Cherrico Pottery almost 14 years ago
Revenue
Joel grew the business to $110K/month
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So... can you actually make money with a art and crafts business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

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5. Well Told Design ($4.99M/year)

How much they make: $4.99M/year
Current team size: 7

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Passing $5 Million Revenue as a CPG and D2C Startup with NO Investors - Brian Johnson (Well Told)

Well Told Design, a retail company founded by Brian Johnson, has landed on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the second year in a row, ranking 5th in the state of New Hampshire and 90th overall.

About
Brian started Well Told Design about 15 years ago
Revenue
Brian grew the business to $416K/month
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