7 Handmade Paper Goods Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Handmade Paper Goods Business

The handmade paper goods market is growing globally due to the increase in environmental consciousness among people. The gift of handmade is a tradition with a long history. According to data collected by the US Census Bureau, each year the number of handmade goods made by individuals in the USA rises by 3%. Handmade paper goods are not an exception.

The handmade paper goods market size is expected to reach $7.3B by 2020. The business of crafting paper goods was largely untouched until the start of Etsy, which has since grown into an international curated marketplace. Those who could craft unique and innovative pieces landed themselves a successful eCommerce store, living off of bare-bones websites and making their creations available to customers far and wide.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a handmade paper goods business:

1. Chirps & Cricket Design Studio ($13.2K/year)

Abigail Butler, the founder of Chirps & Cricket Design Studio, originally launched as a freelance graphic design business. After five years in a corporate job, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a freelance artist. Combining her love for graphic design and stationery, she developed her own line of handcrafted paper goods and bespoke invitations. She launched her business using Wix and created her website and e-commerce shop on a small budget, doing everything herself.

How much they make: $13.2K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
Current team size: 0

Leaving My Corporate Career To Start My Own Design Business

Chirps & Cricket Design Studio is a small, Denver, Colorado-based design studio specializing in graphic design services, custom illustration, handcrafted paper goods and bespoke invitations, with notable achievements including illustrating New Mexico State University’s Campus Map, while providing freelance services for small and large businesses, startups, engaged couples and a freelance writer.

About

Abigail started Chirps & Cricket Design Studio about 9 years ago

Revenue

Abigail grew the business to $1.1K/month

Costs

It cost Abigail $500 to start the business

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4. The India Craft House

Shop for Authentic Indian Craft online. Unique, handcrafted gifts from across the country. Promoting fair trade in support of the artisan. The India Craft House brings you a wide range of beautiful products from jewelry & stoles to baskets, curios & more for home, corporate & occasion gifting

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Where they're located: Henderson, Nevada, USA

So... can you actually make money with a handmade paper goods business?

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

But how?

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

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

7. Michel Design Works

Michel Design Works is a comprehensive Gift, Home and Lifestyle brand. We bring you beautiful, high quality items for every room in your home.