Crafts are popular for a lot of reasons

Most of us like the feeling of accompishment when we make something with our own hands. We also like it when others notice our work and comment on it.

And sometimes we enjoy doing something so much we can actually make money doing it. Whether it's some part-time pocket money or a full-time, full-blown business - crafting can be profitable.

At this point we are NOT attempting to make any money making and selling crafts. We have tried a few things with some successes and some failures.

My own earliest experience was when I was about 12 give or take a coule of years. I found this project in some magazine I think. I took a glass baby food jar and hot-glued some fur, eyes, glasses and a hat to it and sold them for about $5.00 each. They were fun to make and they did put some money in my pocket. One thing is for sure...

I didn't "get rich" from it! As a matter of fact after "investing" my profits in to some other projects, I probably barely broke even. That said others can and do make good money from projects.

My wife is very good with stuff like that. I get into a project myself now and then. It can be relaxing to fashion something from scratch. Since my work takes a lot of mental effort - it's nice to be able to wind down and do something that takes less thought and more dexterity.

Most kids love crafts. Making things empowers them. They love the attention they get from showing off their handywork. Gee, from the sounds of it - us grownups are just big kids at heart.

Whatever your reasons you are sure to find craft ideas and sources for all kinds of projects. You'll also find some excellent books on the subject.