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(This is a sponsored post written by me in collaboration with Direct Line For Business. The opinions and text are my own.)<\/p>\n

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Are you a Christmas crafter? So many of us get our fingers busy crafting up gifts for friends and family over the Christmas period because there\u2019s really something so special about homemade items isn\u2019t there?<\/p>\n

I wonder if you\u2019ve ever thought of selling your creations? Or perhaps you\u2019re already one of over 3 million Brits who are working their crafting magic at home to make items to sell this season? \u00a0Can you believe British crafters are generating a massive \u00a3365 million of sales over the Christmas period! You can read more about this Direct Line for Business research here<\/a>, and it\u2019s easy to see that running a crafting business from home is certainly not to be sniffed at!<\/p>\n

Turning Your Hobby Into A Business<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a lot to be said for running your own business from home. It can give you an immense sense of satisfaction and a flexibility that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. However, taking that first leap of faith to turn your hobby into something profitable can be really daunting!<\/p>\n

Real life stories from people that have already taken the plunge can really help us think about whether running a craft business from home is a practical and desirable decision for us to make. If you\u2019re already a craft lover the chances are you visit craft markets regularly so why not be brave the next time you go and ask the crafters there some questions? Talk to people that might be in your niche and find out what\u2019s worked for them, how long it\u2019s taken them to get established, and what the pitfalls were. Crafters are generally a friendly bunch who delight in sharing their experiences with like-minded people. You never know, you may just come away ready to take the next exciting step!<\/p>\n

In the meantime you might like to watch a video of the lovely Francesca Kemp on Direct Line For Business<\/a>. Francesca founded her own craft business Crafty Revolution in 2012 and by 2015 was named one of\u00a0Kirstie Allsopp\u2019s Top 100 Crafters\u00a0at The Handmade Fair\u00a0alongside household names like Annie Sloan and Cath Kidston. In the video she talks about\u00a0why she decided to start her own business and the benefits of working from home. With hard work and dedication dreams really can become realities!<\/p>\n

Top Tips For Christmas Crafters<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once your business is up and running, whatever you make and wherever you sell it, the Christmas rush can be exhausting and exhilarating! Here are our top tips to make the most of the season:<\/p>\n