Veteran Assistance Program

300 Unique Income Ideas for Veterans

101-120: Scalable Craft and Maker Opportunities

  1. Custom leather goods: Create wallets, keychains, or belts from starter kits.
  2. 3D printing business: Use shared maker spaces or public libraries with 3D printers to design and sell items like phone stands or custom figurines.
  3. Handmade greeting cards with artistic designs: For weddings, birthdays, or special occasions.
  4. DIY furniture restoration: Refurbish chairs or tables and sell them locally or online.
  5. Specialty jewelry: Craft custom pieces using resin, beads, or sustainable materials.
  6. Sublimation printing: Create custom mugs, tumblers, or T-shirts with a starter heat press kit.
  7. Carved wooden signs: Personalize wood signs with names, quotes, or house numbers.
  8. Laser-cut designs: Use laser engraving (available at maker spaces) for unique products.
  9. Handmade aromatherapy products: Create essential oil blends, sprays, or balms.
  10. Art prints: Turn sketches or digital art into prints for sale at markets or online.
  11. Knitted or crocheted goods: Create hats, scarves, or blankets.
  12. Soap and bath bomb making: Use simple ingredients to create luxury bath items.
  13. Upcycled home decor: Transform old furniture or items into trendy decor pieces.
  14. Ceramic plant pots: Design and sell hand-painted or custom pots.
  15. Homemade candles: Create candles with unique scents or shapes.
  16. Beaded accessories: Craft lanyards, bookmarks, or hair ties.
  17. Painted tote bags: Customize reusable bags with hand-painted designs.
  18. Jewelry from natural materials: Use stones, wood, or shells.
  19. Wall hangings: Make woven, macram?, or printed wall art.
  20. Personalized coasters: Use resin or wood for unique coaster designs.