A wood business can be a really great way to start a side hustle and make extra cash. Below you will find a list of 38 woodworking projects that sell like hotcakes.
There are tons of wood crafts that you can make but some sell better than others.
Knowing what actually sells will make sure your business has a head start.
You can sell your wood projects at craft fairs, locally on Facebook marketplace or online.
Etsy is another amazing place to sell your crafts.
The list below will take you through the bestselling wood projects on Etsy and other online craft sites.
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If you are thinking of listing handmade wood crafts for sale, below you will find 38 amazing ideas that sell really well. Just click through for the full tutorial for each item. A wood serving tray makes a great gift and is not too hard to make. They are popular on Etsy and at craft fairs. If you own a laser wood burner, then personalized wooden boards are one of the most profitable laser engraved products to sell. Reclaimed wood and repurposed furniture is really popular right and now and this sofa table is right on trend. This DIY corner shelf is perfect for under a TV to hold your cable box or DVD player. This is such a cute idea and would be perfect for a baseball fan! Planters are one of the bestselling wood projects online. I see people asking for them all the time on my local Facebook groups. Fancy wood cutting boards are always in style and people love giving them as gifts for showers and weddings. You can even offer personalization to get more sales. For people who like the traditional rustic farmhouse style, wooden Christmas decorations are a must and can be a hot seller around the holidays. I love crafts made from pallets as sometimes you can even get them for free. READ MORE: Simple Wood Pallet That Sell These scrap wood frames are an easy DIY gift giving idea using wood that you can make and sell in bulk. This is a really unique woodworking project that sells well! Lots of people love saving ticket stubs but it's always hard to know what to do with them afterwards. A memory box like this is the perfect solution. Garden boxes are a great woodworking item to make and sell locally as they are a bit bulky to sell online and ship. Click through for the full tutorial. A fancy wooden table can command a great price online. One of my friends has a shelf like this on her porch that she used as a mailbox and planter. It looks amazing. Growth charts are really trendy right now and this one is a simple weekend woodworking project. This pallet couch is another really cool woodworking project that doesn't even require any tools! These tea light holders are perfect for the rustic industrial farmhouse look in your home. These wooden garden markers are a great easy craft to make and sell if you own a Cricut machine. And if you do own a Cricut, make sure to check out these Cricut Business Ideas. This is a fun summer game that you can make and sell online or at craft fairs. You can paint different designs or patterns to make each cornhole board unique. This list of 38 woodworking projects that sell is full of pallet crafts and here is another one for you! This is called a towel rack but to be honest it would be perfect for an entryway too. This serving tray is pretty cool and totally modern looking. The chalkboard is great for writing menus or greetings at parties. Here is another handmade wood project that sells well online. Once you have mastered the technique, you can offer custom sized headboards in different stains or paints. Cutting boards are another awesome wood craft to make and sell as they make fantastic gifts paired with a bottle of wine and are not too hard to make. Anything Christmas and holiday sells really well. The tutorial for these holiday wood slices comes with a template to make crafting them even easier. These tutorial from Maison de Pax will show you how to add trendy hairpin legs to a coffee table but the technique can be repeated to make all kinds of fashionable pieces. These kinds of centerpieces are on trend and look great in all seasons. They are also relatively easy to make in batches and sell for a profit which is a win-win! Any farmhouse inspired furniture will sell well online and on Etsy. This crate toy storage shelf is unique and the step by step instructions on this post from Table and Hearth are easy to follow. The bestselling wood projects on Etsy are almost always wood signs. This Love sign by Rooms For Rent is a great starting point that you can then adapt to different designs and sayings. I love live edge furniture and they are really popular at craft fairs and on Etsy. This tutorial from Our Crafty Mom will take you through everything you need to know to build your own beautiful table. These cedar planks from The Girl. Inspired, would make a fantastic father's day gift but can also be personalized for any kind of gift or occasion. Cassie from Little Red Window will teach you a photo transfer method from paper to wood to make wood planters. You can then use the technique to make anything personalized. This is a great custom woodworking project that you can offer to customers for special gift giving occasions. Porch signs are all the rage and although they were originally simple welcome signs, people now add all kinds of personalization such as favorite team emblems and different motifs for different holidays. This is one craft that you can personalize endlessly - this step by step tutorial from Homestead Lady will get you started on making a basic porch sign and from there the World is your oyster. I know I keep mentioning farmhouse style decor but if you are planning on starting a successful woodworking business, you will quickly realize that modern farmhouse projects are the bestseling ones. For more ideas like this one from Making Manzanita, check out my list of 12 Farmhouse wood projects to make and sell. Wedding rings are one of the best selling wood projects on Etsy and they command high prices. This is one of the easiest and most lucrative wood turning projects you can make and sell. Click here for a how to make a wooden wedding ring tutorial. Raised Garden Beds are really popular and can be sold for quite a high price if the workmanship is good. Wooden toys in general are amazing woodworking projects that sell and these wooden toys are no exception. Selling toys in sets will make you stand out from the crowd. Family birthday boards are really popular right now and a relatively easy craft to make out of wood. Obviously you can offer personalization for the birthday board or offer a set of chips that can be added by the customer. Coasters are one of the wood crafts that you HAVE to sell in a set. One coaster is just weird and wouldn't be worth shipping fees. Marching North has a great tutorial for wood burning coasters that includes free templates so you can start making them easily. Clocks are really popular and not as difficult to make as you might think. This tutorial from Sustain My Craft Habit will show you how to make a beautiful clock out of driftwood. 38 Woodworking Projects That Sell
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