15 Easy Wood Crafts to Make and Sell (Beginner-Friendly Ideas + Price Ranges)

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Looking for easy wood crafts to make and sell? Whether you want to make extra money at craft fairs, list handmade items online, or start with simple scrap wood projects at home, there are plenty of beginner-friendly ideas that can actually sell.

In this post, I’m sharing 15 easy wood crafts to make and sell, plus a basic tool list and realistic price ranges to help you get started.

The best part is that you do not need to be a professional woodworker or have a huge workshop. Many of these wood craft ideas can be made with a few basic tools, simple supplies, and a little creativity. If you are ready to turn wood projects into extra income, these are some fun ideas to try.

I started making handmade crafts a few years ago to sell at craft shows and make some extra money. This was such a fun hobby and side job!

I wanted to share a few of my favorite simple woodworking projects that you can make and sell, too! You don’t need to be a professional woodworker to make these simple wood crafts!

15 Easy Wood Crafts to Make and Sell

15 easy things to make and sell out of wood that you can sell at craft fairs to make some side money. Simple DIY woodworking projects!

What can you make out of wood that will sell? Well, there are tons of things! I’ll list some of the things I have tried here and projects that I think will sell well.

Use these wood crafts to make and sell as inspiration and get creative!

Basic Tools You May Need for Wood Crafts to Make and Sell

You do not need a huge workshop to get started with easy wood crafts to make and sell. A few basic tools can go a long way, especially if you are using scrap wood, pine boards, or small unfinished pieces.

We got most of these as Christmas gifts over the years.

Basic tools:

Miter saw or hand saw
Drill and drill bits
Power sander or sanding block
Tape measure
Wood glue
Clamps
Paint brushes or foam brushes
Stain, paint, or sealer
Safety glasses and dust mask

Nice extras if you want to personalize your projects:

Cricut machine for vinyl sayings and names
Stencils
Small nail gun or brad nailer
Kreg jig for simple wood joins
Wood burner for custom details

Money-saving tip: Start with what you already have, borrow tools when possible, and use scrap wood for practice pieces before buying a lot of materials.

Easy Things to Make and Sell Out of Wood:

Here are some simple things to make out of wood that you can sell at craft shows, online, or just give as fun handmade gifts!

Best beginner picks from this list:

coaster sets
picture frames
wood signs
dog leash hangers
little wood houses
Christmas ornaments

1. Coaster Sets

I made these sets of coasters and sold many at local craft shows and fairs. They were always a hit – especially around holidays!

These are pretty frugal to make, and you could charge $15-$30 for a set of 4.

DIY Wooden Coaster Tutorial

Price range: $15–$30 per set of 4

2. Picture Frames

There are several different types of picture frames you could make and sell.

I made these picture frames out of scrap wood and love the rustic style of them. They sold really well – again, especially around holidays!

Make sure to place a stock photo in your frames when you set up at craft shows, so people know what they are at a glance.

You can price these anywhere from $8-$30.

Scrap Wood Picture Frame Tutorial

Price range: $8–$30 each

Looking for ideas to use scrap wood? This DIY scrap wood picture frames tutorial is the perfect cheap and easy craft project. You can make these to sell, give as gifts, or decorate your home.

3. Jewelry Organizer

You can easily make a jewelry organizer out of some rustic wood or barn wood, pretty knobs or hooks (check Hobby Lobby), and a ribbon hanger.

Check out this fun DIY jewelry organizer!

Price range: $18–$40 each

4. Coat Hanger

You could make a similar design, but add more sturdy hooks for a cool coat hanger.

Price range: $15–$35 each

5. Decorative Boxes

Make some fun centerpieces or decorative boxes with stained wood or pallet wood. Add some greenery, flowers, or jars for a ready to go decoration piece.

Price range: $12–$35 each

6. Wood Signs

There is an endless variety of styles and sayings for wood signs. Make funny signs, faith based signs, kitchen/bath/bedroom signs, colorful signs, neutral signs, or personalized signs.

Check out this wooden box style sign DIY here.

Price range: $10–$45 each

You only need a few, very frugal, materials and a little time, and you'll have some super cute wooden box quote signs of your own!

7. Decorative Trays

You can make some really fun and creative wooden trays to sell.

Make chalkboard servings trays, bath tub trays, trays with wording, or any other style you can think of!

These make great gifts! You can price these from $15-$75 depending on the quality, type of wood used, and size.

Check out these awesome DIY tray projects:

DIY Chalkboard Serving Tray

Price range: $15–$75 each

DIY Bath Tub Tray

8. Growth Rulers

Growth charts or growth rulers are fairly simple to make and have sold well for me in the past.

Most people like these to be personalized, so you may get more orders selling these in a local craft sales group or from Facebook.

These can be sold from $20-$45 depending on the quality.

Check out my DIY growth ruler tutorial here.

Price range: $20–$45 each

Try this DIY Baby Shower Gift that is truly unique, personal, and so thoughtful. Parents will love tracking their child's growth on their own ruler!

9. Holiday Signs

Holiday decorations and signs are fun to make. You can make signs for different holidays – just make sure to advertise and include them at craft fairs well before the holiday so people have time to decorate.

Here is a fun DIY 4th of July sign you can make.

Price range: $10–$35 each

Make your own DIY 4th of July wood sign with this simple tutorial. Decorate for your 4th of July party in style. Budget friendly 4th of July decorations!

10. Dog Leash Hangers

You can make dog leash hangers with a small piece of wood, a hook, and a little paint or vinyl decal.

Offer to personalize these with dog names for a special handmade item.

Check out this fun dog leash hanger project!

Price range: $15–$30 each

11. Wood Lanterns

Make wooden lanterns out of tobacco stick wood, or small pine wood. You can sell these plain, as a set, or with greenery and bows added.

Check out my DIY rustic wood lantern tutorial here.

Price range: $20–$60 each or per set

12. Christmas Ornaments

Christmas ornaments are fun to make and sell well for small gifts. You can make so many different styles, too!

You can price ornaments from $2-$12 depending on the style.

Check out these DIY tobacco stick ornaments I made.

Price range: $2–$12 each

Make your own easy, rustic DIY Christmas ornaments with tobacco sticks. These are perfect for kids, to sell, for gifts, or to decorate your tree.

13. Front Porch Signs

Front porch signs are easy to make! You can make these many different ways – home, welcome, personalized, sports theme, holiday theme, etc.

You can sell these for $20-$40 depending on the style.

Price range: $20–$40 each

Here is how I made mine for about $10.

14. Little Wood Houses

These were a fun craft to make. You can add different words and phrases to these. Or use the same idea and make different shapes – pumpkins, Christmas trees, etc.

Check out this craft tutorial here.

Price range: $8–$20 each or $18–$40 per small set

Make you own DIY wood house sign with this simple and frugal tutorial. So cute for farmhouse home decor or new wall art. Paint or stain these for a fun look

15. Christmas Decor

There are tons of different Christmas decorations you can make!

Here are a few things I have made:

Merry Mail Christmas Card Holder

Price range: $8–$50 depending on the item

Christmas Countdown Sign

Hopefully you found some ideas of easy things you can make and sell out of wood!

How to Price Wood Crafts to Sell

When pricing wood crafts, think about more than just the wood. Make sure to include:

materials like wood, stain, paint, hooks, or vinyl
packaging or display supplies
your time
booth fees or selling fees
a little profit so the project is worth making again

A simple way to start is to add up your material cost, estimate your time, and then compare your final price to similar handmade items in your area. Personalized wood crafts can usually be priced a little higher.

Look around for scrap wood to get started, and get creative with what you have on hand. Once you make a small collection, post the items on Facebook, Etsy, or set up at a craft show!

I love being creative, making things, and making money for doing something I love! Have fun with these wood crafts you can make and sell! 🙂

FAQ About Wood Crafts to Make and Sell

What wood crafts sell best?

Simple and practical wood crafts often do well, especially items like signs, trays, frames, coaster sets, porch signs, and personalized gifts. Functional and giftable pieces also show up often in current woodworking project roundups.