Summer markets aren’t just for overpriced tomatoes and melt-in-your-mouth fudge. They’re prime real estate for makers, creators, and hustlers who want to turn DIY projects into cold, hard cash. If you’ve got creativity and a little grit, this list is your roadmap to a profitable booth that people don’t just walk by — they line up for.
This isn’t some watered-down, vague list of “things you could maybe sell.” This is a handpicked, results-driven roundup of 20 summer crafts that are simple to make, easy to package, and — most importantly — actually sell.
Let’s get into it.
1. Macramé Plant Hangers
Why it works: Boho is still trending and plant moms are everywhere.
Step-by-step:
- Cut four strands of macramé cord (about 4 feet each).
- Loop cords through a wooden ring and knot to secure.
- Use basic square knots and spiral patterns to form the basket area.
- Tie all cords together at the bottom.
- Add optional beads midway for interest.
Supplies: Macramé cord, wooden ring, scissors, beads (optional)
Suggested Price: $10–$20 depending on size and style
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Display Tip: Hang plant hangers at various heights from your canopy or a DIY ladder rack. Add a few faux plants to show how they look in action — it’ll make passersby stop and stare.
2. Painted Terracotta Pots
Why it works: People love giving plants as gifts, but a cute pot seals the deal.
Step-by-step:
- Clean pots and apply base coat if needed.
- Use painter’s tape for clean lines or stencils for patterns.
- Let dry and finish with sealer spray.
Supplies: Terracotta pots, acrylic paint, sealer spray
Suggested Price: $6–$12 each or bundles of 3 for $25
Amazon Pick: Set of Small Terracotta Pots
Display Tip: Line them up on rustic wood crates or plant stands. Add a few pots with succulents or herbs to help customers visualize the finished look.
3. Mini Pallet Signs with Quotes
Why it works: Everyone loves a sassy or seasonal sign.
Step-by-step:
- Cut or buy mini pallet-style wood squares.
- Sand edges and paint a base color.
- Use a Cricut or stencil for lettering.
- Seal with Mod Podge or clear spray.
Supplies: Mini pallet wood, stencil or Cricut, paint
Suggested Price: $8–$15 each
Amazon Pick: Mini Pallet Wood Pieces
Display Tip: Use small easels, crates, or tiered trays to layer your signs vertically and face-forward. Rotate quotes for the season — think: “Hello Sunshine” or “Life’s Better Barefoot.”
4. Lemon-Lavender Sugar Scrubs
Why it works: Summer = bare legs = exfoliation season.
Step-by-step:
- Mix 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup coconut oil, 10 drops lemon oil, 5 drops lavender.
- Spoon into jars and clean rim.
- Add a pretty label and tie a small wooden spoon with twine.
Supplies: Sugar, coconut oil, lemon + lavender oils, jars
Suggested Price: $6–$10 each
Amazon Pick: 4 oz Mason Jars with Lids
Display Tip: Use a wooden tray with lemon slices, greenery, and one open “tester” jar. Add a framed sign that says “Sunshine in a Jar” to catch attention.
5. DIY Bug Spray with Pretty Labels
Why it works: Functional and Instagrammable.
Step-by-step:
- Mix ½ cup witch hazel, ½ cup distilled water, 20 drops citronella oil.
- Pour into 2 oz spray bottles.
- Add custom label and seal with shrink wrap.
Supplies: Witch hazel, distilled water, essential oils, spray bottles
Suggested Price: $5–$8
Amazon Pick: Amber Glass Spray Bottles (2 oz)
Display Tip: Place bottles in a wooden tray with fake grass or florals. Add a cute chalkboard that says “Bug Off, Naturally” — and make sure the tester is front and center with paper towels nearby.
6. Tie-Dye Tote Bags
Why it works: Eco-friendly and colorful — a favorite combo for summer shoppers.
Step-by-step:
- Soak tote bags in soda ash solution.
- Twist and bind with rubber bands.
- Apply dye in sections using squeeze bottles.
- Let set for 6–8 hours, then rinse and dry.
Suggested Price: $10–$18 each
Supplies: Cotton tote bags, tie-dye kit, gloves
Display Tip: Hang a few from your booth canopy and stack the rest in baskets wrapped with twine — show off the color!
7. Hand-Stitched Fabric Headbands
Why it works: Perfect for messy buns, beach waves, or hiding a dry shampoo day.
Step-by-step:
- Cut fabric strips 18×4 inches.
- Fold and sew lengthwise, creating a tube.
- Insert elastic through casing and stitch ends closed.
Suggested Price: $6–$10 each
Supplies: Elastic bands, cotton fabric scraps
Display Tip: Drape over a mannequin head or stack in a shallow wooden tray like a rainbow — irresistible!
8. Mason Jar Salad Kits (Dry Mixes)
Why it works: Health-conscious and Pinterest-worthy. These feel like self-care in a jar.
Step-by-step:
- Layer ingredients like quinoa, lentils, dried cranberries, and spice mix.
- Include a recipe card tied to the lid.
- Add a cute label or kraft paper topper.
Suggested Price: $10–$15
Supplies: Mason jars, printable labels, twine
Display Tip: Stack in a rustic crate with a framed sign saying “Just Add Water — Healthy Salads in Minutes!”
9. Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
Why it works: Eco-friendly + adorable fabric = win. People will buy them as gifts and for themselves.
Step-by-step:
- Cut fabric into squares.
- Sprinkle beeswax pellets and sandwich between parchment.
- Iron until melted, let cool flat.
Suggested Price: $12–$18 for a 3-pack
Supplies: Beeswax pellets, cotton fabric, pinking shears
Display Tip: Wrap sets in kraft paper bands and arrange in wooden trays — label them “Eco Kitchen Set.”
10. Lavender Sachets
Why it works: Affordable, giftable, and you’ll sell multiples in one go.
Step-by-step:
- Cut fabric into 4-inch squares.
- Fill with dried lavender.
- Sew closed or tie with a ribbon drawstring.
Suggested Price: $3–$6 each or $10 for 3
Supplies: Dried lavender, cotton fabric, ribbon
Display Tip: Fill a rustic wooden bowl or wire basket and let customers grab their favorites like candy.
11. Summer Soy Candles (Citrus Scents)
Why it works: Citrus smells = summer nostalgia in a jar. People can’t resist sniffing them.
Step-by-step:
- Melt soy wax and add citrus essential oil.
- Pour into jars with centered wicks.
- Cool and label.
Suggested Price: $8–$15
Supplies: Soy wax flakes, candle wicks, jars
Display Tip: Use open jars for sample scents. Offer bundles of 3 with ribbon.
12. Clay Bead Stretch Bracelets
Why it works: Fast to make, trendy, and a great impulse buy.
Step-by-step:
- Cut elastic cord.
- String on colorful or personalized clay beads.
- Knot and seal.
Suggested Price: $5 each or 3 for $12
Supplies: Clay beads, elastic cord
Display Tip: Display on bracelet trees or stack them in mini baskets labeled “Pick Your Stack.”
13. Upcycled Denim Keychains
Why it works: Sustainable, durable, and cute with charms or initials.
Step-by-step:
- Cut denim into 1×4″ strips.
- Fold through key ring and glue or sew.
- Add embellishments like letter charms or buttons.
Suggested Price: $5–$8
Supplies: Key rings, denim scraps, fabric glue
Display Tip: Pin to a standing cork board or pegboard — give it that “boutique vibe.”
14. Hand-Stamped Tea Towels
Why it works: Great for kitchen decor, gifts, or just people obsessed with farmhouse anything.
Step-by-step:
- Lay towel flat.
- Stamp using rubber blocks and fabric ink.
- Heat set with an iron.
Suggested Price: $8–$12
Supplies: Flour sack towels, fabric ink, rubber stamps
Display Tip: Fold and layer on a dowel rack — add a cute chalkboard sign saying “Stamp Your Kitchen Happy!”
15. Summer Car Air Fresheners
Why it works: Everyone wants a car that smells like vacation.
Step-by-step:
- Cut felt into fun shapes.
- Add drops of essential oil.
- Punch a hole and add a string.
Suggested Price: $4–$6 each
Supplies: Felt sheets, string, essential oils
Display Tip: Hang from a mini clothesline strung across your booth for max sniff-and-shop appeal.
16. Simple Wood Serving Boards
Why it works: Functional and gift-worthy — especially when charcuterie is still having a moment.
Step-by-step:
- Cut and sand a wood board.
- Finish with food-safe oil or wood butter.
- Optionally engrave or wood burn a design.
Suggested Price: $20–$35
Supplies: Food-safe mineral oil, sanding blocks
Display Tip: Lay flat with crackers or cheese knives for staging — bonus if you sample!
17. Boho Bunting Banners
Why it works: Great for parties, nurseries, or dorm rooms. Insta-perfect!
Step-by-step:
- Cut triangle flags from patterned fabric.
- Hot glue onto a long piece of jute string.
- Add tassels or pompoms if desired.
Suggested Price: $10–$18
Supplies: Jute twine, scrap fabric
Display Tip: Drape along your booth front or canopy to act as both product and signage.
18. Mini Succulent Pots with Labels
Why it works: Plants that don’t need attention sell like crazy.
Step-by-step:
- Paint or decorate small pots.
- Add potting soil and a succulent.
- Insert a hand-lettered plant tag with a pun or name.
Suggested Price: $6–$10
Supplies: Mini terra cotta pots, printable labels, succulents
Display Tip: Cluster in wooden crates at different heights — add a mirror behind for effect.
19. Personalized Drink Tumblers
Why it works: People will happily pay more for something with their name on it.
Step-by-step:
- Design names or sayings in Cricut.
- Apply with transfer tape.
- Seal if needed and package nicely.
Suggested Price: $15–$25
Supplies: Blank tumblers, permanent vinyl
Display Tip: Line up by color family. Offer a chalkboard sign with “Customize On the Spot!”
20. Handmade Lemonade or Iced Tea Mix Packets
Why it works: Instant summer vibes and perfect for gifts or party favors.
Step-by-step:
- Mix flavored powder and sugar.
- Spoon into kraft bags or mini mason jars.
- Add cute tags with instructions.
Suggested Price: $4–$6 each or bundle of 3 for $12
Supplies: Mini kraft pouches, printable labels
Display Tip: Fill a basket with faux lemons and a pitcher for a “refreshing” setup.
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