If you are a crafter, then you may or may not be aware of the many benefits offered by eBay and the world of customers that are just waiting to shop. Many creative people opt for displaying their creations at local craft fairs, which is a good idea, but it may take more than that to get your business up and running. With eBay, your customer base expands to not only a new town or a new state, but rather a whole new world.  If you are an eBay seller who just so happens to have a talent for creating, check out the following ideas to increase your cash flow this holiday season.

Hand-painted Holiday Ornaments. If you have ever priced hand-painted ornaments, then you already know how expensive these can be.  As an eBay seller, you have the option of taking a simple package of ornaments and painting them yourself for a truly unique decoration. At a recent craft fair, crafters were displaying ornaments painted with snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas trees, Santa and other holiday-themed designs. If you are good with a paintbrush, try your hand at painting holiday ornaments and offering them for sale in sets.

Lighted Bottles & Glass Squares.  Another popular idea for the painter at heart is to decorate clear glass bottles or squares using decorative painting techniques taught by popular craft personalities.  Flowers, Christmas art and wildlife are all popular motifs and, once the paint is applied, a hole can be made into the bottom of the bottle or square for running Christmas lights up into the display.  When completed, you will have a beautifully painted glass bottle with an array of lights shimmering inside or a glass square with the same look in a different shape.  Always be sure to wear protective eye goggles and other necessary gear when working with glass.

Dog Neckerchiefs.  Many pet lovers around the world are always on the lookout for the next cute accent to make their precious pooch even prettier.  With a simple piece of fabric, you can create a dog neckerchief that is designed to slide over a dog’s collar.  For this type of product, it may be a good idea to accept custom orders with full payment upfront.  Once your eBay listing closes with a winning buyer, ask him/her for the neck measurements of the dog that will be wearing the neckerchief.  With this information, you can measure the perfect piece of fabric for sewing.  Your pattern for a dog neckerchief will be shaped like a ‘V’ at the bottom and straight across the top. To get the desired look, allow for extra fabric at the top, fold it over and sew to form a loop that will easily slide over a dog’s collar.  Sew every edge of the neckerchief for a finished look.  Dog lovers will find these cute little wearables to be tail wagging fun.

If these sound interesting, you can get even more ideas by stopping by a local holiday craft show at a nearby shopping mall or other outlet. Crafters are inspired by a variety of things and there’s no better inspiration for creating a beautiful project than the holidays.