In case you’ve never heard of it, Etsy is an online marketplace of all things handmade, vintage, or just downright cool. They sponsor various handmade organization, such as the Renegade Craft Fair, and foster a community of crafters across the globe.
From their website:
Our mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers. Our vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice: Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade
Many sellers are students just like you who started selling their creations out of their dorms and made it into a lucrative business. Needless to say, those of you with an entrepreneurial spirit should definitely take a look and see if you get any inspiration for your own crafty endeavors! WARNING: Etsy perusing can be a major time suck, so be prepared to lose your night!
A few of my favorite vendors: