Imagine this: You’ve just finished crafting cute cupcake toppers for your child’s birthday party. Friends are asking where you bought them, and you smile — because you designed them yourself.
What if that same creative spark could become more than just a fun project? What if it could grow into a flexible side hustle that fits around nap times, playdates, and school runs — a business you can run from your kitchen table?
That’s exactly what thousands of moms around the world are doing — and you can do it, too.
Step 1: Start With What You Love
A side hustle shouldn’t feel like another chore. Begin with the things that light you up — the crafts, colors, or celebrations that make your heart happy.
Ask yourself:
- Do I enjoy planning birthday parties or holiday décor?
- Do I love drawing, painting, or designing little things on the computer?
- Do I often create printable checklists, games, or cards for my family?
These passions are the seeds of your future products.
Tip: Inside the Safari Lounge, you’ll find themed clipart kits that can spark new ideas and help you design even if you’re not confident about drawing.
Step 2: Create Your First Simple Product
Start small — you don’t need a full shop on day one. Choose one easy product, like:
- A set of printable cupcake toppers (those above are in the Library , for free - if you want a look!)
- A coloring page
- A birthday invitation template
- A seasonal wall art design
Use software like Affinity Designer or Microsoft PowerPoint (both beginner-friendly) and combine your design with ready-made clipart to save time.
In the Safari Lounge, you’ll get both the clipart and the templates for Affinity Designer (there is a free trial on the Serif website) to jump-start this step.
Step 3: Sell on a Beginner-Friendly Platform
Once your design is ready, upload it to a marketplace such as:
- Etsy – perfect for party printables, wall art, and home décor
- Teachers Pay Teachers – great if your products are educational
- Your own website or blog, once you’re ready for more control
Keep your pricing simple, and remember: your first product is a milestone, not a masterpiece.
Step 4: Grow at Your Own Pace
The magic of a printable business is that your products can sell again and again without extra work. As you add more items, your shop can quietly earn while you focus on family time.
Set a gentle schedule that works for you:
- One new product a week or every two weeks
- A monthly theme (e.g. Halloween, Christmas, spring parties)
- Batch your design time while the kids are napping or at school
The Safari Lounge includes video classes that guide you through building a system, so your business grows steadily without burnout.
Step 5: Celebrate Every Little Win
Every download, every sale, and every “Wow, you made this?!” is worth celebrating. Your side hustle isn’t just about income — it’s about creativity, confidence, and carving out something that’s truly yours.
With patience and consistency, your kitchen-table hobby can blossom into a full-fledged brand.
Your creativity is more powerful than you think. You don’t need a business degree, a big budget, or endless free time — just the willingness to start, even small.
Ready to take your first step?
Join the Safari Lounge today and unlock:
- Beginner-friendly design tutorials
- Ready-to-use clipart kits
- Printable templates
- A supportive community of creative moms
Safari Lounge Designer Classes
Let's create beautiful Printable together -
one workshop at a time!
No overwhelm, no expensive software, no design skills needed but guidance and fun!