I’m not a particularly “crafty” person. My talents lie in other directions. However, I know plenty of people who enjoy making things. One of the advantages of the Internet is that you can use it to work from home by connecting you with buyers who might be interested in the fruits of your hobbies. This is something that my sister-in-law discovered when she had a surplus of items she had made for fun. “What do I do with all of these?” she asked. “Sell them online,” I replied.

And it’s true. You can make handmade items on your own schedule, and then sell them online. While you can sell them on eBay, a better choice might be to go to one of the sites that specializes in crafts. Here are three web sites to consider when selling handmade crafts:

1. Etsy.com: You can trade and sell crafts, vintage items and supplies on this site. You do have to pay a commission to the site, and 20 cents per item, but it’s not too bad.

2. LillysPlace.com: This is more of a place to go and create an online craft store. There is a setup fee, and then a monthly or annual fee. It doesn’t matter how many items you sell, and membership comes with a variety of tools, such as traffic data, coupon creation and newsletter templates.

3. CraftMall.com: This is a monthly rate program. The rate is based on the number of items you have to sell. If you have a lot of items up for sale, this can be a really good deal. You can also creative incentive programs and discounts for your customers.

In the end, what you choose depends on your volume of goods to sell, and your goals. You can also check with a tax professional to see what fees you pay in connection with selling your handmade crafts are eligible for a tax break.