The Crafter's Calculator
A smart way to price, track, and profit from your passion.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How much should I charge for this?” or
“How do I factor in my tape, glue, or packaging?” — you’re not alone, and you’re not the only one trying to figure it out with a sticky note and a highlighter. The Crafter’s Calculator™ is your answer!
Developed specifically for handmade creators, paper artists, journal makers, and DIY-preneurs, this tool helps you price your items with confidence by accounting for every cost—from the obvious (paper, embellishments) to the often-overlooked (glue, ribbon, time). Whether you're prepping for your first craft market or scaling your creative business, this calculator helps ensure you don't just break even—you build a business.
💡 Why You’ll Love It
✔️ Simple Inputs, Smart OutputsEnter your materials, time, and other costs—get a fair price in seconds.
✔️ Preloaded with Standard RatesIncludes industry-averaged rates for consumables like tape, glue, ribbon, chipboard, and more—perfect when you don’t know the exact cost.
✔️ Built by a Crafter, for CraftersTested and refined by seasoned paper crafters and vendors to reflect real-world use cases and show pricing confidence at every booth.
✔️ Profit Margin Calculator IncludedYou set your desired profit, and we reverse-engineer your price with clarity.
✔️ Ideal for Craft Fairs, Etsy Sellers & Small-Batch CreatorsFinally, a tool designed for creatives who don’t want to become full-time accountants just to run their business.
🧮 How It Works
1. Input your project type (e.g., journal, notecard set, shadow box)
2. Select your materials from the dropdown menu or custom entry
3. Enter quantities or estimated usage (e.g., 18 inches of 1/4" tape, 1 chipboard backing)
4. Add your hourly time or flat labor rate
5. Choose your markup or profit margin
6. Get your recommended sale price + a full cost breakdown
It’s that easy.
🗂️ Ready to Get Started?
The Crafter’s Calculator™ will soon be available as a downloadable tool and app.
Join the waitlist or follow us on Instagram for the release announcement!
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