It is not (0) UNUSUAL to make a hobby pay for itself even if initially you had no 1INTEND of turning it into a business. For those looking to make a profit on their 2CREATE, these days an audience for products can range from the local to the truly global. Some 3HOBBY begin by donating a piece of work to a charitable sale just to see how quickly and 4PROFIT it sells. Local shops can be the next outlet for items, often the step taken by those making things like hand-made greetings cards for instance. And for the truly ambitious, websites like eBay enable the hobbyist to reach a 5WORLD audience. As with any business idea, an honest 6APPRAISE should be undertaken regarding the demand for the work and the price the customer is prepared to pay in 7REAL. However, do not forget the degree of personal 8SATISFY as well.