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What Is the Best Way to Sell Printables from Home?

Selling printables is one of the easiest and most beginner-friendly ways for moms to start making money online. No inventory, no shipping, no customer service marathons—just you, your creativity, and a digital product that can sell while you’re making dinner or folding laundry.

But what’s the best way to sell them from home? With so many platforms and tools out there, it’s easy to get stuck in research mode. This guide breaks it down simply so you can stop Googling and start selling.


🖨️ DEFINITION: What Are Printables?

Printables are digital files (usually PDFs) that your customers download and print at home. You create them once and can sell them over and over again.

Examples include:

  • Meal planners
  • Budget trackers
  • Chore charts
  • Daily routines
  • Birthday party games
  • Journals and workbooks

If it can be printed, it can be sold as a printable. And moms are buying these every single day.


🛒 The 3 Best Places to Sell Your Printables Online

Here’s a breakdown of the top 3 platforms you can use—and how to know which one is right for you:

1. Etsy

Perfect for beginners who want instant traffic and don’t want to build a website.

Pros:

  • Built-in audience of millions
  • Easy to set up
  • Great for trendy or seasonal printables

Cons:

  • Fees add up (listing + transaction + processing)
  • Competitive marketplace
  • Less control over your customer experience

Best for: Moms who want to start selling ASAP with zero tech headaches.


2. Payhip

A simple, low-cost platform for digital products that gives you more control.

Pros:

  • No monthly fee on free plan
  • Built-in checkout + delivery system
  • Simple to use

Cons:

  • You need to bring your own traffic (from Pinterest, social, or email)
  • Branding is more limited on the free version

Best for: Moms who want a clean, easy sales page without the chaos of Etsy.


3. Stan Store

Perfect if you’re using Instagram or TikTok and want a “link in bio” storefront.

Pros:

  • Looks super clean + modern
  • Great for selling digital products, freebies, and coaching in one place
  • Mobile-friendly and creator-focused

Cons:

  • Monthly fee ($29/mo as of writing this)
  • Requires content creation to drive traffic

Best for: Moms who plan to use social media to grow their audience and sell.


🎨 Tools You’ll Need to Create Printables

You don’t need fancy design software. Most moms start with these free or low-cost tools:

  • Canva – Design your printable (tons of templates available!)
  • Creative Market / Etsy / PLR libraries – For inspo or pre-made templates
  • Mockup image generators – Show off your printable “in use” (Canva or Placeit)

Tip: Always save your final printable as a high-quality PDF.


🧠 Tips for Getting Your First Sale

  1. Choose a problem-solving printable – Think: What do I wish I had a printable for? (Chores? Meals? Budgeting?)
  2. Use keywords in your title – Especially on Etsy. Think like a buyer: “Printable Meal Planner for Moms”
  3. Add beautiful mockups – Show how your printable looks printed out or in use
  4. Price it simply – $5–$15 is perfect for starter products
  5. Promote in the right places – Pinterest, mom Facebook groups (if allowed), or Instagram

🔥 Ready to Start Selling?

If you’re ready to create and sell your first printable but need a little help getting started, I’ve got a freebie that walks you through it step by step:

🎁 Download: “Selling Digital Products from Home”

It’s packed with tips, tools, and beginner steps to help you:

  • Choose your first printable idea
  • Design it easily in Canva
  • Start selling from home—even if you’re not techy

👉 Click here to grab your free guide now


💬 Final Thoughts

Selling printables is one of the simplest ways to dip your toe into the digital product world. You don’t need to be an expert—you just need to start.

Pick one idea. Make one product. List it for sale.

You’ll learn more from doing than from endlessly researching. And every sale—no matter how small—builds your confidence and your income.

Let this be your first step toward financial flexibility and creative freedom.

You’ve got this. 💛

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    I help ADHD women transform their messy, overwhelming homes into calm, functional spaces they can feel proud of. As a mom of four with ADHD, raising kids with ADHD and autism, I know how challenging it can be to manage a household when your brain feels like it has too many tabs open. That’s why I create ADHD-friendly cleaning systems, simple routines, and bite-sized strategies designed to work with your brain—not against it. My mission is to help you go from feeling stuck and embarrassed to organized and confident, one small, actionable step at a time. Let’s create a home that feels like a haven together!

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