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Cricut Seasonal Selling Calendar

Know what to make and when. Seasonal items drive 60%+ of craft sales for many sellers.

⏰ Timing is Everything

Start creating seasonal items 2-3 months before the holiday. Etsy's algorithm favors listings with sales history, so early listings rank higher when peak season hits.

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Christmas

Start Sept, peak Nov-Dec

OrnamentsGift tagsStockingsTree toppersCardsDoor signsAdvent calendars
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Halloween

Start Aug, peak Sept-Oct

Trick-or-treat bagsCostumesYard signsDoor decorParty suppliesShirts
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Valentine's Day

Start Dec, peak Jan-Feb

CardsGift boxesShirtsMugsClassroom valentinesDecor
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Easter

Start Feb, peak Mar-Apr

Basket tagsEgg hunt signsShirtsBunny decorCardsTable decor
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4th of July

Start May, peak June-July

Patriotic shirtsYard signsParty decorKooziesTumblers
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Back to School

Start July, peak Aug

Teacher giftsLabelsLunchbox notesShirtsBackpack tags
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Thanksgiving

Start Oct, peak Nov

Place cardsTable runnersDoor signsGratitude jarsShirts
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St. Patrick's Day

Start Feb, peak March

ShirtsParty decorCardsLucky signsDrink koozies

📅 Annual Production Calendar

Jan
Valentine's
Feb
Valentine's, Easter prep
Mar
Easter, St. Pat's
Apr
Easter, Mother's Day
May
Mother's Day, Memorial
Jun
Father's Day, July 4th
Jul
July 4th, B2S
Aug
Back to School
Sep
Halloween, Fall
Oct
Halloween
Nov
Thanksgiving, Xmas
Dec
Christmas peak

💡 Seasonal Selling Tips

  • • Batch production: Make 10-20 of each design before listing
  • • Year-round listing: Keep seasonal items active all year for algorithm
  • • Clearance strategy: Discount after holiday, don't remove listings
  • • Personalization: Adding names/dates increases value 30-50%
  • • Bundle deals: "Holiday party pack" bundles sell better than singles
  • • Photo prep: Take product photos in advance, not during rush