Before actually starting your own crafting business, some issues should be addressed. First, never infringe on someone else's copyrights. For example, you shouldn't take someone else's crochet pattern and sell it as your own. Most of the time you aren't even allowed to make the item from the pattern and sell the crocheted item you made. It's illegal. If you have the designer's permission, preferably in writing, it may be okay according to their guidelines. I've seen crafters do this sort of thing often, especially newbies. Please understand that this is theft and it's just downright wrong and unthoughtful.

Everyone has some creativity within themselves so learn to focus on your own design ideas. After a little practice it comes naturally without even thinking about it. Inspiration can come from anywhere--nature, family, through talking with someone else, television, magazines, etc.

"Necessity is the mother of invention." This is true and often this is where you will begin to develop for own ideas. Let's say, for instance, you can't find curtains the right size or the right look for your bedroom. Maybe you have an oddshaped window or ceiling (such as in an attic) so you decide you can come up with something yourself. Then you begin to experiment with a bedsheet. Soon you find the exact look you were after for free instead of paying big bucks for something you wouldn't be satisfied with in the first place.

Design ideas are like that with any craft. They flow through you once you learn to develop your creativity. Start thinking and creating!