A good friend of mine has been making a full-time living making crafts for years now.
She goes through busy periods and slow periods, and often times there isn't much she can do to increase her sales in a given week.
In those weeks when sales are slow and she's looking into how to earn fast money, she's found great success being a crafts instructor.
You don't have to have tons of crafting experience to be a success in this field.
All you need to do is be able to follow instructions, and to give others instructions well.
First, you'll want to find a particular craft project that you think others will be interested in.
You should look for really unusual projects that are easily customizable but are simple to learn as well.
Then you'll want to make a few prototypes of your own.
Be sure that you've got it down pat before you get started teaching.
Once you're ready, take a few pictures of the product you've made and post them online with the specifics of when and where your class is.
If you're not comfortable teaching the class from your home, there are often community centers that will allow you to rent some space for a very small fee.
All you have to do then is show up to the class and offer clear instructions.
Most of the people there will be there simply to make some crafts with other crafty folks.
Encourage everyone to talk with one another, and they will be much more likely to came back for another class.
Teaching these classes can be a great way to earn fast money when you need it.