When I first heard people were making money selling AI-generated art, I laughed.
I honestly thought you needed to be a professional artist or designer to sell anything creative online.
But I was wrong.
You don’t need to be an artist.
You just need an idea, a laptop, and the right AI tools.
That’s how I made $740 in three days selling AI-created coloring books on Etsy — and today, I’ll show you exactly how I did it, step by step.
1. The Moment I Realized AI Could Create Art 💡
One night, while scrolling through TikTok, I came across a short video of someone using ChatGPT and Midjourney to generate children’s illustrations.
They were selling AI coloring books on Etsy… and making passive income.
That was my “wait a second” moment.
I’d always loved creative projects, but I couldn’t draw to save my life.
Now, AI could handle the drawing part — and I could focus on the ideas.
💡 You don’t need artistic talent to make money — just curiosity and creativity.
2. I Picked a Profitable Niche 🎯
Before creating anything, I researched what was selling.
I searched Etsy for:
• “Coloring book”
• “Printable coloring pages”
• “AI art coloring book”
• “Mindfulness coloring for kids”
And a pattern appeared:
• Coloring books for kids, adults, and stress relief were trending.
• The bestsellers had creative, specific themes like “cute animals,” “fantasy,” and “positive affirmations.”
So, I decided to combine them into one unique idea:
“Positive Affirmation Animals.”
Cute + motivational = the perfect combo.
💡 Don’t guess what to make. Research what’s already working — then put your own twist on it.
3. I Created the Illustrations with AI 🧠
Now for the fun part.
I opened Midjourney and generated 50 black-and-white line drawings using a simple but powerful prompt:
“Cute baby animals holding motivational signs, black and white line art, coloring book style, no background.”
Within minutes, I had professional-quality illustrations.
Then I used Canva to format them into 8.5×11” pages, added a title page, a thank-you note, and a few bonus designs.
It took me less than 3 hours to complete the full book.
💡 AI doesn’t replace creativity — it multiplies it.
4. I Packaged It Like a Real Brand 📘
The difference between a side hustle and a brand? Presentation.
I turned my project into two products:
1. A printable digital PDF (instant download on Etsy).
2. A print-on-demand paperback using Amazon KDP.
Then I used Canva + SmartMockups to design professional product photos showing kids coloring the pages.
💡 People don’t buy files — they buy presentation, trust, and emotion.
5. I Optimized My Etsy Listing for SEO 🔍
Titles and descriptions matter more than most people think.
I wrote mine using high-traffic Etsy keywords I found on eRank:
Title example:
“Positive Affirmation Animal Coloring Book | Printable AI Coloring Pages | Mindfulness for Kids | Digital Download”
And in the description, I naturally included phrases like:
• “AI coloring book”
• “Printable mindfulness activity”
• “Digital art coloring pages”
It wasn’t just about listing — it was about speaking Etsy’s language.
💡 If you want to sell, write for algorithms and humans at the same time.
6. I Promoted It on Pinterest and TikTok 📲
This is where everything took off.
I created three Pinterest pins showing real pages from the coloring book with bold headlines like:
✨ “I made $740 in 3 days selling AI coloring books!”
✨ “Turn AI art into passive income!”
✨ “Printable coloring pages made with AI!”
Then, I posted a short TikTok showing my Midjourney prompt → the AI generating art → and the Etsy upload.
It hit 40K views overnight — and by the next morning, I had 38 sales.
💡 People love watching “the process.” It’s what builds trust and curiosity.
7. The Results: $740 in Just 3 Days 💸
By day three, I opened my Etsy dashboard and saw $740 in revenue.
Most were from the $9 digital download — meaning no printing, no shipping, no stress.
That’s the beauty of digital products:
• 🧠 Create once, sell forever.
• 💸 No inventory or overhead.
• ⚡ Instant delivery.
And even after I stopped promoting it, sales kept coming in.
💡 AI art isn’t a trend — it’s a new kind of creative business model.
8. How You Can Start Today 🚀
You can do this too — even if you’ve never designed anything in your life.
Here’s the exact formula I used:
1. Pick a niche (kids, adults, animals, affirmations, fantasy).
2. Generate images using Midjourney, Leonardo.ai, or Playground.ai.
3. Format your pages in Canva (8.5×11 in).
4. Export as PDF and upload to Etsy or Amazon KDP.
5. Promote on Pinterest, TikTok, or Instagram Reels.
That’s literally it.
You can start from your phone or laptop — today.
9. Why AI Coloring Books Are So Powerful 🧩
AI coloring books combine creativity + automation in the best possible way.
They’re:
• Easy to make
• Cheap to create
• Loved by kids, parents, and adults
• 100% digital = high profit margins
Once listed, they can sell over and over again — while you sleep.
💡 Your imagination can become income when you let AI do the heavy lifting.
10. Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait for “Perfect” — Just Start 🌱
When I started, I kept asking myself, “Who would buy something made with AI?”
But the truth is, people don’t buy “AI art.”
They buy ideas that make them feel something.
Whether it’s cute animals, calming patterns, or affirmations — people love art that brings positivity.
So stop waiting for the perfect idea.
Start with one design, one niche, one upload.
That’s how I went from $0 to $740 in three days.
And if I could do it — you absolutely can too. 💻✨
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