Collect Sisu
Collect Sisu

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You already have what people
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Birthday parties. Baby showers. Park picnics. Backyard dinners. Whether it's something you own or something you know how to do — someone nearby needs exactly that.

You're the one who showed up early to set the table. You spent three weekends making favors for your best friend's shower — little wrapped candles, tied with ribbon, with a custom tag you designed yourself. You arranged the flowers from Trader Joe's and everyone thought a florist came. You made the cookie boxes, the charcuterie tower, the layered dessert display. You wrote the toast. You designed the invitation in Canva at midnight. You batch-made the cocktails so the host didn't have to worry.

Nobody paid you. You didn't expect them to. But the people at that event still talk about it.

There are people in your neighborhood right now planning a baby shower, a birthday dinner, a bridal shower — and they need exactly what you just did. They just don't know you exist. Collect Sisu is how they find you.

Listing is free. You keep everything you charge.

What counts as a skill

If you do any of this, you qualify.

This isn't a list of jobs. It's a list of things real people do at real events.

Before the event — planning and prep
Custom invitation designDigital invite creationHand-lettered envelopesSeating chart designMenu card writingWelcome sign designPrinted signageEvent timeline buildingDay-of coordinationBudget planningGrocery list and shoppingFavor bag assemblyGift wrappingGuest list managementVendor sourcing help
Food and drinks — the things people rave about
Grazing board / charcuterieCustom decorated cookiesChocolate covered strawberriesCake popsCustom birthday cakeBatch cocktails / mocktailsSignature drink setupCharcuterie towerCandy bar setupBrunch spread cookingCrudité and dip displayCustom macaronsFruit arrangementAppetizer prep and displayDessert table food
The look — setup, styling, and decor
Table stylingNapkin foldingFlower arrangementGrocery store floral stylingCandle placement and stylingBalloon garland installationBalloon cluster assemblyBackdrop stylingPhoto wall setupLinen steamingPlace card arrangementDessert table displayWelcome table stylingCenterpiece assemblyDried floral stylingVase and bud vase clustersRoom layout and setupParty favor station setup
Kids' parties — the ones parents can't stop talking about
Kids' spa party hostMini nail painting stationFace mask + cucumber water setupFlower crown making stationCookie decorating classHenna artistCustom piñata makerMocktail bar setupBalloon animal twistingFace paintingKids' craft activity hostStorytime and readingMagic showFairy or princess characterSuperhero characterCaricature artistSensory play stationSlime making stationTie-dye stationTemporary tattoo artist
Personal touches — the stuff no one forgets
Custom party favorsHand-poured candlesCustom cookies in packagingPersonalized sachets or soapsToast or speech writingCustom poem or tributeMemory book creationPhoto slideshowSpotify playlist curationCustom crossword puzzleCalligraphy place cardsHand-painted welcome signCustom gift tagsKeepsake card designEvent games and activities
During the event — keeping it all together
Event photographyCandid iPhone photographyBartending / drinks serviceFood table restockingMC or host dutiesGame runningMusic / DJing from a playlistTimeline managementGuest coordinationVendor point of contactKeeping the host calmCleanup coordination
Made by hand — craft and creative
Custom painted signsWatercolor name cardsFloral crown makingWreath assemblyDIY balloon arch assemblyTissue paper pompomsPaper flower backdropPressed flower artMacramé backdropCustom banner makingRibbon wand assemblyCustom embroidery hoops

Don't see yours? List it anyway — if it's something someone would need for an event, it belongs here.

Already on Collect Sisu

Your neighbors are already getting paid.

These are real people — in your borough, with your skills — who listed what they do and are now bookable.

Entertainment & experience
Scout L.
Live guest portraits — fashion illustration

Live fashion illustration portraits drawn on-site during your event. Each portrait takes 5–7 minutes and guests take them home as keepsakes.

$375/event
Book Scout →
Bar service
Danielle K.
Pre-batched craft cocktails

3 custom cocktails batched in advance and ready to pour over ice. Personalized consultation to match your theme, season, and guest preferences.

From $120/event
Book Danielle →
Food & drink
Dennise G.
Custom themed dessert table treats

Handcrafted sweets — cake pops, chocolate-covered Oreos, pretzels, and rice krispie treats — all decorated to match your event's theme and style.

From $220/event
Book Dennise →
Tablescape & styling
Katia P.
Magical tepee sleepover party

Full tepee sleepover setup — tents, mattresses, pillows, blankets, bed trays, fairy lights, and themed décor. Professional setup and breakdown included.

From $400/event
Book Katia →

What these skills earn

Real rates for real skills.

NYC-based starting points. You set your own price — go higher if your work warrants it.

Custom invitation design
Digital or print-ready, showers and birthdays
$50–$150
per project
Hand-lettered calligraphy
Place cards, envelopes, menus, welcome signs
$50–$180
per project
Grazing board / charcuterie
Built and styled for 10–30 guests
$80–$250
per board
Custom decorated cookies
Themed, iced, and packaged
$48–$96
per dozen
Chocolate covered strawberries
Decorated and packaged
$36–$72
per dozen
Batch cocktails / mocktails
Signature drink, serves 20–30 guests
$80–$180
per batch
Flower arrangement
Centerpieces, bud vase clusters, welcome arrangements
$150–$350
per event
Table styling
Arrives, sets up, leaves before guests — full table dressed
$150–$400
per setup
Balloon garland installation
Assembled and installed at the venue, organic or structured
$150–$350
per install
Balloon cluster assembly
Small clusters, table arrangements, centerpiece balloons
$50–$120
per event
Kids' spa party host
Face masks, nail painting, cucumber water, robes — full setup and hosting
$150–$350
per party
Flower crown making station
Supplies + host — kids or adults build their own crowns
$100–$250
per party
Cookie decorating class
Comes to the party, teaches kids to decorate — activity + takeaway
$120–$300
per party
Henna artist
Traditional or modern henna, birthdays, showers, cultural events
$150–$350
per event
Custom piñata maker
Hand-made, themed to the party — delivered before the event
$75–$200
per piñata
Mocktail bar setup
Beautiful non-alcoholic bar — styled, stocked, and ready to serve
$100–$250
per event
Party favor assembly
Sources, assembles, and styles the complete favor station
$75–$200
per event
Custom party favors
Hand-poured candles, soaps, sachets — made to order
$4–$10
per favor
Dessert table styling
Setup, display, tiers, signage
$80–$200
per event
Bartending
Running the bar, 3–4 hours, up to 30 guests
$200–$450
per event
Event photography
Candid coverage, edited gallery delivered after
$200–$500
per event
Day-of coordination
Setup, timeline, vendor point of contact
$150–$400
per event
Playlist curation
Custom Spotify playlist built for the event vibe
$25–$75
per playlist
Toast or speech writing
Personalized speech or tribute for the guest of honor
$50–$150
per piece
Food & catering
Brunch spreads, appetizers, full meal prep
$150–$500
per event
Entertainment & hosting
Games, trivia, MC work, keeping the energy up
$75–$250
per event

See what you could earn

Pick your skill and see the number.

Even one or two bookings a month adds up more than you'd think.

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How it works

Simple as listing what you already do.

1

Describe your skill

Write a few sentences about what you do. A photo from a past event is all you need.

2

Set your own price

You decide what to charge. Price it fairly for your time. You've been doing this for free long enough.

3

Someone nearby books you

A neighbor planning an event finds your listing and books you.

4

Get paid directly

Payment goes to your bank account after the event. No chasing, no awkward conversations.

Quick answers.

I've never charged for this before. How do I know what to charge?+
Start with the rates guide above and pick a number that feels fair for your time. You can always adjust. Most people underprice their first listing — trust that what you do has real value, because it does.
Do I need to be a professional or have a business?+
No. Collect Sisu is specifically for people who haven't turned their skill into a business yet. If your friends call you for it, you qualify.
What if my skill isn't on the list?+
List it anyway. The list is illustrative — not a limit. If it's something someone would need for an event and you do it well, it belongs on Collect Sisu.
Can I list more than one skill?+
Yes — create a separate listing for each thing you offer. A lot of people list two or three. Someone might book you for favors and calligraphy together.
Is there a cost to list?+
No. Listing is completely free. The person booking pays the platform fee. You keep what you charge for your skill.
What if I only want occasional bookings?+
That's completely fine. You control your availability. Accept what works for you and decline what doesn't. There's no minimum commitment.
How do I get paid?+
Payment is processed through the platform and goes directly to your bank account after the booking is complete. No awkward money conversations needed.

Your neighbors are planning something. They need you.

Listing is free. Your first booking might come from someone two blocks away.

Share your skill on Collect SisuNo fees to list. No minimums. No business required.