1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (65 page)

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Get Crafty

Put those skills Grandma taught you to good use. The magic you work with your fingers is an easy way to supplement your finances — as long as you're good at it. No one wants wool gloves with mis-sized fingers, paintings that look like they were done by kindergarteners, or a haircut fit for your eighth grade gym teacher.

398 MAKE JEWELRY.
Handcrafted jewelry can be really expensive. While your initial investment may be a bit steep since you'll need a variety of materials, the craft fair crowd goes ga-ga for homemade jewelry. Visit
FestivalNet.com
to find a craft fair near you and sign up for a booth to sell your homemade baubles (for a big markup).

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399 WEAVE HEMP JEWELRY.
Hemp jewelry isn't just for hippies anymore. You can sell it in any natural or organic store. Find a way to make it seem like couture and you'll convince the rich soccer moms that it's the best thing since Ugg boots.

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400 MAKE AND SELL JEWELRY BOXES.
As the business of handmade jewelry continues to grow, people are going to need a place to put all those pretty little things. Create jewelry boxes to sell online and at local craft fairs. It's the perfect gift for anyone who has made the Buy Handmade Pledge (
www.buyhandmade.org
).

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401 KNIT SWEATERS.
Turn your hobby into cash. A homemade knit sweater is a great gift. Try selling them around the holidays to get more customers. Offer to personalize them for an extra cost.

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402 KNIT HATS, GLOVES, SOCKS, AND SCARVES.
Create some wooly accessories sets and people will line up to buy them as gifts for the holidays. The tighter your knitting skills, the more you can charge to warm people's ears, hands, and hearts.

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403 CROCHET.
A lovely afghan or baby blanket will sell for a nice chunk of change. People like homemade blankets so get crocheting! You can put it up for sale on
Etsy.com
.

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