1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (69 page)

423 DO PERSONALIZED ENGRAVINGS.
Getting something engraved is always a popular gift choice for birthdays, graduations, or anniversaries. It can get expensive depending on what they want it to say, so try to offer deals that professional shops can't offer.

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424 CARVE SOME CASH OUT OF STONE.
People collect all sorts of things, one being stone carvings. If you carve out a whole chess set, it could be worth a lot of money.

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425 HOCK COUTURE.
If you've ever wanted to become a designer, now's your chance. Advertise yourself as the new Versace and people will pay a fortune. A pair of pants for $700 sounds reasonable, right?

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426 MAKE RECYCLABLE FASHION.
Hipsters love wearing used clothes — and they love it even more when it's been somehow combined with other used stuff to make “new” fashion. To find out about local craft fairs coming up where you could sell your goods visit
www.craftster.com
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427 CREATE AND SELL REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS.
Reusable shopping bags are all the rage now. People want to do their part to go green and this is a simple way. They go for $1 a pop at all the major grocery stores. Make some really unique ones or personalize them and charge a dollar extra.

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428 SELL WIND CHIMES.
A few shells and bells on some clear wire make for a cheap and easy wind chime. Use colored glass beads or hollow metal tubes to create different sounds. Your customers will appreciate your unique ideas.

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429 SELL HOMEMADE BEAUTY PRODUCTS.
Some vanilla sugar body scrub or herbal face wash sells for big bucks at the mall. You make these products with most of the items in your cupboard and sell them for a big profit.

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