1001 Ways to Make Money If You Dare (76 page)

469 MAKE AND SELL NATURAL PAINT.
You can prey on people's sense of fear by spreading rumors (or better yet, truths) about the toxicity of paint. Then sell them your homemade all-natural alternative! It's a win-win situation.

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470 MARKET YOUR OWN NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS.
Studies come out all the time about the dangerous affects of toxic home-cleaning products. Bottle up some vinegar and baking soda and sell it to people who are trying to do some green cleaning.

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471 SELL YOUR KNICKKNACKS.
You know you've got plenty of extra junk lying around the house — tiny precious junk that you can dress up to look like it's worth something. Get creative with it for extra cash (this is called “art”).

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472 WHITTLE KNICK-KNACKS.
People love little wooden figurines. Whether you make Santas for the holidays, or miniature dragons for fantasy lovers, your skills with a knife and soft wood could net you some extra cash. Watch what you're doing though. A little slip and a sliced finger could set you way back in medical expenses.

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473 BECOME A FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR.
Book publishing companies, magazines, newspapers, and websites all need images at various points. Once you have a specific style down, people will come to expect that, so try to remain consistent. And don't think you need to be a world-class illustrator to make money from your drawings. You just need to get yourself seen.

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474 SHOOT WEDDING VIDEOS.
If you have a video camera kicking around the house gathering dust, why not put it to good use by becoming a wedding videographer? You'll need a portfolio to show perspective brides-to-be, so offer to do it for free at friends' weddings first.

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475 EDIT WEDDING VIDEOS.
Once you (or someone else) has shot the wedding footage, it needs to be put into a cohesive package. Chances are that the groom would prefer you cut out the part where he gets sick in the bushes outside of the church — or dances a little too close with the maid of honor. Assure him that you can take care of this, but charge extra for it.

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