end during the holidays, now is the time to start preparing. Below I’m going

to give you several money-making ideas. Pick the one or two that interest

you the most and have fun!

one-of-a-kind special gift. You can sell your wares via the Net, at holiday

bazaars or craft shows, or even consignment style. Once you become known for

your crafts, word-of-mouth will keep you very busy.

“The card season is upon us and everyone will soon be searching for the

perfect holiday card to send to family and friends. This is your opportunity

to break out into business and create unique hand-stamped holiday cards. Or

why not offer a class teaching this great hobby? Rubber stamping can be

worked into so many different businesses.”

unique cards. If you are into rubber stamping, seriously consider having a

rubber stamping card party. You would supply everything needed, and could

charge either a flat fee or charge per card made.

sweatshirts, and long- and short-sleeved T-shirts. And she doesn’t stop at

T-shirts, but also includes tote bags, felt and cloth ornaments, advent and

traditional calendars, aprons and many other items that you can purchase

wholesale and sell at retail prices!

having to sew a stitch. Cinda Louden has been making these types of blankets

for a while now and explains, “These blankets are made out of Polar Fleece

material. They are soft, warm, cozy, durable, and wonderfully ‘Snuggly.’

There’s no sewing or needlework involved; all you do is cut and tie. Making

Snugglies is a great way to start and create a business, make a little extra

cash, or just make them for gifts. It’s all up to you!”

something in an online auction. Colleen Wallace has made it her business to

sell merchandise online. “The holiday season is the best time of year for

me. People are always looking for unique and interesting gifts to give their

loved ones. What better place to find something different than the online

auctions,” says Colleen. Start thinking about what you might have that you

could sell online. Colleen has found that the items that sell well are those

that can be used for stocking stuffers, are limited editions, or are signed

items.

your neighbors’ refrigerators and cookie jars are bursting at the seams

because baking is just your thing? Believe it or not, this is not the

favorite activity of some people.

vendor displays her product or information about her service, and friends

and neighbors are invited to come to shop and share fellowship.

this becomes part of the refreshments! Visitors to the boutique get a chance

to taste and see my cakes, and I take orders for holiday party cakes. I also

display a few ‘dummy cakes’ to showcase my designs for birthdays, weddings,

etc.”

gingerbread house with order information in large real estate offices for a

few days. She also offers free delivery to the real estate office, or

delivery for a fee to their home-buying customers and other colleagues, such

as mortgage brokers, closing attorneys, etc.

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