Creative Ways to Make Money

If you’ve got some old belts, Scrabble tiles and clothing, you’ve got what you need to make some money up-cycling -- converting unused materials into something new. You can turn old belts into chic wrist bands, Scrabble tiles into pendants and clothing into retro-style garments. It’s easy to source your materials from things you might otherwise give or throw away, and you can sell your creations on the Internet, at flea markets or at arts and crafts fairs. On the Internet, in particular, you have a variety of handmade craft sites where you can list or auction your creations.

It’s the dream of many people to express themselves through writing, or to pass along hard-earned experience that can benefit others, but some never get the chance. Online writing, which is known as content writing, can help you realize your dream and make a few bucks in the process. Content writing can be done in your spare time from anywhere in the world, and you can work remotely for content marketing agencies or marketing companies. If you search content writing or content brokers on the Internet, you'll likely find a number of companies where you can sign up for free and start writing. You can even start your own content writing service creating content for everything from websites to info-graphics.

Stained glass production requires little start-up capital and can be done as a part-time or full-time business. According to Entrepreneur Magazine, the start-up costs are $2,000 to $10,000. There are a number of sources where you can learn to make stained glass, including online tutorials, adult education classes and private instructors. To make stained glass items, you need different colors of glass, a glass cutter, lead and a soldering iron, among other basic materials and tools. You can create small ornaments or large window pieces, depending on your talent and ambition. Stained glass can be found in bars, homes and churches, giving you a large market of potential customers. You can sell your stained glass at arts and crafts Internet sites, flea markets and retail stores.