Using Old Style to make money

moanymoany

I couldn't sleep and lay there thinking about various OS things. One of those things was this question.

Do any old stylers use their OS skills to make money as well as save money?

The obvious one is Amy of the 'Tightwad Gazette'. But, I'm sure there must be loads of ways to do it.

I'm sure I saw a lad on the tele who made loadsamoney by making marmelade.

I know there was a thread about the WI, they sell stuff at their markets - does anyone do that?

I'd love to know....

jannyannie

Hi MoanyMoany

It's a good point. I've often thought about going into production making things like Xmas puds for people. Have never quite got myself organised enough. I know a lot of people make cards. I also make jam and chutneys, but it's where to sell things, we have such stupid rules in this country!

Jan x

mioliere

Now and again I make a little money doing typing for people who can't type or who don't have access to a PC. I learned to touch-type many years ago and, having been a legal secretary, I also know how to write an official letter; I'm often called upon to write complaint letters for people! I would like to be able to make more money doing this because it's easy; I've never tried advertising - I just get work through word of mouth but it's not very often. Perhaps I should try advertising in the local paper, or something?

I would also like to have a go at selling things I've made through an Etsy shop or something but there is a lot of competition these days. Has anyone else found that successful?

I'd be interested in how this thread goes so will keep an eye on it!

moanymoany

mioliere wrote: »

Now and again I make a little money doing typing for people who can't type or who don't have access to a PC. I learned to touch-type many years ago and, having been a legal secretary, I also know how to write an official letter; I'm often called upon to write complaint letters for people! I would like to be able to make more money doing this because it's easy; I've never tried advertising - I just get work through word of mouth but it's not very often. Perhaps I should try advertising in the local paper, or something?

I would also like to have a go at selling things I've made through an Etsy shop or something but there is a lot of competition these days. Has anyone else found that successful?

I'd be interested in how this thread goes so will keep an eye on it!

What's an Etsy shop? I've often thought that a website where people could sell their stuff would be a good idea.

Money Magpie says that if you only cook to sell from time to time you don't have to get involved with all that council stuff. Worth a look.

Fourcandles_3

moanymoany wrote: »

What's an Etsy shop? I've often thought that a website where people could sell their stuff would be a good idea.

Etsy is like Ebay, but for handmade/crafty stuff. Everything from clothes to jewellry and art.

Hardup_Hester

Hi
I knit & sew to earn money, but that all that could be considered OS.
Hester

tru

I walked round my house, looked at each room and made a list of everything that I did in it. Then thought about how I could make money from each thing on the list, eg. I make cards on the dining table, so I'll sell the cards therefore the dining area is earning it's keep
Actually that isn't a great example cos I already sold cards but you get the general idea

I have ended up viewing and running the house as a business, seems daft and a bit controlled but it's earning money so

moanymoany

tru wrote: »

I walked round my house, looked at each room and made a list of everything that I did in it. Then thought about how I could make money from each thing on the list, eg. I make cards on the dining table, so I'll sell the cards therefore the dining area is earning it's keep
Actually that isn't a great example cos I already sold cards but you get the general idea

I have ended up viewing and running the house as a business, seems daft and a bit controlled but it's earning money so

Wow tru, what a brill idea.

Where do you sell stuff? I know lots of people make all kinds of great stuff, the problem is where to sell it!

Fourcandles_3

tru wrote: »

I walked round my house, looked at each room and made a list of everything that I did in it. Then thought about how I could make money from each thing on the list,

:rotfl:What did you make of the bed then...!:rotfl:

miserly_mum

keep it clean please , its before the watershed

weezl74

Hiya,

My mum's just started buying my HM bread off me, cos it's half the price of Tesco! She gives me 50p a loaf and they cost me 14p to make (not including gas!).

She had three today!

Weezl x