With our economy in its not-so-great state, it's no surprise that people are finding unique ways to make money. Take for example 26-year-old Shana Xavier whose talents include crocheting sex-themed pet toys. Yeah, you read that right!
The self-proclaimed "crazy cat lady" has a successful page on Etsy.com where she sells items ranging from crocheted penises to tampons. As bizarre as her creations may be, they're certainly bringing her business!
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I love ordering unique gifts from Etsy, but this woman's products take the cake! Xavier's best sellers include the crochet penis which goes for $12 to $14 each, and the Bag O' Dicks at $28. She started knitting more than a decade ago and then found a new love, crocheting. As a graduate from the Arizona State University's Herberger Institute School for Design and Arts, Xavier knew a thing or two about the art of crocheting in 3D.
That's when she decided to create Meow-a-days, the Etsy shop that contains all her racy works of art. She explains that she chose the designs because she found them funny for pets to play with. Well, seems like other pet owners loved the idea and have purchased items such as the bloody tampon crochet and boob squeaky toys.
The good news is that she also makes items for the more conservative crochet connoisseur through her other Etsy page, Handmade Monster.
Xavier isn't the first person to make money in an unorthodox way. In fact, all of the people below found a way to make a living doing some unusual things. Check it out!
Images via Etsy.com
Boob Massages
Kristy Love took advantage of her best assets after she was rejected from masseuse school for having big breasts. She took it upon herself to create her own massage business where she offers sensual and non-sensual breast massages to loyal clients. She's so successful that she brings in over $1,000 a day!
Writing steamy e-books
When Jack and Jasinda Wilder were at risk of losing their home, they had to think of a quick way to make money. They began writing romance e-books and much to their surprise they were well received and even made it to the New York Time's Best Seller list on Amazon. Needless to say they rescued their home and continue to find success!
Snuggling
We all enjoy to snuggle right? Well, Jackie Samuel decided to profit from the simple concept of affectionate touch by creating The Snuggery. She says on her site that she believes in the healing power of touch and believes that everyone deserves to be cuddled. In fact she successfully managed to get her business running and charges over $60 for an hours worth of non-sensual snuggling.
Selling your life
Mike Merrill used his business brain to invest in something most people wouldn't ever risk: himself. He decided to split himself into $100,000 shares at a $1 a piece allowing shareholders to run his life as they please. In other words they choose his significant others, the food he eats, his hair style, you name it.
Rent-a-friend
You know that dating sites are intended to meet significant others, but what about friends? Scott Rosenbaum got the idea for Rent-a-friend from said dating sites and decided that friendships were important to people as well. The site charges between $10 to $50 an hour (if you are the rentee you can set your going rate). As a rent-a-friend you are expected to partake in different activities with your renter and keep them company.
