My Top 3 approved Methods to make Money with AI
If you're looking to start a side hustle with little to no upfront cost, AI tools and free platforms can be your best friends. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through three easy methods to create products —all without needing advanced skills.
5/8/20242 min read
Free money methods
1. Create and Sell Vegan Lifestyle T-Shirts
T-shirts are a popular and timeless product, especially when they align with a trending lifestyle like veganism. Here’s how you can create unique t-shirt designs in just a few steps:
Find Your Prototype on Canva
Head over to Canva and search for a t-shirt template that suits your style. For this example, I typed “Vegan T-Shirt” into Canva’s search bar and found a clean, eye-catching design.Generate Your Own Clipart
Use the same prompt you used to find Canva templates to generate fresh clipart using AI tools like Leonardo.Ai. For instance, if the template includes leaves, plants, or vegan symbols, recreate similar elements using AI-generated images.Edit and Customize the Template
Replace the existing clipart with your newly generated AI artwork.
Edit the quote, fonts, and color scheme to give it a personal touch.
Ensure the design is unique and resonates with your target audience.
Build Your Collection
By dedicating just one hour a day to this cycle—finding templates, generating AI clipart, and customizing designs—you’ll quickly build a collection of t-shirts ready to sell. List these designs on platforms like Redbubble, Teepublic, and Zazzle to start earning passive income.
2. Sell Stickers Online with AI Tools
Who doesn’t love cute, aesthetic stickers? Whether for laptops, journals, or water bottles, stickers are in high demand. Here’s how you can start your own AI-powered sticker shop:
Find Your Sticker Niche
Use ChatGPT to brainstorm sticker ideas and identify low-competition niches. Ask questions like:“What are popular sticker themes for laptops?”
“Give me sticker ideas that are trending but low competition.”
Generate Sticker Designs
Once you have a niche, head to Leonardo.Ai and use prompts like “cute panda stickers” or “aesthetic floral stickers” to generate stunning images. The goal is to create sticker designs that you’re proud to sell.Validate Sticker Demand
To illustrate the demand, I found an Etsy shop selling digital panda stickers. This one listing alone has over 7,000 reviews and sells at $2.66. That means this shop has earned at least $18,620 from a single product!Where to Sell Your Stickers
Once your designs are ready, upload them to platforms like:Etsy
Redbubble
Zazzle
Pinterest
Whether you sell digital downloads or physical stickers, the potential for passive income is massive.
3. Publish Recipe eBooks on Amazon KDP
Selling recipe eBooks is a goldmine, and the best part? AI can automate the entire process. Here’s how to get started:
Pick Your Niche
Recipe book niches are endless. Use ChatGPT to find profitable ideas like:Vegan desserts
10-minute meals for busy professionals
Gluten-free baking
For example, I generated an idea for a “Vegan Cake with Yoghurt” recipe book.
Generate Stunning Images with Leonardo.Ai
Use AI image generators to create professional-quality food images for your eBook. This adds visual appeal and enhances the reader’s experience.Let ChatGPT Do the Heavy Lifting
ChatGPT can write most of your eBook content, including:The outline of your book
Chapters and recipe descriptions
Ingredient lists and cooking instructions
Compile Your eBook in Canva
Canva makes it easy to create polished, professional eBooks. Search for “eBook templates” on Canva and customize the layout with your AI-generated images and recipe content.Publish on Amazon KDP
Once your eBook is ready, upload it to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). With millions of customers browsing for books every day, your recipe eBook could become a bestseller in no time.
Final Thoughts
These three side hustles—designing vegan t-shirts, selling stickers, and publishing recipe eBooks—are all made possible with free tools and AI technology. Whether you’re looking to earn passive income or start a creative business, these methods require minimal investment and can yield significant results over time.
Start small, stay consistent, and watch your side hustle grow. Which of these ideas will you try first? Let me know in the comments! 🚀
Tools Mentioned:
Canva: https://canva.com
ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com