You can make bitcoins without faucets by:

1. Joining a signature campaign and posting on the forum. (Btc earned per post much higher than a faucet).
2. Trading (start small and only invest with an amount you are willing to lose).
3. Gambling - Strictly gambling and not investor based games.

What you can do if you have some money lying around is to buy some bitcoins and keep them in cold storage until the bitcoin halving. The value of the coin will greatly increase and give you a nice profit.