Make Something: Human Body
Today’s assignment was to create something using only the human body, whether mine or that of a friend. I chose the body of my youngest child. Emma is not only […]
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Make Something: Labels
Thank goodness cookie boxes and remote controls don’t talk. Generally, they don’t have to. Most of the time, I’m equipped with a little voice that serves as ventriloquist for the […]
Make Something: Portmanteau
As much as I’m enjoying venturing into less familiar creative territories, I find myself nearly giddy when the make something prompt relates to writing. Like today: “Create a portmanteau and use it.” […]
Make Something: Cloud
If I had more time and ambition, I’d stretch my interpretation of today’s prompt—to make a cloud—and do something different (and not so literal). But this was our tree-trimming evening, […]
Make Something: Superhero
“Create a new superhero. What are his/her/its powers? What does the costume look like?” This is where Noah Scalin has nudged me today, on this 231st day of 365: Make […]
Make Something: Container
The make something recommendation today is to create a container. Right away, I knew I wanted a place to put all my excuses. The ones that keep me from writing […]
Make Something: Bicycle
Work with or be inspired by a bicycle or its parts. I don’t ride a bicycle much any more. But with a few exceptions (the painful day I learned to […]
Make Something: Balance
Today’s instruction was to work with the weights of things to create something balanced on a small point. I rounded up my Haikubes and a couple wooden blocks from the […]
Make Something: Transformed Room
The 227th make something suggestion is to “transform a room into a new environment.” So many possibilities. But this prompt plays so directly into something I’ve been working on for […]
Make Something: Deck of Cards
Today’s make something instruction was to work with or create a deck of cards. I wanted to create a deck of writing prompts. Alas, this is not a new idea. […]
Make Something: Animal House
This day’s make something prompt was to create a unique house for a small animal—a bird, a bat, a cat … Our cats, a calico named Frankie and a tabby […]
Make Something: Dirty
There once was a waiter named Curt who garnished hors d’oeuvres with black dirt. Oh sure, that was rotten … but it all was forgotten when he served sewage pops […]
Make Something: Mad Libs Story
Today’s make something suggestion was to create a “mad libs” style story and invite others to fill in the blanks. I found a fantastic website where I could create the […]
Make Something: Unappetizing (but edible)
If you look at this plate of food and say, “What the …?” then I guess today’s mission is accomplished. The instruction was to “make something appetizing seem unappetizing (but […]
Make Something: Inspired by a Tree
Magnetic poetry today. Inspired by a familiar, seasonal shape. But with a timeless message …
Beth Nyland 