Make Something: Stapler
I love illuminated letters. Large and ornate, these lead-off characters captivate me even before the story begins. (Artgirl67 has collected an inspiring array of illuminated letters on Pinterest.) Today’s “make […]
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Make Something: Old to New
I worked about 14 hours straight today, looking at the screen of my Mac with just short breaks to grab lunch from the fridge, fill my teapot, and visit the […]
Is this the big time?
Since I began playing with 365: A Daily Creativity Journal and the prompts Noah Scalin wrote in this delightful little book, he and I have exchanged several tweets and email messages. […]
Make Something: Instructions
This one was easy! For the past year, I have been relaxing into my place as teacher, motivator, coach, mentor for writers. So when Noah Scalin’s book directed me to […]
Make Something: Wire
On this 34th day of making things, the instruction was to work with wire. I have a large drawerful of beading and jewelry-making supplies, and I knew this fine-gauge gold […]
Make Something: Pens
Making something with pens is easy for a writer. But today I felt more like playing than writing. Plus, I have a brand new package of fine-tip Sharpies. What better […]
Make Something: Ephemeral
What can you make that will quickly vanish? Today’s “make something” prompt offered a few suggestions. Work with bubbles, or smoke, or cream in a cup of coffee. I chose […]
Make Something: Path
“Make a path for people to follow and invite people to try it out.” I invite you to try this path … not just to read my meandering message, but […]
Make Something: Toys
Play time. Noah Scalin, author of 365: A Daily Creativity Journal, sent me to the toy room today. Still focused on my theme of “words,” I searched my children’s toys for […]
Make Something: Disguise
This day’s “make something” assignment was to create a disguise. I’ve already created a mask of words, and I’ve played with camouflage twice (and this is just 29 days into […]
Make Something: School Supplies
My card? Today’s “make something” challenge was to use school supplies in a non-traditional way. My first thought was to recreate my resume using crayons and this wonderful ruled paper. […]
Make Something: Dream
Today’s assignment was to create something inspired by a recent dream. I dream all the time. Vivid, crazy, usually memorable dreams. And yet, on this day, I had that feeling […]
Make Something: Portable
Today’s Make Something prompt urged me to make something portable that normally isn’t. This suggestion—possibly the most difficult yet—sparked good dinnertime conversation with the family. What could I put a […]
Make Something: Nature
Go out into nature and gather supplies, came today’s command. I put it off all day. After dinner out with the family, as the sun was setting and my butt […]
Make Something: Green
Green has been my favorite color for a long time. Probably since I was old enough to have the confidence to choose my own favorite, rather than mimicking my babysitter’s […]
Beth Nyland 