Make Something: Disposable Cup
For today’s creation, the instruction was to work with a disposable cup. So this evening, when the server returned to our table to offer dessert, I said, “No thanks, but do you have […]
Category Archives: Being Creative
Make Something: With a Face
Today’s make something prompt invited me to give a face to something that normally wouldn’t have one. I love typography and am always fascinated by the clever fonts designers invent […]
Make Something: Repeating
“Make a repeating image by folding paper and cutting out the shape …” I planned this creation quickly, and it shows. When I unfolded the cut paper, I shook my […]
Make Something: From My Desk
“Only work with the objects that are already on a table or desk near you today.” By Thursday evening of a busy work week, my desk bears plenty of objects. Scanning […]
Make Something: Planet-Inspired
“Use stars, planets, and other things found in outer space as your inspiration today.” How about a mnemonic device for remembering the order of the planets, in terms of distance […]
Make Something: Boring Seem Exciting
Cleaning the house is boring. Unless, perhaps, you have a bit of backstory and some anticipation of things to come. Suddenly, a simple to-do list becomes a lot more exciting … […]
Make Something: False Evidence
“Create evidence of an event that didn’t happen.” Oh, how I wish a letter like this would land in my mailbox …
Make Something: Mobile
Make a mobile? Seems simple enough. And yet I spent half the day engineering this thing. Ah well. It’s Sunday, and the only other pressing item on my agenda was […]
Make Something: Contents of Pockets
Stepping away from the counter, we chose a table by the window and set down our drinks. Jim was just pulling out his chair when I instructed him to unload his […]
Make Something: One Angle
“Create something that’s only visible from one specific angle or location.” What an interesting puzzle. Working with a few folded sticky notes and a Sharpie, I arranged five letters so […]
Make Something: Passage of Time
Today’s make something prompt was to create something that suggests the passage of time. I chose to sketch a writing process. Although this is not how every writing project progresses, it is […]
Make Something: Blindfolded
Today’s make something prompt is this: “Work blindfolded. Pick a medium you’re comfortable with and make something that you can’t see until you’re finished!” So I grabbed paper and Sharpie, […]
Make Something: Censored
“Censor something that doesn’t need to be.” How does your brain respond to this? Interesting, hmm?
Make Something: Protective
Today I heaped my creative energy into my application for the Amtrak Writer in Residency program. Oh how I would love to earn one of the 24 spots they will be awarding […]
Make Something: Bar Codes
Today’s make something project was simple and fun (even cutting metal absolutely sets my teeth on edge). I trimmed the bar code away from two beverage cans, then added a few […]
Beth Nyland 