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 […]
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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: 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 […]
Make Something: Recycled
Yo. I got you a word. And I pulled it straight from the trash. That was today’s challenge: work only with materials from the recycling bin. Imagine my dismay when […]
Make Something: Build a Bridge
Build a bridge, and get over it. Isn’t that the sassy saying? After a busy day, today’s “make something” prompt was intimidating. Create a bridge, connecting two things in a […]
Make Something: Ten-Word Love Story
At last! Three weeks into the year of making things, I encountered a storytelling assignment. “Write a ten-word love story,” prompts Noah Scalin in 365: A Daily Creativity Journal. I […]
Make Something: Clay
Today’s order of business: make something with clay, in a way you’ve never used clay before. The children contributed ideas, and Isaac had a winner. So I enlisted his help. […]
Beth Nyland 