Make Something: Hide & Seek
We were snowed in today. I’m not sure why the universe delivered a foot of snow while we’re already on holiday break. The kids and I are all off until […]
Category Archives: Make Something 365
Make Something: Stitched
My mother taught me to embroider when I was very young. I did it enough to satisfy her need to teach me. In that time, I maybe edged a couple […]
Make Something: Defy Gravity
Of all days to try defying gravity, New Year’s Eve seems as good as any other. Happy day, dear friends. I hope the new year brings you many miracles, reasons […]
Make Something: Framed
“Make or buy a frame and use it to showcase something that already exists so people can see it in a new way.” Today’s make something prompt gave me reason […]
Make Something: Postage Stamps
Each year, I save our holiday mail until after Christmas. In the slower, quieter week before New Year’s Eve, I sit with a warm drink and a blanket, opening the […]
Make Something: Markers
“Use only markers as your material or inspiration today.” This is the only acceptable way to use Sharpies on the carpet …
Make Something: Sport
Today’s make something prompt was to invent a sport and convince others to play it with me. I spent my day teaching a business writing workshop … not exactly the […]
Make Something: Chopsticks
I sometimes wonder how my eating habits, my health, and my physical form would be different if I had only chopsticks to use as eating utensils. Of course I fantasize […]
Make Something: Desaturate
I’m going ultra-literal with today’s make something prompt. It’s Christmas Day, and I’ve been in full-on celebration mode since 6:00 a.m. Any other day, I may have mustered a far […]
Make Something: Mural
What if you were assigned one more “to do” on an already-busy Christmas Eve day? Not something essential. Just something extra. Would you make time? Could you? At day 238 […]
Make Something: Bookmark
Today’s make something instructions were to make a unique bookmark. A quick scan of Pinterest generated more ideas (and many more complicated ideas) than I needed. But I saw several […]
Make Something: Carry Along
Today’s make something activity kept me sane and focused during a day when I might otherwise have lost my mind. Carry something with you all day—preferably something you’ve made—and document […]
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 […]
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.” […]
Beth Nyland 