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Tag Archives: Crafts

Make Something: Television-Inspired

February 12, 2014by bethnyland 2 Comments

“Make something inspired by your favorite television show.” As I think back on forty-some years of watching TV, one program stands out as truly “favorite.” One I would not miss. […]

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Make Something: Rubbing

September 12, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

“Gravestones are the classic source for this technique,” writes Noah Scalin in his instructions for Day 135 of 365: Make Something Every Day and Change Your Life. He’s suggesting a […]

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Make Something: Kit

August 23, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

For today’s make something assignment, I was to buy a kit, toss the instructions, do something unexpected with the remaining contents, and brace myself for whatever came next. Finding a […]

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Make Something: Thrift Shop

August 14, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

The make something project sent me to a thrift shop today. The instruction: buy something to work with … and maybe even give the result back to the shop after […]

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Make Something: For Ears

July 15, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

Make something inspired by and/or that fits on or around an ear. When I first read today’s prompt, my brain added “in.” Something to go “in” the ear. I thought […]

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Make Something: Minimal

June 19, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

Going minimal today … … with words formed white on white. This is a technique I’ve been wanting to try for awhile. I’ve seen paper flaps cut as cool geometric […]

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Make Something: Light

June 13, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

Make something that lights up. I am blessed with a house rich in craft supplies: A box of votive candle holders used at our wedding reception Files full of paper […]

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Make Something: Wire

June 3, 2013by bethnyland 1 Comment

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 […]

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Make Something: Pens

June 2, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

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 […]

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Make Something: Old Book

May 8, 2013by bethnyland 3 Comments

Today’s marching orders were to “transform an old book into something new by cutting, folding, gluing, and so on.” I know about altered books. I’ve seen  beautiful examples, and I’ve […]

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Make Something: Stencil

May 7, 2013by bethnyland Leave a comment

“Today, make a stencil and use it in your work.” Really? Just seven days into 365, I met this prompt with an eye roll. Cynicism. Already. But I’m all in. […]

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