This gorgeous new journal from popular Northwest artist Nikki McClure is the perfect place to record all the projects to build, plans to make, recipes to cook, things to wish for, books to read, places to travel, presents to give, and experiences to discover, to name just a few. Based loosely on her Things to Make and Do 2008 Calendar, the journal seeks to inspire its owner to write down aspirations and dream projects, and the steps necessary to achieve them. Things to Make and Do is divided into 10 sections: things to make (Plans, Wishes, and Dreams) and things to do (Build, Explore, Learn, Make, Grow, Give, and Find). Is there a new recipe you want to try out? Or are you preparing a gift list for the holidays? Putting together a new mix CD and want to figure out what songs to put on it? Creating a list of DVDs to rent or books to read? Or maybe you're looking for a place to write down new job aspirations or places you dream of traveling to? With its open and simple structure, the possibilities of what to record are endless.

This book is on these lists:

• January 2012 Indie Next List
• December 2011 Indie Next List
• November 2011 Indie Next List