Difference between "do" and "make"

Do
"Do" is used to express activities or jobs that produces no physical object.

• do a crossword
• do the ironing
• do the laundry
• do the washing
• do the washing up
• do your work
• do homework
• do housework
• do your job

It is also used with the words:

• something
• nothing
• anything
• everything

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do':

• do badly
• do business
• do the dishes
• do a favour
• do good
• do harm
• do time - (to go to prison)
• do well
• do your best
• do your hair
• do your nails
• do your worst 

Make
"Make" is used to express an activity that creates something that you can touch.

• make a dress 
• make food 
• make a cup of tea / coffee
• make a meal
• make breakfast / lunch / dinner 

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make':

• make amends 
• make arrangements 
• make believe - (to pretend) 
• make a choice 
• make a comment 
• make a decision 
• make a difference 
• make an effort 
• make an enquiry 
• make an excuse 
• make a fool of yourself 
• make a fortune 
• make friends 
• make a fuss 
• make a journey 
• make love 
• make a mess 
• make a mistake 
• make money 
• make a move 
• make a noise 
• make a payment 
• make a phone call 
• make a plan 
• make a point 
• make a profit 
• make a promise 
• make a remark 
• make a sound 
• make a speech 
• make a suggestion 
• make time 
• make a visit 
• make your bed