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Go Make Something

an archive of projects & printables from artist lisa vollrath

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Category: How-To Instructions

Here at Go Make Something, you’ll find over 160 articles and how-to lessons on a variety of altered art and paper crafts topics. Most lessons show step-by-step photos of how the finished project sample was made. Just follow the steps from start to finish. What could be simpler?

Please note that any patterns included in the lessons are offered for personal use only. If you are making items for sale, please develop your own patterns for that purpose.

Easy Holiday Postcards
Mail Art, Videos

Easy Holiday Postcards

A video how-to on making some odd holiday postcards.

Postcard Basics
Mail Art, The Basics

Postcard Basics

Want to make some postcards? Learn the guidelines for making them to mail for a reduced rate.

How To Create a Simple Mixed-Media Background
Art Journaling, Background Techniques

How To Create a Simple Mixed-Media Background

How to create a simple, flexible background.

A Crash Course On Altered Books
Altered Books, The Basics

A Crash Course On Altered Books

Everything you need to know about altered books, all in one place.

What is an Art Journal?
Art Journaling

What is an Art Journal?

Here’s a quick rundown of the what and why of art journals.

Theme Ideas
Altered Books, The Basics

Theme Ideas

A big, long list of over 400 themes for altered artwork.

How To Make Rusted Paper
Aging & Distressing, Paper Making

How To Make Rusted Paper

Step-by-step instructions on making rusted papers, and applying them to a book.

How Discovering Gluebooks Changed My Life
Gluebooks

How Discovering Gluebooks Changed My Life

Ten years after my first article on Gluebooks, here’s my take on how the changed my art, my work, and my life.

How To Make Doodled Glass Bottles
Glass, Recycled Art

How To Make Doodled Glass Bottles

Recycle your glass bottles into colorful, whimsical art pieces! These simple step-by-step instructions will show you how.

Faux Marbled Glass Bottles
Glass

Faux Marbled Glass Bottles

Recycle glass bottles from your kitchen, using a little craft paint.

How To Make a Hidden Niche in an Altered Book
Altered Books

How To Make a Hidden Niche in an Altered Book

Learn the simplest way to cut a niche in an altered book, and hide it behind folded flaps.

How To Make Walnut Ink
Make Your Own

How To Make Walnut Ink

Walnut ink crystals can be so expensive! Here’s how to make your own, from black walnut husks.

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Other Sites by Lisa Vollrath

  • LisaVollrath.com
  • Mixed Media Club

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