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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.

A Circle Pop-Up
Altered Books

A Circle Pop-Up

Here’s a pop-up that looks impressive, but is really simple to make.

Adding a Shaker
Altered Books

Adding a Shaker

Here’s an easy way to add a shakable element to an altered book layout.

A Simple Tabbed Pop-Up
Altered Books

A Simple Tabbed Pop-Up

Here’s a pop-up technique you can adapt to just about any image—including the Eiffel Tower.

Faux Cabinet Cards
Collage & Mixed Media

Faux Cabinet Cards

Here’s how I turned one modern photo into two antique cabinet cards.

Using Fabric to Develop a Color Palette
The Basics

Using Fabric to Develop a Color Palette

Shy about combining colors? Try using a piece of fabric as a guide.

Planning a Layout
Altered Books

Planning a Layout

A step-by-step on how I plan out a layout in someone else’s altered book.

Chipboard Letter Cover
Altered Books

Chipboard Letter Cover

Here’s a simple way to rework the cover of an old book, using chipboard letters and some paints.

Craft Stick Tags
Gift Packaging

Craft Stick Tags

Need some quick and easy gift tags? Try these, made from wood craft sticks.

Quick Pocket Calendar Fix
Collage & Mixed Media

Quick Pocket Calendar Fix

Stuck with an ugly pocket calendar? Try this five minute solution!

Beaded Altoids Tin Ornaments
Metal, Recycled Art

Beaded Altoids Tin Ornaments

Here’s a quick lesson on turning Altoids tins into ornaments or shrines.

Text Pages
The Basics, Videos

Text Pages

Wondering what I mean when I say to use text pages in a project?

One Approach to Digital Collage
Digital Artwork

One Approach to Digital Collage

How I put together some digital book pages.

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Other Sites by Lisa Vollrath

  • LisaVollrath.com
  • Mixed Media Club

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