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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.

What is Digital Art?
Digital Artwork

What is Digital Art?

Not sure what it is? Try this article.

A Formula for ATCs
Artist Trading Cards

A Formula for ATCs

There are many ways to get started making your first ATCs. Here’s my formula for simple collaged cards that always turn out great.

Endangered Wood Cabinet Shrines
Shrine Making

Endangered Wood Cabinet Shrines

A few tips on turning those soon to be extinct wood cabinets from your local craft store into shrines.

Decorated Glass Jars
Gift Packaging, Glass, Recycled Art

Decorated Glass Jars

Turn glass baby food jars into clever gift packaging.

The Basics

A Quick Discussion of Paint Grades

Learn the difference between cheap and expensive paints.

Credit Card Painting
Background Techniques

Credit Card Painting

Put all those fake credit cards and used up gift cards to use as paint applicators.

Altered Cabinet Cards
Collage & Mixed Media

Altered Cabinet Cards

How I altered cabinet cards for a swap.

Scrap Paper Penants
Collage & Mixed Media

Scrap Paper Penants

Turn your paper scraps into these clever ornamental penants.

Christmas Card Ornament Cards
Recycled Art

Christmas Card Ornament Cards

Here’s a great way to recycle this year’s store-bought cards into next year’s handmades.

Two Styles of Faux Postage ATCs
Artist Trading Cards

Two Styles of Faux Postage ATCs

A how-to on some faux postage artist trading cards I designed for a swap.

Coffee Filters & Coffee Staining
Aging & Distressing

Coffee Filters & Coffee Staining

Using coffee and coffee filters to create interesting effects.

An Easy CD Book
Decos & Small Books, Recycled Art

An Easy CD Book

Recycle your old CDs into little handmade books.

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Other Sites by Lisa Vollrath

  • LisaVollrath.com
  • Mixed Media Club

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