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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.

Round Robin Sign In Pages
Altered Books

Round Robin Sign In Pages

A few simple ideas for artist sign-in pages in round robin books.

Creating a Double Foldout Page
Altered Books

Creating a Double Foldout Page

Pages too small? Make them bigger.

Discovering Art Money
Digital Artwork

Discovering Art Money

What I learned about creating creative currency.

Tiny Collage Squares
Collage & Mixed Media

Tiny Collage Squares

Collage squares, inchies, twinchies—call them what you want. They’re little, they’re fun, and they’re addictive.

The Rust Guide
Aging & Distressing, Background Techniques

The Rust Guide

Everything you ever wanted to know about making things rust.

My Castaway Adventure
Rubber Stamping

My Castaway Adventure

I tried using a Castaway pad—and here are my results.

A Crash Course in Tip-Ins
Altered Books

A Crash Course in Tip-Ins

Tip-ins are pages created outside a book, to be attached into it later. Here’s a quick lesson on how to make them.

Free Form Monoprints
Background Techniques

Free Form Monoprints

Paint, paper, smoosh—instant backgrounds!

Adding Texture to Metal Sheets
Metal

Adding Texture to Metal Sheets

Here’s a simple method for embossing craft metal.

What is Mail Art?
Mail Art, The Basics

What is Mail Art?

Learn about the various types of mail art, and the places they are exchanged.

How to Cover Composition Books
Art Journaling, Gluebooks

How to Cover Composition Books

Turn everyday comp books into lovely creative journals.

Stamping on Wood
Rubber Stamping

Stamping on Wood

Wood can be a great surface for rubber stamps. Here’s a quick guide to making a good impression.

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Other Sites by Lisa Vollrath

  • LisaVollrath.com
  • Mixed Media Club

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