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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 To Do With Artistamps
Mail Art

What To Do With Artistamps

Not sure what to do with faux postage sheets? Here are some ideas.

How To Identify A Sewn Spine
Altered Books

How To Identify A Sewn Spine

Sewn spines are a must on books that will be altered. Here’s how to tell the difference between sewn and glued.

A Basic Tea Bag Folding Lesson
Paper Folding

A Basic Tea Bag Folding Lesson

Here are two of the simplest tea bag folds, with printables to get you started.

A Quick Faux Postage Lesson
Digital Artwork

A Quick Faux Postage Lesson

Because so many people bugged me about this, here’s a lesson on making your own faux postage stamps.

A Simple Triptych
Shrine Making

A Simple Triptych

A pattern and instructions for a large three-part shrine.

A Fourteen Page House Deco
Decos & Small Books

A Fourteen Page House Deco

Instructions for making a house-shaped book.

Cork Coaster Book
Decos & Small Books

Cork Coaster Book

Turn cork drink coasters into little handmade books.

A Little Altered Book
Altered Books

A Little Altered Book

Turn tiny photo albums into altered books.

Using AOL Folders as Templates
Recycled Art

Using AOL Folders as Templates

Here’s a simple way to let your AOL folders do the hard work of pattern development.

Making a Comb Bound Book
Decos & Small Books

Making a Comb Bound Book

Here’s how to assemble a book using a comb binder.

Some Thoughts On Shrine Making
Shrine Making

Some Thoughts On Shrine Making

Here’s a beginner’s guide to one process of creating shrines.

Simple Folded ATC
Artist Trading Cards

Simple Folded ATC

A quick and easy interactive trading card.

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Other Sites by Lisa Vollrath

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