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Mini-'zine swap #6 (July)

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Mini-'zine swap #6 (July)
Swap Coordinator:zoey1440 (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous  Zines  Paper Crafts 
Number of people in swap:31
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:July 12, 2009
Date items must be sent by:July 31, 2009
Number of swap partners:5
Description:

Whether you are new to zines or a pro, this is a swap to share your unique mini-zine and also send each other your comments. (Keep in mind ratings are only for the finished product, not necessarily for quality or craftsmanship!) This is a great way to start out if you are new to this or help each other with ideas and tips.

In this swap you will create a mini-zine (1 page folded into 8 mini-pages) and send to 5 partners. Can be color or black-and-white, pics or text, whatever you like! Format is also your choice - make it unique to you!! Journal style, mini-articles, photos, recipes, news, opinions, absolutely anything goes!! Newbies are welcome, we all had to start somewhere!! Just no flakers please. I will angel if needed but it shouldn't even be an issue right?? O:)

Here is a template for the mini-zine: http://www.knowledgeup.com/2007/11/05/diy-mini-8-page-pocket-zine/ (or you can use your own format if you like! hand made, printed, copied, whatever!)

Discussion

Sooty2Shoes 06/15/2009 #

This Video is the best instructional video I've found on how to make mini zines. :D:D

I'm joining. Soooo excited. I LOVE zines.

lynnemcf 07/ 1/2009 #

Is it OK if I start work on my zine? Is it correct that I send the same zine to my 5 partners?

racheljohnson 07/ 6/2009 #

Hi! I just featured this swap on the Swap-bot blog as swap of the week. Check it out.

Rachel Johnson
Swap-bot Admin

zoey1440 07/ 8/2009 #

aww how sweet!! :D

yes same 'zine to all five partners... unless you want to hand craft a seperate 'zine for each partner, which is a LOT more work :)

StephJohnsonDesigns 07/ 9/2009 #

I really want to do this. I have never made one before. Can anyone direct me to a template to use? How can i get text turned the correct way and what nots?

RosieRoyalty 07/ 9/2009 #

Renegades- Excel works good for me because I can rotate my images and text within that program.

Check out the you tube link Sooty2Shoes posted because it is quite helpful :)

Hanane 07/12/2009 #

Rosie You said you use Excel can you post a template I cant get my text upside down in Excel for some reason.

I would like to join a zine swap but cant figure out how to get it to go upside down.

Hanane 07/12/2009 #

I found the template that is on the link that someone posted..not the youtube one but the other. I made my zine.... It has text and pictures on each page. I want to join more Zine Swaps Now!!!! How fun!!!!!! I can think of all kinds of things that these would be good for.

Fenix825 07/12/2009 #

I printed out the test template and found that it worked out really well! I also watched that youtube video -- thanks so much for the links! This is my first time making the 'zines' and I am SO excited!!!! I think I'm going to make 5 different ones just for practice!

Tigger679 07/12/2009 #

Hey - is there a possibility that this swap is going to be run again? I'm interested in trying it out, but I don't have time this month for it. Thanks!

Hanane 07/13/2009 #

My zine is not printing centered. I am using the word template. Any suggestions.

Hanane 07/13/2009 #

My zine is not printing centered. I am using the word template. Any suggestions.

zoey1440 07/13/2009 #

Yes I run this swap every month :)

I am thinking about doing variations on these as well... I did a local music CD swap once before, and made a mini-zine about the different bands/tracks.... i have done them before for themed recipe swaps as well (special ingredient or holiday), and instructional.... so many possibilities!! I really enjoy reading everyone's mini-comics lately :) So cute!

Hanane 07/13/2009 #

finally got it to work out they are in envelopes addressed stamped and ready to go in the mail tomorrow morning.

Can't wait for the next zine swap. Tons of fun!

Hanane

lynnemcf 07/24/2009 #

I have done mine and been to the post office. I'd appreciate feedback on my FIRST MINI ZINE! It was a lot of fun to make xxxx

ribarnica 07/28/2009 #

my screen name has just been changed back to ribarnica from user3691. I hope this won't cause anyone too much confusion. Thanks!

Hanane 07/31/2009 #

who sent a mini zine with 2 ingredient recipes?

Hanane

imakebelieve 08/ 6/2009 #

Has everyone mostly gotten their zines? I've only gotten one so far. I'm a newbie, so I don't know how long things normally take. It does look like 1-2 are not sending or haven't yet sent. Just curious what to expect. Thank you. The one I got was great, my friends are having a great time reading it too.

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