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Kawaii Minizine Swap #3 *SUMMER EDITION*

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Kawaii Minizine Swap #3 *SUMMER EDITION*
Swap Homepage:http://hollywoodruff.blog.com/2012/04/15/kawaii-minizine-swap/
Group:I LOVE Kawaii!
Swap Coordinator:hollycopter (contact)
Swap categories: Kawaii 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:July 10, 2012
Date items must be sent by:July 24, 2012
Number of swap partners:3
Description:

I was SUPER inspired by MissPickle's Fill It! Project, so with her permission I've created a kawaii version!

This issue is SUMMER THEMED! Happy Summer everyone, stay cool! ^.^

In this swap you will have THREE partners that you will send minizines to. This swap is international as you should be able to send your minizine in a standard envelope. All you have to do is print the template, fill it in, make copies, fold and send! Here’s how it works!

Step 1) Head over to my blog post to read more about this swap and to download the template, or just click HERE to download it and print it out. It is in .pdf format and it’s 8.5 x 11 inches so your standard printer paper should do. I have included guidelines so if you need to print on A4 size it should be fine since you will trim the edges.

Step 2) Draw, paint, collage, and decorate the sheet how you wish, following the guidelines on the template. Be creative! From now on your zine MUST be in color.

Step 3) Here you have two options: 1) Make color photocopies of the original or 2) Make two more minizines by hand, keeping them the same or make each one different. You decide how much time you want to spend!

Step 4) Fold the minizines according to this tutorial. No glue or tape required, just scissors. If you’re still having trouble, here’s a video on how to fold it, also.

Step 5) Send one copy to each of your partners! Feel free to talk to your partner about sending past copies of your minizines along with the current one.

Please note that this is a kawaii mini-zine which means it should meet the kawaii aesthetic. If you're confused as to what this means please see Kawaii 101 or just ask me or one of the group admins :)

Your zine will have 8 pages including the front and back covers that need to be in color. You are more than welcome to embellish the front and back covers as well. This would be a great time to use your piles of deco-tape! Participants who are new to zines are invited to flickr or google “mini-zine” to get inspired.

Links
- Blog Post
- Kawaii Minizine Flickr Group

Good ideas!

  • If you’re scared to draw, try tracing! You can also collage using memo paper, print-outs, etc.
  • Keep your minizines neat and make sure anything you glue is attached securely and not sticking to other pages.
  • You can print on colored paper to give your zines added color if you wish.

Not so good ideas:

  • Waiting until the last minute. Filling in your zine shouldn’t take too long, so take your time and give your partner a quality minizine!

Discussion

strawberrymilkmade 06/26/2012 #

Hi, Holly! Does that say "fan summer treat" or "far summer treat"?

omg... A page of strawberries. @_ ) I hope I can do it again. haha

hollycopter 06/27/2012 #

It's supposed to say "fav summer treat" lol sorry! I don't know if I typed an n or the font is just weird, I'll fix it! ^.^

hollycopter 06/27/2012 #

Ya, the font is just weird on the v's, but I made it look more legible now! :D

strawberrymilkmade 06/27/2012 #

Ohhh, I see it now that you said it! xD Must be my eyeballs. I'm wearing my super thick granny glasses.

CupcakeSprinkles 06/27/2012 #

oh man I really want to join!! D:

ColoradoKate 06/28/2012 #

Me too!!!! But THIS FIRE! :(

hollycopter 06/28/2012 #

I changed the swap so now it has to be in color! Big stickler I am, right? XD Would you guys want me to host a "Flashback" swap next month to include all the past issues so far? Maybe I could do that every three issues to give people a chance to swap issues if they missed one. Thoughts?

strawberrymilkmade 06/28/2012 #

Could we have a little more time? haha I think people put a ton of effort into this & might need an extra week. Not sure, though.

JemStone 06/28/2012 #

Okay I think I am doing something wrong. I keep printing this out and it's not coming out to the full size of my printer paper. On one side it's like an inch short of the edge same with another side....What am I doing wrong?

vanima 06/28/2012 #

Aww man, I just said to a friend I was taking a break from Swap Bot then you do another amazing zine. X3 I guess I have enough stamps to do ONE more.....lol

JemStone 06/28/2012 #

Okay nvm I figured out what was going on with the paper.....well actually my hubby did but I'm all good and can't wait to start working on them!

SabrinaDeeBerry 07/ 1/2012 #

I made mine already! Thanks @hollycopter for swapping with me! Watching for now :)

strawberrymilkmade 07/ 1/2012 #

I think the key is to print "fit to page." At least, that helped me with the parts that were cut off.

ColoradoKate 07/ 2/2012 #

I am definitely interested in a make-up swap!

vanima 07/ 9/2012 #

I've got some personal stuff going on so I have to drop from this for now. :( But I will work on it on and off for anyone who will want to swap privately some time in the future. <3

hollycopter 07/10/2012 #

Hope everything is ok @vanima :( I'll gladly do a private with you if you want!

JemStone 07/10/2012 #

Do you guys make 1 then photocopy the last 2? Or do you all just make all 3 by hand?

hollycopter 07/11/2012 #

@JemStone I usually make one and do photocopies, but it's completely up to you!

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