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Create a Custom Mini Zine

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Create a Custom Mini Zine
Swap Coordinator:PolkaDotty (contact)
Swap categories: Zines 
Number of people in swap:16
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:October 17, 2015
Date items must be sent by:October 31, 2015
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Several months ago I made a zine for a swapper and she made one for me in turn. It was really cool to get a zine that was made just for me. It's one of the most treasured items I've received from a fellow swapper.

What's the swap?
For this swap, you will be assigned one partner. After reviewing their profile, you will create a one-of-a-kind mini zine just for them. Your zine can be made about any of their favorites; a band, movie, tv show, their swapbot nickname or even something they collect, the possibilities are endless! (Mine was all about Polka Dots.)

What's a mini zine? If you've never made a mini zine, you'll find instructions here: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mini-zine

What's the time line? You will have 2 weeks to create your zine.This is a low cost, high effort swap! All you'll have to pay for is a single stamp. But PLEASE don't sign up unless you are willing and able to put the effort into making a great zine for your partner. Don't forget to include your name and the name of the swap in your envelope.

Who's in? I will review each swapper and will ban questionable swappers, swappers with incomplete or brief profiles and any one that has low ratings or unresolved swap problemsl Sorry, no newbies this time but please PM since I may be able to or find you a partner for a private swap.

How to rate? If you receive a mini zine on time and it's about anything listed in your profile, that's a 5. If these conditions are not met, please PM your partner and me so we can try and resolve the problem. I will angel or may reach out to ask if any of you will angel if needed.

Any questions? Please post a comment (someone else might have the same question)

Happy swapping!

Discussion

Fenriss 10/ 7/2015 #

Alas! I've been waiting for just this very type off swap! I would lovelovelove to do this, but this month is just so crazy that I know I couldn't give it my best effort. If it goes well, would you consider running this again?

rngstgstll 10/ 7/2015 #

Ditto.

PolkaDotty 10/11/2015 #

Bummer. It's so tough to take the plunge and host. It feels like every time I do, I have at least one problem swapper that makes it miserable. I always swear I won't do it again and then I get so frustrated that I can't find swaps I want to do, that I create another swap. I just wish more people would jump in!

mak1 10/12/2015 #

I have signed up. :) not been in a swap for sooooo long. love zines!

PolkaDotty 10/15/2015 #

Fenriss and rngstgstll: I'd be happy to help you if you would like to host the next one!

PortFireFlirt 10/17/2015 #

Any recommendation on paper to use for this? I haven't done a zine that I wasn't printing/making in Ai/Ps before.

PolkaDotty 10/18/2015 #

I have used plain old copy, cardstock and fancy scrapbook paper cut to size. BTW, I always make copies of the zines that I make so I try and make them out of sturdy paper. Hope this helps! Leslie

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