Kawaii Minizine Swap #3 *SUMMER EDITION*

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!