This is the due date for the 2009 I Heart Zines swap:
Zines are due prior to Friday, November 13th 2009.
The earlier the better.

You still have enough time to start and work on one.
Read the guidelines and mailing information HERE:


thanks,
Alma

NYC Zine Fest

The NYC zine fest is coming up this Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th.

I am scheduled to be in Portland that weekend so I will not be there.

Check it out. I am sure it will be a lot of fun.

Must-Have Zine books

If you are looking for books to help and guide you in the zine making process, here are a few that should really help.

I bought Stolen Sharpie Revolution from the Brainscan shop on Etsy. An excellent little book. It is updated and honestly, it is pretty much all you need if you are starting out. It covers it all.




Issue no. 5 of Dog Eared Magazine can probably be found on Ebay or directly from the site
This is also a great magazine. If you are going to get Stolen Sharpie, then also get this one.
It has lots of visuals on the process. Love this zine.

The Make a Zine book can be found on Amazon. This is a great reference guide. Love this one too.

As for the zine swap, I was hoping for a June exchange, but I don't think that will be possible.
So I will update you when I get a better sense of my schedule.

Want to join:

Read about it here.

new zines available

Issue no.2 my soulcraft zine is now available for pre-order on my Etsy Shop. 


This zine has odd shaped pages, lots of mixed media and sewing projects and some of the pages are stitched with fabric or lace for that touch of color and texture. The picture below is a small sample piece.

Pre-order your copy at almastoller.etsy.com

This is a new zine I've come across. It is Jewelry 'the zine' and OH MY GOODNESS.....it is simply divine.

I am not a jewelry person, meaning that I don't work with metal and such, but this zine completely inspired me to give it a go. WOW! It is in color and has all sorts of projects, articles and artist profiles.

A super fantastic zine. You can find out more about it in Catherine Witherell's blog.

JOIN: I Heart Zines 2009

I Heart Zines 2009

To join the 2009 I Heart Zines swap, please follow these guidelines. The requirements below allow for a smooth and successful exchange.

Requirements:

Your zine must be mostly about some form of art or craft.

You must write an article and a how-to project. The goal is to challenge yourself to create.  
(please DO NOT submit an image-only zine) This is your chance to share what you know with your readers.

Create 10 zines and you will receive 10 other zines back.

Size: Any size you want. A total of at least 5 folded pages = 20 sides

Binding: Any type you want. But it must have some kind of binding holding the pages together.

Title: give your zine a title.

Remember to also include your name, e-mail, or other contact information some where in the zine.

Include at least one little gift in each zine: Just a little something for your reader to play and create with.

For example snippets of fabric, or a small baggie of beads,  a cut of lace, a skein of embroidery floss, etc...whatever....just a little something fun. The more included the better.

Place EACH zine in a plastic bag. It can be a zip-loc bag, a decorative bag, a large sandwich bag...etc...

Commit to creating a quality zine. This is an opportunity to showcase your art, style and interests. Take time to assemble, design, create and package your zine in the best way possible.

Last day to sign up for this exchange is October 1st 2009

Due date: All packages must arrive prior to November 13th 2009. 

Mailing  your zine:

When you send your package to me, It is IMPORTANT that you send it with a tracking/delivery confirmation on it. I am not responsible for your lost package, so make sure that you slap a tracking on it.

For US residents, include a Self-Addressed Label.

Include a check or money order of 10.35, include a little more for tracking and delivery confirmation. 

This will cover the cost of a Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box.

Regardless of where you live in the US, please adhere to this shipping method. It is easy and fast.

Also remember that the cost it takes for you to ship to me, will not be the same for me to ship to you.

It all depends on the varied size and weight of your return package.

For participants OUTSIDE THE US:

Include a Self-Addressed Label

Shipping will be determined after the swap.

I will e-mail you after the swap with the shipping cost for your country.

Mail to: 

Alma Stoller
PO BOX 286522
New York NY 10128

To Join:

To join, sign up by e-mailing me with your:

name

e-mail

State or Country

and website/blog address if any.

to:  iheartzines (at) gmail (DOT) com

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Some arts and craft suggestions:

collage, fabric art, altered art, art shrines, knitting, book binding, drawing, art quilts, art dolls, yarn spinning, felting, painting, candle making, crochet, pottery/ceramics, recycling, ATC's, pattern making, sewing, hand bags, journaling, book arts, soap making, doll making, found art, etc.....or a combination of all of these.

If you are feeling stuck, consider writing about:
the DIY Movement, Women in Art, Men who Crochet, your short story writing, Feminism in Art, Your trip to your local museum, An Artist Interview, Art Forums and Sites, How acrylic paints are made, Exploring the Art of your Culture, Visual Prompts, Poetry, How to participate in an Arts and Craft Fair, Blogging, Marketing your Art, Websites Hosting and Site Builder for Artists, Symbolism in Art, Folk Artist, Outsider Art, Tips for using InDesign and Photoshop, What to do to show your work in a gallery, etc.....

If you have any questions, please e-mail me at: iheartzines (at) gmail (DOT) com

Thanks,

Alma Stoller

I Heart Zines 2008

These are the 15 zines submitted for the second annual I Heart Zines swap. This was a really great exchange. Try to grab yourself a copy before these limited edition publications sell out. Though, not all participants have a blog or website, below you will find a link to those that do.

soulcraft by Alma Stoller

Curiosities by Marti McClure

Something Extra by Judy Merrill-Smith

Dancing Madonnas by Jenna Richey

Art World Zine by Helen Salo

Personal Symbols by Deborah Boschert

Stitch by Robin Olson Mayberry

Hours by Amber Dawn Goldish

Quiet Moments by Tracie Lyn Huskamp

A Letter Zine by Paula Donaldson

Masks and all that Jazz by Kathleen Brown

Book Arts by Kara Klein

Play by Becky New

Alyssa 

and 

Victoria 

Check all the links out.

To Join:

To join the 2009 I Heart Zines swap, please follow these guidelines. The requirements below allow for a smooth and successful exchange. If you have any questions, please e-mail me.

Requirements:

• Your zine must be mostly about some form of art or craft.....interlaced with other topics if you wish.
• You need to write an article or two. The goal is to challenge yourself to create.
• Create 10 zines and you will receive 10 other zines back.
• Size: Any size you want. A total of at least 5 folded pages = 20 sides
  
• Binding: Any type you want.
• Title: give your zine a title. Label or write it on the cover
• Include at least one little gift in each zine: Just a little something for your reader to play and create with. For example a snippet of fabric, or a small baggie of beads, an ATC, or a cut of lace, a skein of embroidery floss, etc... whatever....just a little something fun.
• For US  residents, include a Self-Addressed Label and 8.95 for a Flat Rate Priority Package. Regardless of where in the US you live.
  
• DO NOT SEND CASH. Participants outside the US please e-mail me and we will work out the particular postage rate in your country.

• Place EACH zine in a plastic bag.
  

• Due date: To be announced (probably in July 2009)

• Mail to:

  Alma Stoller
  PO BOX 286522
  New York NY 10128
  

• To join, sign up by e-mailing me with your Name, E-mail, State or Country and website/blog address.

Here are some suggestions:

collage, fabric art, altered art, art shrines, knitting, book binding, drawing, art quilts, art dolls, yarn spinning, felting, painting, candle making, crochet, pottery/ceramics, recycling, ATC's, pattern making, sewing, hand bags, journaling, book arts, soap making, doll making, found art, etc.....or a combination of all of these.

If you are feeling stuck, consider writing about:
the DIY Movement, Women in Art, Men who Crochet, your short story writing, Feminism in Art, Your trip to your local museum, An Artist Interview, Art Forums and Sites, How acrylic paints are made, Exploring the Art of your Culture, Visual Prompts, Poetry, How to participate in an Arts and Craft Fair, Blogging, Marketing your Art, Websites Hosting and Site Builder for Artists, Symbolism in Art, Folk Artist, Outsider Art, Tips for using InDesign and Photoshop, What to do to show your work in a gallery, etc.....

If you have any questions, please e-mail me.

Thanks,

Alma Stoller