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Imagine Your Story Through Zines!

Subjects: Adults, Creativity

What is a zine?

What is a zine? A 'zine' is a self published magazine that can be filled with ideas, doodles, or anything that sparks your imagination and creative side. Zines are a unique way to share your dreams and creative talents. Take your time, and make something fun!

What Supplies You Will Need:

8 ½” x 11” copy paper
Scissors or X-Acto knife
Something to write with

Extra Supplies:

Any paper crafting supplies in your house such as:

Ruler
Tape or glue stick
Stickers and/or washi tape
Markers, sharpies, colored pencils, crayons
Magazine and/or newspaper clippings
Photographs
Stamps

Explore this!

Read Brightly: How to Make a Zine: A Kid-Friendly DIY Guide
Follow Read Brightly's step by step guide to making your own zine.
Pinterest
Search for terms like 'zine' and 'diy zine' on Pinterest to find video tutorials and step by step guides to creating your own zine.

Watch this!

CreativeBug: How to Make Zines by Courtney Cerruti
Use your Morse Institute Library library card to log in to CreativeBug, where you can browse hundreds of video tutorials and art classes online.
YouTube: How to make a zine from one piece of printer paper
Follow along with this video tutorial on how to make a zine with one piece of printer paper.

Listen to this!

What is crafting without a little music? Check out these Spotify playlists to get inspired!

Spotify Playlist: Have A Great Day!
Listen to these fun classic songs while you craft!
Spotify Playlist: Sunny Day
Listen to some easy listening music while you craftt!
Spotify Playlist: Sweet Soul Chillout
Listen to some sweet soul music while you craft!

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