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I had a singularly lovely time today, reading all four issues of Mixtape back-to-back.
In case you’re not familiar, Mixtape is a gorgeous zine about craft and other things that comes from Australian crafty powerhouses Justine Telfer and Nichola Prested.
When I say “gorgeous,” I mean that this is the best graphic design and layout I’ve ever seen in a zine. And the writing is engaging and fun, covering a wide range of topics related to creativity, environmentalism, parenting, collecting, and way more. There are great book and music reviews, too.
Each issue has a Crafty Lady Profile, and a list of ten tips for greening some aspect of your life (your beauty regime, your lunch, your wallet). Suzie Fry‘s Accidental Gardener series is full of great information, and Greenolive‘s Crafty101 series covers all the bases of setting up a crafty business.
Aside from all this great reading, I also discovered a whole slew of great Australian bloggers I hadn’t known about before. My Google Reader is growing tonight!
I really can’t pick a favorite issue among the first four – I’d just advise you to score them all and support this very talented group.
The fifth issue is also available for pre-order. Woo!
wooooowza!! it doesn’t get any better than that!!!
cheers
justine xxx
wooooowza!! it doesn’t get any better than that!!!
cheers
justine xxx
Holy moly! I am so jealous! Can you *please* bring those with you next Thursday. I’ve been dying to see one in person. :)
(next Thursday. As in one week from today. As in we get to HANG OUT! Can’t wait)
Holy moly! I am so jealous! Can you *please* bring those with you next Thursday. I’ve been dying to see one in person. :)
(next Thursday. As in one week from today. As in we get to HANG OUT! Can’t wait)
This zine is the bees knees and you should subscribe if you want to live a happier, nicer, craftier life! I heart Mixtape-zine!
This zine is the bees knees and you should subscribe if you want to live a happier, nicer, craftier life! I heart Mixtape-zine!
Oh I loooove Mixtape. Such a good zine! My favorite thing that they do is the four by four interviews.
Oh I loooove Mixtape. Such a good zine! My favorite thing that they do is the four by four interviews.
Oh, those look so great! My mom and I are always on the lookout for good craft mags, zines, and ideas. Perfect!
Oh, those look so great! My mom and I are always on the lookout for good craft mags, zines, and ideas. Perfect!
Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful zine! and the site of course..
Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful zine! and the site of course..
Oooooohhh…I love new zines. I’m clicking on over there after I finish here to check them out. Thanks!
Oooooohhh…I love new zines. I’m clicking on over there after I finish here to check them out. Thanks!
what is a “zine” anyway? i’m american, so….:) its still a cool thing though
what is a “zine” anyway? i’m american, so….:) its still a cool thing though
Justinee, to learn about zines, check this out: http://www.craftypod.com/?p=10. Not just an Australian phenom, btw – they’re everywhere!
Justinee, to learn about zines, check this out: http://www.craftypod.com/?p=10. Not just an Australian phenom, btw – they’re everywhere!