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Misery is my Muse
Added November 30, 2009 at 9:50am
She was ready for anything
Added November 30, 2009 at 9:50am
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10 years ago (ish) i became a zinester.
holy whoa.
1999.... it feels like not that long ago that people were in a panic about the y2k. planning huge new years eve parties in case everything turned to shit at midnight. my friends (at the time) and i…
"uncurl, squirrel" is the cutest thing ever. i love those words connected.
also, way to go on the novel!
I know that feeling, I get it whenever I stay in one place too long. Don't know if it's possible or appropriate for you but my solution is travel -even if its only for a day. If you live in a big city spend the day somewhere calm and natural, or vic…
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She was ready for anything...
it was decided recently that i might only make zines because i like the smell of toner and i really like watching photocopying robots do their job.
i build two different zines.
one is a perzine called 'she was ready for anything'
the other is a storybook zine called 'misery is my muse'.
i have been building zines on my own and in groups since 1999/2000ish.
i have the phrase 'cut & paste' tattooed on my feet as a tribute to my zinester-ism.
during the day, i make clothing and run a concept shop/contemporary gallery in downtown barrie, ontario (just north of toronto). i don't build nearly as many zines as i used to because of this. i'm going to try to work on that.
i am always up for a trade, i am building an extensive library of zines not built by me.
sometimes my zines are for sale:
i build two different zines.
one is a perzine called 'she was ready for anything'
the other is a storybook zine called 'misery is my muse'.
i have been building zines on my own and in groups since 1999/2000ish.
i have the phrase 'cut & paste' tattooed on my feet as a tribute to my zinester-ism.
during the day, i make clothing and run a concept shop/contemporary gallery in downtown barrie, ontario (just north of toronto). i don't build nearly as many zines as i used to because of this. i'm going to try to work on that.
i am always up for a trade, i am building an extensive library of zines not built by me.
sometimes my zines are for sale:
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nostalgia...
10 years ago (ish) i became a zinester.
holy whoa.
1999.... it feels like not that long ago that people were in a panic about the y2k. planning huge new years eve parties in case everything turned to shit at midnight. my friends (at the time) and i gathered at a cottage with loads of other people, the friends of a brother and other cottagers. when nothing happened in other time zones, we knew it was safe to move on with our lives. "anthem for the year 2000" by silverchair was in high rotation t… Continue
holy whoa.
1999.... it feels like not that long ago that people were in a panic about the y2k. planning huge new years eve parties in case everything turned to shit at midnight. my friends (at the time) and i gathered at a cottage with loads of other people, the friends of a brother and other cottagers. when nothing happened in other time zones, we knew it was safe to move on with our lives. "anthem for the year 2000" by silverchair was in high rotation t… Continue
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 9:40pm — 1 Comment
i like
cutting up issues of exclaim! and now magazine to fill my zine/collage box with new images and words.
i also like when beautiful sheets of martha stewart paper are on clearance at michael's.
hopefully these things will help to get me thinking about making something new.
i also like when beautiful sheets of martha stewart paper are on clearance at michael's.
hopefully these things will help to get me thinking about making something new.
Posted on October 6, 2009 at 7:08pm —
hypothetically.....
what do you do when you have a bunch of ideas for mini zines and other projects in your head, but the current state of your city beats the creativity out of you with a stick?
i don't want to build things at work (this is hard, considering i'm a fashion designer), when i come home i don't want to build things that aren't work. i mostly just want to lay on the floor. something epically horrible is happening to my downtown. more friends are closing their stores. so when will it be my turn to fully… Continue
i don't want to build things at work (this is hard, considering i'm a fashion designer), when i come home i don't want to build things that aren't work. i mostly just want to lay on the floor. something epically horrible is happening to my downtown. more friends are closing their stores. so when will it be my turn to fully… Continue
Posted on September 27, 2009 at 9:16pm — 2 Comments
i never thought it would happen
but i made a new issue of 'she was ready for anything'!
and i gathered my pennies and got it printed too!
who wants to trade?
its all small poems and random stories and stuff i've slowing written since the beginning of 2009.
and i gathered my pennies and got it printed too!
who wants to trade?
its all small poems and random stories and stuff i've slowing written since the beginning of 2009.
Posted on August 21, 2009 at 6:35pm — 2 Comments
why don't we get together and call ourselves an institute?
i am going to build the zine i've had written for ages within the next week of my life.
so help me god.
who wants to trade when its done?
so help me god.
who wants to trade when its done?
Posted on July 15, 2009 at 7:20pm —
Comment Wall (53 comments)
- At 4:56pm on December 2, 2009,
star blanket river child said… - thanks so much for your comments!
it's funny, if the cat meows early in the morning(which she does constantly) my dad is right at her asking basically "what's wrong precious?" and if the dog makes one noise he just tells it to be quiet. she's such a heart stealer.
and I know exactly how you feel, don't worry, I let school get the better of me and not only is my pile huge BUT my computer with my trades list on it died and I only just noticed that anything I've arranged in the past week or two is... gone. so I'm going to have to do some digging. this is why I shouldn't use a computer for old school stuff like this!
I look forward to receiving it :)
- At 4:25pm on November 21, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- awesome! I can't wait to get it, it looks absolutely fantastic.
- At 4:15pm on November 21, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- oh, lovely. I'd love to do a mix cd, but my main computer died, and the only thing I have now is a little netbook with no cd drive. so $5 and a couple zines it'll be. (I've already sent you Ordinary Issue 1 and 2, right?) 11 was the one I liked the best, but I'd be happy with whatever you have available.
thank you so much! I'm off to the post office tomorrow, so I'll get those off to you. I'm so glad I found you here, I really enjoy your work!
- At 4:13pm on November 19, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- oh thank you, that's very sweet. I don't have many finished/printed zines right now (again... money, I hate being a student!), but would you accept maybe $5 and a couple of zines? :)
- At 9:01am on November 19, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- hey, I was just lurking your etsy site, and I fell in love with the idea of shoplist (well, and basically everything you've made). I don't have a credit card or any way of buying over etsy yet, so I was wondering if you accept well concealed cash? your zines definitely look worth the little money I have.
- At 8:55am on November 19, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- hey there- I absolutely LOVED your zines. they're definitely up there in my favorites. your writing is so beautiful and poetic, and I love your use of images. it was just all around fantastic, and I'd love to see more. any time you want to trade, I am more than open to it. :) thank you so much for sharing!
- At 2:27pm on November 17, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- hey there, I got your package today-- haven't read them yet, but just wanted you to know they arrived safe and sound :) have you gotten mine?
- At 12:44pm on November 3, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- 2 for 2? I only have two zines available, but I just can't say no to someone offering me TWO zines! :D I'll just friend you so I can inbox you my address.
- At 6:06pm on November 1, 2009,
star blanket river child said…
- I really like the sound of your zines! would you be interested in a trade sometime?
- At 10:54pm on October 23, 2009,
Meaghan Schaible said… - Ah, yes! I am struggling to write a large amount. I am hoping to revise a few that I have already made so that they are a bit lengthier. Any tips?
I also received your zine. I got it some time this week and have been lacking in communication skills due to a hefty work schedule. (Who knew being a waitress and a petting zoo caretaker would drain so much energy out of you!?)
Anyway, I havn't gotten around to reading it quite yet but I am very eagar to open it up. Can't wait!
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