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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 21 2021 : 4:53:29 PM
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There have been some inquiries about doing these books a "different" wey -- such as larger size, adding pullouts or pockets, different kinds of stitching together or binding, etc., such as you would do when making altered books. This is NOT an altered book project. It is a MINI BOOK otherwise known as a ZINE. The main advantage being that you can easily duplicate the master to mass produce multiple copies. I would encourage you to print out the instructions and make (fold and cut) a sample, then fill in the eight little pages. The master page will be flat until folded into the mini book shape. See the several samples that I have sent everyone now. If you go a different direction for this swap, you are going to miss out on some fun that is yet to come. In the future I have ideas for swaps that will involve different processes, sizes, techniques, bindings, etc., for making altered and other style books. But this time, stick with the guidelines or you'll end up being left out of some fun to come. Think about ATC's here -- you couldn't make a 5"x7" booklet and call it an ATC, could you?
Happy Creating,
jean
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4365 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2021 : 09:08:02 AM
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I finally got mine printed out and I used a piece of my flower dyed paper!! Now I am setting it up for decor Jean! Then I'll make a copy for the computer! I'm loving this little idea, once I got it figured out! Thank you!!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
Edited by - suny58 on Mar 22 2021 09:09:25 AM |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2021 : 1:09:53 PM
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Oh gee, we're having some kind of fun now, aren't we? Some of you have been telling me about your creative ideas. And, I simply can't wait to see all our MINI BOOKS. Be sure to stay tuned as there are some surprises still ahead for y'all . . . after all it's almost April Fool's Day. . . WOO HOO !!! In the meantime, while we wait to get our partners, here is another of my friend Pam's Mini Books. She's such a creative gal. I've got her to lurking now and then on this forum, but she hasn't actually joined yet. I'm working on her. LOL Swappers check your emails for a copy of the flat page that you can fold into your own copy.
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2021 : 3:36:42 PM
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Here's another fun little MINI BOOK
And for you swappers, the flat copy is coming to your email . . .
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
Edited by - JeanP on Mar 28 2021 3:40:37 PM |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2021 : 10:44:17 AM
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**** PARTNERS POSTED ****
And, drum roll please . . . . Your partner is Oprah Wimphrey!! Have fun and see the main swap post for more information . . .
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2021 : 11:01:25 AM
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Ha Ha, I fooled you!!
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Now the answer to the age old question, "Which Came First?" Why, Jean's Chicken Mini Came first . . . at least on this page. Happy April Fool's Day.
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
Edited by - JeanP on Apr 01 2021 11:04:01 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2245 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2245 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2021 : 11:03:56 AM
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What a fun idea! Now that I finally came up with an idea I guess I'd better get to work. Looking forward to lots of mini books.
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7488 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7488 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2021 : 12:10:44 PM
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Me, too - need to figure out how to achieve what I'm thinking about.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015 and April 2017
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2021 : 12:53:20 PM
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My Bad!! I got so caught up in playing my April Fool's prank, that I didn't pay attention to my own directions which said "Sign up by April 1 . . . Partners posted April 2" . . . oh well, that joke's on me. So ANYONE WHO STILL WANTS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS, please post here today and I'll add you to the email list and get the instructions and extra samples right out to you. The more who sign up, the more Mini Books we each get. Woo Hoo -- that's a good thing . . . And, be sure to read the whole original swap posting to get up to speed.
Sorry 'bout that . . .
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4365 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2021 : 1:41:19 PM
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Oh JEAN!!!!! This is a hoot and a half!!! I LOVE the 'twist' in this swap! As you know, I am done, I've sent you a copy and now for everyone else! LOVED THIS!!!!! Let's do it again!!!! hahahahaha
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 09:54:05 AM
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Un-signing up. Can’t get this to work .. just not smart enuff I guess
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:13:26 AM
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Here is my project and I've emailed the flat to all on the list.
Blessings and Hugs,
Gail
Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star. |
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Granny of 10
True Blue Farmgirl
73 Posts
Linda
Salina
KS
USA
73 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:20:29 AM
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Please unsign me as I have been having attacks with fibromyalgia and not feeling too well (:
We live by Faith,not by Sight 2Corinthians5:7 |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4365 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:37:27 AM
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Is it ok that mine isn't an informational zine Jean??
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4365 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:38:04 AM
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I can redo it as it won't take ling....if need be
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:41:13 AM
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No, I don't think it matters, it can be anything you want it to be Dianna. Creativity is individual.
Gail
Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star. |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4365 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:55:41 AM
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So you think the spring zine is ok Gail?? If so I'll pass it on. But next time I know I'll make it more informational. :)
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:58:32 AM
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Oh, Dianna, Gail is right anything goes. It does not have to be informational. Your Spring book was absolutely perfect. Look at those samples I sent again. Some are just "stuff" and "color".
Madelena and Granny of 10 -- So sorry to lose you. If the technology has you down, contact me and I'll be happy to walk you through it. Or, you can snail mail your book to me and I'll post it to everyone and return your book to you.
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 10:59:05 AM
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:)
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
Edited by - JeanP on Apr 02 2021 11:32:06 AM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6584 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6584 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 11:14:52 AM
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Jean is real good at explaining things to me that I did not understand, she is great and so patient.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels,and when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4365 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 11:17:48 AM
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Thank you Jean!! Yes, Debbie, she sure is!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 11:31:08 AM
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Awww thanks for the vote of confidence Debbie and Dianna. And to all you bookies out there, please don't let the techie spin scare you off. We can work together and get this done. After all, like I told Debbie and Dianna already -- If we're not learning something new then the old age fairy is winning. Feel free to email me and I'll walk you through anything that has you muddled. Once you get this process mastered the first time, you'll see how simple it really is and be making mini books for everyone you know instead of buying expensive greeting cards . . .
Farmgirl hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6584 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6584 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 11:47:32 AM
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Maybe we should just get your phone number Jean! LOL!!!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels,and when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6584 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6584 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 11:50:31 AM
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I wonder too if an instructional video would help.
Some of us may be visual learners instead using it written instructions.
Just a thought!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels,and when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2021 : 12:19:28 PM
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Good idea Debbie -- I have a perfect one and will send it to the MINI BOOK email list.
In the meantime, Gail sent her wonderful Feed Sack mini to the swappers, and here is the cover shot for everyone else to see. My lighting for photos sucks, so I've scanned this for better results. 
Thanks to Gail and her mom . . . what a treat.
hugs,
jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
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