Games like Reflections

This is an 8-page pocket-sized zine that you carry with you to write down compliments (and if you choose, criticisms) that you receive. There are journaling prompts to help you process and hopefully lead to healthier thoughts on taking a compliment or dealing with negativity. This game was created using a prompt from the Zine Idea Generator to "Make a pocket zine that is about your favorite quote…

Spoon Rest is a short poem about the physical toll of invisible struggles and how much needed energy (spoons) can disappear quickly when it's already in such limited supply.  Inspired by and created for the Disabled Creators Jamboree.  For those unfamiliar: "Spoon theory is a metaphor describing the amount of physical or mental energy that a person has available for daily activities and tasks, a…

Note: a huge shout out to Angel who helped a LOT with the graphical layout: she chose the font, the battery image, and the image on the right side of the page. She also chose the background color of the card. It looks infinitely better than if I made it myself!   You'll Need Yourself (this is a solo game, but can be played with or against others)One printed postcardFour standard dice (d6)A way t…

An 8-page zine written for the #minizinejuly23 challenge on instagram posted by blancisthecreative. The prompt was 24 hr Zine, with instructions to "Make a mini zine about anything within 24 hours! Or take on the original challenge of 24 pages in 24 hrs!"  I made three 8-page zines that equaled 24 pages.  The First I posted the first zine that day and that can be found here: <a href="A&qu…

An 8-page zine written for the #minizinejuly23 challenge on instagram posted by blancisthecreative. The prompt was 24 hr Zine, with instructions to "Make a mini zine about anything within 24 hours! Or take on the original challenge of 24 pages in 24 hrs!"  I made three 8-page zines that equaled 24 pages.  The First I posted the first zine that day and that can be found here: <a href="A&quo…

I dunno about you, but I've been told my whole life that I have obligations: I need to do well in school, get a good job, work hard, avoid wasting my potential, help others, sleep when I'm dead... So when this (fictional) zine told me I was a child of Aergia, the goddess of idleness, it was life-changing! In it, the author (me) explained that my only obligation in life is to chill and put out zer…

Lazy Days is a simple poem about the lazy days of summer.  Mini Zine July 2024 This 8-page pocket-sized zine was written for the #minizinejuly24 challenge from Blancisthecreative on instagram. The prompt for July 26 - 30 is Mixed Media Zine.  "The topic is up to you but think about different mediums you can use to make your mini zine! Like paints and collage or dried flowers and block prints!" …

This Costume of Mine explores my costume (the way I express myself as a trans woman) and my mask (how I express myself while suffering from bouts of bipolar). It's a perzine that dives into the emotions, thoughts, and struggles I have with both, as well as aligning my authentic self with these things tugging at me. I also made a Designer's Notes edition that goes into far more detail because 8 mi…

You Can Quote Me On That! is a zine of uplifting and relatable quotes that I draw inspiration and comfort from.  Mini Zine July 2024 This 8-page pocket-sized zine was written for the #minizinejuly24 challenge from Blancisthecreative on instagram. The prompt for July 11 - 15 is Fanzine.  How Do I Fold It Though? This video is a great example of how to fold an 8-page zine!  More Zines You …

An 8-page zine written for the #minizinejuly23 challenge on instagram posted by blancisthecreative. The prompt for July 26-30 was Fashion, with instructions to "Give us a glimpse into the fashion world. It can be outfits of the day, iconic looks, or your own designs!"   I really don't consider myself fashionable or in the know of trends. I basically hope for the best that I can find things that fi…