Many years ago—over 16, to be exact—I launched a zine subscription called Craft Leftovers Monthly. Each issue came with a fun little bundle of craft leftovers, often bundled into a mini kit to try out a new project. It was a blast to make and share! Some of the tutorials […]
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Mini Zine: Step-by-Step How to Make a Basic Zine
My newest mini book shows you my favorite techniques for mini book making. Learn how to pronounce “zine”, make a zine, and why I love them!
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Mini Zine: How Math Ruined Summer Vacation
My newest zine is out in print or get the pdf (and other zines in the digital archive too) as a Substack paid subscriber bonus! This past summer while my daughter was being excessively determined to never do math again and that it’s worthless — this little gem was born. […]
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New in the New Shop
Grand Re-Opening of the Craft Leftovers Shop: Your Hub for Resourceful Craft Inspiration & Eco-Conscious Fine Art! I am thrilled to announce the return of the Craft Leftovers Shop at its new digital abode! A leftovers hub for craft zines & patterns is re-emerging at a new web address, and […]
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What’s a Zine?
I first wrote this post 12/15/2009, it addresses such a great question of “what’s a zine?”. Since I’m knee deep in working on the next issue and thinking zine-y things, I thought I’d update it, and re-share it with you. Enjoy! I love getting questions about zines. It’s one of […]
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Assisted Painting: many little paintings!
I’ve had so much fun making many many paintings this past weekend using the Assisted Painting method I showed you all in the last issue of the zine. In a few hours time I whipped up a batch of 5 paintings. They are all pretty small (4×4″ each) and I’m […]
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Leftover Christmas Zine: Issue 2!
The newest issue of the Leftover Christmas MiniZine is in the shop! In this month’s issue we make ornaments together. I talk a bit about silhouettes, felt, and cut paper. The zine contains instructions for making your own ornaments in bulk from silhouettes and includes an my own original design […]