zines, zines and more zines

I've started working on samples and art work for the class I am teaching at The Art Nest next month in Utah. I am sOoOoOo looking forward to it.

This is the cover of Odd Ball Charm issue #5. A really YUMMY mixed media zine...if I do say so myself. It was such a JOY to create it... I hope you consider it another installment of visual and creative juice.

Somewhere inside is the Golden Ticket.
I really don't know where it is. An order comes in and I pull one out and stick it in an envelope.
So you...and I will be completely surprised.

As for mailing....Media Mail sucks.
I have mailed back a few that were returned.
I always...always have some kind of problem with this feature.
Either packages gets lost, arrive INSANELY late, are returned back to me, or arrive looking completely unlike the way I sent it. Some packages look like they were sitting in a battlefield.
It really is not worth the stress and hassle. But I always think...this time it will be different.
I will print the address just right....I will even center it exactly in the middle of the envelope.

Forget it...any effort always results with a few undelivered packages.

No, not again. I WILL NEVER USE MEDIA MAIL AGAIN.
It sucks.  It sucks a million times...a million times + 1.

It sucks a million times to the second power. And it exponentially continues to suck.
So if you ever decide to mail a bulk of handmade, one-of-a-kind creations....don't do it.

Be a dear and slap yourself out of the lure. It is soOoOoOo not worth the discount.

Here is a bit inside this issue.

Here are a few of the inclusions.

If you'd like to order one *click here*.

Comments

[lana richey]

I've ordered mine and can't wait to receive it. The little sneak peeks are so tantalizing.

[Monica Magness]

I'd LOVE it if you stopped by! Alma, I GOT STUCK on a thought... and when I tried very hard to make something work.. I stopped, exhaled and REFERENCED your ZINE. Stop by to see if you can locate what I did. ;)

xo, Monica :):):)

[Heather]

wow, your zine looks amazing! I love your artwork, beautiful~

[monica magness]

This is HOT! Summer hot, like sizzling sidewalks on blistering days HOT!

I got it! I finally got it, two days ago it arrived like a friend I lost contact with for years & then we met back up, HOT.

Should I hug it? Flip through it or... well, certainly I tore through it like it was LIFE or DEATH (lol) and boy,

GIRL!!!
it was like I imagined- far worth the wait!
Tho I didn't have the golden ticket I still felt like a WINNER.
Thank you for digging so deeply into the depths of fiber saturated fields and excavating this ZINE! I will def. try to fit into my days the doll challenge you struck us with. Far out chica!

You amaze, Monica :)

[monica magness]

*smile*smile*drool*drool*

Can't wait... I may just stalk my mailman until it comes. I just might consider tackling him or her and sorting through the stack myself...

the build-up,

the wait..

yes, it's def. worth it!

xo, monica :)

[aMbErDaWn]

That is one HOT looking sultry issue!
Alma, I LOVE the development of your painted facial expression!

Media mail is never the way to go with anything of value.
It is good to hear that you will no longer let them damage your work!
HAPPY BELOVED MOTHER'S DAY ALMA!

With love,
Amber

[Judy Merrill-Smith]

Got my copy today, yay! And it's so much fun, my dear. I'll have to get out the crochet hook when things slow down a little around here. AND I'm going to sign up for the zine swap -- can't pass that up! Thanks!!!

[Maija Lepore]

I just signed up for ArtNest!! What a treat it will be to meet you and learn from you!!

[William Charlebois]

Thanks for the previews! I still haven't received my copy, so it's out there in media mail h*ll. It's obviously worth waiting for, though. :^)
Bill