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DIY Suprise Package: Zine, Mix & More!

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DIY Suprise Package: Zine, Mix & More!
Swap Homepage:http://www.mix-change.com
Swap Coordinator:alicaurusrex (contact)
Swap categories: Miscellaneous 
Number of people in swap:19
Location:International
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:March 15, 2009
Date items must be sent by:April 6, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I love surprise package swaps, I love zine swaps, and I especially love mixtape/mix-CD swaps. So I thought I would combine the three of them into my dream swap!

For this swap you will make one small package that includes at least one zine, at least one mixtape or mix-CD, and 2-3 other small little surprises. These could be... more zines, a crafty surprise, tea-bags, badges/pins, note-cards, post-cards, a handwritten letter, candy, something from their profile... the choice is yours. I would put a low value on this, maybe around $5 or less if you can find free/cheap things that you already have or have crafted yourself.

NB: PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE COMMENTS BELOW WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A TAPE OR A CD, AND AN IDEA OF WHAT KIND OF ZINES OR MUSIC YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.

NB: PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT SINCE MOST PEOPLE ARE UNABLE TO MAKE/LISTEN TO A MIXTAPE, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PARTNER BEFORE SENDING THEM A TAPE. A MIX-CD IS FINE - YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SEND A TAPE UNLESS YOU WANT TO AND YOUR PARTNER WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE ONE! Don't fear the tape, people!

Please also take the time to read your swap's profile and get a feel for what kind of music/art/zines they might like. No point sending a poetry zine and classical mix to somebody who likes punk-political zines and punk rock music. Having said that, it is also good to introduce people to new stuff so you don't have to play it toooo safe... just don't send something you know they'll hate!

RULES:

  1. You must include a zine (any subject/style, so long as you think your partner will enjoy it)
  2. You must include a mix - which must includes a full track-listing and preferably a decorated cover!
  3. You must include 2-3 other small and non-pricey surprises, no more than $5 (preferably less).

This swap is open to anybody who has a good rating or newbies with a well filled out profile. Please make sure you mention in your profile if there's anything you really don't want to receive, eg. food allergies.

Discussion

Connie67 02/19/2009 #

what's a zine?? a magazine?

alicaurusrex 02/19/2009 #

A zine is a small hand-made magazine or booklet that is photocopied or hand-made and either given away, traded, or sold for a small amount of money (to cover costs, rarely for profit). They can be comics, perzines (personal zines, such as diaries or personal stories), political, recipes, fanzines (zines about a band/artist/person made by fans) poetry, art, DIY/how-to (instructions), crafts... there are literally thousands of zines out there. I love them because they're not censored or full of adverts and some of them are very beautiful!

One of my favourite zine distros (zine distributors) is Paper Trail Distro:

http://www.papertraildistro.com/

Thanks for asking :)

misterbaphomet 02/19/2009 #

are you into punk rock

Moominbrooke 02/19/2009 #

CD or tape, either works for me.

howunremarkable 02/19/2009 #

I prefer a CD (actually, I'm not sure I even have access to a tape player any more. madness).

I love most zines--I'm into vegan/vegetarian cooking/lifestyle, journalling, indie music and movies, learning about Buddhism and paganism, feminism...Just for some ideas. My profile can probably offer even more help.

I generally prefer not to receive food, just because I'm pretty picky about it. However, I'll never turn down an interesting new vegan treat!

PennyArcade 02/19/2009 #

oooh, Im going on vacay and will not be able to do this one, but let me know if it comes around again! this is right up my alley!

Helena8664 02/20/2009 #

I prefer a CD (and to be partnered with someone who does, because I can't make a mix tape...don't have access) and am into suprises in every sense of the word...suprise me with the zine! whatever you're into works!!! I love learning new things. as far as the suprises go...I'm into anime, kawaii, japanese things, momiji dolls...you get the idea.

krstawrdtravels 02/20/2009 #

Cool swap, love it!

Lost1Creations 02/20/2009 #

I'm up for any zine and a mix cd no other real preference

hellovader 02/20/2009 #

I would take a tape or a CD.

alicaurusrex 02/23/2009 #

I would like to receive a CD so that I can put it on my iPod :)

As for zines, I like: perzines / queer / comics / DIY-how-to / crafty.

Connie67 02/23/2009 #

This swap is mainly for my 16 y.o. daughter. She would like a CD. (alternative and country are her favorites). we've never gotten a zine before, so anything that would be interesting. thanx!! :)

Connie67 02/23/2009 #

i also dont know how to make a mix tape....sorry!

silverinsanity 02/25/2009 #

I'll accept either a CD or cassette, but you get major points if you send me a cassette! I'm good on any kind of zine. I'm really eclectic in my zine reading, except I'm not crazy about the propaganda hate ones. Check my profile if you really need guidance.

simindy 02/25/2009 #

Howdy. I am a fan of 90s alternative music (fave forever and a day will be the Smashing Pumpkins) and indie music (the "right this moment" fave is the Magnetic Fields). I am giving broad categories so that my partner can choose songs that make them happy and aren't too restrained. I'm a drummer (we're the epitome of garage rock), and I love music - so getting to listen to new songs is always fun. I don't mind if I get a CD or tape. A tape would be AMAZING as I haven't gotten one in a looooooooong time. But CDs are cool too. As far as the zine goes - I'd love something related to crafting, or being an indie scene kid, being political, music you enjoy -- anything quirky, odd, out there, and humorous. Nothing about being a vegan/vegetarian or religion (unless it's religious kitsch stuff). Have fun!

simindy 02/27/2009 #

Question - can we make the zine or should it be something we buy?

isis8 03/ 1/2009 #

I prefer cd's. I used to prefer mixtapes when I used to have a tape player, but I no longer have one, so cd's it is. I can't wait to swap because I have tons of zines and music to share with someone!

anaferraz 03/ 1/2009 #

I'm really into underground comics. My favorite zines are with comics or drawings on it. But I also like punk/alternative music, journalism, urban culture and art. I'm fine with a tape or a CD, but i REALLY want it with a properly D.I.Y. artwork. I'm into alternative, rock, punk. I would love to hear local underground bands. So if you have friends who play and you think its good, please send me. You can send me your own zine or buy it. Since I'm from far away - Brazil - I don't have a chance to check often good zines from europe, america or anywhere else. And if you have access to a good zine shop, please buy 2 more zines and send me as the other gifts! Otherwise, I really like buttons.

alicaurusrex 03/ 2/2009 #

Hi Simindy

You can make the zine if you like but it is not a requirement. It can just be one that you already have that you have finished reading and would like to pass on!

Alice xox

PS. Thank-you to everyone who has signed up so far!!!

thecolorofinfinity 03/ 2/2009 #

I prefer tapes but if CDs are easier for you to do that's fine too. I like all types of music except rap. And I love all zines but especially art/literature and perzines. :)

PennyArcade 03/ 7/2009 #

ohhhhh what the heck! I just have to sign up. I will have 2 weeks after vacation to get something going. count me in! I Love subversive 'zines and cassettes, but totally not opposed to cd's to throw on my ipod. I love most non-mainstream music, I especially love girl groups from the 50's-60's, rockabilly and punk. Anything loud and local would be super-appreciated.

crescendo 03/ 8/2009 #

I would love to join this swap, but I have no way to create or play a tape, a CD is no problem, but if I got a partner who wanted a tape I would not be able to fulfill...

robinomayberry 03/10/2009 #

I am so in! But no tapes, please. Can't make em, can't play em. But I can make one mean mix CD!

My favorite zines are art/craft/creative, but I like personal zines too. I love to see the stuff people come up with.

This is going to be a righteous swap!

jdb822 03/13/2009 #

Yay! Um...I'd like a cd please!

As for the Zines, I'm up for anything!

Luckyroni 03/14/2009 #

Hello! I would like a CD. I don't have access to a tape player. As far as the zine goes...any topic will really suffice unless its something on my dislikes list. I would really like an arts/craft/creative zine, but I would like personal point of views, music, etc also. I am into alternative music as well as rock and indie pop.

JennieHartKawaii 03/14/2009 #

Oooh sounds like fun (yet to find decent zines in London, so if someone can pm me with suggestions...) I love music, but lit-zines would be just as loved, angsty, poetry stuff mebbe.

Cassette prefered (genuine fear of the apple corporation taking over the world some day...).

krstawrdtravels 03/16/2009 #

I have no way of listening to cassettes please CD's only.

gama 03/16/2009 #

i wanna CD and sorry i can not prepare mixtape (no machine)

silverinsanity 03/18/2009 #

For any of you who want a mixtape, I'm hosting a second round of my mixtape swap - Make a Mix Tape #2.

Luckyroni 03/18/2009 #

I had to drop as I didn't have enough time to get everything together...please do another one of these swaps in the future as it seems so cool!

revolutionoise 05/ 3/2009 #

re-list this swap! i want to join..

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