Needles And Threads

MLB Zines

WHAT ARE ZINES?
   : a small magazine that is written by people who are not professional writers and that usually has stories about a particular subject.

YOU'LL NEED:
   1. Bond paper (preferably short, but other sizes may do)
   2. A pair of scissors
   3. Coloured pens and/or markers
   4. Any decorative/stationary material
Optional:
   1. Sticky notes
   2. Printed stickers/pictures

Let's get started!

Step 1: Brainstorm
The zine that we are making today is MLB related. It'll have a total of 8 individual boxes. Before we proceed, list the things you want for your zine. Be it; the biography of each character, villain, Marinette's go-to's, why Adrien is the cutest cinnamon roll, headcanons, AND ETC. 

Step 2: Folding
Grab your bond paper and fold it three times to create 8 rectangular boxes. All folds must be crosswise. 

Step 3: Cutting
Once it's folded, open the paper and you'll see 8 boxes. Gently create a tiny hole in the center and then cut through the two middle boxes. 
Note: Do not draw the black lines! You wouldn't need those. I just simply drew lines so you can evidently see the boxes. 

Step 4: Creating the booklet
Fold the piece of paper lengthwise, then push the two flaps together. It'll look like this: 

Step 5: Title page
Self-explanatory! Think of a title for your zine then design the cover. 

Step 6: Labeling
(Step 6 was supposed to be step 5 but both steps can be interchangeable)
Label each page with a sticky note. If you don't have any sticky notes, a pencil would work as well, but you have to erase it after. (Label the last page "back "or "end") 

Step 7: Designing
After labeling each page, open your booklet and begin designing. Let your creativity run wild! Add some glitter, stickers, and any decorative material. I went simple and easy with my zine because I want to finish earlier. 

Final step: Folding it back
Once you're satisfied with your mini magazine, fold it back (step 4)! 

Great! You've reached the end of this tutorial. If you have a friend who isn't in the MLB fandom yet, give her a zine! 

 And if you ever made a MLB zine, don't forget to tag us in your book or on Instagram with the #noticemeladyblog and you might just get a chance of being featured on IG!