zine inspiration (how i pick zine topics!)

[@Bunparade]

I liked this a lot! The only thing I wanted to know that you didn't cover is how do you physically make a zine. Like, how do I put one together? Do I need to go to a print shop to make them? How do I bind the pages, etc.

[@brattyxbre]

You can make it all from home! I have other videos on how I put them together, print, bind, and make copies You can find all those videos here in my zine resources google doc. You will find tutorials on how to make these, mini or bigger sized, zines ⬇️ Hope it’s helpful! docs.google.com/document/d/11Lc8s3w5HLrs8ekKiIGrbxNjVUV591MRvLdIOp_5fiA/mobilebasic

[@lovealwaysshalisha]

​@@brattyxbre You are so awesome and too adorable, Bre. Thank you for sharing, Lovie!! 🥰❤️😺💖

[@dustiibunnii]

You know sometimes it takes a KZbin video to show you that you can just… make things. I think I fell into the trap where I had to polish everything and go through “””channels””” and being published and I got detached from why art was fun. Doing it yourself in your basement with a bunch of second hand craft items and dollar store markers. :’)

[@brattyxbre]

Love this yesss ❤️✨

[@sotiredlol]

the simple concept of thinking of things i love and hate as zine ideas is SO helpful. i love MCR and also jasmine rice lol. i hate job rejection emails and OCD thoughts. some awesome zine topics

[@brattyxbre]

I wanna read ALL THOSE ZINES lol

[@thisisnotapplejuice]

made my first zine today as a gift for my friend where i collected poems and comics and lyrics i thought represented us well and it was so much fun! definitely going to make more :)

[@lgnbby]

Hearing you talk about how much you love zines always warms my heart. I alsolutely love the way you talk about your process with such conviction and passion. Zine making, especially in terms of perzines, has become such an outlet for me recently and its something that has given me motivation to create more when I feel burnt out. it's really cool to see all of your creative and varied ideas!! I have a huuuge list of zine ideas but I'll still definitely try out your idea generation technique, it seems fun 💫

[@brattyxbre]

Oooo I love this, thanks for always being here to see my journey I really appreciate that. Especially from a fellow zine maker!!

[@TixoDelta]

the moment i learned about zines ideas just flooded to the point where i had to note them all down just so i dont forget them. currently making a 6-page zine about some of my characters! i've only done one spread, but i think ill be able to finish a spread and a page today! will update this comment if it's done

[@brattyxbre]

🤩🙌🏽

[@c80made]

thank you for this! I am 31 and have been searching for ways to express my story in art. I really think that my setback has been that I've been shoving this concept into a box that says "you have to say everything in ONE piece". at work I do our monthly newsletters and I approached it from a zine style, pasting assets all over - I was in LOVE with 90s web where you saw websites that felt like they were pulled right off a page of someone's zine. I never even considered this an avenue for my own story. might've taken a lot longer without this, so thank you! also I've never seen a nic cage movie but your dedication to him has me thinking I will change that lmao

[@brattyxbre]

Nicolas Cage has a wide range of films to enjoy or to cringe at - he’s a very interesting actor lol Thank you for watching! We are peers, I turn 30 soon and understand what you’re going through. I love that you use zines as inspiration for your newsletter, that’s brilliant. Thank you again for connecting with me today and have fun making your creations 💞💞

[@trinitygrace145]

In love with diy culture and zine making! Thanks for helping me get my creative juices flowing!! I made my first zine tonight 🥰🥰

[@VonSolo5]

-- so very sorry about your friends who didn’t make it through the trauma of the past two years. 🙏 Just started making zines again and so glad the algorithm showed me your awesome video. Love your artistic style and sense of humor 🙌💖 Thank you for the ideas and inspiration to keep making zines. You ARE amazing. Happy New Year 🎉.

[@brattyxbre]

I appreciate your condolences, thank you very much. I’m so honored you enjoyed my video and THRILLED to hear you’re making zines again. Keep going! Sending you lots of love in the new year :)

[@caption628]

The bat-shaped zine with a mirror inside and the flexagon zine are so cool. Gotta look up flexagon tutorials so I can make one

[@keenyaBKraftHappy]

OMG. I just saw ur circle poem... I thought i was the only weirdo who writes in circles. Silly me. Im older and i work w youth and love inspiring independence and creativity. This is an upcoming project. Im into junk journaling but my kiddos had a better response to ZINES as an activity. I want to follow thru the entire process all the way to having an Etsy shop. I really appreciate how u explained magazines as mass consumerism vs zines which represent eco friendly platforms for expression and a sense of achievement since u can do it on ur own. Some of the youth have disabilities or r marginalized and don't have opportunities to express themselves. This will be a great way to help them. Thanx so much!!!❤❤

[@brattyxbre]

🥰🥰🥰✨✂️

[@mixedmamamusings]

Love this so much! As a mixed person (also Black & Polynesian 🌺) I've been wanting to create zines about my personal life and to share info with others offline. Thanks for the tips & inspo!

[@brattyxbre]

Yes! More zines by Black & Polynesian creators please 😀😀💚 thank you for watching and I’m so excited for your zine journey, keep me updated!

[@TheDog2137]

Last night I made my first zine - I saw one of your videos few months ago and now I saw it again and it was the right time. I was going to sleep, but really wanted to give it a try, so I decided on fast topic - my favorite quotes. Every morning I read quotes/affirmations that inspire me to be better to myself(as also a neurodivergent person it was a struggle my entire life) - and now I have cute little zine I can read those from ♡ And I just wanted to say thank you, thank you for being inspiration and giving me calmness.

[@brattyxbre]

Best comment to read to start my week! Thank you for watching - I’m SO glad I could help ❤️❤️

[@TheDog2137]

@@brattyxbre ♥️♥️♥️

[@brig7000]

Hi!! Im currently doing an ap world project on the history of riotgrrrl zines and am making my own zine as a model! this video is really helping me brainstorm and organize my thoughts. Thank you!!

[@svndysnhlwd]

Really appreciate you taking us through the process of creating zines and being so thorough in your explanation of them. I started following you on IG a while back when I was really wanting to express myself thru zines. Can't lie, the process seemed intimidating. But, I know now that what I was mostly dealing with was a lot of self-doubt. Now, I'm in a better place, spiritually, and feel that zines are going to be such a dope way of conveying all of what I went through then (and what I'm going through and experiencing now). So, thank you!

[@brattyxbre]

This is so touching, thank you for sharing and I’m excited for you to begin your zine journey. I’m happy I could be part of it. Much love!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lucyramos622]

I’ve been loving the recent vids you’ve been posting! I was already planning on making more and more zines but now I’m even more excited cuz it’s zine month!

[@brattyxbre]

Happy zine month, Lucy!!

[@laurenhayes8283]

This was a terrific beginners guide share, thanks so much for making this. I just got into One Piece Zines this past year and I really feel like its inspired me to improve both my writing and to explore topics I didn't have the guts to touch on previously. Zines can be such a marvelous experience to be a part of.

[@anastaciasimpson3437]

This is so cool! Also the flexazine was so awesome, I've never seen a zine like that

[@1cannotexistwithoutfear]

Thank you for being so open about how you pick your topics and how random it can be. It really helped me with my own zines. 😊

[@brattyxbre]

I'm glad it helped 🙏🏽

[@mickymcbryan4814]

Thank you very much for this! I am working on my first zine right now for a convention, but now that I see you can make zines about anything rather than just the fan sort, I feel really inspired. Learning about zines through fan spaces really narrowed my view and you really opened it back up!

[@journalingplanet]

I'm so glad I found your channel. Please never second guess how much you are sharing. The world needs your voice and your vulnerability. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mols556]

This is awesome. Thank you. I've been thinking about starting a poetry zine forever and this has finally given me the kick i needed. Thanks for linking the archive too. Can't wait to read more. Cheers!

[@leeloo9401]

I found you on tiktok, then moved to instagram and now finally to youtube, love these longer videos!

[@brattyxbre]

I’m so happy you’re here, thank you! :)

[@softly.blooming]

this video is super helpful!! i’m currently hyperfixating on zines and this helps me get started :D

[@brattyxbre]

Glad to hear it, happy zine making 😊

[@codysmith3853]

so i have an idea for a zine, im thinking of going to university next year despite my own anxieties and the doubts of people around me and i figured making a perzine about it could be a good way to express myself, like journaling! as well as offer advice and help other people dealing with the same struggles

[@thaumaturgyarts4072]

I loved this video! Getting back into zines after a long time away and this is such an inspiration

[@Lucy-yd6uj]

Ough this was seriously so inspirational!!! I'm just getting into zine making and I love learning everything I can about them and you're an amazing teacher!

[@sydney2802]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been playing around with the idea of making a zine, and now just watching a bunch of youtube vids is giving me so many ideas and a lot of confidence

[@brattyxbre]

Yay! You’re very welcome, I’m happy to hear my videos are helpful for you :) I hope you make tons of zines

[@mnrbrt]

I love this video! Thanks so much for the effort of making this resource. In my work-life I meet lots of people who create or workshop with zines. I never felt like it might be for me, until I recently had this urge to make something about an idea which has been incubating for years. Thanks for helping me on my way! ❤ For a long video, you did really great, fitting so much in there and keeping it entertaining as well. I know it cliche, but dont doubt yourself. This is amazing.

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a kind, encouraging comment! Wishing you all the best on your zine journey ❤️❤️ your work is needed in the world!!

[@Joylove_laughter]

You articulate well. Don't doubt yourself girlllll 🎇🎇I'm inspired to make zines and I'm getting to know about them through your channel. Thank you ☺️

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you so much!! You’re going to love zine making 😍

[@yessica5231]

Ok but i love Journaling and writing and painting and this is literally THEE best way to combine the 3 thanks so much i had no idea what zines were!!

[@necronyx7176]

Your videos have been really inspiring me lately and I made my very first zine today! It's small and imperfect but I love it so much. I hope I have time to make more. Thank you for sharing.

[@brattyxbre]

Wonderful to hear 😇 keep it up!

[@beestingggirl]

I absolutely LOVE the my dyslexia is showing zine…. What a way to take on the challenges you’re faced with. You are an inspiration

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me and I feel so seen 😭💞

[@bulgariancarrot]

I've always loved diys since like... Elementary school and making my own stuff and junk!! I really wanna make and sell my own things like art and zines so I absolutely love watching creators like you!!!!

[@emoster]

thanks for this video, i learned something new and realized i was being too restrictive on what i should make a zine about

[@activites-w3v]

Your video looks super professional and well made i was so surprised to see you have under 1K, im sure with this content you’ll get there soon! Your video helped me bc Im getting into stuff like journaling and zines but im not the most creative person so thanks!

[@activites-w3v]

OMG IVE SEEN YOUR TIKTOK VIDEO YOUR ZINES ARE WHAT GOT ME INTO IT IN THE FIRST PLACE OMGGG

[@brattyxbre]

thank you for the encouragement, I can’t wait to make more videos on zines and crafting! I’m also happy to hear I helped you get back into this stuff, keep going :) I hope to see what you create too! Happy Friday

[@activites-w3v]

@@brattyxbre thank you so much your so sweet 😭

[@mkymmie]

i love love love this, thank you for this video. as a designer i feel like i wanna make one as a rite of passage, i don’t know why i haven’t thought of making it but now that i’ve planted the thought i can’t wait to take some time and make one of my own! thanks for all the useful information ❤ subscribed!!

[@brattyxbre]

You can do it and it will be amazing, I’m sure of it. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. Happy zine making !!

[@aiedaazman5117]

thank you so much! for this video cause it has opened my eyes about why so many people choose to do zines. It looks so interesting too

[@brattyxbre]

Much love ❤️❤️❤️

[@schemesthefox1255]

Thank you for making this!! I want to share my interests more but I didn’t know how to go about it, so this helps a bunch :]

[@Vorundor]

I've been binge watching a couple of your videos about zines and you are fantastic. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you 😊 Glad you like them!

[@Vorundor]

@@brattyxbre Love em! I made my first Zine already, a mini one though. It was really fun, I'm trading with someone too! Again, thank you so much for all the information and resources. I hope you're having the best of days.

[@Galletta-Dean]

LOVED this video!! I am sooo inspired to make my own now! :D I am brainstorming right meow as we speak :D

[@kradennaej]

This video was exactly what I needed! Inspired me to pick up the craft again. If you have room to answer: when making an informational zine, how do you deal with perfectionism? Every time I come up with an idea for an informational zine, I get stuck easily because I fear I'd accidentally spread misinformation. Thanks for this video!

[@brattyxbre]

I totally understand how you feel regarding informational zines. If I’m ever unsure about the info, I don’t include it. And if I do include research i never heard of before I try to cite where I got the info from so readers can take a look and verify themselves. If I ever had made a mistake in the past and someone pointed it out to me, I stop distributing the zine, correct the info and print new copies!

[@morpho_portis]

Thank you for making this video! I am writing my own zine at the moment and sometimes I need to see other people creating, to get myself in there again. Especially love your Nic Cage zines!

[@brattyxbre]

You are so welcome, YOU GOT THIS! 🙌🏽 and thank you for watching

[@da31133]

I think ive just found my next thing maybe.....ty for sharing and being vulnerable. Your bat one is really cool and creative.

[@brattyxbre]

Go for it! And thank you for watching and listening 😇

[@ekenekokelu13]

i was super inspired! im a trader jones fan and will be def making some trader jones style zines

[@lizsun261]

ive been interest in zines for so long! i dont even know how to start, but im really into it :)

[@brattyxbre]

I will make more videos showing how to make all kinds of zines. I hope it will help on your zine journey -- thanks for watching Liz!

[@kaily_x]

this is super inspiring, i haven't thought about making zines since i was a kid and now i really want to do it!

[@Raisedbywolves13]

Yes!!! So cool. Let's bring Zines back!

[@bunnywhite6513]

Loved this! I'm definitely gonna get into zines. Also dang, your look had me doing a double take cuz we def have some similarities which is cool since I don't often encounter others that look similar to me and have a similar style. Then you go and also love Nic Cage (the bat zine is AMAZING!), so I just really enjoyed this video.

[@brattyxbre]

If that’s you in your profile picture, you’re beautiful 😍 And I can see what you mean about the similar style, etc. heck yeah!! Also meeting fellow Cage Heads is the best, thank you for watching and leaving this comment. You made my day!

[@erinhaleen6092]

You made perfect sense. Great video, I'm a teach in California and currently teaching summer school. The kids are making zines this week and we watched your video in class. Thanks for all the good information.

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you for watching - I’m glad this video is used in class and helps the kids express themselves! ❤️✂️

[@cybering.]

Just barely passed the intro and UGH u r soo cute!!!!, 🥰🥰 ty for taking the time to share such cool info

[@marialuisajanuario5667]

I have just started to create zines and your channel is helping me a lot!!

[@brattyxbre]

I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching my video :)

[@a-little-sunshine]

This is so cozy, I loved this! Thank you so much for all your explanations and for sharing some of your zines.

[@brattyxbre]

You are so welcome 💐♥️♥️

[@OliverJames1304]

Thanks to seeing your channel, I have come up with so many ideas! Most of them are OC based so I’ll probably just keep them to myself but I’m so excited to make them. I’m currently working on a disability pride project based on my writing/art based characters. It will be just drawings of them and a small bio of them, based on their disabilities!

[@brattyxbre]

I LOVE THAT!!!

[@Oliver-vp1pc]

just the video I've been needing! Ive been wanting to get into zines but i just haven't figured out what to make it about. Also, the nic cage zines look great haha always like some nic cage appreciation

[@brattyxbre]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching. Nic Cage fans unite!! 🫶🏽

[@definitionoflazyperson7552]

This video is literally amazing, it is so well put together and informative!!Thank you so much :)

[@lessonsonlinen]

Such a wonderful explanation- I just loved this! thank you! thank you!

[@brattyxbre]

🥰🫶🏽

[@judithangulovalenzuela5116]

You got me with the advise I stayed because of the vibes 🙌🏻

[@brattyxbre]

😊❤️ thank you for hangin out!

[@ZoeNycole]

You’re incredible. This makes me want to try this so bad. Gonna challenge myself to not worry about the outcome. Thanks for sharing!

[@kateryneart]

Hi, I just found your channel while i was searching for Zine ideas. I love your videos. You definitely inspire me to create some new ones. I started to create some for and with my grandson about what he is doing this summer. He was so enthusiastic that after we created one he wanted to make another one immediately. Thank you so much for your excellent ideas.

[@brattyxbre]

I’m happy to hear that my videos have made a difference in your life, Kateryne! Your grandson is going to love how many things he can do with a zine, and you will bond so much through zines. Thank you for watching 🤗

[@ninabanks7596]

Ok stop placing blame on yourself. You are awesome!!! I loved your videos 😍

[@brattyxbre]

You're the best, thank youuuu 🥰♥️

[@MelanieAtreides]

YESSS THANKYOU 🙌🌞 So happy that you make youtube vids now :))

[@brattyxbre]

I’m so excited to make more videos for ya!! Thanks for being here :)

[@echozines]

Awesome video! I'm so happy I found your channel as I'm a total zine geek.🙂Your zines sound awesome too. Gonna bingewatch all your videos now. 🙂

[@brattyxbre]

Awesome! Thank you! I’m so happy you’re here 🤩🫶🏽

[@nadialeeabu]

love this!! i am going to a zine workshop on sunday and this is super helpful

[@brattyxbre]

Have fun 😇✂️

[@LisetteDeLoatchBeck]

This was so helpful and inspiring. Especially as a fellow black artist. Thank you from he bottom of my heart

[@brattyxbre]

🫂❤️

[@infiniteinspirationmultimagic]

I am up for trades! I keep a journal with things that I like, and once I see the pattern, I make a collection. I like that a zine is small, so 3 ideas are enough, plus a front and a back.

[@amynye7218]

Everything you said made total sense!! Really inspiring video. I love that nic cage zine format, I'm off to google to learn that fold 😍

[@brattyxbre]

Yay!! Let me know how that goes!! I can also make a tutorial if you’re having trouble, but those flexagons are SO fun

[@sallytownsendart]

Your Vampire's Kiss zine is EVERYTHING!!!!!

[@brattyxbre]

😭🙏🏽

[@johnorr8094]

I learned about zines, in the 1990s, from friends who were part of the punk music scene in Washington DC. Though it is no longer in print, I liked to read Lumpy Head zine.

[@brattyxbre]

So sick!

[@AveryC668]

lol as a Nic Cage fan, I think you'll love this. I went around my school last year and taped over 1,000 1x1 inch pics of Nic Cage's face everywhere it was awesome.

[@brattyxbre]

😭😭😭

[@brigittaniedringhausschult6203]

Thank you so much for this!! I’ve been in a deep creative rut and this is so much fun! You’re really helping people express their creativity. Also am I the only one who think she looks like Ginny?

[@greeplurch]

Thanks to this video I found out my local library has one of the largest collections of self published zines in the world and I think that's pretty neat!

[@brattyxbre]

this made my day!! long live zines (and thank you for watching ) ^_^

[@JuvenileStacks]

Theres a big one in a pizza shop in Las Vegas as well! 😁

[@codysmith3853]

I had no idea zine month was also my birthday month love that for me

[@brattyxbre]

Woo! Happy birthday!! 🎈🎊

[@felixicide400]

i made my first zine a few months ago and i cant wait to make more!!!

[@thriftingsuperstars]

thank you for sharing🙏🏼 you are so talented☺ I'm so sorry that you lost so many friends during covid💓

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you so much 🫂💐

[@lottesiu]

Thanks for talking all the details about zine, after this video , I am really interested to make one myself!

[@brattyxbre]

No prob! Have fun 💞✨

[@emimichan007]

That was very articulate, and loved your eyebrows !

[@brattyxbre]

Oh thank you! You’re so sweet! 🥰🤟🏽

[@jordanrichardson2367]

I know this vid is old but green really suits you for your hair

[@odieoverall]

this is one of the best videos for zine inspiration and helpful examples

[@Impulse_Photography]

I am creating my first Photo Zine ... I am an amateur photographer - Documentary and Raw Street Photography. I let my pictures tell the story of my theme .... I like your video very much - - you are very informative on the topic -- the examples are a Great Touch !!

[@brattyxbre]

That’s so exciting! Have fun making your first photo zine, it sounds like you have a great direction for it and I’m excited for you to share your story with the world. Thanks for watching!! 🙏🏽

[@AMMAZZARE]

Way back in the day, Thrasher use to have a column called “Zine Thing”. I didn’t know what a zine was and I definitely thought it pronounce Zine like nine with a z.

[@OliviaMorrall-z9h]

Heya I know this is an older video, I absolutely love it and keep coming back to it!! Could I also ask which pen you use to make your notes to decide what topic you want your zine to be focused on? It seems a silly question but the pen looks amazing to write with! 💖💖

[@creativeflo5599]

This warmed my soul

[@brattyxbre]

💓💓💓

[@creativeflo5599]

@@brattyxbre aah! Mad fast reply haha :)

[@brattyxbre]

It was one of those moments where I was refreshing comments and yours popped up right away hahaha thanks for watching!

[@creativeflo5599]

Omg that amazing! Is there some way to contact you to share and contrast zines? :)

[@brattyxbre]

Yes, my P.O. Box is always open for trades!! I send back in a few weeks 11278 Los Alamitos Blvd Unit 825 Los Alamitos CA 90720 United States

[@mycrtfellonme]

I loved this, all of your stuff is so cool. love the Nic Cage stuff!

[@kishasworld]

This video fucking rocks and I am grateful . Your dope, I’m subscribing and I love all of your artwork all of your zines are fucking fantastic.

[@brattyxbre]

I appreciate your support so much thank youuuuu :-)

[@QuesadillaWizard]

Great video!! I wanna make some more zines!

[@wiktoriawroblewska1751]

Great video, really informative!! I feel so inspired. Your zines look amazing!

[@brattyxbre]

This means everything to me! Happy holidays and new year ❤️

[@pleasedeliver]

This was the exact video i wanted to see. Thank you! I also love nick cage 😂

[@StartArtSmart-to5fv]

Thank you for sharing I'm totally interested in this platform 😁👍

[@brattyxbre]

Any time! Thank you for watching 🤟🏽

[@StartArtSmart-to5fv]

@brattyxbre your very welcome Cool KZbin ch 🎨😁👍💯

[@ItzEllzbellz]

My dad works long, late shifts, and my mom always packs him a lunch, and has me write notes to put in his lunchbox, and I think next time I'm gonna make a zine instead of a note this time!

[@brattyxbre]

This is so sweet 🥹

[@madvikins]

You inspire, thanks 😊

[@Raisedbywolves13]

Keep inspiring!

[@green_spegatini]

We need a tutorial on the flexagon zine !! It's so cool ❤

[@brattyxbre]

Working on it! I also have a Flexagon class coming up that’s free to join. It’s on zoom this Friday 😇 you can see All the details at the link below!! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdO-oqz8oHNUdI_4m3KRgw6JR7rArQ1KJ#/registration

[@happynaturalist1793]

YOU ARE INSPIRING Sorry I yelled. You’re inspiring. Thank you for sharing YOU. (Yelled again. Sorry! You’re great!)

[@brattyxbre]

Wow, thank you so much! 🥰

[@songsofllore1]

I love this! Thank you!

[@arinirachmatika5971]

thank your for the inspo! and also you are pretty

[@brattyxbre]

you’re so nice thank you 😭❤️!!

[@breezygoof]

i love this!!!

[@addisonkeatts]

the bat one is dope

[@Spidermansthirdcousin]

This was very helpful! Thank you!!

[@BillieWagtail]

So you can get lens defogging wipes from the pharmacy, they are a life saver 😊

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you!!!! So simple yet I never thought to do that 🥰🫵🏽