Mini-Book + Mini-Story

This is a fairly detailed and perhaps time intensive swap: we will make and send to one partner one mini book with an illustrated mini-story of our own creation.

To make the mini book you need one piece of A4 or 8.5x11 paper. It doesn't need to be white paper, be creative with the background paper if you want. :) Including the covers, you will have 8 sides to write and illustrate your story on.

As mentioned earlier, your mini book should contain a small story that you wrote as well as illustrations on each page. "Illustrations" is a loose term as you may use almost any technique you wish to add visual interest to your story-- collage, water color, sketching, etc.

This project is similar to a mini-zine, but we won't be photo-copying what we make. Please send the original mini-book with your artwork and story to your partner.

If you aren't familiar with mini-books, it's a very simple and small book made out of one piece of paper. For detailed instructions, check out these links:

http://library.thinkquest.org/J001156/makingbooks/minibook/index.htm

http://practicalpages.wordpress.com/2010/04/08/one-page-minibook-templates/ (here it's called the "hot-dog mini book")

http://rubberstamping.about.com/od/Paper_Folding/ss/How-To-Make-A-Mini-Book.htm

This swap is for people who like a creative challenge. :) Because it requires a lot of thought and some work, the deadline to send will be over three weeks after the sign up deadline. Please make and send something you are proud of and would be happy to receive. This swap is senders choice, but please check out your partner's profile and make sure your story won't offend them.

For this swap you need a rating of at least 4.98 and have at least 2 rated type 3 swaps under your belt. Before assigning partners I will check out everyone's profiles for possible flakers.