“Pensieri” means “thoughts” in Italian and that is the title of my first handmade zine. It feels fantastic to put my thoughts into writing and have it published in a little book format. Not only that, I had loads of fun creating this handmade zine stitched together with lots of little bits and bobs to get your creative juices flowing. This first issue is all about Art Journaling – one of my loves and I’ve made the zine into a collaborative art journal… here are some peeks…
Are you ready to get your very own copy of Pensieri? This very first issue is fun-filled, handmade with my love and care. You’ll find Pensieri in my Etsy shop for those interested…come a take a little art journaling journey with me 
Those who are interested in art journaling or have thought about starting, please check out the art journaling week of blog posts on Julie Balzer’s blog! It’s a whole week all about art journaling and I’m super honored to be guest posting as well. Woohoo! Check it out all week long and enjoy!
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Linda!
Your zine looks so delish. Your style is clean but also soft and natural.
Thanks so much, Carmen! It was super fun to create it and I’m happy to have finished my first…so many ideas for other topics now…heeh!
It’s so beautiful!
Thanks, Chel!
Oh it’s just beautiful LInda!! congratulations!!
Thanks so much, Marisa – Grazie grazie! It’s so great to pursue something and just do it… thanks for always being so supportive about creative dreams
Very cool. A handmade zine–how wonderful!
Thanks, Gretchen! I like the idea of zines and easily being able to reproduce a piece of writing…but I love the handmade aspect, so when I construct the zine, I add in all these layers and handmade touches, so it’s really unique and personal for the reader. Something you can play with..hehe!
This looks like it was a lot of fun to create. I just discovered your blog and look forward to looking through all the tutorials.
Thanks, Seth! So happy to have your here.
I am so glad I found you, can’t wait to see what other wonderful things you have to share with us. I am a recent addict of journaling, and got my daughter interested in making one with me, all thanks to your guest post.
Thanks for sharing your many wonderful tips!
Kate
How wonderful! That truly makes me so happy…I think art journaling is super fun and especially with kids, they naturally want to make that mark, splash on colors…so fun! My nieces all draw and doodle as well…it’s a great way for them to express themselves too! Thanks for stopping by and so honored to have you reading my blog
This is totaly fantastic…love it..that goodie pocket is so fun idea…:D Definetly haveto try something like this out..
Thanks so much, Mirja! Yes, pockets are fun and you can slip goodies into them. This was my first zine, so I’ve already learned a bit and thinking of more subjects to explore
Love it! Thank you for the great tutorials as well!
Thanks so much, Alexandra! I love sharing the little things I do…it’s fun to explore together
I’m currently a bit addicted with this indie zine self publishing idea…it’s so cool!
Dearest linda, your zine looks so gorgeous and very inspiring!! I also adore the idea that you added lovely goodies to play around! Wonderful idea! Congratz on your first zine!! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!
Thanks so much Jacqueline! It’s been so wonderful to share it with others…it’s super fun to make too!
This is so, so brilliant, I absolutely love it! I’m also started making my first ever zine, will share once it’s completed, it’s so much fun to make them, I think I might get addicted to this
Oh, Fabulous! Can’t wait to see it…it’s definitely fun…and I know what you mean…let’s keep at it! I have ideas for the second one already
Wow! Very cool and congrats! So this zine- you made a bunch? And each one was hand made separately? Must have taken you a while to put them together. how many did you make?
I love the fact that these look like a really cool art journal already done! good job! Also, very nice idea to include bits of stuff to create with!
Yup, handmade! That way I can add in the paint, stamps and unique papers in each one…it’s super fun! It’s like minibooks, but more freedom since each is unique except for the actual text parts. Thanks so much, I’ve only made 10 so far! I really appreciate your comments and for checking it out!
Oh I definitely want one!
Thanks so much for the support!
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