ZINES

Here are zines I’ve made! I’ve included links to download printable files from Google Drive. Just don’t sell them, please. 🙂

hopecore: some of my favorite tumblr posts as of november 2024

My hand holding a minizine with the title "hopecore: some of my favorite tumblr posts as of november 2024" and the subtitle "a zine compiled by danny jacobsen aka @frogcreates", in front of a grassy background.
A printable 8 page minizine of compiled hopecore Tumblr posts.

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Here’s an archived tutorial for folding 8-page mini zines like the one above from 1 sheet of paper.

getting through winter (and maybe even enjoying it)

My hand holding a quarter page zine with the title "getting through winter (and maybe even enjoying it" and the subtitle "a zine by danny jacobsen", in front of a grassy background.
title text: getting through winter (and maybe even enjoying it) a zine by danny jacobsen. text is overlaid on an image of a pilot light of a house heater at night.
table of contents intro: 2 Wallachian Village by Bohumír Jaroněk: 3 cozymaxxing: 4 indoor hobbies: 5 Birken by Bohumír Jaroněk: 6 friends: 7-8 inner season: 9 Bee Hives by Bohumír Jaroněk: 10 movement: 11 seasonal depression-specific: 12 list of warm lines: 13 parting words in the form of a tumblr post: 14 there's also a picture of a painting from the kids' book goodnight moon.
intro this one goes out to all my homies with seasonal depression!!! i made this zine because often, winter is hard! the super early darkness & isolation from snowy roads seems to kick my butt annually (though it is getting better slowly as other factors in my life improve). i saw some tiktoks with tips for getting through and/or loving winter (by users @bad_art_every_day and @saltonseashorty) that were really helpful to me——they reframed winter as a period of rest, introspection, and planning. i incorporated ideas & a few screenshots from their tiktoks into the zine. this zine was made in canva. all photos (not illustrations or screenshots) taken by me, danny jacobsen. other images are from the book goodnight moon, from canva, and by the artist bohumír jaroněk. danny jacobsen (they/he/she) is 24, white, queer, and lives in the pnw. there are doodles of stars and scribbles on the page.
A painting of houses in a field at sunset called Wallachian Village by Bohumír Jaroněk. It's warm-hued and cozy, with sunflowers and a birch tree.
cozymaxxing increasing your coziness as much as possible. some methods: using lots of blankets and/or pillows to bundle yourself or create a nest turning on soft lighting making soup or a hot drink going from cold to hot——taking a bath or having a hot drink after being in the snow warming yourself in front of a woodstove, fireplace, or heater/radiator fluffy socks, slippers, robe: all optional but definitely ups the coze hygge: a danish and norwegian concept of a cozy, contented mood. lots of articles & books on this! on this page is also a picture of a fireplace from goodnight moon and a picture of the sleepytime tea bear cozied up in a chair.
indoor hobbies some activities you can do indoors! try something new, or bring back something you’ve enjoyed in the past. making music crafting (collage, knit/crochet/embroidery/ macrame/punch needle/weaving/other fiber arts, and lots more—check pinterest for ideas!) sewing/quilting drawing/painting/coloring beading/jewelry making reading making a zine!!! origami perler beads cooking/baking redecorating/rearranging journaling/writing meditating watching movies or tv scrapbooking/making a photo album small DIY home improvement projects setting up a bird feeder for bird watching (make sure to disinfect it) planning a garden for next year stamp making whittling on this page, there's also a picture of a rabbit knitting in a rocking chair from goodnight moon.
A painting of houses in a hazy field of birches and purple flowers called Birken by Bohumír Jaroněk.
two screenshots from @saltonseashorty on TikTok. text reads: 6. plan social outings. the short days and long months can feel very isolating. having social plans to look forward seems obvious but, it really helps. good conversation and laughs are important! movie nights, craft nights, going out to dinner, meeting old friends for a drink. 9. host little gatherings. it doesn't have to be big or extravagant. having friends over in your space can make it feel so much more like home. celebrate the little things like hosting a book club, gift exchange, movie viewing, game night, winter solstice, anything !
friends everybody needs someone to talk to. social connections are crucial when it comes to good mental health. talk to friends or family as much as possible! text, call, hang out and parallel play, get out your board games or puzzles, support each other while you do chores, etc. if you don’t have any friends right now, try to spend some time in public around other people. hanging out at the library is almost always an option, and they often have free workshops. hanging out on livestreams on twitch, youtube, instagram, or tiktok is another option if you can’t leave the house. volunteering locally can also help and make a big impact in your community. also, pets can be a wonderful source of comfort! cuddle your furry friend if you have one. if you don’t have a pet & your friend does, hang out with them & their pet! if there’s a spiritual winter holiday that you resonate with, now is a lovely time to find a personal, intentional way to celebrate it. on this page is also a picture of a gold heart.
two screenshots from @saltonseashorty and @bad_art_every_day's tiktoks with doodles of a hibernating bear, clouds, and the phrase "inner season." the screenshots read, in the username order previously listed: 4. introspection and dreaming this season comes with a lot of alone time. use it to your advantage to reflect. write down what you've been loving, what you wish to change, what you hope for. the quiet time can be a tool to be more present and to visualize the next season. leaning into slower self-care routines, letting relaxing at home and viewing winter as a more restful season in the cycle of the year as natural
A painting of a colorful cottage in a field with beehives, flowers, and trees called Bee Hives by Bohumír Jaroněk.
movement aim to get a little movement in every day. besides our circadian rhythms changing, being stuck inside and not having as much space to move around is a big part of why winter hits so hard. there’s a lot of movement we might not notice in the warm months that adds up—walking instead of driving, eating lunch outside, throwing a ball for a dog. finding something that works for you makes it a lot easier to keep it going. some things you can try: outside walks bundled in layers stretching (try looking up stretches for specific hobbies/professions/parts of the body) lifting dumbbells at home video workouts at home——pilates, yoga, and more dancing heated yoga winter sports like skiing and snowboarding a gym (maybe with a sauna!), check for a free trial dress warm enough if you’re going outside! fleece lined stuff is good, and lots of thin layers is better than a couple thick layers. hats are important because heat leaves your head faster than other parts of your body. keep your fingers and toes from getting frostbite with gloves and wool socks (which warm even when wet and can dry quicker than other fabrics). waterproof jackets are better than not (or put a thin rainjacket over your other layers). waterproof shoes make your snow experience 1000 times better. on this page is also a drawing of music notes and hiking boots.
seasonal depression-specific some assorted tips for dealing with seasonal depression (aka seasonal affective disorder): if possible, find a place to sit in the sun when you’re reading, eating, or scrolling on your phone. try a therapy light if you have the means!! also check with your doctor to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D! if you’re not, supplements can go a long way. therapy is helpful if you have insurance or can afford it. check with your school or workplace—sometimes they have decent free options. clean/tidy the place(s) you spend the most time. setting up routines (especially a bedtime routine) can really scratch in itch in a lot of people’s brains. if you’re having trouble taking care of yourself—showering, brushing teeth, etc—something is better than nothing! any effort helps. some things that can make it easier include: flosser picks instead of string floss, toothpaste tablets, sitting down in the shower (on the floor or a portable shower chair), dry shampoo for greasy hair in between showers. the page's background is a photo of raindrops on glass with a cloudy sky beyond it.
Warm lines that don't call the police More resources: InclusiveTherapists.com/crisis Call Blackline: 800-604-5841 Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+, Black Femme Lens Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 (US), 877-330-6366 (Canada) Run by and for Trans people Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515 Trained peer supporters StrongHearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483 Centering Native Americans & Alaska Natives Thrive Lifeline: 313-662-8209 Trans-led and operated LGBT National Help Center: 888-843-4564 @InclusiveTherapists Warm lines that are known to call the police: U.S. suicide hotline: call or text 988 (available 24 hours) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — provides 24/7 confidential support and referrals for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use disorders, including panic attacks and anxiety Trevor Project: Call (866) 488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online.
a screenshot of a tumblr post by slfcare from august 24, 2020 over a photo of a sidewalk staircase. the post reads: as the colder months approach: i wish you all a healthy, calm end of the year. i with you tasty cups of tea, comfortable clothes, warm beds, nutritious meals in safe homes, good music, new friends and unwavering health. you deserve good things now.
text over a picture of a snowy house and road reads: copyleft 2024 version 3.0

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dan’s collage zine #1

My hand holding a full size zine with the title "dan's collage zine #1" in front of a grassy background. Half of a collage is visible on the cover.
A large collage with lots of greenery. Text says "dan's collage zine #1" and "you got this!! don't give up!"
hello :-) collages are fun!!! i use collaging as a way to: unwind get dopamine scratch my creative itch, especially when i don’t have enough energy to draw use up pretty stuff i collect create interesting mashup vibes in my art make beautiful things that i like seeing in my house!! this zine overflowed from my love of collaging. i hope it sparks joy for someone, and maybe gets them to give it a try! find more of my stuff, including links to printable zines, at dannyjacobsen.art. gluestick + scissors + pretty papers & stuff the bffs of collaging homies 5eva made in december 2024 by danny jacobsen (they/he/she). feel free to copy. Besides this text, there is also a collage.
Two collages.
One big collage spread across two pages.
A big collage spread across two pages with the text: my vision board for 2024 (& the first i've ever done). i made it in january and propped it up on my office windowsill. i found it to be a helpful (and inexpensive) project i used to meditate on my needs, wants, & goals. when i couldn’t use my office for a while after a surgery, i kinda forgot about it though, lol. i still liked doing it and i think i’ll do one again in 2025.
Two collages.
Two collages.
A collage and then the following text: credits & stuff pages that contain other people’s art in the form of stickers and doodles: p. 4 Carolyn Gavin (carolyngavin.com) pp. 7–8 Cas Marotta (casmarotta.com) & Sami Mark (samimarkart.tumblr.com) p. 9 Alivia Horsley (horseycorner.com) & Miles Stoffberg (instagram.com/stoffberg) p. 11 artelexia.com & bunnnnyart (instagram.com/bunnnnyart) p. 12 someone at a local pride market whose name i unfortunately didn’t get!! a lot of my collage pictures came from birds & blooms magazine and a gardening book my library was discarding. but there’s a lot of other stuff too! i like to keep a big ziplock bag of pretty scraps and old stickers for collaging.

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