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Jen Mayer | MakeistMakeist is an invitation for curious humans who want to make real things. I share projects, process, and the small discoveries that happen when you choose paper over pixels. It is meant to feel like pulling up a chair at my studio table.
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💵 makeist miscellany
This week’s newsletter is a bit of a hodgepodge. Chris and I celebrated our 19-year wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Both the traditional and modern gift for 19 years is bronze – hence the header artwork. We didn’t get each other anything, b...
🏠 Make a Place: Part 2
Last week, we looked at all sorts of things people are making little places for: cookies, art, crafts, sticks, mugs, and more. This week, I want to look at the place part.
When you picture a Little Free Library, you probably picture that f...
🏠 Make a Place: Part 1
It started with cookies. 🍪
Last week I read about a woman in Chicago who attached a tiny bakery to a tree in front of her house. On the weekends, she fills it with homemade cookies for anyone passing by to take.
Then I saw a post on S...
🤍 White Toner, Wrong Press
MAKING
White Toner, Wrong Press
We had a big win and a moderate loss this week. I’ll start with the loss, because it explains how we stumbled into the win.
We’re expanding our capabilities and adding two heat presses to our mach...
🌎 stacks + packs + maps
MAKING
The paper goods are stacking up for the inaugural Zinestack Paper Drop, and I’ve been putting the finishing touches on the Welcome Packs before they ship out next week.
Explore Zinestack memberships →
I’ve shared a few g...
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Designer, printer, artist, cookbook addict. Writer, designer, and publisher of Makeist and Zinestack. Choosing paper over pixels whenever possible.
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