Issue #01

Whimsy Blizzard

Glitter snow. Galaxy gloss. Cute chaos. Welcome to Cosmic Hottiez — an online zine where winter is a *moodboard*, not a season.

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What’s inside Whimsy Blizzard?

This section is basically your “zine table of contents.” Change it anytime.

Zine features

  • Mini art drop (4–12 pieces)
  • Short blog post + behind-the-scenes notes
  • One “playlist moment” (music section)
  • Events + upcoming themes

How to use this site

  • Click Gallery images to view them bigger (lightbox)
  • Update the Blog section for announcements
  • Newsletter is front-end only until you connect a service

Music

Built-in audio player. Easy. Works on phones. No weird embeds required.

“Whimsy Blizzard” loop

Tip: if you want multiple tracks, copy/paste this whole frost-card and change the file.

Vibe notes

  • sparkly bells + soft synth pads
  • tiny wind ambience (not scary, just ✨ cinematic ✨)
  • “staring out a bus window while snow falls” energy

Portfolio

Your “best hits.” Keep it small + powerful.

A winter illustration with pastel auroras and sparkly snow highlights.

Aurora Sprinkle Series

A set of dreamy winter covers with cosmic sparkle textures.

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A character design sheet showing winter outfits with notes and accessories.

Whimsy Blizzard Outfit Sheet

Coats, earmuffs, boots, and star charm accessories.

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A cozy night scene with snow outside and a glowing neon sign inside.

Neon Winter Interiors

Lighting studies: warm glow vs cool snowfall reflections.

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Blog

Announcements + editor notes. Simple list format.

Editor’s Note: why Whimsy Blizzard?

I wanted winter to feel like glitter, not gloom. Like snowflakes that look like little stickers. Like your eyeliner still being sharp even in a blizzard. 💅❄️

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Process dump: sparkle brushes + grain tests

I tested brushes based on “does this look like cosmic snow?” criteria. Some brushes were fake news. I have beef.

Read more →

Events

Drops, collabs, streams, pop-ups—whatever your era is.

  • Feb 14: Mini print drop — “Candy Snow”
  • Mar 02: Live sketch stream — cozy prompts
  • Apr 10: Submissions open — theme: “Thaw & Glow”

FAQ

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What is Cosmic Hottiez?

A cute online zine space for art drops, tiny posts, and seasonal themes.

Can people submit art?

Yes. Add your submission rules here, or link a form for submissions.

How do I update the gallery?

Copy a gallery <figure> block, paste it, then update the image file path + caption.

Newsletter

This is front-end only right now. When you pick a newsletter service, you’ll paste their form action URL here.

Social

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