There are so many wonderful pieces of mixed-media eye-candy in this issue you will be searching for a shady spot out of the sun to soak in the rays from theses beaming pages. Stephanie Lee shares her Soldered Safe Havens while Lisa Kaus shows us how to make a playground from fun found objects. Journal on your fabric journal with Sue Bleiweiss' technique or treat yourself to a Field Guide to the Natural World with LK Ludwig.

Lisa Bebi, known for her painting and collage techniques is this month's Artist Portfolio. And be sure you don't miss the sweet extreme inchies by Susie LaFond. This 'Heroes' issue pays tribute with Deb Trotter's collaged shrines to Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill, while Sandra Branjord praises the women of Somerset as her 'sheroes' and Iva Wilcox remembers her daughter. Get an interesting treat with Renee Richetts as she discusses her eye-catching SPAM books, created from flattened SPAM cans. This issue is packed with all kinds of mixed-media greatness, it will surely satisfy you.