This issue of Makes has something to shout about a new look and a new price. The magazine includes a fabulous 76 page paper craft section as well as the usual beautifully photographed craft projects from crochet to sewing. The exciting news is the price has gone down to an amazing £3.99 and still contains more creative ideas than any other magazine. There are bargains to be had with Create and Craft plus a money saving offer on all your card making products.

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The BRIGHT STUFF • Decorate and celebrate with our pick of what’s new

MIX + MATCH • Turn a mix of fabric scraps into a cute pot holder and coasters

ADD ZEST • These vibrant cushions are embroidered with chain stitch and finished with beads

Two for one • Combine a lush floral fabric and glossy faux leather for a reversible tote

Fine and dandy • Work your stitches on a tiny scale to make these delicate necklaces

Enchanted EVENING • Create a cosy dining room outdoors with warm lighting

Starring roll • Bring a favourite wallpaper sample to life with 3D effects

POCKET IT • This leather-look tablet cover is made from a paper that acts like fabric

PARTY PIECES • Create these lolly invitations for a children’s party using watercolour paper

EXTRA LAYER • Drape a quilted runner across the foot of a single bed for a cosy, stylish look

FAUX FLORALS • These crepe paper dahlias are surprisingly simple to make

ALL TIED UP • Use a system of simple knots to make a cute macramé bag charm

TAKE NOTES • Use printable adhesive canvas to transform a plain notebook into a gorgeous gift

Teddy to wear • These dresses are so quick to make, toys can have a brand new outfit in minutes

IN A FLASH • Embellish a plain tablecloth with your own fabric-printed photos of flowers

THE SOFT OPTION • A big, bright fob makes your keys much harder to lose

Best of the bunch • Make a pretty brooch of five easy flowers with i-cord stems

Seat sampler • Use lines of simple embroidery stitches to make a decorative drop-in cover

FLY-BY-NIGHT • Painted glass tea-light holders add a warm glow indoors or out

SHADE OF PALE • A ruched pelmet is ideal to soften a window while letting in lots of light

FULL SPECTRUM • Go all out for colour with this multi-stripe jumper

Picture perfect • Vintage seaside postcards covered with an acrylic sheet make a brilliant cloakroom splashback

SHAPE UP • Making jewellery from air-dry clay is simple and fun

DESIGNER CHINA • Transform plain porcelain with dots, dashes and doodles

Turn the tables • Paint cards are like a ready-made mosaic, perfect for revamping an old table

VEST DRESSED • It’s super-smart in black, but the merino wool used here comes in a lovely choice of colours

LIGHT UP • Swathe a plain lampshade with an organdie cover printed with your own design

Let it BLOOM • Pretty packets of homegrown seed make a lovely gift

STAR QUALITY • Make this pretty tote bag from printed cotton finished with appliqué stars

Happy camper • Use cross-stitch and ribbon embroidery to create a sweet vintage-style picture

Let's go SHOPPING • Take your pick of stylish home buys and gift ideas

Shining lights • Print your own lampshade fabric with an eye-catching Moroccan-tile motif

BLUE HEAVEN • Add this gorgeous Fair Isle cardigan to your between-seasons wardrobe

Colour scene • Place a fun indoor garden on the window sill to brighten the view

A BETTER PLACE • These beautiful placemats are a great way to display collections of memorabilia

Café society • Smarten up a garden...