Whip out your party hats, pals! frankie’s super-sized, super-special summer bumper issue has arrived! Inside, you’ll find a truckload of bonus goodies, including some retro-inspired wrapping paper, a rad double-sided art card, a boredom-busting activity book, our giant 2024 wall planner, and a rather cheery illustrated poster. On top of all that, there’s an extensive gift guide for the silly season, lovely DIY jam labels (and jam recipes!), and some rad book-inspired fashion and makeup looks. Of course, there’s all the usual inspiring, pretty and ranty stuff that you know and love in between issue 117’s pages, too. Enjoy!

MINNA GILLIGAN
Get to know our crafty cover artist and have a go at making your own collage.THE GIFT GUIDE
Not sure what pressies to buy for the special folks in your life? We’ve got you covered.THE ZINE MAKERS
Meet some super-creative people who are part of the local DIY zine community.HOMEBODIES
The founder of fashion label EAT.ME.DO takes us through her swish Tasmanian abode.THE MERMAID ROOM
Gaze at some dreamy garms inspired by the deep blue sea.GILDED STORIES
Photographic artist Tawny Chatmon honours her family through bejewelled, golden portraits.

ACTIVITY BOOK
Rad boredom-busting puzzles, comics and horoscopes for those long summer days.

Aussie readers: Find your closest stockist here or order a copy online.

Across the ditch: Issue 117 should hit stores in New Zealand on December 27th, 2023. Ask your local stockist if it's not on shelves then.

Digital edition: Head here to download an e-version of the mag.

On sale dates: Head here to see when the next issue comes out.