Step into the wild with this month's safari spectacular, where breathtaking wildlife, adventurous designs and incredible creativity await you on every page.
 
Pack your bags and join us on a creative safari as we journey through a spectacular collection of wildlife-inspired cake and cookie decorating projects. This issue is packed with inspiration, from lifelike realism to fun cartoon creations and elegant contemporary designs. Learn how to create a stunning realistic rhinoceros with Judit Hermann, before tackling our breathtaking cover project as Claudia Kapers, in association with Saracino and Prop Options, recreates her magnificent elephant and girl masterpiece. Cookie lovers are in for a treat too, with Clarisa Borunda's charming rhino explorer character and Maggy Morales' delightful safari animals heading off on their very own adventure. Ruchi Chandrak coils a striking 3D snake cake, Chloe Cheshire brings a playful cartoon llama to life, Linda Paradis creates a beautifully modern safari-inspired cake, Elsa Royce shares an impressive textured multi-tiered safari design, and Miriam Pearson rounds things off with a delicious Jamaican rum cake recipe.
 
Beyond the tutorials, we shine the spotlight on several cake artists this month including Fatemeh Panahi, Máté Kismárton and Lou Finn. You’ll get to see beautiful reader creations in our Lookbook, enjoy Doreen Zilske's inspiring Bag & Shoe collaboration, celebrate the winners of Julia Usher's Cookie Competition, and finish with an exciting sneak peek at what's coming next month. We hope this issue inspires you to embrace your wild side and create something truly unforgettable!