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Clever makers creating beautiful curios and collectibles are inspiring us this month

@FOOLHOUSE_ AUSTRALIA

No book goes to waste when it arrives in the hands of Sydneybased Sarah Lamond – we love the whimsical creations she has hidden within the pages of old novels.

@KATHRYNHASTINGSCO

Look closely at the image of the golfer at right – not only is it a clever tiny reproduction of a golf green but is also an old-fashioned wax letter seal, crafted by US artist Kathryn Hastings.

@ISOPRESSO_BALLOON

Japanese artist Masayoshi Matsumoto makes intricate, realistic balloon art of creatures such as this sloth. If you get really inspired, check out Masayoshi’s tutorials on YouTube and try making a beetle or bird yourself.