I get inspiration from everywhere but I do love curling up with a good magazine. I subscribe to Crafty Magazine because it is my monthly treat and it's one magazine guaranteed to inspire me, as it did recently when I made my High Voltage lampshade. I like the range of crafts it covers (without being too broad), the style and tone, and also the little fact that it's created where I was born (big up Stockport!).

Here's a glimpse of the goods available in Issue 8, out November 7th:



Gorgeous woodland creatures


Frida Kahlo Embroidery


Awesome cross stitch Day of the Dead jewellery


Love these beautiful cushions


I can't really knit but I so want these socks!


This is just a snippet of some of my favourites and there are plenty more projects to make and inspire you.  
There's always interesting interviews and articles too and I would recommend it for a Crafty read!

Check out the Crafty Magazine website for subscriptions (currently 3 issues for £5!) and stockists.