tickle the imagination is an online magazine celebrating the handmade and creative community in Australia.

Released bi-monthly, tickle the imagination aims to inspire creativity, showcasing talented artists, crafters and designers, discovering emerging talent and sharing real-life stories and diy projects.

...be inspired by gorgeous images, take a peek into the lives of artists and designers and discover ways to include creativity & handmade into your everyday living.

Created by Tanya to share her love of all things handmade and creative, tickle the imagination also fulfils her lifelong dream of designing a magazine.

For the past thirteen years Tanya has freelanced as a graphic designer, working with small businesses to develop their brand and design everything from logos, business cards and stationery through to websites and car signage.

Along the way she has nurtured her creativity through craft, drawing, painting, sewing, styling parties, photography & interior decorating.

tickle the imagination wouldn't exist if not for our amazing contributors. They are all handmade and creative people who have taken time out of their busy lives to bring you the gorgeous stories you read in each issue.

You will find links for each of our contributors on the contributors page...please make time to visit their websites, they are all amazing!

If you would like to find out more about being a contributor, please visit our contribute page

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