Explore every episode of the podcast Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller

I'm hanging on to this last days of summer, but the back to school energy is building.  I am craving notebooks, stickers, and markers.  September is all about systems and organizing here.  Grab your planner and join me as I plan the three experiences I will gift myself in September.

What do you do when you're feeling stuck?  If you're like me you sometimes draw a crafty blank.  Here's how I've been shifting gears when I am feeling stuck in neutral.

How much bookish enthusiasm can I fit in one episode?

I've been reading some interesting ideas about how our identity can help us stick with our habits.  I'm wondering if saying I am a card maker or I always send handmade holiday cards makes it easier for me to fit in hours at my craft table.  Listen in and let me know what you think!

Ready to include some pop culture in your Book of Me?  Let's scrapbook the films that defined your generation and get your favorite quotes down too.

Join me for a look at how I plan to include my summer memories from road trips to beach days in my scrapbook through the lens of a five senses layout series.  I'm exploring how I experience classic summer vibes through touch, taste, sight, sound, and scent.

I have so many projects and products I want to play with that I decided to create a wish list.  The list varies from products I can't wait to try, special occasion cards, and all sorts of scraplifts.  Listen in and let me know what's keeping you excited and inspired.

I know scrapbooks are a beautiful way to leave a legacy, but lately I've been thinking they are a beautiful reminder that I am living my values and that I can do hard things.  My scrapbooks hold the stories of my most important relationships and my biggest accomplishments.  The next time you need a boost of self confidence, turn to your scrapbook!

I'm adding a new column to our weekly newsletter all about crafty connections!  Let's share ideas and inspiration for all sorts of creative endeavors.  Get signed up and I'll send you a free card tutorial as a special gift.

Pull up a chair and gather around the craft table friends.  I have been scrapbooking for many years, but Murphy's Law served up something new yesterday and I've just got to tell you about it.  I'm dishing on stenciled backgrounds, untabbed dies, and new Better Press plates too.

With Close To My Heart closing, it's time to make some changes.  What can you expect as we move on to bigger and better things?  How about more inspiration, wider styles of products, product reviews and tips galore!

Over the years I have shared bits and pieces about my best friend.  With our shared love of scrapbooking we've told many stories in our albums.  If you don't have a layout telling the story of how you met your bestie, I want to encourage you to create one together!  This episode shares the story of how I met Lindsey, the little sister of my heart.  This is a practice run for another of my Toastmaster adventures.

When you turn your hobby into a business, it can be hard to remember that it's meant to be fun.  Sometimes I just take it too seriously or focus too much on the deadlines.  Today I'm identifying my fun factors and the challenges must likely to steal my joy so I can set up the right environment for maxiumum enjoyment.

Have you ever wished you could create a pop of color on dark paper?  Fuse the best of a paint pen with a traditional Sharpie marker and you can!  I tested a set of 12 Sharpie Creative Markers and I'm here to share my results with you.

Spring has me ramping up my energy and making big plans!  Join me as I create my monthly Big Three.  These adventures light me up and I love to create scrapbook pages showcasing all of the fun.  Grab your planner and let's chat!

My Sweet Petunia, makers of the MISTI stamping platform, have released a new product called the Precision Glue Press.  Today, I'm giving my honest review of the product after using it for the past three weeks.

Got an item you'd like me to review?  Let me know over on our Facebook page

Ready to sign up for my newsletter?  You'll receive exclusive card projects with complete instructions every week plus I have a FREE card tutorial as a gift just for signing up! 

Let's make the most of all things Spring!  We're talking garden flags, hot cross buns, and Peeps scented candles.  Plus, more on my crafty confession...I am addicted to rabbit stamps and crafting up a storm with the CTMH Honey Bunny collection.

In this episode I'm sharing ten things that are the bright spots in my days from bunny pattern papers to contemporary romance novels.  

One of the experiences I included on my 24 in 2024 list was to join my office's Toastmasters chapter and give my first speech.  I'm speaking in two days and I would love your feedback.  Email me at tracy@bewitchedcrafts.com Don't forget to tell me which topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes!

Do you struggle to stamp the perfect sentiment inside your cards?  Is telling your story the hardest part of a scrapbook layout?  I've got some ideas to help you express yourself and convey your emotions through quotes from a variety of sources.

Each month I use my digital planner to set up three experiences that increase my energy and give me a sense of fulfillment.  I find that these events typically become my favorite layouts every month!  Let's talk about the Big Three for February, my 24 in 2024 list, and my monthly reset day.

Check out The Paper Crafter's Planner: https://bewitchedcrafts.convertri.com/planner24

Send me your feedback: Tracy@bewitchedcrafts.com 

Can paper crafting boost your self esteem?  Consider a Book of Me with evidence of your accomplishments and documentation of all the things you love about yourself.  The next time your confidence takes a hit, turn to your scrapbook!

I'm finally able to move back into my craft space now that the remediation team has complete the flood clean up.  I had planned to reset the space as it was before, but my scrappy buddy had other ideas.  Can a born organized paper crafter help me develop a system that allows me to see my supplies and get more done?

So many good things are on the horizon.  I am doubling down on using my love for paper crafting to reinforce my motivation and get things done including planning my dream trip to Paris!

Never underestimate the power of a handmade card!  Everyone faces challenges and hard times.  Let's talk about the impact of sending words of encouragement and support.   

Need a new way to build excitement and momentum for your New Year's resolutions?  Let's put some fun into your process and play with the number 24 as inspiration!

Click here to see the perfume unboxing and get new ideas for your Book of Me: https://youtu.be/4YY0y9WIQKs?si=ueACKdDTSZuXXYQb

Wanna add to my Book of Lists?  Need to know when Snow Mice stamp + Thin Cuts is back in stock?  Email me at tracy@bewitchedcrafts.com

January seems to be the time most of us are talking about goal setting and becoming happier.  Let's talk about three tools that can support these goals and how our paper craftig hobby fits in.

Details on the Paper Crafter's Planner: https://bewitchedcrafts.convertri.com/planner24

See it in action: https://youtu.be/SXEleheeomo?si=9voMq2UsIWuaBZ4-

Winter may be a time for slowing down, getting cozy, and reflecting, but New Year's is a time for resolutions, plans, and building energy.  At long last my craft space was to have been repaired after two months of work to repair damage from a broken waste pipe.  Friends, it was not to be.  My space remains a work in progress and I've barely touched my giant box of new stamps and papers :(  How am I gonna get unstuck?

Hello crafty friends!  In this quick episode, I'm sharing just how I am kicking off my new year with the return of my blog, my new digital planner, and at long last, my restored craft space.

I'm taking a little time off for the holidays, but I couldn't resist updating you on what I've been up to.  (Plus, I'm the type who hates to break a chain and I'm so proud of the consistency of my weekly episodes.)  If you're spending some time dreaming and planning for the New Year, I invite you to check out my brand new digital planner, created just for paper crafters  https://bewitchedcrafts.convertri.com/planner24

It's finally here and I am so exited to share my first digital planner with you!  Learn more about The Paper Crafter's Planner and how I use each section including listener favorites like the Big Three and Unique Celebrations in this episode or check it out here: https://bewitchedcrafts.convertri.com/planner24

My local scrapbook store is closing and the news brought back a flood of memories.  I'm thinking about how much as changed in paper crafting from the products and embellishments to the innovations in tools.  Let's revisit the good times at Friday night crops and my old favorite the Mrs. Grossman's sticker sneeze!

Would you like to ramp up your creative energy?  The next time you need a boost, try one of these tips to get motivated or overcome crafter's block.  I've got some unique ideas to share as well as an update on The Paper Crafter's Planner

What's a stamping platform and how can it help me with my handmade holiday cards?  Maybe you've heard of the MISTI or the Stamp Wheel.  These stamp positioning tools make creating cards in bulk quick and easy.  Get your introduction here!

Lee Kiefer took the gold medal in women's foil this weekend in Paris.  I was on the edge of my seat cheering her on and screaming at my tv.  I knew I wanted to fence by the  time I was about 13 years old, but I didn't get the chance until I was in my 30s.  Today I'm sharing a bit of my passion for fencing with you.

If you've ever wondered if you need insurance that covers drain line backups, the answer is YES!  

Planner girls, be sure you get on my mailing list asap.  Something special is coming just for you :)

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Let's create a Thanksgiving scrapbook layout unlike any other!  Every year I document my favorite traditions from the Macy's parade to the holiday music, but this time I'm trying something totally new and different.  I'm craftng my layout with a focus on my five senses.  Listen in and I hope you'll be inspired to try it too!

This episode was inspired by Gretchen Rubin's book Life In Five Senses.

What do you do when the Universe seems to keep sending you the message to wait?  I'm waiting on medical test results, waiting to see how things shake out with my new boss.  But that doesn't mean I have to be still.  I'm filling my life with good things!  Come play along as I set up the November Big Three and plan my unique celebrations.

Let's create scrapbook layouts that celebrate the delights of Fall!  I'm sharing ideas for seasonal food, activities, and much more to fill your pages with pumpkins, falling leaves, and treats.

It's my birthday and I want you to share in the fun!  Join my mailing list before 1pm (EST) this Thursday, October 26th, and I'll send you my three favorite sketches for creating holiday cards!  Sign up at Facebook.com/BewitchedCrafts

In this episode I' also reviewing my 23 in 2023 List and asking for your help with my new book of lists.

Let's share ideas for scrapbooking relationships that have stood the test of time.  I'm looking at milestones, timelines, and family history as we celebrate my parents 61st anniversary.

I'm back from my business mastermind and I am equal parts exhilerated and terrified.  I've created an ambitious plan to offer you new classes this Fall including a technique class and a new Book of Me series.  Listen in for more details!

Are you ready for a sneak peek behind the scenes of my stamping business?  I'm talking about the stamping business owners mastermind and how your feedback can help me improve my newsletter and grow our community.

What are the benefits of scrapbooking challenging times?  Why would I include health issues and career set backs in my Book of Me?  I'm working hard to process my feelings, hone in on my desires, and keep my book from becoming a highlight reel.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the perfect tool to help you get more out of your supplies, bust through crafter's block, learn to mix patterns, and create more cards in less time.  It's helped me get so much more done at my craft table and I can't wait to use it for my holiday cards.

Home is where our stories begin.  It's where we create memories, find comfort, and build our lives.  Designing these spaces to be a reflection of oursleves is a journey worth documenting.  I'm in the process of upgrading my surroundings and I can't wait to include this process in my scrapbook.                            

Do I really have more to say about books and reading?  Let's talk about book clubs, books that have changed us, books that have shown us new ideas, and how we document these terrific reading experiences.

Books mentioned:

War and Peace

Anna Karenina

Crime and Punishment

The Idiot

The Count of Monte Cristo

Ravenfall

Everyone in my Family Has Killer Someone

In My Dreams I Hold A Knife

Let's set up our planners for September.  Get your important dates on the calendar, especially your big three (those three things you're gong to do for yourself this month).  Don't forget to add your unique celebrations!  I'm celebrating 904 day and looking forward to creating a scrapbook layout all about my home town.  Let's make pages about the places where we live and what makes those places special.

I've been thinking a lot about celebrating unique special occasions like Pi Day and 626 Day.  This new tradition has brought me so much joy that each month I now make an effort to get at least one on my calendar.  Today's special day was an unexpected day off from work that led me to think about childhood pleasures including hurricane days (snow days for most of you) and how I want to scrapbook them.

I've been inspired by Life In Five Senses!  I'm determined to savor these last few weeks of summer and to capture them in new and unique ways.  I know scent memories can take me right back to certain points in my childhood.  I wonder if exploring my other senses will lead me to new discoveries as I celebrate the season.