Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller

It's 10 days before Christmas, the craft table is covered in "bits and bobs," and I'm done trying to organize paper scraps—so I'm using them up instead! In this episode you'll get easy, festive ideas for turning leftover holiday paper and embellishments into something beautiful: handmade gift tags (personalized for the recipient), journaling blocks and photo mats to jumpstart scrapbook pages, pape...

Today's episode was inspired by a recent adventure at Disney University.  I grew up in Florida and a lot of my best childhood memories include the Magic Kingdom.  Disney has always been a special place for me.  I've had my annual pass for 25 years, but this was the first time I drove behind Space Mountain, behind Tron and past all sorts of Disney facilities to check out Disney U!  I had so much fu...

If you're like me, you might find that the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest time of the year.  There's so much to do but what we really want is to slow down and savor the season.  Sending handmade cards to my friends and family is a priority for me, but it's still a challenge to fit crafting into my busy schedule.  In this episode, I am sharing my best tips for batch crafti...

Join me for a chat inspired by the Lazy Genius on including the everyday moments that define the season in our scrapbooks.  I'm talking both the season of Autumn and Thanksgiving as well as our season of life.  Let's dive into the rituals that make the best of where we are in our lives with evocative photos and introspective journaling.  

In this episode, let's talk about what it feels like to celebrate this treasured American holiday.  Growing up, sharing this holiday celebration with a large extended family gathered at my Grandmother's home there were distinct roles defined by age and gender...kids played outside, the men played cards.  Thanksgiving has changed a lot since I was a kid and I'm determined to capture how it felt in...

It's the beginning of a new month and time to schedule three things that restore and energize you.  In this episode, I'm sharing my REPORT...R is for what I'm reading, E for eating, P for playing (hint: there are some super cute Spellbinders stamps and dies on my craft table), O for obsessing, R for recommending, and T for treating myself.  I hope you'll find inspiration here.

  ✨ How intentional planning can inspire your most meaningful scrapbook pages In this inspiring episode, hear how my love of planning and list-making has transformed my scrapbooking process — and my life. We're talking about The Big Three , a simple but powerful approach inspired by YouTube creator Muchelle B , where you schedule three non-negotiable activities each month that light you up . Most...

✨ Episode Summary In this heartwarming episode of the Bewitched Crafts Podcast , host Tracy Miller shares how to capture the joy and color of the season through your camera lens. Inspired by a recent family outing to a local Fall Festival, Tracy offers practical photography tips for scrapbookers . From hayrides and pumpkin patches to golden-hour light, she'll help you see your memories with fresh...

Do you love Fall?  Let's explore how to capture the cozy, creative energy it brings. From the back-to-school excitement of September to the inspiration sparked by seasonal colors and everyday ordinary magic, I want capture that feeling of Fall with my photos and scrapbook pages. Whether you're documenting your favorite memories or diving into new creative goals, this episode will motivate you to e...

🌟 Episode Summary What happens after Eigth Grade Summer?  Inspired by the Happier With Gretchen Rubin podcast, my summer theme brought joy, fun, and relaxation — and now I want to carry that intentional energy into Fall. This season's theme centers on growth, definition, and creative renewal , encouraging listeners to get clear, savor the moment, and craft unique projects. 🗝️ Key Takeaways Season...

I've got an update on my home office (don't miss the picture of my gorgeous new desk over on Facebook) and I am planning the three things I'll do for myself in October.  These three things will likely become my  favorite scrapbook layouts for the month.  They are the craft festivals and artist dates that fill my cup, ramp up my creative energy, and leave me feeling refreshed.  I hope you'll play a...

What if making cards and scrapbook layouts is more than just your hobby?  In my case, I value connection, communication and creativity so paper crafting is part of living my values.  Being a stamper, a card maker, and a scrapbooker is part of my identity.

Once upon a time, in the days of the LSS (local scrapbook store) there were large communities of paper crafters working together in a sort of quilting bee style.  Before that online communities were spaces to share techniques and organize themed swaps.  Let's bring back the best elements of those communities!  Share your projects and feedback at www.facebook.com/bewitchedcrafts

It turns out I am not alone in experiencing the magic of back to school energy as an adult.  Have you seen the new trend of creating a personal curriculum?  Traditionally, it's designed to include research and satisfy your curiosity, but in this episode, I'm putting a crafty twist on it.  Let's look at ideas for ramping up creative energy, mastering paper crafting tools, and completing holiday car...

Setting a theme for my summer brought me an easy way to focus on giving myself the experience I wanted most.  8th Grade Summer was a huge success!  I wanted a fun break and I gave myself all of my favorite elements of summer break.  I rode my bike, enjoyed long floats in the pool, played a few video games, and even took a summer reading challenge.  How will I ever top that for Fall?

I took the 52 Book Club's Connection Challenge this summer and documented it all in a summer reading journal.  This episode is for the readers and book girlies!  This challenge had me reading a variety of genres and helped me clear more than a dozen books from my TBR.  Don't forget to share your favorite read of the summer with me.

Let's talk about the little things that delight us.  I'm sharing childhood memories of pinwheels and play doh.  Seventeen magazine and cassette tapes were the special treats of my teenage years.  These days I go for fancy coffee and massages.  How do you treat yourself?

Kids in my area went back to school today.  The end of summer vacation always signaled the end of summer itself when I was a kid.  Of course we went back to classes after Labor Day, but still...old habits.  Anyway, i found myself saying I'm not ready!  I'm stil savoring a few weeks of the season and I'm using them in a deliberate way to set myself up for a terrific Autumn.

With back to school season fast approaching, now is the time to make the most of summer days.  Immerse yourself in your favorite seasonal experiences.  I am reliving my 8th grade summer complete with bike rides, swimming, and video games but with one significant difference.  Listen in to learn more.

It's not exactly the Mid Year Book Freak Out tag, but it's definitely inspired by it!  Let's talk great reads, surprises, and a few disappointments.  Where do your hobbies lead you and how will you document it?

I don't watch much tv and I rarely talk about shows, but today I'm sharing four recommendations for streaming.  I'm planning to capture a little about each of them in my album as part of my endeavor to document the everyday, ordinary things about my life.

Author Gretchen Rubin tells us novelty and challenge have a lot to do with our happiness.   Once you see things through this lense, you'll find it explains the thrill of everything from travel to baking an elaborate cake.  How do we find the right balance to apply it to our favorite hobbies?

I've been away a lot since this Spring.  Comng home with fresh eyes, I am noticing lots of changes.  Somethings seem to have popped up overnight and others took more time.  I'm ready to capture change in a new way in my scrapbook and I hope you'll give it a try.

June was a month filled with joy and special moments, including my friends' wedding in Vegas.  The photos and the memories fill me with happiness.  I'm selecting the best of the bunch for a collage as a month end wrap up.  Listen to learn more.

Need a simple solution to get your creative juices flowing?  A short time away from our normal routines can give us a new perspective.  Have you ever taken a weekend off and found yourself unusually energized, refreshed, and filled with inspiration?  Little things like riding a bike, relaxing in a pool, or changing the scenery can have a big impact.