Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller

I've got a challenge for you!  Tonight I am crafting a card to encourage a friend dealing with a difficult work situation. Everyone goes through hard times and I love the idea of reminding my loved ones that I believe better days are ahead.  Listen in and craft a message of support with me.

It turns out I really struggle to resist a dare.  Challenge me to do something and I have the urge to prove myself.  It shows up in everything from reading challenges (check out the cool connections challenge I'm doing this summer) and even my Toastmasters journey.  It's like a game and it brings momentum.  It's a way to think outside the box and get stuff done.  My weekly newsletter includes a cr...

I'm toying with the idea of selecting a theme for my summer, a sort of guiding principle or clear priority for the next three months.  I love the idea of this kind of clarity and I love how well it translates into a scrapbook.  Now if only I could narrow it down...summer reading, adventure, connection?

I recently attended my first Toastmasters conference.  Reflecting on my Toastmasters journey, I've learned that this organization is about so much more than public speaking.  It truly is about finding your voice and learning to share your unforgetable story.  Learning and growing with this incredible community has my creative energy flowing.  I can't wait to tell you all about it!

Join me for a fun episode packed with stories about the things that are currently making me happy and how I plan to include them in my scrapbook.  I'm talking about gardening, reading,and nail polish plus crafts and creativity.

I've got a fun challenge for storytellers, scrapbookers, and anyone who loves to journal.  Let's document our charitable work and tell the story of the personal connections we have to the causes we support.  Want to experience the satisfaction of making a difference this weekend?  It's as easy as picking up a few non perishable items on your grocery run and leaving them by the mailbox the Saturday...

Welcome to the April wrap up.  I'm currently planning my scrapbook layouts and many of my favorite photos came from the Big Three events we talked about at the beginning of the month.  There was so much good stuff going on in April!  To much of a good thing left me with a large number of competing priorities, a messy house, and an urge to plan for more balance next month.

My 35th high school reunion is this coming weekend.  As someone who is painfully introverted, social skills are something I work on.  I decided to try the ice breaker "what's keeping you busy these days?"  I'm also sharing how my Cloudy Stencil solved a case of crafter's block.

The looming dread of tax day, a decision with unintended consquences, a frustrating project that fails to satisfy...so many circumstances can lead us to the place of nagging ick.  If you find yourself ruminating and you need to let something go, it can be helpful to have a resource in your art journal or smash book.  Today, I'm sharing the toolkit I use to change my attitude and make an energetic...

It's time for my favorite part of planning, the monthly Big Three!  I've found that the three things I do to replenish my spirit often lead to my favorite photos and layouts.  This month several good things came in triplicate.  Listen in to find out more, plus vote for my next read.

Confession time.  I have an incredible collection of bunny stamps.  I put rabbits on garden themed projects, Spring, Easter, and even baby themed projects.  I love bunnies.  How did I come to be obsessed with rabbits?  Get ready because in this episode, I am sharing my famous bunny story.

Let's be honest; not every card comes out as planned.  I don't love all of my creations.  Lots of them delight me but some are just ok.  What do you do when a card project just isn't coming together?  What can you do when a card just feels meh?  I'm sharing my ideas and one important thing to remember in this episode.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Last week I made a really cute card featuring shamrocks and a die cut sentiment.   I challenged myself to find multiple uses for me die, which creates the word Lucky.  I came up with quotes, phrases, and even a song to fill me scrapbook pages.  I've even got ideas for a series of cards with the sentiment Lucky to have a friend like you.

Let's explore a new way to capture what we love about Spring.  This episode, inspired by Gretchen Rubin's Life In Five Senses , explores how we can document our memories and experiences with a focus on what we can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.

Are you ready to plan your month and the experiences that will energize you?  It's time for our monthly Big Three!  Join me and create the memorable experiences that will likely become the subject of your favorite scrapbook layouts.  Stick around until the end to hear my ideas for an Oscar/Best Picture themed layout. March Mystery Madness is back!  Book people, the recommendations in this episode...

Moving out of my craft studio has me feeling overwhelmed and uninspired.  In today's episode, I am seeking tips for creating a new craft space, dreaming big, and getting down to the details of what I want.  As I sort through my supplies, I've decided to let go of a number of Close To My Heart stamps sets.  Many are new, some gently used, and a few having matching dies.  Some coordinate with Cricut...

Just getting started with paper crafting?  I've got some useful tips for you. In this episode we'll talk about stamping basics like seasoning new stamps, my favorite tip for fussy cutting, and when to replace your trimmer blade.

This episode was inspired by a recent misadventure in packing.  I'm moving my craft studio and feeling overwhelmed with the creation of my new space.  While I get everything set up, I want to be able to work in a temporary space, but I only have room for the essentials.  This is my list of the top ten tools in my essentials kit.  Think anyone will notice if I have a Big Shot on my coffee table?

Join me as I plan three experiences I want to give myself in February using the Big Three method. I'm exploring small, unique celebrations, seasonal treats, and more.  I can't wait to document these and create scrapbook pages of the things that light me up, spark my creative energy, and reflect my favorite version of me.  I hope you'll play along and share on our Facebook page !

Get ready to craft along with me as I walk you through the process of creating a year end wrap up layout for your scrapbook.

As the next phase of my home renovations wrap up, I'm excited about simplifying processes and making space for new things, but first I've got to wade through nearly 30 years of closet clutter.

What's keeping me alive this January?  I'm sharing a list of delightful things...most of them are keeping me warm.  I'm excited to turn this list of seasonal favorites into a scrapbook layout. Don't forget to download your BINGO card and play along this January.

Let's get the New Year started right!  In this episode, I have an update on my remodeling project, lots to say about the energy of fresh starts, and exciting news about the coming weeks.  Make sure you are signed up for my newsletter to join in the fun.  I've got a punny card coming out tomorrow and a crafty bingo challenge coming soon.  Don't forget this is the time to select your photos if you w...

Christmas is coming!  Are you capturing the memories and the magic?  Photos and journaling will keep the magic alive in your scrapbook.  Delight in the stories and the traditions, savor the recipes, and share the love.

It's time to check in our the experiences we most want to gift ourselves this month and how we'll capture them for our scrapbooks