Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller

This podcast features content for paper crafters, card makers, stampers and scrapbookers while exploring many aspects of a creative lifestyle.

Missing Community 09/16/2025

Missing Community 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 /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/38234290

Personal Curriculum 09/09/2025

Personal Curriculum 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 cards. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/38138630

I Need A Theme 09/02/2025

I Need A Theme 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? /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/38052785

Summer Reading Challenge 08/26/2025

Summer Reading Challenge 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37956415

Treat Yourself 08/19/2025

Treat Yourself 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? /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37872945

Soak Up The Sun 08/12/2025

Soak Up The Sun 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37768775

8th Grade Summer 08/05/2025

8th Grade Summer 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37675240

Bookish Enthusiasm 07/29/2025

Bookish Enthusiasm 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? /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37588375

Now Streaming 07/22/2025

Now Streaming 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37499580

Happiness Equation 07/15/2025

Happiness Equation 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? /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37408725

Change 07/08/2025

Change 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37328495

June Celebrations Collage 07/01/2025

June Celebrations Collage 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37231405

Step Away 06/24/2025

Step Away 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37128980

Encouraging Cards 06/17/2025

Encouraging Cards 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/37034495

Weekly Challenge 06/10/2025

Weekly Challenge 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 crafty challenge to motivate you! Sign up now to give it a try https://bewitchedcrafts.convertri.com/congratscard /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36931585

Summer themes 06/03/2025

Summer themes 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? /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36826765

Toastmasters and Storytelling 05/20/2025

Toastmasters and Storytelling 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! /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36635815

Obsessed 05/13/2025

Obsessed 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36543210

Stamp Out Hunger 05/06/2025

Stamp Out Hunger 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! /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36448920

Embarrassment of Riches 04/29/2025

Embarrassment of Riches 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36349920

Reunion 04/22/2025

Reunion 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36256885

U Turn Toolbox 04/15/2025

U Turn Toolbox 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 U turn. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36146805

Three Is The Magic Number 04/08/2025

Three Is The Magic Number 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/36047195

Hop Into Creativity 04/01/2025

Hop Into Creativity 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/35953470

When It All Goes Wrong 03/25/2025

When It All Goes Wrong 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/35847985

Lucky 03/18/2025

Lucky 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/35740510

5 Senses Spring Layout 03/11/2025

5 Senses Spring Layout 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/35621245

Making the Most of March 03/04/2025

Making the Most of March 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 include: Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander A Curious Beginning ( A Veronica Speedwell Mystery) Louisiana Longshot Jane Eyre (read along with The Read Well Podcast Book Club) Wide Sargasso Sea The Secret History of Jane Eyre Looking for information on my mystery boxes? Email me or check out our /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/35523185

Craft Spaces and Mystery Boxes 02/25/2025

Craft Spaces and Mystery Boxes 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 cardtridges as well. These will be offered in mystery boxes with 10 stamp sets valued at $175 or more for $30 plus shipping. Get on my email list to learn more. Click the Sign Up button our today! /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/35416895

Beginner Tips 02/18/2025

Beginner Tips 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. /episode/index/show/bewitchedcrafts/id/35323770

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