Bewitched Crafts with Tracy Miller

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.

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?

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!