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Note from Tracy: This post is a beloved part of my crafty archives! While FabScraps has sadly closed its doors, I’ve kept this post live to celebrate the incredible artistry of the design team and to keep these Artist Trading Coin (ATC) ideas available for your inspiration. the entire sheet. You can use a 2.5-inch hole punch or a die (like I did). As many of you remember, we’ve tackled many paper challenges together—from inchies and moos to the classic Artist Trading Card. But the ATC (Artist Trading Coin) remains one of my favorite formats for stretching creativity in a small space! WARNING: Making these 2.5-inch mini masterpieces is highly addictive! To create these coins, I used a cover-weight cardstock base and colored them with Distress Oxides , finishing with archival black ink stamps. Using vintage-inspired papers and a 2-inch circle die, I layered the designs, adding faux stitching with a brown fine-tip marker and a few adhesive gems for sparkle. A small...

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Are you ready for another B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. project using the oh so pretty Memory Lane Design Paper Collection? I thought so! Memory Lane -Tracy Sagriff- For This Project You Will Need: • FabScraps  Memory Lane paper range : C105 005, 006, • FabScraps Chipboard Pieces : DC 105 004 • Chipboard album • Crystal Adhesive backed Accents • Distress ink (antique linen) • Crocheted trim Instructions 1. Use design paper to create dimensional flowers 2. Use a full sheet of design paper to wrap the cover of the album. 3. Attach crocheted lace to front and back cover allowing ends to reach the inside of the cover. 4. Attach a short ribbon on each side of the album to use as a closure. 5. Cover the inside of the album with a coordinating piece of design paper to cover the exposed chipboard and ribbons, 6. Adhere flowers and sentiment to cover. 7. Distress all the edges of the cover with antique linen distress ink. 8. Use extra sheets of design paper to cover th...

Pocket Letters: The Tiny Papercrafting Projects You’ll Fall in Love With Pinterest introduced me to pocket letters , and I have to admit—I was instantly hooked. The concept is deceptively simple: a plastic paper protector is divided into smaller pouches using a heat tool like the We R Memory Keepers Fuse Tool , and each little section becomes a tiny canvas for your creativity. You fill them with small ephemera, stickers, charms, and decorative papers, creating a pocket-sized world of wonder. And let me tell you, once you start, it’s hard to stop. I spent hours scrolling through Pinterest boards, pinning inspirational pocket letter ideas , and marveling at the sheer imagination that crafters bring to these little plastic pages. The combinations are endless—from vintage floral themes to whimsical cartoon-inspired layouts, and even travel memory pockets that preserve the essence of your favorite trips. It’s a wonderful way to express yourself, stay organized, and share joy with friends. I...

I am quite sure that the incredible ladies at Fabscraps were reading my mind when they designed this adorable coffee themed paper line. Don't let the soft pastels fool you. This paper is fairly cheeky and celebrates all things #coffee and of course #bff. This sweet beerboard book was perfect to create a very vintage looking memory book. Coffee Confessions -Tracy Sagriff- For This Project You Will Need: • FabScraps Coffee Confessions paper range : C103 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008 • FabScraps Chipboard Pieces : DC 103 007 • FabScraps Beer Board Book: DC 103 001 • Kraft Cardstock • White Cardstock • Gesso • Glossy Accents • Flat back Pearl Accents • Dovecraft Resin Roses • Tim Holtz Oxide Distress Ink Vintage Photo • Brown Glitter Glue Instructions 1. Trace outline of DC 103 001 on each of the design papers in collection 103. 2. Cut out each shape and adhere to the individual pages of the book. 3. Adhere DT 103 001 to the front cover. ...

I was so excited to work with the beautiful floral paper line, Memory Lane, from Fabscraps . The soft, flowing colors make creating a spectacular layout a total snap. This layout features the Memory Lane design paper, coordinating chipboard, and their beautiful feather stencil. I absolutely love the way the feathers jump off the page! Using a stencil like this is one of my favorite ways to add that extra "oomph" and texture to a flat page.  Archive Note: This project was originally featured on the Fabscraps blog back in April 2018. While their site has changed over the years, the inspiration of these soft florals and stenciled textures remains a favorite in the MGT archives!                                                                             ...

Hey guys. One of the things I really need to focus on this year is being active. The long winter has made me feel lethargic and the lack of sunshine has made me lose all ambition to be doing any kind of excercise. I think we actually had two days when the sun shone this week so I felt motivated enough to make this tracker. I use the fitness planner from Happy Planner  but I wanted a tracker strictly for excercise. If you are interested in tracking your fitness, feel free to grab this free printable.

Love bookish lifestyle inspiration and Regency aesthetics? JOIN THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY & GET YOUR REGENCY PLANNER A Fresh Start: My 20-Point Spring Bucket List Spring is my absolute favorite season. There is something so restorative about the fresh air blowing through open windows and the intoxicating smell of the lilacs bursting into bloom. For me, spring is about the whole process of renewal—a fresh start for the heart and the home. As a crafter, there are things we can do to give our studios a spring makeover. Remove any unused supplies and donate where possible. Declutter your tools—I promise you don't need five die-cutting machines! Spring is a great time to set goals to achieve. Without a roadmap, it's hard to find our way, and spring provides the perfect light to see clearly. 20 Things to Do in Spring To get you started on your journey of renewal: Open Every Window: Let the winter dust blow away and breathe in ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide by Susan Weis‑Bohlen — A Transformative Introduction to Balance and Wellness Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices to Balance and Heal Naturally by Susan Weis‑Bohlen is a standout introductory book that makes the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda genuinely accessible, practical, and deeply meaningful for modern readers. Whether you’re new to holistic wellness or curious about incorporating Ayurvedic practices into your daily life, this guide offers clarity, compassion, and real‑world tools that genuinely support positive change. From the very first pages, Weis‑Bohlen’s voice feels inviting — not overwhelming — which is essential for a subject as rich and nuanced as Ayurveda. The book opens with a concise yet thorough overview of Ayurvedic philosophy, grounding you in its historical roots and core concepts before moving into practical application. Rather than drowning readers in jargon, she introduces key ide...

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Love bookish lifestyle inspiration and Regency aesthetics? JOIN THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY & GET YOUR REGENCY PLANNER Hello friends! Today, I'm looking back at a project that really shaped how I approach organization and creativity. If you’ve been following along, you know my love for Traveler's Notebooks (TNs) runs deep. They are so much more than just planners—they are flexible, portable sanctuaries for our thoughts, prayers, and art. In the video below, I’m sharing a flip-through of my Foxy Fix Botanical leather TN , which I dedicated specifically to my Illustrated Faith devotionals . This setup solved a major pain point for me: wanting to dive into my study and journaling while on the go without carrying a mountain of supplies. Why This System Works One of the best things about using a TN for devotionals is the portability . By keeping my current study guides, stamps, and notes in one slim leather cover, I can easily sit in a quiet corner or a coffee shop...

I am so thrilled to share that I was selected to be on the Fabscraps design team this year. Fabscraps has been one of my favourite papercrafting companies for quite some time. "Fabscraps is a family run business established in 2005 by sisters Brigitte Wimbush and Janine Smollan. What started as a small local business venture is now Africa’s largest craft manufacturing company with over 3000 product lines distributed around the world." I am so excited to be part of this incredibly talented team. Grab a Cup of Tea & Read More... 📖 How to Create an Aesthetic Reading Journal 📖 The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Buddy Read 📖 Explore more Papercrafting & Planning tips Join the MGT Inner Circle Love papercrafting and cozy reading? Join our community for exclusive templates, crafty freebies, and my latest bookish finds! ...

Maximize Your Space: Big Happy Planner Weekly Layout The Big Happy Planner from Mambi gives you so much elbow room to design cute weekly layouts that keep you inspired all week long. My BHP has actually become my favorite mini scrapbooking outlet! It only takes 2-3 pages of design paper to create a full, lush layout with very little white space remaining. In the video below, watch me create a beautiful, bold layout featuring Fabscraps design paper. I love how the heavy-weight vintage patterns transform the planner pages into a work of art. Free Planner Dimension Template Looking to get those perfect cuts for your dated Big Happy Planner? I have created a dimension template specifically for the dated BHP vertical layouts. *Please note: This template is designed for the dated vertical BHP and may not work for horizontal or undated versions. Download the Planner Template ...

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Hello friends. Just popping in to share a habit tracker that I made this afternoon. I made it to to keep track of my morning and afternoon medications. I did not number it or add too many labels so that it would be useable for whatever you want.

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own.  As a papercrafter I have purchased allot of tools over the years. It started with the decorative edge scissors put out by Fiskars and has continued on through 4 generations of Cricuts and numerous cutting tools. Over the years though I have passed many of my no longer used tools down to my daughter, a girls group, a women's shelter and some even found their way to Kijiji. I have found that I consistently prefer to work with my Cricut. Sometimes I miss announcements about new features until I watch one of Melody Lanes videos. That is how I discovered print and cut had been added. What a game changer. I came across this video which shows some of the features of design space (the software that works with your Cricut). This playlist goes through the many features of the software with easy to follow instructions. If you don't own a Cricut Machine yet, what are you waiting for? Shop Crict Ma...

This post contains affiliate links. That means if you take this class I make a commission. That being said I would not suggest a class that I felt was not great value and very informative. Winter roads giving you cabin fever? Why not put on your cosy slippers and learn how to make beautiful spring blooms at home. CreativeLive I is offering an online class by Robert Mahar February 5-6. Do-It-Yourself: Paper Flowers. Paper flowers add whimsy and beauty to any occasion. Learn how to craft a whole handmade garden with Robert Mahar in  How to Make Paper Flowers  step by step. Robert Mahar is an arts and crafts professional who teaches others how to create imaginative do-it-yourself projects. In this class, Robert will teach you how to make impressive florals out of inexpensive materials. You’ll learn how to: Create large-scale stylized flowers from standard sheets of paper Make life-like flowers from crepe paper Use your paper flowers in a variety...

Valentine's Tag The clock is ticking. Valentine's Day is a mere 12 days away. Time to start helping your kids write out their class Valentine's and flipping through your recipes for a healthy party treat to send. I'm right there with you. I feel like we have exhausted our list of Valentine ideas over the years. I thought it might help if I posted a few project ideas to get your creative mojo going. These crafts are all pretty simple but well received. Jane Austin Inspired valentine Mini  Valentine Canvas Vintage Inspired Necklace Valentine's Easel Card

This post contains affiliate links to products that I think are excellent choices to set up your planner. If  you purchase through these links I will receive a small commission to help me maintain this blog. Well here we are. 2018 has begun. Was one of your resolutions to get a handle on your schedule? Last year I experimented with every type of planner around. I have decided that a travellers journal is my go to for my daily carry, however I can't add all the things I need to track in it without creating a very full, bulky journal. Additionally, there are allot of things that I don't necessarily want to be carrying outside of the house.  For these living documents that I am using at home daily, the Me and My Big Ideas Happy Planners are an ideal fit. I love being able to easily add and remove the pages that I am using such as recipes or medication lists. My Webster's Pages and Carpe Diem A5 plan ners are a perfect match for organizing all the clinical notes...