Recent Posts

Grimoire Marina Smouse Grimoire Marina Smouse

Upgrading Grimoire Pages

I have been wanting to put some finishing touches on some of the pages in my grimoire for a while… Now I have the chance to do that! And i can share the process with all of you too! When finishing up these pages I kept the intention of the page in mind through the process. That brought about a few interesting strategies to decoration.

Read More
Grimoire Marina Smouse Grimoire Marina Smouse

Litany Against Fear - Grimoire With Me

Have you ever said the litany against fear from dune? Well I have! I find it a very powerful mantra! So much so I even decided to make a grimoire spread dedicated to the idea all together! Today I share that spread with yo!

Read More
travelers notebook Marina Smouse travelers notebook Marina Smouse

April Plan With Me - Moon Phase Bullet Journaling

I am so happy to be able to share this slightly belated April plan with me! I have been bullet journaling for about 6 or 7 years, so over that time I really found a system that worked for me. However, now that I am bullet journaling in my travelers notebook all that has changed. Thankfully I found a new system that fixes my slight annoy…

Read More
travelers notebook Marina Smouse travelers notebook Marina Smouse

How to make a Leather Travelers Notebook Cover

Hey everybody! Today I have a DIY Travelers Notebook cover for you! I have made a couple of these now and I absolutely love them. my Travelers notebook is a place for me to plan, make lists, and process my emotions, as well as get to know myself better through creative expression! I don’t know what I would do If I didn’t have my second brain with me all the time!

Read More
Grimoire Marina Smouse Grimoire Marina Smouse

Mending Magic Grimoire Spread

I love to mend things. I would say it is one of my favorite things to do! Truly caring for the things I have and making sure they are functioning well and serving my expansion as I go through this life with them. I did a blog post on mending magic already, and I would love to share the grimoire page I created around the topic of mending magic as well!

Read More
magic, Grimoire Marina Smouse magic, Grimoire Marina Smouse

Grimoire Tour - 2021 Flip Through

Now that it is fall, it is time for me to reflect on what I have learned this year! Welcome to my Grimoire in all its glory. This is the junk journal style grimoire I have been using for the last 2 years. In the video below I flip through all my grimoire pages.

Read More
Witch-Crafting Marina Smouse Witch-Crafting Marina Smouse

DIY Magical Hammered Copper Bookmarks

Is it just me or does everyone just use crappy scraps of paper as bookmarks… Just me? Well NOT ANYMORE! Now I can make as many bookmarks as I like with a basic craft supply, copper wire.

There are so many reasons to make these bookmarks. Not only do they look lovely in your books when on the bookshelf, but they also have the potential to be a part of a spell if you would like to put certain stones on the charms!

Read More
travelers notebook Marina Smouse travelers notebook Marina Smouse

Travelers Notebook Setup for Bullet Journal Lovers

Journaling is a great way to bring conscious intention to your day. I have been doing this for years using the Bullet Journal system! It is so great, but I have learned that travelers notebooks may be even better! They allow you to have separate signatures or sections of your journal that can stay in your journal for longer or shorter depending on your needs! They are so much more customizable! This is why I now use a Travelers Notebook with a bullet journal inside.

Read More