The Haunted Bean – Halloween Inspiration by Dagmara Gorczyńska

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We absolutely love seeing how our designers mix and match collections and turn even the smallest scraps into something special! Today we’re sharing another wonderfully spooky creation from Dagmara Gorczyńska, featuring images from “The Haunted Bean” collection.

Dagmara describes this project as a little “desk clean-out” – using leftover pieces from “Overthinking in Colour” for the background, along with memo stickers and tiny scraps of tracing paper that were simply too good to throw away. She then added images from The Haunted Bean, stamped bats and those fabulous copper splashes to bring everything together.

The result is full of texture, colour and Halloween atmosphere – and that gorgeous black cat is definitely stealing the show! 

We love projects like this because they’re a perfect reminder that even the tiniest scraps can become part of something beautiful.

Thank you, Dagmara, for another fabulous dose of Halloween inspiration!

Hugs,

RT Team,

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Beautiful card by Małgorzata Dzedzyk

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We are sharing an amazing card created by Małgorzata.

Małgorzata says: For this card, I used an empty adhesive tape roll to create a shaker filled with honey-colored beads. The design features a delicate colour palette, while the cotton flowers and ribbon beautifully complement the composition.

The collection used: The Wonderful Life of Bees

Summer Holiday in Shades of Blue - sketch Monday challenge

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There’s something about a summer holiday that calls for bright colours, playful patterns, and a little bit of sunshine—and this card brings all three together!

I started with a crisp white card base and created a layered background using several shades of blue. The textured blue panel gives the card a wonderfully beachy, almost watery feel, while the darker blue patterned paper adds movement and contrast.

For the focal point, I combined several different patterned papers. The floral panel adds a cheerful pop of colour, while the colourful chevron pattern brings in a fun, summery feel. A circular element featuring a beach-inspired image ties the different patterns together.

To finish the card, I added a “Summer Holiday” sentiment across the bottom. The mix of blues, colourful patterns, and the beachy focal image makes this card feel like a little summer vacation in an envelope!

How I Made It

1. Start with a white card base.
2. Layer several coordinating blue papers onto the front, using different patterns and textures for interest.
3. Cut a floral patterned-paper panel and mat it with a darker coordinating colour.
4. Add a smaller chevron-patterned piece above it.
5. Die-cut or punch a circle from a beach-themed paper and mat it with the same darker colour.
6. Arrange the three focal pieces at angles to create a relaxed, collage-style design.
7. Add the “Summer Holiday” sentiment across the lower portion of the card.
8. Finish with a few small embellishments for a touch of sparkle.

This card would be perfect for sending vacation greetings, celebrating a summer adventure, or simply sharing a little sunshine with someone special. 

Be sure to try this sketch and share your own inspiration with us!

Hugs, 

Alisa

RT CHALLENGE The Christmas Tea Party

The Christmas Tea Party

5th - 30th October 2026

Please join us in creating a card, tag or whatever you desire using our free PDF. The Challenge is open to everyone, seasoned crafters, and beginners. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing and will win a prize or voucher.

Enter the challenge from our website download the free digital PDF in our free gifts and challenges section OR check out our Facebook Pages.

To enter the challenge just follow the simple steps here:
Download this free digital PDF from this link:
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Create a bookmark, card, tag, ATC or whatever you desire.

Once complete, take a high-quality photo or scan

Post your creation on our RT, Make, Create and Share group HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2659865907583506

Use the hashtag #rtcraftchallenge

We are looking forward to seeing your creations!
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Available in A4 and US letter size

The Game Is Afoot! – Sylvia’s Sherlock Holmes Journal Page

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Today we’re sharing a wonderfully atmospheric project by our talented designer, Sylvia Galkowska, created using the Sherlock Holmes Collection.

Sylvia has transformed her journal page into a miniature Victorian crime scene, packed with clues and intriguing details. Maps covered in mysterious footprints, evidence cards, fingerprints, coded messages, poison labels, blood-stained papers and vintage images of Sherlock and Watson all overlap beautifully to create a rich, layered composition.

We especially love how Sylvia has combined so many different elements without losing the page's overall story. Everywhere you look, there is another little clue to discover! The muted reds, blues and aged paper tones work perfectly with the brick background, giving the whole project that wonderfully worn, vintage London atmosphere.

The Sherlock Holmes Backgrounds Collection was inspired by Victorian London and includes 25 pages filled with antique textures and designs created for cards, journals, scrapbooking and mixed-media projects. Relatively Thoughtful, Sylvia’s project is a fantastic example of just how much detail and storytelling you can create with it.

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RT Team

The Haunted Bean – Art Journal Inspiration by Dagmara Gorczyńska

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Another fabulous project created with “The Haunted Bean” collection! This time, Dagmara Gorczyńska has created a wonderfully atmospheric art journal page full of texture, layers and spooky-cute details.

 

The adorable little ghost carrying a Halloween cake takes centre stage, surrounded by pumpkins, a tiny black cat and flying bats. I especially love the teal background, distressed text and copper splatters – they give the whole page such a fantastic mixed-media feel.

A perfect mix of cute, spooky and wonderfully messy! 

Thank you, Dagmara, for this gorgeous inspiration! 

The Haunted Bean – available from Relatively Thoughtful.

The Haunted Bean – ATCs by Smurf Murphy

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A little spooky, a little sweet, and absolutely adorable! These gorgeous ATCs created by Smurf Murphy using our “The Haunted Bean” collection are packed with cosy Halloween charm.  

Ghostly cakes, magical drinks, pumpkins and the cutest black cat come together in four wonderfully colourful designs. I love how Smurf has layered the elements and added tiny golden stars for that extra touch of Halloween magic. 

Who says Halloween has to be scary? Sometimes it can be all about cake, coffee and cute little ghosts!

Thank you, Smurf, for bringing The Haunted Bean to life so beautifully! 

The Haunted Bean – available from Relatively Thoughtful.

Hugs,

RT Team.

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