Top Tips for Shading Ghosts + Easy Night Sky Background
Learn how to add dimension to die cut ghosts and create a quick night sky with the Boo Crew dies from Simon Hurley and Spellbinders.
Ghosts don’t have to be flat white! In today’s video, I’m sharing how to shade die cut ghosts for extra dimension and movement—plus how to build a quick and easy nighttime sky background that makes your scene pop.
I used the new Boo Crew dies from the Simon Hurley x Spellbinders Halloween release to create this fun trio of trick-or-treaters. With playful accessories, layered sentiments, and a soft blended background, this card is spooky-sweet and full of character.
In the video, you’ll learn:
- How to shade white die cuts using ink blending for soft, spooky shadows
- Tips for adding dimension and personality to your ghost characters
- A quick trick for creating a layered night sky background using just one ink
- How to build a cohesive Halloween color palette using pink, orange, and black
This project is perfect if you love character dies and want to bring your Halloween cards to life. The ghost shading adds just enough detail to make them stand out, and the sky technique is fast and beginner-friendly. It’s a fun one to try whether you’re mass-producing cards or just crafting for fun!
Have you tried shading die cuts before? Let me know in the comments, or tag me @dreamcraftcreate so I can see your version of this cute Boo Crew trio!
Happy crafting, and I’ll see you in the next video!
Charlene
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