Position your Dollar Tree stencil where you want your wording to go. A fun option is the phrase “hey boo-tiful.” Use your spouncer and white acrylic paint to fill in the stencil. Tap gently for the best coverage and crisp edges. Let the stencil dry before moving on to the next step.

Grab your pink DAP spackle and your spoon. Use the back of the spoon to scoop and smear on small mounds of spackle to form your ghost shapes. Start by creating a row of ghosts near the top of the canvas, then work your way down, overlapping and layering as you go. This gives your ghosts some playful dimension and makes the artwork feel full and textured.

You can use a heat tool to speed up the drying process, or simply let your spackle ghosts dry overnight or for several hours. You’ll know they’re ready when the spackle turns from pink to white.

Once the spackle is dry, use your pink acrylic paint to color one of the ghosts for a fun accent. You can keep the others white for contrast or go bold with multiple shades for an ombre effect. This is where you can really let your creativity shine.

Dip your artist brush into black acrylic paint and add two small eyes to each ghost. Simple dots work perfectly for a classic look, or try oval shapes for a little personality.

If you’re adding a bow, tie a zip tie bow from your favorite ribbon and glue it to the pink ghost. It’s a small detail that adds so much charm. You could even add mini bows to each ghost if you want to give them individual character.