Spooky-Cute Self Care: Art, Journals, Candles, and Chill
Self-care doesn’t have to look like bubble baths and spa music—especially if your soul thrives on ghost plushies, drippy art, and candlelit journaling sessions under string lights. For me, self-care means slowing down with a pencil in one hand, a flickering candle nearby, and just letting the weird, whimsical energy flow.
If you're craving a little haunted peace, here's how I do spooky-cute self care—with a mix of art, mood lighting, and cozy creative rituals that anyone can enjoy.
💀 1. Color Something Creepy (But Cute)
There’s something deeply calming about coloring skulls, eyeballs, and creepy mushrooms—especially when they’re designed to be playful and dreamy. My Melted Macabre: A Drippy Trippy Coloring Book is full of skull-filled, surreal designs that are perfect for spooky souls who just want to chill.
👉 Grab the coloring book on Lulu or get the Amazon version here
✨ Pair it with gel pens, markers, or colored pencils for full-color therapy.
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🕸 2. Journal with a Vibe
A blank journal is basically a portal to your mind—and decorating it with stickers, spooky prompts, or messy thoughts is pure magic. I love using dark-themed or black-paper journals and adding my drippy skull stickers to the cover.
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✨ Need ideas? Try journaling about your favorite ghost stories, dreams, or Halloween memories.
🕯 3. Light All the Candles
Self-care lighting makes all the difference. I’m obsessed with LED candles, especially the flickering ones that give the room that cozy haunted energy. Add string lights or a salt lamp and you’ve got the perfect moody atmosphere.
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Bonus points if you add your favorite horror playlist or lo-fi goth beats while you relax.
✍ 4. Make Art Just for You
No deadlines, no rules—just you, your sketchbook, and your weird little ideas. Even if you don’t “finish” a piece, the act of drawing something strange and beautiful is a form of release.
I always keep a stack of scrap paper and my iPad nearby for impromptu doodling. Some of my favorite pieces started as late-night self-care scribbles.
👉 Need inspo? Check out my art prints or follow me on IG for time-lapse vids and drippy sketches.
🎃 5. Create a Spooky Self-Care Kit
Want to really treat yourself? Put together a little kit with your favorite art supplies, stickers, snacks, and one cozy thing (like a plush bat or ghostie). Keep it in a cute box or coffin tray, and reach for it whenever you’re feeling drained.
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🌙 You Deserve to Feel Good in Your Own Weird Way
Spooky-cute self care is about making space for yourself, your creativity, and your vibe—no matter what that looks like. Whether you’re coloring skulls or journaling by candlelight, don’t be afraid to make it your own.
