Spooky Moon Sign Magic: Paint the Perfect Haunted Night 🦇

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit with a gorgeous Spooky Moon Sign tutorial from Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity. This layered project blends deep fall colors, eerie moonlight, and dramatic silhouettes — perfect for your fall decor!

Table of Contents

• Materials
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Helpful Tips
• Finished Look
• Watch the Video Tutorial

Materials

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Trace the Moon

Place the moon stencil in the center of your 10x10 wood canvas. Lightly trace the outline, then remove the stencil.

2. Create a Sunset Glow

Using a sponge, dab orange paint into the corners of your traced moon outline.

3. Blend in More Color

While the orange paint is still damp, sponge on yellow and red paint. Blend using a tapping motion for a smooth gradient.

4. Add Spooky Depth

Tap in touches of black paint to darken the edges and give your sky a moody, eerie feel.

5. Paint the Moon

Reposition the moon stencil and secure it with painter’s tape. Fill in with a light yellow base coat.

6. Add Moon Shadows

Blend orange, black, and red paint at the bottom of the moon for a dramatic shadow effect.

7. Create Moon Texture

Use the second layer of the stencil to dab white paint in the upper part of the moon, creating crater-like spots.

8. Glow the Edges

Remove the stencil, then lightly brush orange along the moon’s edges for a glowing halo effect.

9. Add Spooky Trees

Using a detail brush and black paint, create thin, branching silhouettes for your trees.

10. Add the Bats

Position the bat stencil from the Moons Crows Bats Sign Stencils set and fill in with black paint.

Helpful Tips

Finished Look

Watch the Video Tutorial

Love this project? Browse more Halloween stencils and create your own spooky decor!