When I first started creating the Ghostie coloring book series, I wasn’t setting out to start a brand. I was trying to survive burnout and figure out a way to stay creative. As a mum, carer, and someone living with chronic illness and anxiety, I needed something gentle. Something fun. Something that didn’t ask too much of me — but still made me feel seen and put my existing design skills to use.

Ghostie - coloring books for adults and kids

And so, Ghostie was born.

💬 So… Who Is Ghostie?

Ghostie is a soft, quiet little ghost who shows up in the pages of my coloring books doing what most of us are too exhausted to admit we want to do: taking naps, setting boundaries, having snack breaks, saying no, hiding in the laundry pile, and sometimes just vibing.

They’re not spooky — they’re sweet, introverted, and a little bit sassy. Ghostie represents the part of us that’s tired of being “on” all the time. They’re not trying to impress anyone. They just want peace, snacks, and the occasional bubble bath. (Relatable, right?)

🕯️ Why a Ghost?

There’s something deeply symbolic about choosing a ghost as a comfort character. Ghosts are often invisible — and that’s how many of us feel when we’re overwhelmed, chronically ill, or quietly struggling. Ghostie reminds us that we don’t have to prove our worth through productivity. We are still here. We still matter. Even on our lowest-energy days.

Ghostie is us, the invisible – and sometimes invisible by choice. We just want to take a break from our endless to do lists and appointments and just be …

Also: Ghostie is very cute. That helps.

🧁 Coloring Books for Real Life

These coloring books for adults aren’t filled with super-intricate mandalas or overly peppy affirmations. Instead, they’re filled with:

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  • Cozy, relatable scenes (think: “Ghostie cancels plans and feels amazing about it”)
  • Gentle humor that doesn’t ask you to be okay if you’re not
  • Affirmations that validate your actual feelings (no toxic positivity here)
  • Simple illustrations that are easy and enjoyable to color, even with brain fog

They’re made for the days when you need a break from everything — but still want a little comfort and creativity.

🧠 For the Tired, the Anxious, the Overstimulated

If you’ve ever needed a reminder that rest is productive…
If you’re navigating life with chronic illness, ADHD, autism, or anxiety…
If you’ve ever felt emotionally overcooked and just needed a timeout…

Ghostie is for you.

These books are quiet rebellion in coloring book form — a soft “no thanks” to hustle culture, burnout, and pretending to be fine. They’re a way to pause, breathe, and color your way back to yourself.

🛒 Want to Color with Ghostie?

You can find the full Ghostie collection on http://makesunshine.org/hello. Each book is lovingly designed to help you relax, reset, and feel a little more human again.

Come take a break with Ghostie — no pressure, no perfection. Just soft, slow joy.