Create a Mythical Creature on Gacha Club w/ DIY Star GhostO
Design a mythical 'Star GhostO' character in Gacha Club, then craft a matching DIY paper star ghost accessory to display or play with.
About this activity
Design a mythical 'Star GhostO' character in Gacha Club, then craft a matching DIY paper star ghost accessory to display or play with.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Open Gacha Club.
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Step 2
Start a new character in the app.
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Step 3
Select a ghost-like body shape for your character.
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Step 4
Choose pale or glowing base colors for the body.
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Step 5
Add star accessories or star patterns to the character.
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Step 6
Pick one hairstyle or outfit that fits your star ghost theme.
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Step 7
Save or take a screenshot of your finished Gacha design.
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Step 8
Place a sheet of plain white paper on your workspace.
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Step 9
Lightly sketch a simple ghost shape on the paper using your screenshot as a guide.
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Step 10
Cut out the ghost shape with scissors.
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Step 11
Colour the paper ghost to match your Gacha character using your colouring materials.
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Cut small star shapes from coloured paper.
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Glue the paper stars onto your paper ghost to match your design.
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Add facial details and outlines with a black marker.
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Step 15
Share your finished Star GhostO creation on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I design a Mythical Star GhostO character in Gacha Club and make a matching DIY paper star ghost accessory?
Start in Gacha Club by picking a base body, then choose ethereal colors (soft blues, purples, pale yellows). Add star-themed accessories, translucent wings, and a glowing face expression. Save or screenshot your finished Star GhostO. For the paper accessory, trace a star template on cardstock, cut it out, decorate to match (paints, markers, glitter), add a ghost tail with tissue or vellum, and attach a loop or dowel so kids can display or play with it.
What materials do I need to make a Star GhostO in Gacha Club and the DIY paper star ghost?
Youâll need a device with Gacha Club installed and a charger. For the craft: cardstock or heavy paper, pencil, scissors, glue stick or white craft glue, markers/paints, optional glitter, tissue or vellum for a ghost tail, tape, and string or a small dowel for display. If younger children use scissors or glitter, include child-safe scissors and supervise. A printed star template can speed things up.
What ages is the Gacha Club Star GhostO activity suitable for?
This activity suits ages about 6+ for in-app design with some guidance. Younger children (4â5) can enjoy the paper star ghost craft with close adult help for cutting and gluing. Older children and teens (10+) can handle full character customization, digital screenshots, and more detailed paper or mixed-media decorations. Adjust supervision and tool complexity based on each childâs fine motor skills and screen familiarity.
What safety tips should I follow when making a Star GhostO and the paper star ghost?
Supervise scissors, glue, and small decorations to avoid cuts or choking. Use child-safe scissors and non-toxic glue; avoid loose glitter around very young kids. Limit screen time and ensure device brightness and posture are comfortable. For hot-glue use, an adult should handle it. Keep craft area tidy to prevent accidents, and store small parts out of reach of toddlers. Encourage breaks and hand-washing after crafting.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use instead of the Gacha Club app, coloured paper, or a screenshot tool if we don't have them?
If you don't have Gacha Club you can use Gacha Life or another character-creator website, and if you lack coloured paper use plain white paper coloured with your colouring materials, while for screenshots take a photo of the device screen to use as your guide for the cut-out.
My small paper stars keep tearing or the ghost shape looks unevenâhow can we fix those steps?
If the small stars tear or the ghost edges are uneven, fold the coloured paper and cut multiple stars at once or trace the screenshot onto thicker cardstock and use sharp scissors for cleaner cuts before gluing the stars as instructed.
How can this activity be adapted for younger or older children?
For preschoolers have an adult pre-cut the ghost and stars and let the child color and glue them, while older kids can design more detailed hairstyles, layered star patterns, and match glowing base colors from their Gacha screenshot.
What are simple ways to enhance or personalize our finished Star GhostO before sharing on DIY.org?
To personalize the Star GhostO add glow-in-the-dark paint to the pale base colors, attach a folded paper tab so the cut-out stands for photos, and write a short mythical name and backstory to include with your DIY.org post.