Draw Your Own OC with DIY Star TheRealLunaRose
Draw and design your own original character (OC) with guidance from TheRealLunaRose, plus make a DIY star badge using safe craft materials.
About this tutorial
Draw and design your own original character (OC) with guidance from TheRealLunaRose, plus make a DIY star badge using safe craft materials.
What you need
Instructions
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Step 1
Gather all your materials and find a comfy clean workspace.
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Step 2
Ask TheRealLunaRose for a fun idea then pick your OC name and write a one sentence description of who they are.
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Step 3
Lightly draw a simple head and body pose on your paper with your pencil.
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Step 4
Add clothes and accessories that match your OC's personality.
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Step 5
Draw your OC's face and hairstyle to show how they feel.
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Step 6
Give your OC one or two special features like a magical mark wings or a cool gadget.
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Step 7
Trace the final pencil lines with your black marker to make a clear outline.
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Step 8
Wait until the ink is dry and then erase any pencil marks left behind.
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Step 9
Color your OC using your colouring materials.
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Step 10
Draw a star shape on the cardboard or thick paper for your DIY badge.
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Step 11
Carefully cut out the star shape with your scissors.
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Step 12
Decorate the star with metallic paper or stickers to make it sparkle.
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Step 13
Glue the decorated star to a small cardboard backing to make it sturdy.
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Step 14
With adult supervision attach the safety pin to the back so you can wear your star badge.
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Step 15
Share a photo of your OC and your star badge on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I do the Draw Your Own OC with DIY Star activity with TheRealLunaRose?
To do this activity, start by watching TheRealLunaRose’s guidance or following a printed step-by-step. Brainstorm your OC’s personality, silhouette, and color palette. Lightly sketch basic shapes, refine facial features and clothing, then ink and color. For the DIY star badge, trace a star template onto cardstock, foam, or felt; cut it out (adult help for kids under 7), decorate with markers, sequins, or glitter glue, and attach a safety pin or velcro backing. Let adhesives dry before wearing.
What materials do I need to draw an OC and make a DIY star badge?
You’ll need plain paper or a sketchbook, pencils, eraser, fine-tip pens or markers, colored pencils or watercolor paints, and a ruler or reference sheet for design ideas. For the star badge: cardstock, craft foam, or felt; safety scissors; non-toxic glue or glue stick; stickers, sequins, or glitter glue for decoration; and a pin-back, velcro strip, or magnet for fastening. Choose child-safe, non-toxic supplies and pre-cut parts for younger kids.
What ages is the Draw Your Own OC with DIY Star activity suitable for?
This activity suits ages 5–12, with adjustments. Ages 5–7 enjoy simple character shapes and need adult help with cutting and small decorations. Ages 8–10 can design more detailed OCs and decorate badges independently. Ages 11+ can experiment with advanced techniques—shading, digital sketches, or sewing felt badges. Always supervise scissors, small parts, and adhesives; adapt complexity and materials to each child’s fine motor skills and attention span.
What are the benefits, safety tips, and variations for this OC drawing and star badge craft?
Drawing OCs and making star badges builds creativity, storytelling, fine motor skills, and confidence. It encourages decision-making about colors, costumes, and personality traits while teaching following steps. Safety tips: use non-toxic supplies, supervise cutting and small decorations to prevent choking, avoid loose glitter for young kids, prefer glue sticks over hot glue for little ones, and let paint or glue fully dry. Variations include using shrink plastic, magnetic backs, or glow-in-the-
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can I use if I don't have metallic paper or stickers for the star decoration?
Use aluminum foil, shiny gift wrap, metallic markers, or glitter glue instead of metallic paper or stickers to decorate the star.
My black marker smudged when I tried to erase the pencil—what should I do?
If the black marker smudges after tracing, let the ink dry fully, test your eraser on scrap paper, and if needed retrace with a smudge-proof permanent marker before erasing pencil marks.
How can I change the project for different ages?
For younger kids use a pre-drawn head/body template and help with cutting and attaching the safety pin, while older kids can add detailed shading, layered clothing designs, and a glued-on gadget to the star badge.
How can we extend or personalize the OC and star badge activity?
Extend it by writing a short backstory from your one-sentence OC description, drawing a matching scene on extra paper, making several cardboard star badges to gift, and then sharing the photo on DIY.org.