Make a Kawaii Character With DIY Star HazelRose
Create a kawaii character called HazelRose using paper, markers, stickers, and star shapes while practicing drawing, cutting, coloring, and simple decoration skills.
Step-by-step guide to Make a Kawaii Character With DIY Star HazelRose
Step 1
Gather all your materials and clear a flat workspace so you can make HazelRose comfortably.
Step 2
Use a pencil to lightly draw a large oval for HazelRose’s head near the top of the paper.
Step 3
Draw two small rounded ears on top of the head to make HazelRose extra cute.
Step 4
Draw a small chubby body under the head so HazelRose looks cuddly.
Step 5
Draw a kawaii face by adding two big eyes a tiny smiling mouth and two round cheeks.
Step 6
Stick one star sticker on HazelRose’s hair or chest to give her a star accessory.
Step 7
Colour HazelRose’s head body and clothes using your markers and colouring materials.
Step 8
Add rosy cheeks and eye highlights with a lighter marker or pencil to make the face pop.
Step 9
Decorate around HazelRose with extra stickers or draw little stars to create a fun background.
Step 10
Carefully cut out HazelRose along the outline with scissors while an adult helps if needed.
Step 11
Glue HazelRose onto a coloured background sheet to finish the display.
Step 12
Share your finished HazelRose on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a star sticker or the exact markers listed?
If you don't have a star sticker, cut a small star from coloured paper or shiny foil and glue it on in step 6, and if you lack markers use crayons, coloured pencils, or watercolour paints for step 7.
My drawing smudges or the cutout rips when I try to cut HazelRose—how can I avoid that?
Sketch lightly with a pencil as directed in step 2, let any marker ink dry fully before erasing or cutting, use child-safe scissors and an adult helper for the careful cutting in step 11, and press the glued HazelRose flat while drying to prevent wrinkles or rips.
How can I change this activity to suit different ages or skill levels?
For younger children, simplify by providing a pre-drawn head and pre-cut body pieces and big stickers for step 6 while an adult handles step 11, and for older kids, ask them to add detailed clothing patterns in step 7, extra drawn stars in step 9, or create a mixed-media background in step 9.
What are some ways to enhance or personalize my finished HazelRose after gluing her onto the background?
Personalize HazelRose by adding googly eyes or fabric cheeks to the face in step 5, layering glitter or sequins around the star accessory from step 6, turning the glued piece into a card or bookmark after step 11, and then share the photo on DIY.org as suggested.
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Facts about paper crafts for kids
🎀 "Kawaii" (かわいい) is a Japanese word meaning "cute" and grew into a huge pop-culture style with fashion, characters, and stickers.
✂️ Kirigami is the paper art that uses cutting (not just folding) to create shapes and layered designs—perfect for star cutouts.
✏️ Character designers often begin with simple shapes like circles and stars to make friendly, easy-to-recognize characters.
⭐️ Stars, hearts, bows, and soft pastel colors are classic kawaii motifs you’ll see on stickers, stationery, and plush toys.
🎨 Practicing drawing, cutting, and coloring helps kids build fine motor skills and boosts creativity with every project.
