Hello Indie Hackers 👋

I am J.R., creator of Paper Critters.

Paper Critters lets kids design custom paper toy characters using full sticker controls, then print and fold them into real physical toys. It bridges screen time with hands-on play, making it a great creative outlet for kids, parents, and educators.

The original Paper Critters proved this core concept two decades ago. I recently rebuilt it entirely from scratch, leveraging AI agent workflows through DeepSeek, Cline, and Google Antigravity to handle background execution while focusing my design engineer background on UX, interaction, and system architecture. Building a full scale application as a solo builder with these tools was an incredible experience.

Key features to check out:

• Kid-Safe Privacy: No email collected, no account required to try, and built around child privacy constraints from day one

• Frictionless Web App: Fully responsive Progressive Web App that installs to your home screen with no app store download required

• Safety First: Human moderation on all public gallery submissions

• Monetization: Free to design and explore, with a simple one-time purchase to print high resolution templates with cut and fold lines

I would love your feedback, especially around the sticker decoration controls and the overall print-to-assembly experience.

Thanks for checking it out! 🎨