Making your own stickers is a great way to personalize your belongings or add a fun touch to gifts and cards.
Kids like to make their own stickers, too- it’s a simple and easy way to add personality to notebooks, lockers, and school projects.
There are several different ways that you can make stickers at home with just a few supplies.
All you need is some paper, scissors, and clear contact paper. You can find contact paper at most craft stores or right here.
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How to make your own stickers at home
There are two main ways to make stickers at home: with contact paper or using a printer, wax paper, and packing tape.
This is a fun DIY project that you can try.
Materials
Before you start, gather your materials. You’ll need:
-Paper
-Markers
-Scissors
–Clear contact paper or packing tape
-Wax paper (optional)
-Printer (optional)
How to draw stickers
If you want to make your own designs, start by sketching them out on paper first. You can also use stencils or printed images as a starting point.
You can use regular markers or colored pencils to draw your designs. Once you’re happy with how they look, cut them out with scissors.
The second option is to create a blank document on your laptop or computer. You can use Word, Google Drive, or whichever program you’re most comfortable with.
Once your document is open, use the shape tool to draw whatever design you want. You can also add text if you’d like.
If you’re happy with your design, print it out on regular paper. Then, use scissors to cut it out.
Using designs from the Internet
Another option is to pick your favorite images on the Internet.
I merely locate the images I need on Pinterest, but you can locate them almost anywhere. Copy and paste any image you want to include into the document.
Make careful to leave enough space between each image when you arrange them so you may cut it out the way you want.
Once the image has been included, you can crop it slightly to take up less space on the page and make room for additional images.
Print out your design and use scissors to cut out each image.
Just be careful with copyright infringement.
Some images found online are protected under intellectual property law. This means you can’t use them without the artist’s permission, even if you’re only making them for personal use.
Instructions
1. Cut your paper into shapes. Use scissors to cut out shapes from your paper. If you want to make a lot of the same sticker, you can trace a template onto the paper before cutting.
2. Cut a piece of contact paper. Cut a piece of clear contact paper or packing tape that is slightly larger than your paper shape.
3. Peel off the backing. Peel the backing off of the contact paper or packing tape.
4. Place your paper shape on the sticky side. Place your paper shape on the sticky side of the contact paper or packing tape.
5. Cut around the shape. Use scissors to cut around the shape, making sure to seal the edges.
6. Repeat with additional shapes. Repeat steps 2-5 until you have made all the stickers you want.
7. Store your stickers. Store your stickers on a piece of wax paper or in a safe place where they won’t get damaged.
Wax paper method
You can also make stickers using a printer and packing tape or wax paper. Simply print your designs onto the packing tape or wax paper, then cut out the shapes and follow the instructions above.
The base layer is applied in the next stage.
You take your back sheet (a wax paper or plastic piece) and cover the necessary area with a layer of packing tape. Wax paper works perfectly well if that is all you have. A few bubbles under the tape are acceptable.
Layout the images. This is merely to give you a rough sense of how many stickers your sticker can produce. As this will be crucial in the future, make sure to leave enough room between each of the stickers.
The top layer of tape should then be applied. Just tape over each and every tiny image. You’re attempting to put the image between two tapes to make a “sandwich.” This gives the paper a sticker-like look by adhering it to the backing of the tape. Additionally, it aids in preserving the image and halts fading.
Again, a few bubbles are acceptable but try to avoid getting any, or else your stickers won’t like that nice.
How to make stickers with Cricut
If you have a Cricut machine, you can use it to make stickers pretty easily.
First, create your design in the Cricut Design Space. Then, load your sticker paper into the machine and print out your design.
Once it’s done printing, use a weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl around your design.
Then, use transfer tape to apply your sticker to whatever surface you want.
Making stickers with a Silhouette
You can also use a Silhouette machine to make stickers.
First, create your design in the Silhouette Studio software. Then, load your sticker paper into the machine and print out your design.
Use a weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl around your design, then apply your sticker to whatever surface you want using transfer tape.
Can you make high-quality stickers at home?
The answer is yes! If you have a cutting machine such as a Silhouette or Cricut, you can make professional-looking stickers at home.
All you need is some sticker paper and your cutting machine.
If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can still make stickers at home. You’ll just need to use a pair of scissors or a craft knife to cut out your stickers by hand.
Conclusion
Making stickers is a fun and easy way to add your own personal touch to just about anything. Give it a try and see what you can come up with!