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Print-and-cut stickers at home with sticker paper, or kiss-cut them on a craft cutter. Start with a simple PNG and a sheet of matte vinyl.

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How to make my own stickers

Project At-A-Glance

Difficulty
easy
Active Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Yield
1 sheet of stickers

Materials & Tools

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Step-by-step

Step 1: Draw or export your art at 300 dpi

Draw or export your art at 300 dpi. Keep a 2–3 mm quiet border around the shape so the cut does not shave the ink.

Step 2: If you only have scissors: print on sticker paper, le…

If you only have scissors: print on sticker paper, let the ink dry, then cut just outside the line. For a glossy finish, cover with clear tape before you cut.

Step 3: If you have a cutter: place the print on the mat, set…

If you have a cutter: place the print on the mat, set the machine to kiss-cut (top layer only), and run a test on a corner of scrap first.

Step 4: Weed the extra paper around each sticker

Weed the extra paper around each sticker. Press one onto a water bottle or notebook and wait an hour before washing the bottle.

Step 5: Store unused sheets flat, away from sun

Store unused sheets flat, away from sun. Heat warps vinyl and makes the next cut drift.

Notes

  • Inkjet ink smears on some vinyl until it is sealed. Laser toner is more water-resistant out of the tray.
  • Do not print copyrighted characters and sell them. Your own drawings and lettering are the safe lane.
  • A full sheet of 2-inch round stickers is a good first run — you will learn alignment before you design a die-cut shape.
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