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How to make my own stickers

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.

Time
45 min
Difficulty
easy
Makes
1 sheet of stickers
Steps
5 steps

Updated Sep 2, 2026

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How to make my own stickers

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Step by step

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    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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