Have you ever seen a pack of collectible stickers? Usually, they’re all on a single sheet, plastered together. You might’ve thought it would be cool to create your own. But, you may not have realized how easy it was. Today, anyone can create their own collectible stickers, especially if they’re an artist. Creating your own stickers is relatively straightforward. Here are a few steps to help you create yours.

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Create Some Sticker-Worthy Art

The first thing you’ve got to do is create the art. Not all artwork is suitable for stickers. For example, large pieces might have too many details. Detailed artwork wouldn’t shrink down to sticker size easily. You’d lose a lot of detail when you’re resizing the original piece. So, you should create something that would fit on a sticker without losing any detail. Try putting together a portfolio of potential ideas. Then, you’d be able to create custom sticker sheets out of them. Most of the time, you can put more than one design on a single sheet. Coming up with a couple of ideas wouldn’t be a bad idea in that case.

Pick Out the Piece You’d Like to Make Into Stickers

After you’ve put together a portfolio, you can decide which pieces you’d like to use. Hopefully, you’ve made more than a couple. Deciding which of them to turn into stickers is the best part of the whole process. We’d suggest using something that speaks to you. Perhaps, you’re representing a brand or organizing a sticker sheet based on a certain theme like holiday stickers. If that’s the case, pick something that would represent it well. Once you’ve gotten your stickers, you’ll be able to hand them out to other people. They could become a great source of advertising or gifts.

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Send Your Art to the Sticker Maker

Now, you should’ve made a decision about which pieces you’d like to use. After you’ve done that, you’ll need to upload them. Make sure you’re taking good pictures of them, too. Otherwise, your stickers won’t look as nice as you’d like. Try using a scanner to get a clear image. They’re typically better at capturing an image than a smartphone camera. However, you can use your phone, too. Just make sure you’re taking pictures somewhere well lit. Also, put your art on top of something black. It’s easier to grab an image when it’s got a dark background. Upload them to a sticker-making website by using a popular file format. Most of the time, they suggest uploading them in JPEG or PNG format.

Decide Which Type of Stickers You’d Like

Each image you’ve sent will be transformed into a new sticker. But, you’ve still got to decide which type of sticker you’d like to get. There are multiple sizes, and each of them looks different. Choosing the right size will depend on how you’ll be using them. Larger stickers are great at capturing people’s attention. Place them somewhere in public to get people to look at them. If you’re using them for something else, you might want something smaller. Small stickers can be put nearly anywhere without anyone noticing them. You could even order multiple sizes, so you’ve got something for any situation.

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Place an Order for Your New Stickers

At this point, you should’ve done pretty much everything. You’ve decided which pieces you’d like to use for your stickers. And, you’ve thought about the type of stickers you’d like to order as well. Now, you’ve just got to place an order, and you’ll be good to go. Review all the details on your order before finalizing the transaction. Sometimes, we mistype something. And, that could cause problems. Reviewing the transaction one last time should help you avoid any issues. Then, simply place the order. They’ll start making your new stickers right away. All you’ve got to do is wait for shipping.

Turning Your Artwork into Stickers

Are you an aspiring artist looking to promote yourself? If so, then using collectible stickers would be a great idea. You could give them away to your fans and friends. Or, you could even sell them for a profit. You’ve just got to create the art, and then you can turn it into stickers. It’s that easy!

Written by Lizzie Howard

Lizzie Howard is a Colorado native who after graduating from the University of Colorado spends her time as a freelance writer. When Lizzie isn’t writing, she enjoys going on hikes, baking for her friends and family, and spending time with her beloved yellow lab, Sparky.