My kids decorate EVERYTHING with sticker decals… water bottles, laptops, notebooks, tablet cases, binders and pretty much anything that a decal will stick to! There are tons of awesome decals available on Amazon (of which we have purchased MANY!) However, when someone in ourFacebook group told me how to make stickers (homemade ones!) using just tape and parchment paper, I knew I had to test it out. The verdict is in… we made a few tweaks to perfect the method and are officially addicted to making homemade sticker decals!
DIY Craft Camp for Kids (Part 2!!!)
Since our previous DIY Craft Camp was such a success, we have decided to do an encore (part 2) this week! Here are all of our previous (free!) virtual camps, in case you missed any:
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I bet that you have the majority (if not all!) of the supplies already. Don’t you love projects like that?! Here is all of the materials that you will need!
Originally, I was told to use wax paper. Trust me, you do not want to do that! After lots of experimentation, I can promise you that parchment paper is DEFINITELY the way to go when making your own sticker decals!
How to Make Stickers (Homemade!) with Tape & Parchment Paper
We used a combination of fun images that we cut out of magazines, as well as a Cincinnati Reds (our baseball team) logo that we printed out. If you are looking for a particular image for your sticker decal, try searching google for the name + “clipart.” For example, if you wanted to make a unicorn decal, you would search for the term “unicorn clipart.”
1. Cut out your images
Whether you use clipart images that your print out or magazine graphics, cut each image out into the shape you want for your DIY decal sticker.
2. Put a piece of packing tape onto parchment paper
Place a piece of packing tape (sticky side down) onto your parchment paper. You will see in the photo below that we initially tried to use wax paper, because that was what many tutorials suggested. I do NOT recommend using wax paper though. It is much harder to peel your sticker off of wax paper, and your sticker gets a waxy residue (which decreases the sticking power!) So, for the rest of these images, just imagine that you see parchment paper and not wax paper!
3. Place your image on top of the packing tape
Arrange your image (or multiple images) on top of the packing tape that you just stuck onto the parchment paper. We were able to fit four of our images onto the piece of packing tape, as shown below.
4. Take another piece of packing tape and place it on top of the images
Cut another piece of packing tape to be around the same size as the piece from step 2. Place it on top of your images, and smooth it to make sure there are no bubbles. I gave the kids an old plastic gift card to press down firmly across the top of the DIY sticker decals.
5. Cut out the DIY sticker decals
Carefully cut out the DIY sticker decals. Make sure that you leave a decent amount of extra space around your stickers, so that they remain more waterproof and durable.
6. Peel the parchment paper off the back
Flip your DIY sticker decal over and peel the parchment paper off the back of it.
7. Press the DIY sticker decal firmly onto the surface you place it on
Pick what you want to decorate with your DIY sticker decal! We tried it out on a water bottle and a plastic cup. Press the sticker firmly onto the surface and go over it with something like a plastic gift card, a spoon or even your fingernail! Make sure to avoid bubbles and to focus especially on the edges.
How to Make Stickers & Decals
What are you going to decorate with your sticker decals? What images did you find in magazines (or on Google) to turn into homemade sticker decals? Share a photo of your DIY projects in ourFacebook Group! We are always so inspired by all of our amazing members!!!
How do I make stickers at home? To make stickers at home, print your designs on a color printer onto sticker paper. Then, either by using a cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette, or by cutting them by hand, cut out the individual shapes.
JOYEZA Vinyl Sticker Paper is perfect for inkjet and laser printers. This thick, glossy vinyl sticker paper is waterproof, extremely easy to cut and apply, and ideal for producing color-true labels and stickers.
When it comes to baking, a roll of parchment paper is one of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. Not only is it non-stick, it's also heat resistant (up to a point), resulting in perfect texture for all your favorite baked goods.
Inkjet printable vinyl paper offers an affordable solution for creating vinyl stickers from home and is the most durable of the sticker paper options out there. Vinyl stickers are great for everything from production labels, bumper stickers, laptop stickers, water bottle stickers, promotional stickers and more.
It's all possible thanks to the magic of baking paper. Just draw on it with coloured pencils of any colour, even white and other bright colours. Since baking paper is a little transparent, you can place a template underneath and trace it. How useful!
Draw your design on any paper, or cut pictures from magazines. After the sticker has been cut to the shape you want, place double back tape on the back of the sticker.
If there is any dirt, moisture, oil, or dust on your surface it may weaken your sticker's adhesive and may fall out. Textured surfaces – It's tricky to successfully slap a sticker on to a rough surface for obvious reasons.
If you want to know how to get sticker residue off plastic, wood, or glass, rubbing alcohol is an effective solvent that's safe for most surfaces. Vodka is a good substitute.
Vinyl is the best choice for custom bulk stickers because it's a premium outdoor product, but inexpensive compared to alternative outdoor sticker materials.
Perga glue is a glue especially developed for parchment paper. The glue dries transparent and becomes practically invisible after drying. It is the ideal glue to apply strass stones, beads, ribbons and other decorations to your piece.
It is the shiny or glossy side of the parchment paper that should be face up on your baking sheet or cake pan. That way the shiny side can be in contact with your food and make the clean-up easy.
With the Adobe Express sticker maker app, it's free and easy to make, save, and share your designs within minutes so you can add collaborators, get approval, and share your creative masterpiece.
Stickers made out of vinyl and adhesive have a lifespan of up to 5 years while stickers made from cling last up to 6 months. Some specialty materials such as glow in the dark vinyl is not intended for long term outdoor use however it will still last indoors for up to 5 years.
The all-paper kind is processed with an acid to give it its non stick properties so it's just paper, no synthetics. This kind of parchment has a dull side that tape will stick to.
Clear & opaque glossy sticker paper is universally good for making professional looking labels or stickers. Vinyl sticker paper is usually labeled water resistant or waterproof and works great in almost any environment. Matte sticker paper is the most economic option but has very few legit applications.
Perga glue is a glue especially developed for parchment paper. The glue dries transparent and becomes practically invisible after drying. It is the ideal glue to apply strass stones, beads, ribbons and other decorations to your piece. This requires only a minimum amount of perga glue.
Parchment paper is basically paper that has been coated with silicone. It can come in bleached or unbleached varieties, and the silicone makes the paper non-stick and heat-resistant, as well as water-resistant.
Introduction: My name is Greg O'Connell, I am a delightful, colorful, talented, kind, lively, modern, tender person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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