Print and Stick The easiest way to make a sticker is with a desktop printer and an 8.5 x 11 sheet of blank sticker paper (label stock), which can be purchased at an office supply store. Print your graphic, cut around the edge, peel off the backing, and then place your sticker wherever you want it to be seen!

Sticker-making kits use pressure to apply a laminate and an adhesive backing to any flat, flexible surface. This option allows you to print your sticker on any paper you want. Sticker makers (such as Xryon) are available online and at craft stores. If you need a large volume of stickers, have them printed and cut commercially.

Waterproofing Stickers printed via ink jet will bleed if left unprotected in the rain and snow. However, printing on glossy paper will make the stickers last longer. Choose outdoor placement carefully, such as under an awning or on the inside window of a newspaper box. Commercially printed stickers use waterproof inks. The ultimate protection for stickers is lamination, which will also make your stickers more expensive.

Post & Download Make your stickers available to the masses. Save or scan your artwork as a PDF file and post on a Web site. Anyone can download and print your art. Include crop marks for square-shaped stickers to make cutting easier. If your stickers have an organic shape, use a thick, black border to make trimming easier. The border will also help your sticker stand out.