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DIY Stickers

Upgrade ya! Learn how to make stickers with tape, then embellish notebooks, journals & folders or give homemade stickers to friends.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

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CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Clear Packing Tape
  • Notebook Journal or Folder
  • Pencil(s)
  • Wax Paper

Steps

  • Step 1

    Sketch desired sticker designs on construction paper.

  • Step 2

    Color in designs with colored pencils.

  • Step 3

    Add outlines and details with markers.

  • Step 4

    Cut out designs, leaving small amount of construction paper around outer border.

  • Step 5

    Lay wax paper on flat surface. Add strip of packing tape to wax paper.

  • Step 6

    Place designs on top of tape, making sure designs fit within it. Place strip of packing tape on top of designs to fully cover.

  • Step 7

    Cut out designs, leaving small amount of packing tape and wax paper around outer border.

  • Step 8

    Gently peel wax paper backing, and place stickers on your favorite gear or give to friends!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Packing tape varies in size. Before sketching, use your tape roll as a guide to correctly size your sticker designs.If necessary, use multiple strips of packing tape that slightly overlap each other to create a larger surface area.

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