how I design and make stickers from home! ✿ no cricut, step by step for beginners
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SOME VIDEO EDITS! You do not need to change to CMYK if you are printing at home! You typically convert to CMYK for more industrial printers if you were sending them to a company to manufacture them for you. I find with my home printer, printing in RGB is wayyyy clearer and yields a better result.
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In this video I go over my design and production process for making my very own stickers from home! I cover my design tips, my supplies, and my marketing strategies to launch your designs and build an income stream for your art career. Designing stickers and starting my art shop this year has gotten me closer to going fulltime with my art, and I want to show that you can do it too.
Once again thank you to everyone who has purchase from my shop, joined my Ko-fi memberships, and likes and comments on my content!
Materials:
I can't fit all the links in the description so I made a Google Doc with everything, and makes it easier to save for later! Link to the doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1R...
Monitor- LG 27UL850-W 27 Inch UltraFine (3840 x 2160) IPS Display with VESA DisplayHDR 400 and USB Type-C Connectivity, White
Printer- Canon Pixma IX8720
Scanner- Epson V39 Scanner
Silhouette Portrait 3
iPad Pro 11-inch 3rd Generation with Procreate
Huion Kamvas Pro 16 with Clip Studio Paint
Videos/Channels to Watch for more info:
@StylizedStation
@KelseyRodriguez
@MeganWangart
Socials:
✿Website: shannonnichols.artstation.com/
✿Instagram: / sketches.of.shay
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✿Business Inquiries: snicholsart22@gmail.com
Equipment
✿Camera: iPhone 13 Pro and Canon EOS Rebel 15
✿Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Music:
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 How I Make and Design Stickers from Home!
1:13 Step 1 Market Research
3:40 Start Sketching out Your Ideas/Brainstorming
5:00 Selling Your Stickers on Kofi!
6:36 My Sticker Design Tips
10:57 Start off with what you have! You don't need to buy new supplies!
11:50 How I Color Correct my Digital Art
12:54 My Printer and Print Settings
13:36 What Sticker Paper do I use?
14:20 Test Sheets and Experimentation with Print Colors
15:36 How I Arrange My Stickers To Print (Borders and Spacing)
16:28 How I Laminate my Stickers (Matte, Gloss, Glitter)
19:00 How to Cut your Stickers (Without a Cricut)
21:30 Understand your Taxes and Financial Obligations As a Business Owner
22:17 My Shipping Supplies
23:20 How to take the BEST Product Photos
24:30 How to EDIT Product Photos
25:00 How to List Stickers in your shop!
26:56 How to Price Stickers!
27:49 My advertising and Social Media Tips to get more customers! (Promoting Yourself)
30:45 My Instagram Tips and Tricks
32:20 Outro and Thank you for Watching! - บันเทิง
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SOME VIDEO EDITS! You do not need to change to CMYK if you are printing at home! You typically convert to CMYK for more industrial printers if you were sending them to a company to manufacture them for you. I find with my home printer, printing in RGB is wayyyy clearer and yields a better result.
For those of you wanting to use PayPal for Transactions, Kofi recommends in their FAQ to consider getting a business PayPal account if you want more control over the name! it’s always good to separate business and personal finances for tax reasons as well💖 hope this helps! (I mainly use stripe but I know a lot more people like to use PayPal instead!) thank you guys for watching and for the feedback!
My God, your design is very interesting, the printed stickers are really nice to look at, very delicate, and also a good one as decoration😘
This video - I don‘t know what it is, but - kicked me in such a way, that I finally stopped procrastinating and start my small art business. Thanks a lot!
yayyy!! you got this!! take your time and it will be fulfilling and sustainable
Hahah I completely agree with this comment! I’ve seen so many videos and this one idk, just spoke to me rn. Thank you!!
Feeling very similarly. I think the thoroughness and openness help tons.
Your art is so beautiful 😊🔥❤️
What drawing app in the tablet are you using for making stickers@@sketchesofshay
I can’t make stickers for some very serious reasons (the reasons is that I know I’ll print them and hoard them instead of selling them)
REAL!! not me waving goodbye when I drop them off at the post office smh
Hoard the original design sell copies ❤
Hahaha, sounds like me 😅😅
I love your sticker process because it’s so accessible as anyone with access to a printer where they can put in printer paper can do it, as opposed to a lot of sticker processes where people have die cutters and a million other pieces of technology beyond printer, and paper, I also didn’t know you could get lamination paper with glitter! I’m always under the impression cool effects for prints require some factory level materials to make, instead of just different papers.
when I was starting to make stickers, I didn't realize how simple it was!! I feel like it such a great way to start selling your art and making your own products. and they're more affordable to customers than prints so it's more accessible on the buyer side too!
I started out cutting my stickers by hand and then eventually made the plunge for die cut machine, but I don't think it's necessary until the supply/demand becomes too much to handle doing it by hand! I also have (unrelated) nerve damage in my wrist so it just streamlines a lot for me, but it's definitely doable just by hand cutting!
Also even without a printer or one with bad printing quality, there's often printer shops (at least in my country) and the printing price would not be that high if you provide your materials for the paper.
So no need to invest at the start other than your time and minimum materials (the sticker paper, the shiping enveloppes, sharp scissors)
@@tangerineslice true but not all public printers allow you to change the paper for fear of people breaking them, but for sure if you know printer places that do allow that an even cheaper alternative
can we just appreciate how crisp the editing is in this 😍😍
AHHH thank you so much!! This one took a lot of effort and time to make, I really appreciate it!
I've been selling pins and stickers for two months now. My real dream is to sell patches tho. I even taught myself how to use the patch program already. Actually, if this month is the same in sales, i should be able to buy a patch machine next month. 😊
that's awesome!! I hope your business continues to grow and you get to finally make the products you want! best wishes
not only is your art amazing, your videos are so nicely done and SO enjoyable to watch!!!!
Thank you so much!! I really worked hard on this one, glad to know the quality is good!💖
Amazing video! Love these tips! The vinyl paper idea is genius btw…i was thinking laminator would be good but your idea seems less expensive! I was interested in making my own stickers using hole punching for example to make circle stickers instead of cutting them. Those simple changes plus what you mentioned, makes it seem very possible. Congrats on your success! So excited to try making stickers.
The hole puncher seems like a great method!! Best of luck in your sticker making endeavors and thank you for watching!💖
i really appreciate this tutorial ! as a younger beginner without much of an audience, it really felt like this video was catered towards someone like me. this really helped clear up some hesitancy that ive had with starting something like this. thank you so much !
im so happy that my video could help! marketing is really important to share your designs with your audience and grow your account, wishing you the best of luck :)
This is going to sound random, but I am a 16 year old currently studying in Spain, 2 years away from uni, and I LOVE doing art and have always wanted to try to become a content creator + have a shop online in the future, however I constantly struggle with motivation not only for this but for everything in general, watching this video feels SO motivating to start doing this! I needed it 😭
It's never too early to start learning and build your channel! I just started my channel this year and one thing I regret is not starting sooner, so don't let fear or perfectionism keep you from starting to post! you got this!
I only wanted to know about how to make stickers at home just for my own use. Didn't need all the buisness parts but I appreciate how clear all the instructions were and how to use and apply laminant :)
so happy you found it helpful!
I’ve been doing stickers for about two years now, but I’m looking at realistic ways to expand my business while it’s still in its infancy (working a full time job and being a student doesn’t leave a lot of time to tend to this passion but I’m trying!) I appreciate this in depth look at your process, it’s given me tons of inspiration for new directions to grow in!
so excited for you! as someone who's also building her portfolio to one day open a sticker business watching this video has been both inspirational and motivational!
THE DRAW WHAT YOU LOVE STICKER 😭😭😭🥹❤️ so so cute!! I’ve always loved your DHMIS stickers and have been eyeing that Allan sticker. Thank you for this very informative and encouraging video!!
That's a great idea. I'm probably not going to sell stickers but it would be fun to print my own stuff and stick it in my planners etc
sounds fun!
Thanks for making this video! I've been looking for a new way to make stickers for my shop and this video has got me super inspired and energized!
your art style is amazing!! I love the realism but also the cartoony-ism, the sketches but also the colors (they both have so much personality!), wow you are so well rounded in your skills omg I've never seen you before but I aspire to this level of love towards my own art like you
- loved the pumpkins 🎃
Stumbled on to this video and OMGG you explain everything so well. I’m getting a printer on Christmas and I’m soooo excited to start working on designs now
what a well-crafted and detailed video !!! thank you for sharing, wish you much success with your shop !
Yay for Steve the unpaid intern! 😂
I make stickers mostly for myself and friends/family though sold a few at a market. I started out buying a cricut explore and making my own cards with card stock before I invested in a printer that could print on vinyl/ thicker paper. I recently upgrade to the sister Juliet as I could never get the cricut to cut stickers accurately. The sister Juliet is amazing for sticker cutting. Loved watching you create stickers in this video, your art is beautiful ❤
this came out at the best time as I was thinking of trying to make stickers! love your videos 👁️♥️♥️
YIPPEEE I’m glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!!💖
Thank u for sharing the whole process & materials. It's very useful. And I love the part where u cut the pumpkin stickers, so mesmerizing 😌
You explain everything so well! For someone who is starting out, this is a haven of inspiration and information! ❤❤❤
This is such a helpful video for me as I'm thinking about trying out making stickers this year. Thank you for sharing!
This was so helpful!! Your videos are always so thorough and entertaining. I find myself taking so many notes on the advice you give! I’d also love to see a video on the Portrait 3 :D
Thank you! I’m so happy you found it useful (and thank you for being a member!) and noted about the portrait! Hoping to get a bit more practice with it💖
this video is literal, pure gold! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your tips & your journey with us! this is exactly what I needed to finally tackle all the sticker designs that are collecting dust on my ipad. Thank you & keep on creating & sharing your amazing art 🤍
I am so happy you found it useful! I definitely want to do follow up videos in the future and continue to share what I've learned to help you guys out!
Beautifully shot and well-edited video! I enjoyed watching this a lot! It was really informative and helpful for starting out stickers from home :D
Thank you so much for being soo specific with your process and materials ive been struggling on doing good home made stickers for a while and this video is excatly what i needed thank you soo much for sharing❤
you're welcome! so happy my video could help you out !
Thank you! Super helpful. I suspected it could be doable on a small starter scale, but was clueless. Have saved this so I can let folks know where I learned it, when I finally take time to give it a try!
Great tips!! You said things other creators didn't mentioned! Thank you!!
Your scissor skills are off the charts!
Those stickers are absolutely adorable.
thank you!!
Great video! Thank you for sharing your process. Extremely helpful. Thanks again!
hi! i think i only recently found your channel sometime this week, but your account has already been so comforting! I really always enjoyed longer videos, but I find most people prefer to edit their videos down :,) Your videos are really really great! I also really benefitted from your advertising of other content creators and youtube channels! As someone who is also very much an artist novice and hopes to do it all professionally eventually, I really enjoy playing your videos whilst I work, and I enjoy listening to your advice and personal journey as well as seeing your art- which is just so gorgeous! I wish you all the best and I hope your shop continues to flourish! I'll definitely continue keeping up with your videos! Thank you for your videos :)
I’m so happy my content has helped you! Thank you so much for watching !! Best of luck in becoming a professional💖
This was such a great video, I am so lucky I stumbled upon it right now! I am honestly really inspired to go and try it out for myself, even though it might be a bit more difficult for me (I am a traditional artist with no reliable access to a scanner and the only way I could draw anything digitally is on my phone, which I am certain will not work well for the quality). Thank you for your great advice and inspiration, and may your art career continue to grow and flourish💖💖💖
Your videos are so inspiring thank you
I just started my own KoFi account and so far I love the UI and the ease of use. I haven’t made any sales or tips yet, but as my platform grows I’m confident the this website will really help support my business. 😊
YAYYY so happy that you enjoy using it as much as I do!💖
Awesome video … just what I needed. Can’t wait to try making my own stickers :)
AHHH UR AMAZING, I WAS THINKING ABOUT MAKING MY OWN SHOP AND THEN BOOM THIS VIDEO SHOWS UP, UR CHANNEL IS LITERALLY A BLESSING 😭😭😭😭❤❤❤
YAYYYY so happy to help you in your journey!!
Hell yes thank you so much for this video!! taking so many notes... also so excited for your future stickers!
YAYYY im so happy you found it insightful!! and thank you as always for being a member caelan💖💖💖
been a while since a video made me want to take notes! thank you for taking the time to share this info!
This was super helpful, thank you for sharing all this information ❤❤
Wow, this was an amazing video. I'm doing my research on how to start selling stickers and your video was really helpful. Also, I can see you're really passionate and really talented as an artist. Keep up with that work!
love the detailed explanation on your art process! I'm not an art student but rather, worked in a professional field. but something about homemade stickers appeals a lot to me 😍 i usually buy from my local small sticker shops and i wanted to delve deeper into this sticker making universe, as a small hobby. tbh, i felt overwhelmed & intimidated watching other creators/artists introducing all the fancy smanchy tools they used. That's why i loved watching your video and i was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is - even more so, to trust in yourself and the process AND never to be afraid to try! thank you, again!
~with love from Malaysia
Fantastic video! Love all the marketing tips, I learned something new! 💕
so happy you found it useful!! marketing is so important to running a shop, I hope my tips work for you :)
This is an AMAZINGLY THOUROUGH video, I don't want to make a specifically sticker shop but I want to make some custom freebie stickers for my shop and this is amazing!! Thank you
Thank you for the great video and information! I forget how long I have been watching because your vieos are so pleasant to watch.
You’re welcome!! Thank you for watching my videos!💖
Yay loved this video! 👏 It's making me want to sell stickers again in my shop 🖤🖤🖤
yayy!! best wishes
thank you so much for this video!! It really helped me. All the best for you and your business🤩❤
Thanks for all the tips!! Gona be dipping my toe into sticker making soon and this video was very helpful
Fantastic and very helpful video! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you! Im glad you found it helpful!
This video helpes me a lot, thank you so much
This is such a good video thankyou ❤
This is a GREAT video. Thank you!
Hello there,
This video was absolutely amazing. It was very helpful and informative. I appreciate you for sharing all these great tips.
Thank you for the invaluable info. It was so interesting to learn about the process and get inspired=)
I’m happy it helped!!
I was coming up with sticker ideas / drawing stickers RIGHT when this video came out, perfect timing!!
Same lol! It's like she reads minds
Yayyy! Happy I could help you out! Best of luck with designing!💖
@@sketchesofshay thanks also I really do love your sticker and print designs. I had bought some a while ago and I fell in love lol
@@sketchesofshay thank you!!
aw thank you so much for supporting my shop!
thankk yoouu! I've been watching guides on how to start a sticker business and this is the most detailed and helpful onee
This is a very good and thorough video. Thank you.
This was very helpful thank you!! Your stickers are so cute, i love the food ones ! ^^
tysm for the video! the links and information are so great and valuable and helpful!!
Wow this video is indeed very complete, thanks
Such a great amazing detailed video that i find right after starting a (traditional for now) sticker business! Instant sub right here
thank you so much for subscribing!! :D
Wow your art is amazing! I love your stickers!
thank you!
I love this vídeo , It is a terapy ❤ thanks ❤😊
Man, I've watched this video a couple of times now; how have I never left a comment?!
I just wanted to stop in and say thank you so much for putting this video together! I've been trying to find ways to profit off of my own artwork, and many of my fellow artistic friends mentioned stickers and prints would be a good idea.
I don't feel like I'm at a good level with my art to start selling it just yet, but I'm (slowly) working towards getting better; and this video has been a good motivator to do just that. ^ ^
You are so talented! ❤
i just came across your video. i’m looking to start making and selling stickers of my own. i have nothing but a normal, basic printer and no idea where to start when it comes to printing. i can’t wait to start!
you got this!! you can still create great designs with a normal printer, just make sure you have the right settings set up when you go to print, you got this!!
Fantastic video so glad I came across this , very informative. Looking at starting my own shop after Christmas , this has been super helpful thank you 🙏
AWESOME! best of luck for you in the New Year!
thank you @@sketchesofshay
Thank you soooooo much! This was so so helpful!!!!!!
Love your art.
Thanks so much for amazing sticker tips! Love your work and Content ❤
you're welcome!! thank you so much for watching!
honestly if you have trouble figuring out the spacing for borders, add one to the artwork itself on another layer, and make your backdrop black so you're not fiddling AS much with them
Thank you so much for sharing your materials omg thank youuu
You’re welcome!!💖
Best video ever for sticker wow 😍 ❤
i love your art style smmmm i want to start selling my art this helped me a lot 😭
Wow I love ur style
This is so helpful, since I would like to start a shop one day
YAYY!! wishing you the best in starting!💖
This was SO HELPFUL!!! I really love the way you break things up and make it so much more understandable!! You have so many enjoyable ideas for marketing that really make it more personable than business!!!
I’m so happy this was helpful for you!! And yeah, trying to make the marketing side more fun and less soulless to do so that it’s easier and more natural!!💖
@@sketchesofshay I would absolutely love to hear how you find balance with keeping up! How do you schedule your well being with the productivity
Woow I love ur artstyle
The snicker doodle one made me laugh because it made me think of the cookie being like "heh" *smirk*
I also really like the pumpkins!!!
Very helpful! Thank you.
I've been following your video since I started in January _< Hence no sales except 1 from a friend. But this tutorial was so comforting I really appreciate you how transparent you were. I followed you on YT and Ko-Fi
i'm trying to make some merch as well and this vid helped :] tysm
Quick question: Why did you decide to print the stickers yourself instead of using a third party printing company?
It’s more cost effective to print my own small batches of designs! I only sell about 50-60 of each design so since it’s such small quantities, it would cost less to make on my own then pay a manufacturer (therefore better prices for my customers) And I get more control over the production and don’t have to wait on shipments of products 💖
The way I RAN to this video
Girl, i would say your TH-cam channel business is doing even better than the sticker business! Good job! Keep it up! 👍🏻
thankyou so much for this video
Video request: What do you use to make an online shop? (Day on of asking)
Kofi! I talk about it in the video
Thank you for your video!
You are my new favorite artist ❤
AH thank you so much!!
“Goober like me”. Followed.
welcome to goober nation o7
Not me painting while watching,
Damn your so chill to draw along with
I’m so happy you enjoy drawing or painting along with me ! 💖💕 thank you for watching!
thank you for video very well explained
I love this video. It's very useful
I’m so happy you found it useful!
thank you so much
I’ve found that using an xacto or craft knife is good to use for cutting vinyl matte stickers like hers. It’s a bit more expensive to get a good one, but it’s worth it I’d say bcuz u can use it for other crafts…
I’ve used an x-acto knife but I find it is much slower and not as efficient to use as scissors for me! You do what works best for you tho!!💖
Hi! It's funny that I found this video because I recently started to follow your amazing art on Insta and I'm currently working on launching my art shop of my own so I got my interests pushed into the homemade sticker world, anymay, but I didn't know you also had a TH-cam channel :O So yep, just bunch of nice coincidences haha! 😄
Also I really liked your video! Your passion about it, made me more impatient to began the making of stickers.
Thank you! 🥰
im happy you enjoyed it !! best of luck in your own shop endeavors!
@@sketchesofshay Thank you! 🥰
WAW I WANNA LEARN HOW TO DO STICKERS💖
YAYYY hope this video helps you!! have fun!!
@@sketchesofshay actually yes, just ordered the glittery laminates from amazon. I didn t even know they exist🙈
Graciassss que linda 🥰