It’s no secret that 2024 will be a big year for voting in major elections. But what you might not realize is how many small and mid-size elections, school elections, local elections, and mock elections will take place between now and next November. Are you a campaign manager or an educator? Or maybe you’re running for office yourself? If you’re facing an upcoming election, you might wonder what you can do to engage with your community, spread awareness, and share what your platform is about. You might be surprised by the advice we have: stickers and labels are an effective way to do all  ..read more

Last year, MakeStickers sat down with Ghost Poppy, a home fragrance company based in California specializing in spooky scents, to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes their business tick. Ghost Poppy’s Litha Room Spray. Photo courtesy of Ghost Poppy. Label by MakeStickers. Since then, Ghost Poppy’s experienced explosive growth — and with it, a growing partnership with MakeStickers. We had the opportunity to check in with Karla Schulze-Dyer, co-founder of Ghost Poppy, to see what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and why Ghost Poppy made the switch to MakeStickers for all their cust ..read more

It’s hard to believe summer is already past the halfway point. You’ve received numerous invitations to barbeques, cook-outs, and weddings, have spent countless hours at the beach, lake, or pool, and most likely have hit your quota for tolerance regarding firecrackers and fireworks. But even with fall right around the corner, that doesn’t mean summer has come to a close just yet! Bask in the sun a little while longer — and check out these 8 creators who are embracing the warm days for as long as they can! 1. Blue Jean Boutique (@bluejean.boutique) Photo credit: Blue Jean Boutique. Used wit ..read more

When you think of the word “summer,” what do you picture? Heading to your favorite beach, lake, or waterpark? A calendar full of weddings and their accompanying events (perhaps even your own)? Whatever summer means to you, we can all probably agree summer means warm weather, fun in the sun, and lots to do! But in case you’re looking for inspiration, be it as an event planner, a bride or groom-to-be, or a creative yourself, here are 8 sticker creators who are embracing summer style in every sense of the word. 1. Churned Ice Cream (@churned_icecream) Churned Ice Cream is owned by Alyss ..read more

Black Girls Skate: Celebrating Equity and Community Through Social Media, Stickers, and Skate Pop-Ups When DJ Gooden, founder of Black Girls Skate (BGS) first learned about professional skater Samarria Brevard, the first Black woman to medal in the X Games, and Stephanie Person, a professional skateboarder since the 80s, they were shocked. Left: Stephanie Person. Right: Samarria Brevard. Photo credit: Instagram “I never heard of these Black women, and at this point, I had been skating for over two decades. I was like, ‘where’s the equity?’ I gotta go and tell the world about thi ..read more

“I missed being creative.” Illustrator Rita Volpi is based in Columbus, Ohio. Photo courtesy of Rita Volpi 20 years ago, Ohio-based illustrator and designer Rita Volpi, along with her brother, created a cartoon named Mr. Pickles. “We created videos, merch, and we did the craft show scene. It was a little bananas.” But when they both landed corporate jobs, life got busy, and the creativity went on hiatus — until 2020, when the pandemic hit and Volpi’s job was eliminated. Illustrator Rita Volpi, in her natural habitat: the great outdoors. Photo courtesy of Rita Volpi “I thought, ‘I’m j ..read more

For many, the perfect weekend involves the following: sleeping in, going out for brunch, or doing something fun with their loved ones — such as attending a neighborhood farmers’ market. A produce stall at the WNC Farmers’ Market. Farmers’ markets, as well as makers’ markets, are rising in popularity, and showing no signs of slowing down. If you are a small business owner, especially one experiencing notable growth, you may even want to participate in a market yourself. Not sure where to start? Feeling intimidated? It can be overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. If you dream of b ..read more

Dear Self, from Manipulated Memories. Photo credit: @yungsabb Sabrina Anthony always wanted to write a book. “I didn’t know if it was gonna be a novel, a fantasy, a mystery — I always wanted to explore my storytelling in any way possible within the shape of being an author. I just didn’t know it was gonna be my life on the front line.” Sabrina, better known as S.E. Anthony, is an author, mental health advocate, and spoken-word poet based in Washington D.C., and the voice behind Manipulated Memories, a poetic memoir that gives readers a non-linear and personal look at love, loss, hear ..read more

While it may not seem like it (hello, mid-March threats of snow storms), spring is around the bend (and with it, hopefully slightly warmer weather). Dream about sunnier days — and check out these 8 sticker designs that are sure to put the spring back in your step! Bonus: All of the following sticker designs can be downloaded (as .png files) or edited to your heart’s content (as .ai files). What are you waiting for? Scroll down to see them now! 1. Think Spring Motivate your loved ones, customers, or students — and remind them that sunny days, clear skies, and flowers b ..read more

The familiar and warm scent of fresh coffee and fluffy donuts slice through the air, drawing taste buds… and demanding attention. It would seem as if this scent is portable, and has the ability to greet customers with a friendly welcome before landing eyes on a miniature sea-foam-green food trailer labeled Joe + Dough. Inside, co-owners, Katie and Dominic are prepped and focused on equipping every customer with THEE best cup of coffee and made-to-order mini donuts. Before becoming everyone’s favorite portable coffee and donut shop, Katie and Dominic started dreaming up the concept of the ..read more