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How to Make Stickers
I recently discovered a new gadget, called a Sticker Maker machine. I am soooo excited to tell you all about it! In fact, I even made a video (with the help of my 10 year old daughter) to show it to you! The amazing thing about this sticker machine, is that it works with NO ELECTRICITY!!! No, this is not like a thermal laminator that you plug in. This is a little portable machine that works by turning a little hand crank.
Wrapping Paper, Before
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I could not believe it myself when I first saw it. I just HAD to buy one and see if it worked. And it does!! Amazing, right?! I loved this little sticker maker immediately. I loved it so much that I contacted one of the people who sells Xyron machines and the refill cartridges, and guess what? He gave me a Coupon Code for you so that you can get 25% off!!! (Yes, the code gives me a little kickback, too : ) ). I will give you the Coupon at the end of this post.
This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. In fact, in my video I show you a couple of ways that the Xyron Sticker Maker does not work. Keep reading to find out about some of the things it can do!
Wrapping Paper, AFTER!
Not only can it turn paper into a sticker, it can laminate without heat, without electricity! It can also add a magnet to paper or a business card. Just insert the correct cartridge.
Okay, here is the COUPON Code that I promised! Use “B4ALaminate” at the Sticker Maker Store for 25% off of the Laminating Cartridge Refills!
If you want to Laminate something without a machine– guess what– you can! The Sticker Maker Store has laminate that you can use without a machine– isn’t that great? If you know someone doing virtual schooling this year, there is a good chance they will need to laminate something. The 25% off coupon code is good for this kind of Laminating Roll, too!! Hurray! That makes it less than $2!
Basically, the way this works is just like a giant roll of clear packing tape. It is sticky on one side. I put my business card on it, folded it over, and sealed the edges. Then I trimmed off the excess laminate.
Now, suppose that I wanted to make my business card into a laminated sticker. All I would need to do is run my business card through the Xyron machine above with the Permanent Adhesive cartridge, turning it into a sticker. Then, I could cut a piece of the Clear Laminate Roll pictured above and place it on top of my “stickered” business card and voila! A Laminated Sticker!
So I tried running various materials through the Xyron Creative Station Lite.
- Wrapping Paper
- Tissue Paper
- Candy Wrapper
Napkin- Metal #DollarTree Word
Burlap Ribbon- Business Card
Watch our video to see how the Sticker Maker works, and to watch me try stickerizing different things!
Another way that I made Laminated Stickers was using a thermal laminator.
Be sure to check out everyone else’s great crafty ideas below! Next up if you are visiting us in order is The Painted Apron.
More Laminated Ideas…
How great is this! Thanks for sharing the idea!
I’m glad you like it, Kristin!
Liberty, wow! Who knew? There are so many great gadgets out there. Wish this was available when my children were little as having stickers was all the rage! Thanks for sharing. Great tutorial.
What a handy little machine! So many ideas with what you could do with this! Thanks for sharing!
What a cool machine, Liberty! I love that it doesn’t require electricity. My daughter would love to make her own stickers. I’d love to laminate some of my recipes. Thanks for sharing! I may just have to get one 🙂 It was fun crafting with you!
Yes, this machine is very kid-friendly! Laminating recipes is a fantastic idea! I just put mine into those plastic sheet covers, in a binder.
I havent used mine in a few years but you have inspired me to pull it out and play again! The ideas for use are endless and one of my favorite things to make was labels for my canned goods!! Thanks for the reminder!
Oh that’s great to hear, Patti!
Very cool. I’ve never heard if this kind of machine, but I love the idea of making custom stickers. Thank you for sharing. I loved your camper video. I bet you’ve used that a lot this year. Thanks for joining the hop.
I’m glad you liked it, Andrea. We haven’t used the camper as much as you would think, actually, but it’s wonderful knowing that we can if we want to!
Wow, what an amazing little machine! Endless possibilities, you are going to have a ton of fun with this! I bet you could start a business making these things for people! Love the magnetic business card idea, Happy Creating!
Jenna, I could start a business with so many different things that I make! I’m just not sure I want to make the same thing over and over! I love learning and creating new things…
What a handy gadget! Pretty stickers, too! Pinning! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
This turned out so cute and I love it! Wonderful craft hopping with you friend!
Thank you for sharing this new gadget, Liberty. It makes me want to go on a sticker creating spree!
Yes, it does, doesn’t it?!
What an interesting process and handy dandy machine! Thanks for sharing. Happy to be crafting with you today!
Thank you, Mary!
Loved the video Liberty; so many great ideas. I can think of a number of things I’d love to try with this. Thanks so much for demonstrating this gadget; I may just go sticker crazy after this – lol!
I’m glad you like it, Sara!