Sticker design - How to make custom stickers (part 1)

Learn design fundamentals and how they apply to sticker design in part 1 of Sticker Mule's guide to making custom stickers.

How to open a Sticker Mule store

Back in June, we [announced](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/june-2024-updates) our launch of Stores in beta.

We’re happy to announce that Stores is now officially open for business to anyone who wants to [sell stickers online](https://www.stickermule.com/stores/learn-more). That means that any Sticker Mule customer can create a storefront and sell not just stickers but any other product that Sticker Mule supports, including t-shirts, magnets, buttons, keychains, coasters, posters, and of course, hot sauce with your very own design.

Unlike online marketplaces like eBay, Etsy, and Amazon, we don’t charge any fees to set up your store. When a customer buys a product, we charge you the same base price as for custom sticker orders. You can set your own markup, and any profit you earn is yours to keep—no extra fees.

Furthermore you don’t need to worry about setting up a storefront, taking orders, calculating sales tax, packaging, shipping your orders, or handling customer service questions. We’ll cover all of that for you. 

##How to set up your Sticker Mule store

If you have a Sticker Mule account, you already have a “My store” option in the drop-down in the upper-right corner. Click to expand it and select My store (or just [click here](https://www.stickermule.com/me) if you're signed in).

(Your store will be invisible to users and search engines until you add at least one product to it).

1. Click on the __Edit__ button to get to the __Edit Store__ screen. ![screen to edit your custom sticker store](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/aad904d6-55ec-4d38-a690-31b128cdd434)

1. Upload a 2000x500 image for your Store’s cover photo. This is what will show up on the top of your store pages. Make sure it is consistent with your company’s branding. You can download and use this 2000x500 image as a guide.![2000x500 image](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/21ccac0c-2c76-44ac-98ff-78cefe5108c9)

1. Upload a __profile picture__. This will appear with your cover photo on your storefront, and may also appear if you leave comments or reviews on the site. Any square image will work; we suggest you use a 400x400 image that's the same you use on social media like X, Facebook, or Instagram. 

1. Enter a __Display name__. This will appear as the main headline on your store page, as well as in your Store URL’s Title Tag for SEO. 

1. Enter a __Username__. By default we assign a random set of characters to every new store. Be sure to change it to something that represents you or your brand. This will be used in the URL for your store (www.stickermule.com/*username*).

1. Enter your __Bio__. You have a total of 200 characters, including spaces. Tell the world about yourself, what designs you specialize in, and what kinds of products you plan on selling. 

1. Enter a __Website URL__. We’ll create a link from your Store page to this URL to help users find your main site. As a bonus, you get some freshly squeezed SEO juice.

##How to list a product

In order to list a product, you must have already purchased it at least once. This can cost as low as $9 if you order one of our [custom samples](https://www.stickermule.com/samples). 

We do this so you can be sure your customers are getting a product that you’ve personally seen and approved in real life. 

You can choose any product from the “Products” menu and go through Sticker Mule’s famously simple process to create it. Our most popular products for consumers are [stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers), [magnets](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-magnets), [acrylic keychains](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-keychains), and [T-shirts](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-t-shirts). 

Once you’ve created your item, here’s how to list it.

1. Select __My Store__ from the upper right-hand corner.
1. Click the orange__ \+ Add item__ button.
1. All of the products you’ve ordered in the past will appear. Select the one you want to sell.
4. Enter the following:

![product information for selling stickers](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/6f7a6756-6023-4649-98a5-bef5514bf059)

 - __Title: __This is the name of your product that’ll appear on your product page, as well as in the Title Tag. __Hint:__ Include the type of product in the title. For example, if you’re selling a t-shirt with the image of a cute dog, enter “Cute Dog T-Shirt”.

 - __Markup: __By default, your product will be set to a base price that will cover Sticker Mule’s production and fulfillment costs. You can apply a markup to define the profit you’d like to make on each sale. For example, if the base price of a T-shirt is $19 and you add a markup of 20%. Your customers will pay a total of $22.80 for the shirt, and you’ll earn $3.80 in profit from the sale. You’ll need to verify your identity before you can set markups. See the tip "Maximize your earnings" below for more details.

 - __Mature content: __if your design shows images that you wouldn’t want grandma to see, please check this box.

##__Additional tips and tricks to help you sell stickers__

-  __Create a vanity URL on your domain: __If you have your own website, ask your technical team to create a vanity URL from your domain to your Sticker Mule Store.

 - For example, if your company is at the domain "yourcompany.com", create a redirect at "yourcompany.com/stickers" that redirects to your Sticker Mule store.
 - Show this to whoever manages your Web site; they should know what to do with it.
 - ```
RewriteEngine On```
```
RewriteRule ^stickers$ https://www.stickermule.com/yourcompany [R=301,L]
```

- __Link to your store: __Link to [your Store](https://www.stickermule.com/me) from your website and social media accounts. 

- __Test potential sticker designs digitally:__ Have your designer create some digital stickers on Facebook and see which ones resonate with your audience. Turn the winning designs into physical stickers. 

![turn your digital designs into real life stickers](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/1394b214-d341-40fd-9d27-e1338ddd650e)

- __Make stickers that people will want to show off: __Remember that your stickers are as much about making your customers look good as making you look good. Create designs that they’ll be proud to show off and that will elicit a positive reaction from their friends and family.

![make stickers that your customers will want to show off](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/9d853d44-fd97-41f0-9ad0-dd20ff8bf04e)

- __Create scarcity: __While you’ll want to always be selling certain branded designs (e.g. your logo or tagline), consider creating limited edition designs for your most loyal fans to collect. These may be seasonal, commemorative, or other one-off designs. If a limited edition design takes off, fight the urge to flood the market with more; you’ll have more success in the long-run.

![create collectible stickers with scarcity](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/a01d5799-ab88-493d-bcf1-6f6dfa9dc760)

- __Engage with your fans:__ Ask them to post photos of them with your products, such as wearing your T-shirt or showing your stickers on laptops and water bottles. Encouraging your fans to pose with your products does three things: your brand gets out-of-home advertising, you get earned media online, and most importantly, you give your fans something that makes them look good to *their* fans.

![social media feed with people showing off](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/9c48c5fe-ef1f-4906-8877-962a1e503084)

- __Maximize your earnings:__ Once you [verify](https://www.stickermule.com/get-verified) your identity with us, you’ll be able to earn money two ways.

 - Set [markups](https://www.stickermule.com/support/how-do-i-markup-an-item-for-sale-in-my-store) on your products. It might take some trial and error before you find the perfect balance of affordability and profit.

 - Earn a 10% [commission](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions) on any purchase a customer you refer makes for one year (this includes your products, a product on any other store, or a custom product from Sticker Mule).

 - Note that in order to create markups and earn commissions, you’ll need to verify your identification. You’ll need a state-issued photo ID and a device with a Webcam. We partner with Persona, a leading identity verification provider, to ensure that your information is securely protected. Once you’re verified we’ll ask you to enter a PayPal ID so we can pay you.

- Our most important advice for how to create stickers that'll sell? Use the "ooh!" test. Print a bunch of sample stickers and show them to your family and friends. If they smile politely, those won't sell. If they go "ooh!" and want one then and there—you've got a winner.

Visit our [Help](https://www.stickermule.com/support/stores) section for more answers to questions about Stores, and be sure to follow [this blog](https://www.stickermule.com/blog) over the coming weeks and months for new announcements and tips to help you succeed. 

Happy selling! 

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![sticker mule cybertruck giveaway 2024](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/b4fafcfe-b6d0-4f39-916d-c2c8a0083813)

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How to sell custom printed products online

Sticker Mule makes it easy to buy custom printed products. But did you know you can also sell your custom printed products online and it's really easy?

With [commissions](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions "best affiliate program for custom printed products"), you get a 10% cut every time a new customer orders a product from your public profile. Then you continue to get a 10% cut on every order that person makes for the next year.

##How to enable commissions

Before you can start earning money, you must enroll in the [commissions program](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions "affiliate program to make money with custom products"). This requires a valid U.S. ID and only takes a couple of minutes.

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Once your account is approved and verified, you can begin making money selling custom printed products using your public profile.

##How to set up your public profile

While logged in to your Sticker Mule account, click “Profile” from the dropdown menu.

Click “Edit profile” to update your profile and banner image. You can also change your display name, your public URL, and add a link to your website.

![edit profile to enable commissions to sell custom products online](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/ca1ce356-b0d2-4d78-82ba-3a49a47182d6)

To start selling items from your profile, click the “Add item” button. Here, you’ll see any of the items you’ve previously ordered with Sticker Mule. Hover over any item you want to add and click “Add item”. You can give it a custom name, then click “Save & List”. The item will now show up on your public profile for anyone else to order.

![add custom printed products to your affiliate store on sticker mule](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/85dc22f2-0661-4bad-bcb1-4b30e3191d18)

##Tips for promoting your products

With [commissions](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions "top affiliate program for beginners to make money selling products online") enabled and your profile set up, you’re ready to share your profile and your products with your followers.

###Share your profile

When new users visit your profile, they’ll also see a “Sign up” button. Whether they use that button or order an item from your profile, you’ll get credited and earn 5-10% on every order they place for the next year.

![sign up for commissions the best affiliate program to sell custom products online](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/25b15616-5e4f-47cc-a471-8a7748c1fcc3)

###Share your products

You can also link directly to specific products. Hover over the product you want to share, then from the “Show options” menu click “Share”. You can copy the link URL and use it wherever you want. Once again, you’ll be credited for any new users that use the link, and you’ll earn commissions.

##Start earning today

With [commissions](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions "best custom t-shirt affiliate program for making money online") from Sticker Mule it’s easy to earn passive income online by sharing the products you already love.

You make the designs, we’ll handle the printing, shipping, and fulfillment – and pay you too!

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How to make money online with Sticker Mule commissions

Introducing the best affiliate marketing program ever: [Sticker Mule commissions](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions "make money online selling your designs").

Our commissions program is an easy way to make passive income online with your audience.

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You get a custom link to share with your audience. When a new customer uses your link, they get a $10 credit. And you earn a percentage of every order they place for 1 year.

##How the affiliate program works

Commissions are currently available to US residents only. First, you’ll need to get verified with a valid ID. This process is safe, fast, and easy.

Once you are verified, you have a few ways to earn money.

###Share your unique link

From your [Commissions dashboard](https://www.stickermule.com/account/commissions "sticker mule affiliate marketing dashboard"), you will be able to copy your unique affiliate link. Whenever someone uses your link they will get a $10 credit if they are a new customer.

You’ll earn 10% of every order they place for 1 year.

![making money online from commissions on sticker mule](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/96dd5601-ea03-4fa6-859b-0e8e6d7efce8)

You can also email people directly from your dashboard, or embed a banner on your website or blog.

###Sell items from your profile

If you want to share designs or products that you’ve ordered previously, you can do so from your Sticker Mule public profile.

![make money online with stickers and custom tshirts](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/7ebdd0e8-6dc1-4127-9195-93d8315a4eb0)

This is a great way to get your designs or promo material in the hands of your followers without any work. Plus, if you have a verified Commissions account, you’ll earn a percentage of every order they place for 1 year.

Additionally, people who use the *Sign Up* button directly on your profile will be tagged as your referral and you’ll earn a percentage of every order they place for 1 year.

##How to redeem your earnings

After your referrals make a purchase, your money will show up in your Sticker Mule wallet. You can redeem this money anytime as store credit. Or withdraw the money to your bank account once your account reaches $500.

Start your own sticker business today, and make money online with [Sticker Mule Commissions](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions "earn money online affiliate marketing with stickers and shirts").

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How to create a glitter sticker for your phone

You can't change our mind: [custom stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers "custom stickers") are the best way to customize your phone.

![custom glitter stickers for your phone](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/b525d560-dea5-4fb9-989b-f7f5458ac184)

And if you're in the mood for adding a dash of spring glee and glitter to your phone, we have some good news - we make some of the finest [custom glitter stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/glitter-stickers "custom glitter stickers") you can print on the internet too!

So how do you make the best and glitteriest stickers for your phone? Let's take a look now at how to use Sticker Mule's Studio tool (ready with sticker templates) to create these fun & shiny stickers in no time - it's quick and easy!

## Why choose glitter stickers for your cell phone?

Now, you could, of course, customize your phone with a new and different (perhaps even glittery) phone cover. But our preferred method — no surprise here — is to use custom stickers.

That's because stickers have obvious advantages when it comes to customization:

- __They’re super affordable__. Especially compared to the cost of a new, quality case.
- __They’re easy to apply and replace__. You can stick, remove, and repeat as often as you’d like. 
- __They’re durable and ready to take a beating__. Our quality stickers are made of durable vinyl that is scratch-proof, waterproof, dust- and sunlight-proof. Death proof. You name it.

To top it off, there's something unique and whimsical about a well-designed glitter sticker, with its shimmering iridescence and rainbow palette. It's a dazzling way to showcase a friendly, light-hearted, doesn't-take-themselves-seriously type of personality. 

And, of course, it adds the perfect little sprinkling of extra cheer on your personal device.

## How to design your glitter sticker with Sticker Mule's Studio

A design is only as good as the creative mind behind it — and the tools used for the job. Now, you take care of the creativity part, while we provide a canvas for your imagination — in this case, our own browser-based design tool, [Sticker Mule's Studio](https://www.stickermule.com/studio "free online sticker label design tool").

Studio was made to make life easier for our customers. To use it:

1. Access [stickermule.com/studio](http://stickermule.com/studio "free online design tool")
2. __Create an account or log in__ to your Sticker Mule account. This step is optional, but it does have the benefit of saving your work automatically to your account.
3. Use one of our __ready-made design templates__ as a starting point (like our custom sticker templates), or start from scratch.
4. __Add photos, text, shapes, colors__, and any other design elements you’d like!
5. Love the result? __Download your masterpiece__ in a variety of available formats, and use the file to place an order for [glitter stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/glitter-stickers "custom glitter stickers for phone"). 

##Designing your glitter sticker

![custom phone glitter sticker of a mermaid](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/c21b8af5-edb2-4aef-ad77-cf1cb39924d4)

Designing stickers is its own type of art form. If this is your first time doing so, a good place to start is [Hayden Aube's video tutorial](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/how-to-design-stickers "how to design stickers online") for Sticker Mule. 

A few things to keep in mind as you design a glitter sticker for your phone:

- Start with a [template](https://www.stickermule.com/studio/templates?q=sticker "free sticker templates online") that includes larger text. Ideally, people shouldn’t need Sherlock Holmes’ magnifying glass to read what your sticker says.
- Remember, a template is a suggestion to help get ideas flowing. You can still customize any aspect of the template with your own images, text, and icons to shape your unique style.
- Some colors naturally lend themselves better to the iridescent shine of glitter stickers. Check out [how we'll set up your custom glitter stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/support/how-will-you-set-up-my-glitter-stickers "how we set up custom glitter stickers for printing"), to help when picking your colors and background. 

Of course, once your order is placed, we’ll send an online proof of your artwork as a glitter sticker, so you can make sure it looks exactly the way you want it! 

##Caring for your glitter sticker and cell phone

Our stickers are made to last, but here are some things you can do to make the most of them:

- Make sure to clean your phone with a microfiber cloth before applying the sticker. The application area should also be perfectly dry.
- Apply with a slow, but firm motion, smoothing out any air bubbles for a clean and neat look.
- When cleaning your sticker, use a microfiber cloth and avoid rubbing excessively. If any dirt accumulates on the sticker, clean it with a slightly damp cloth. This will help keep your sticker sparkling for a long time.
- When removing or replacing your sticker, remember to avoid using anything sharp or abrasive. If the sticker leaves a residue, a little warm water or rubbing alcohol should suffice, [but there's no lack of other available options](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/how-to-remove-sticker-residue "how to remove sticker residue from phones").

##In a few words

Besides looking delightful on your phone or phone cover, [glitter stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/glitter-stickers "glitter stickers") can also be a lot of fun to design. Don't believe us? Check out Sticker Mule's Studio and see for yourself — you'll find there's no better way to explore your creativity and personalize your favorite device.

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Learn how to create a glitter sticker for your phone in just a few easy to follow steps. Add sparkle & fun to your gadget now - start crafting today!

Enhance images for free with Upscale by Sticker Mule

If you work with images, you know how much quality matters. Our digital world relies on pictures every step of the way. As internet communication becomes increasingly image-based, our high-definition device screens demand more and more [high-resolution content](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale "ai upscale image") to match. 

This brings us to a big new change in the world of image editing: the use of AI. From prompt generators giving wings to your fantasy (and creating some [pretty nightmare-inducing hands](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Why-does-AI-art-screw-up-hands-and-fingers-2230501 "ai art hands enhancement")) to new editors helping you clear out other pesky tourists from your vacation memories, machine-learning algorithms are changing how we work with pictures. But AI is also helping us fine-tune, filter, and improve the resolution of our photos — which is just where [Upscale](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale "free upscale image or photo with ai") comes in.

![ai upscale image for free](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/a7188c0b-6a0b-4d64-828e-5bb233406ee7)

## What is Upscale?

You've got just the picture you need, but… it's tiny. Try to print it and you get a result more pixelated than a 90's arcade game. What can you do?

Well, this is the type of situation Upscale is here to help you with. With a few clicks, and little to no waiting time, Upscale will render your resolution image into an improved, high-quality one. 

The best part you already know: it's free.

## How does Upscale work?
It's simple. Or is it? Upscale uses machine-learning algorithms to increase and complement the number of pixels in your image, generating a sharper, higher-resolution version of your original upload.

Think of it not as zooming in, but as an [automatic filling in of the missing pixels](https://www.stickermule.com/support/how-does-upscale-increase-image-resolution "how upscale increases image resolution for free"). You know, basic AI magic.

But if you're worrying about complicated software, don't. Upscale is the definition of user-friendly: no downloads, installations, or technical knowledge required. Just upload your file, click a button, wait a sec, and download your newly-minted, upgraded image.

## Practical applications
Upscale comes in handy for just about any instance where you want to turn a low-quality image into a high-resolution one.

Need a printout with your business logo, but the graphic is too small? Upscale it and order your prints straight from our website.

Have the perfect sticker design, but the pixels are showing? Tip the Upscale in your favor!

[Dog photo too small for your custom t-shirt](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/how-to-print-your-dog-on-a-shirt-a-step-by-step-guide "how to put a dog photo on a custom t-shirt")? You know what to do.

## How to Upscale your image — A step-by-step guide

1. Go to the [Upscale page](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale "free photo resolution increase by ai") and login. (If you don't have an account, it only takes a couple clicks to create one with your Google account or email.)

2. Click 'Choose files' and select the file you want to enhance. If you have several files you want to improve, don't sweat it — you can add them all at once.

3. Upscale will automatically start enhancing your image by 2x. Hold tight! This will usually take just a few seconds, but depending on the amount of files and the size of the redimensioning, it could require a few minutes. 

4. Once processing is complete, you'll then see the original dimensions of your pictures, as well as the projected dimensions after the upscale. You can then select to upscale increase the resolution further (4x or 8x) if needed. 

5. Your upscale is ready! Download your file(s) or select one of our custom products to send your upgraded image directly to print.

## Tips and best practices
Upscaling is a simple process, but you'll get the best results if you keep a couple of things in mind. 

First of all, well, don't expect miracles. Your image will be improved either way, but if the original is too far gone down the pixelation black hole, there's only so much AI can do for you. Beep bop, sorry.

With that in mind, make sure you get started with the best version of your graphic available. You know — better input, better output.

Finally, as Dirty Harry would say, [a man's got to know his limitations](https://www.stickermule.com/support/file-size-limits-in-upscale "file size requirements for ai upscale images free"), and for Upscale that means your maximum upload size is 5MB per file, with a maximum pic size of 3000 x 3000 pixels. Which is likely several times more than you need, so no worries.

### Before and after example 

Take this small photo of a room filled with cute animals. It's only 300x300px large but it's being expanded to fill your screen. 

![small unenhanced image](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/bcdc8bb6-fc52-4307-8a13-1af97d2ae38c) 

Pretty bad, eh?

Now here's the same image, run through [Upscale](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale "free online photo resolution increaser"), that has a new 1200x1200 resolution. Doesn't that look better and less pixely? 

![upscaled image to increase resolution](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/b421f94c-6559-4692-85da-514649b43a73)

## To cap off

Just a few years ago, upgrading your image resolution would usually mean no end of trouble, time, and frustration tinkering around with a variety of software. 

Now, a few clicks will do it. No software downloads. And, with Upscale, it's free. Not something everyone can say.

Progress? Technology? Call it what you like — I call it beautiful.

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Tired of low resolution photos? Learn how to enhance and increase the resolution of images for free with Upscale by Sticker Mule! 

Custom stand up pouches are here to help you stand out!

At Sticker Mule, we're constantly developing new and exciting products to help you customize your business as well as your day-to-day life. Now, meet the latest addition to our custom packaging product line: [custom stand up pouches](https://www.stickermule.com/products/stand-up-pouches "custom stand-up pouches")!

![custom stand up pouches for tea](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/a80357df-19a6-4b4e-9254-7ee9c9b12d08)

## The rise of custom packaging
E-commerce sales have been on a [steep ride for the past several years](https://www.statista.com/statistics/379046/worldwide-retail-e-commerce-sales/ "ecommerce sales per year"), bringing big changes in the way both businesses and consumers approach packaging.

Now it's all about custom packaging.

You know how it is — they say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And when your buyer's first physical impression of your product is picking it up in the mail (as opposed to handling it in a brick-and-mortar store), it pays to go that extra mile and deliver the goods in style. 

It's simple, really: quality custom packaging equals a better customer experience and helps drive brand recognition and client retention — studies have shown that as many as [72% of consumers are influenced by the product's packaging](https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/news-polls/Most-Americans-Say-That-the-Design-of-a-Products-Packaging-Often-Influences-Their-Purchase-Decisions "polls about ecommerce product packaging"). 

Would you miss a perfect opportunity to feature your logo, brand colors, or company slogan as you ship and deliver your products? 

One look at some of the world's most renowned brands is enough to drive home the point. From the iconic iPhone packaging to the colorful McDonald's Happy Meal box and the memorably spartan Amazon logoed wrappings, the value of a branded experience is not lost on companies playing the big game.

##Introducing Sticker Mule’s custom printed stand up pouches

Sticker Mule's custom-printed stand-up pouches are the perfect way to deliver food products—anything from nut mixes to tea leaves, coffee beans, or what have you.

Also, yes, they're [FDA-approved](https://www.stickermule.com/support/are-stand-up-pouches-food-safe "FDA approved custom stand up pouches for food and coffee") — and customer-approved! After all, who doesn't love the practicality of a reusable, resealable, zip-lock pouch?

But foodstuff is just one of their many applications. Stand up pouches are incredibly versatile, and are quickly becoming indispensable for a slew of different industries: they're used for personal care and cosmetic items, small electronic accessories, and pharmaceuticals, to mention just a few use cases.

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Our [custom stand up pouches](https://www.stickermule.com/products/stand-up-pouches "custom printed stand-up pouches") are a simple, reliable, and user-friendly way to package your products. 

Made of sturdy polyethylene material, they are easily heat-sealed and provide perfect impermeability, keeping out moisture and any foreign substances. Once opened, they keep their contents fresh thanks to the resealable zip closure.

On top of being a great way to store foodstuff or other items (thanks to the bottom gusset keeping them upright), our standup pouches can be easily customized with any design you choose, on both sides. Like our other products, they can be printed in full color and with full bleed — it's all up to your creative choices.

##What makes stand up pouches outstanding?

Custom stand up pouches are practical — lightweight, easy to fit anywhere, and perfect for repeated use. 
They can even be more environmentally friendly, as making them generates [fewer greenhouse gas emissions and spends less water](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/07/09/they-finally-built-better-ketchup-bottle-soon-its-going-be-everywhere/ "stand up pouches are more environmentally friendly") than comparable traditional packaging alternatives such as cans or jars.

They increase your brand recognition and improve your customers' unboxing experience with their modern, trendy look. Yes, they stand up and stand out.

In short, stand up pouches hit that sweet spot where convenience and style meet, all while delivering your brand name, along with your products, to your customer's shelves and tables.

It's no wonder, then, that the global stand-up pouch market is projected to reach a massive $20-billion-dollar value by 2026, nearly double its 2018 worth.

##Design your own stand up pouch today with Sticker Mule!

Designing your own branded stand up pouches has never been easier, and can be done on our [free Studio tool](https://www.stickermule.com/studio "free online design tool") in a few steps:

1. If you don't have a custom design ready, head over to our [stand up pouch templates page](https://www.stickermule.com/studio/templates/packaging/stand-up-pouches "custom stand up pouches templates for printing") and pick one for a starting point.

2. Customize the template with your text colors, logos, and any other graphics of your choice — the drag-n-drop interface makes it easy to add and tinker with all the elements in your design.

3. Once you're happy with the results, you can download your design or click on 'Order prints', on the top right corner, to start your order.

4. Select your desired size. We recommend our smaller 5" x 6" if you're ordering a sample — it's slightly more consumer-friendly than our larger, 7.75" x 10" pouch, and can fit a wide variety of use cases. Here you can also opt to include a punch hole to the stand up pouch.

5. Click 'Add to cart' and then check out. In 4 hours or less, you'll hear back from us with a proof showing exactly what your stand up pouch will look like once printed. If there's something you'd like to change, you can ask for revisions to the proof for free — we're happy to do them for you and resubmit your proof.

Otherwise, confirm your order and your brand new stand up pouches will soon be on their way to you.

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Meet our custom stand-up pouches, where practicality meets style. Equipped with a resealable zipper and a self-standing gusset, these full-color printed pouches are ideal for coffee, snack, or anything else that needs to stay fresh!

How to print your dog on a shirt

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ [custom t-shirt](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-t-shirts "custom t-shirts printing")? Since this simple garment rose to become the most popular piece of clothing in modern civilization, we've never stopped looking for ways to make it stand out — [far-fetched designs, bright colors, and unique graphics](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/the-evolution-of-t-shirts-a-decade-by-decade-style-trend-journey "t-shirt history through each decade"). The main thing is the pursuit of individuality, of a custom look.

![custom t-shirt with your dog photo](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/003eb0ca-1a2b-47d4-b93e-14e983d5d6ef)

Our love of uniqueness is so great, in fact, that it seems to extend to our very canine companions. 

## Like person, like pet

Remember [the opening scene in The 101 Dalmatians](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulsjuiFO2J0) where a bored Pongo watches as women stroll up and down the street — each with a dog very similar to herself? Well, it turns out there is some scientific truth to this humorous observation. [People do actually pick dogs that resemble them](https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20151111-why-do-dogs-look-like-their-owners). Subconsciously, we project something of our own unique features onto our dog friends.

![custom t-shirts of your dog photo](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/c76a1387-12d7-4043-8e10-884634db6039)

Yes, go ahead and look at your pet, look at yourself in the mirror. Now once you accept the unquestionable, uncanny similarity, what's next? 

The answer is obvious: Join your enthusiasm for custom tees with your appreciation for your loyal companion! Add your dog's mugshot to your next t-shirt and proudly flaunt it for the world to see.

###Step 1) Find a cool photo of your dog

That should go without saying, but it's still worth emphasizing — it's the most important step. So take your time and go through the hundreds of pet pictures we know you have on your camera roll, and make sure you really get the pick of the litter. 

For a great, natural shot, you want a photograph that checks all these boxes:

- Has great natural lighting 
- Your dog is the focal point 
- It captures a memorable pose or look 

If it's one of those hilarious, one-in-a-thousand moments, then all the better!

###Step 2) Use Trace to remove the background

![free background remover tool](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/1a016d42-9b29-47d0-a0cd-d3e6787b1bc4)

[Trace](https://www.stickermule.com/trace "free background remover tool") is one of the most popular tools in the Sticker Mule editing toolbox and for good reason. You upload your picture, click a satisfyingly orange button and, before your dog can bark twice, you've got yourself an outline of the main subject of your picture.

Another click and your picture is downloaded and ready for printing.

###Step 3) Further improve your photo with Redraw (optional)

If you want to make sure you get the best quality for your picture before printing, then [Redraw](https://www.stickermule.com/redraw "vectorize an image") is here for you. It'll convert your file into a real HD-like vector picture to be printed at absolutely any size you choose.

Again, it's all a simple extra step:

- Upload your newly downloaded photo to [Redraw](https://www.stickermule.com/redraw "image to vector") (use drag-n-drop to save some extra time, as we all know those dog reels aren't going to watch themselves) 
- Check out 
- Make yourself comfortable (dog-video time!) and wait for the shiny, super-HD vector file we'll send you in a while. 

###Step 4) Order your custom t-shirts via Sticker Mule

![print custom t-shirts at sticker mule](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/2835e0a4-8379-43e3-b8e5-1692ee0caaaf)

Now all that's left is to go to our [custom t-shirts page](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-t-shirts "custom t-shirts online"), select the size and quantity for your order, the t-shirt color, and upload your new dog picture. You can also add any specific instructions you may have for the printing.

After you check out, we'll get back to you with a free online proof showing exactly what your dog t-shirt is going to look like. At this point, you can either request changes or just go right ahead and confirm the order.

###Step 5) Share with the world!
Once you approve your designs, your t-shirt will start production, but you'll also now have a chance to share your brand new dog t-shirt design on your public profile page! 

To share your design on your Sticker Mule profile, just follow these steps;

1) Click on the "Share a design" link on your order confirmation page (see below)

![share designs on sticker mule](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/38b79bec-be9a-4ea4-bdab-5e9e54feffba)

2) This will take you to your, reorder page. From here, hover over any past order and then click on "Share"

3) This is where you can select if you want to share your design with a secret link or publically on your profile page

![share dog photo t-shirt design](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/0208b5c8-2b2a-4a78-9b1a-519ac3218d28)

This neat feature allows you to share your awesome new dog t-shirt with the whole Sticker Mule community or privately with whomever you want to share a link with!

Need to share your dog with even more people!? Well then, it's time for a new social media post — preferably one on [Stimulus](https://www.stimulus.com/ "stimulus the happy social network giveaways"), the Happy Social Network! Just don't forget to tag us @stickermule so we can go check the results of your handiwork and give you a good ol' thumbs-up!

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Here's a quick guide on how to print a custom t-shirt of your dog. Learn tips & tricks on how to make your dog shirt really stand out!

How to print your dog on a shirt: A step-by-step guide

Upgrade your signage with custom acrylic signs from Sticker Mule!

Signage has an important place in business, in events, in stores, galleries, and offices. Its main function is to provide indications and to advertise, but more and more it's also being used as part of companies' branding efforts — orienting, while at the same time promoting your brand's visual style. It's at that intersection of utility and design where [custom acrylic signs](https://www.stickermule.com/products/acrylic-signs "custom acrylic signs for business") really shine.

![custom acrylic signs for businesses](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/9127425d-0c95-4015-bcd7-70a40581145d)

Today, we'll show you how and why you might want to upgrade your signage with custom acrylic signs from Sticker Mule.

##First off: Why acrylic signs?

"We need to replace this acrylic sign — it's too old," said no one ever. Acrylic signs are famously durable — but that's just one of their many qualities. Modern look? Check. Professional aesthetic? You got it. Practical installation? Acrylic's your friend.

Acrylic never looks cheap, like plastic. It's [sturdier than most glass options](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate\)), and certainly has a more business-like appeal when contrasted to metal or wood alternatives.

As an added bonus, an acrylic sign makes for a great melee weapon if you ever need to Jason-Bourne your way out of your office. We've all been there, haven't we?

##Introducing Sticker Mule's acrylic signs

[Sticker Mule's acrylic signs](https://www.stickermule.com/products/acrylic-signs "clear business signs") make it easy to display your custom designs on a clear and quality acrylic canvas. Ordering is as easy as entering your desired sizing, uploading your design, and confirming your order.

Alternatively, you can also choose from a range of standard sizes (6″ × 6″, 12″ × 12″, 18″ × 24″, 24″ × 24″, and 36″ × 48″), as well as benefit from our [stack of design tools](https://www.stickermule.com/tools) and [our seamless proofing process](https://www.stickermule.com/support/can-i-see-a-proof-before-ordering).

![wall hanging business signs made from acrylic](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/6648e1a1-d7c9-4acb-a124-c35215797759)

##Benefits of choosing Sticker Mule

Quality products and first-rate pricing deals are only part of the reason for Sticker Mule's popularity.

Central to our culture is a devotion to our customers, and that includes super fast and reliable support. We address your questions and provide quick resolutions to any issues that might come up. Our service includes providing an unlimited number of free online proofs before you order and working with you to make sure you get the best version of your product.

Add to that other factors that set us apart from the competition —  free worldwide shipping, progressive bulk discounts that can see you save up to 67% on your order, and low-quantity orders starting from just 1 acrylic sign, and you begin to see why people love buying at Sticker Mule.

##Acrylic signs are ideal for business owners and event planners

Shaping a consistent and recognizable brand identity is no easy task, but it is an essential one for business owners and event planners to get ahead in a crowded, competitive, and dynamic market.

Key in forming your brand identity is the use of custom merchandise and supplies — and that's where [signage can play an important role](https://smallbusiness.chron.com/importance-signage-business-3348.html). Well-placed acrylic signs carrying your brand name, logo, and color themes can go a long way toward familiarizing the public with your brand —and [familiarity, as you well know, is half of marketing](https://newristics.com/heuristics-biases/familiarity-effect).

And if we're talking about events — especially more upscale ones, from [wedding welcome signs](https://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/7-wedding-signs-you-need/) to the schedule for a big product launch day, — there's nothing that conveys confident professionalism and competence quite as much as a well-designed acrylic sign.

![cool business signs](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/21bf9ed6-ee76-4b41-8fb3-1f063358c9e0)

##How to order your custom acrylic sign from Sticker Mule

We've said it before: Ordering at Sticker Mule is a breeze. But just in case you don't believe us, here are the steps you can follow to soon be the proud owner of your own custom acrylic sign:

1\. Go to [our acrylic signs page](https://www.stickermule.com/products/acrylic-signs). Pick quantity and size (either predetermined or your custom specs), then press "Continue".

2\. Upload your artwork with a couple clicks (or using the drag-n-drop function).

3\. Sit tight. Soon you'll be emailed a proof showing you exactly what your acrylic sign will look like once it's ready.

4\. Either request changes to your proof or approve and check out.

And that's it! With production in a few days and free, fast shipping, it won't be long before you're caressing your own acrylic sign and whispering, "My own… my precious!"

##Types of acrylic signs

Acrylic signs are naturally versatile and lend themselves to a variety of business uses. Typical acrylic signs include:

-   __Acrylic sign boards__: Coming in a variety of sizes, with both single or double-sided printing, acrylic sign boards are easily customizable with logos and graphics, and are a great means of providing information or creating business signage.
-   __Acrylic business signs__: These are designed for commercial establishments, and are most often storefront, window, or directional wall signs. They can display your business name, logo, and other info, and are sometimes paired with LED lights for greater visibility.
-   __Acrylic wedding signs__: Welcome signs, seating charts, and directions. Acrylic wedding signs bring elegance and clarity to your decor and can be easily personalized with names and wedding details.
-   __Acrylic wall signs__: Mount them indoors or outdoors, suspended with standoffs or fixed with hardware. A mix of durable and weather-resistant material with a sleek look and feel, acrylic wall signs can be a simple way to make your work environment look at once more sophisticated and put-together.

##Customization options

There's no lack of ways you can customize your acrylic signs. With Sticker Mule, you'll find it easy to play with an infinite number of colors, fonts, sizing, and graphic combinations.

And don't forget: You can make the most of our [free acrylic sign templates](https://www.stickermule.com/templates/acrylic-signs) to easily and speedily create your very own designs.

##Upgrade your signage today!

Whether for the office, for your storefront, for your art gallery, beauty salon, or any other establishment you run, you'll find that our custom [acrylic signs](https://www.stickermule.com/products/acrylic-signs "custom acrylic business signs") are a sure way to refine and improve your signage game. So why not try them today?

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First impressions are important! Displaying customized acrylic signs in front of businesses, events, and even weddings instantly sets an elegant and modern vibe. Try designing one today!

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