Fall 2024 updates

###White label hot sauce
You can now order [custom hot sauce bottles](https://www.stickermule.com/white-label-hot-sauce). Same flavor of Mule Sauce, but designed by you.

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###Printed transfer stickers
You can now order full-color [printed transfer stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/printed-transfer-stickers). Printed transfer stickers make it easy to apply intricate, full color designs to any smooth surface.

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###Store growth
Our Stores platform continues to grow, as we keep making improvements.

We now have over 12,000 stores and have paid out [over $18,000 in earnings](https://www.stickermule.com/stats/commission-earnings).

###Markup for Stores
You can now add markup to any item in [your store](https://www.stickermule.com/me).

![stores-markup](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/5aebc919-280b-43e2-a4d6-6f830db7be1c)

Set the percentage you want, and you’ll see the new retail price along with the minimum profit you’ll receive on each order. All markup profit goes directly to you, the store owner.

###Store bios
You can now add a bio to your store. This is a great place to tell potential customers about your brand and the type of items you sell.

![Store bios](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/facf5833-c30a-4406-9fa9-1bde5ab1aa7f)

###Improved Store discovery
We moved Stores to the top of our main navigation.

![Store discovery](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/c8d8f087-93dc-4fda-833e-4be1bf664b2a)

People can browse by [newest items](https://www.stickermule.com/stores), items from [stores they follow](https://www.stickermule.com/stores/following), or the [most popular items](https://www.stickermule.com/stores/popular). And you can “like” individual items now too.

###Added Store email notifications
If you have a store, you can now get notified when you make a sale, or when someone follows you.

![Store email notifications](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/05dcde7b-199e-4b7f-b47e-3851fba65d4a)

###New press page
We’ve been in the news a lot lately, so we made a [new press page](https://press.stickermule.com/).

###Added Giphy integration to Stimulus
You can now easily add gifs to your [Stimulus](https://www.stimulus.com/) posts with our new Giphy integration.

![Stimulus Giphy integration](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/fde958d7-dcb1-4ba7-87dd-8f6e694f6062)



Learn what new things we launched this Fall. Including 2 new products and more updates to Stores.

Sticker Mule launches white label hot sauce

##Create your own brand with award-winning Mule Sauce

![ricky berwick custom hot sauce](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/a349c5df-d7a9-40b3-b548-3f58306cf025)

*Globally recognized social media sensation Ricky Berwick is partnering with Sticker Mule to captivate audiences worldwide.* 

__AMSTERDAM, NY, Aug. 14, 2024__ – Sticker Mule, the Internet's most kick-ass brand, is excited to announce the arrival of its new White Label Hot Sauce, allowing customers to customize Sticker Mule's award-winning “Mule Sauce” with their own branding. 

To boost the debut of White Label Hot Sauce, Sticker Mule partnered with Internet personality Ricky Berwick. Together, they launched a [marketing campaign](https://x.com/stickermule/status/1823491742986850535) to promote this major new product. Berwick is a globally recognized social media sensation, celebrated for his creative and hilarious video content that captivates audiences worldwide.

"Mule Sauce started as a dare but it's become a sensation with 1 million bottles shipped annually. Now, with white label hot sauce, we're allowing everyone to use our award-winning recipe to promote their business, brand or just have fun," said Anthony Constantino, CEO of Sticker Mule. 

Since launching in 2019, Mule Sauce has become a fan-favorite condiment, earning a loyal following with its unique sweet heat and versatility that enhances any dish. Mule Sauce has quickly positioned itself as an everyday hot sauce, rivaling iconic hot sauces like Tabasco, Frank's RedHot, and Sriracha.

“If you’re an influencer, you’re an idiot if you don’t buy white label mule sauce to grow your brand. I’m buying it and selling it because I’m not an idiot and because it’s delicious,” said Ricky Berwick. 

Sticker Mule’s white label hot sauce is perfect for restaurants, brands, influencers, or as a unique gift. Customers can easily upload their design, and Sticker Mule will prepare an FDA-compliant label. Or, start with a design template and create a label using Sticker Mule's intuitive [design tool, Studio](https://www.stickermule.com/studio). Once the order is placed, customers receive an online proof showing how their hot sauce will look, with free revisions until they are happy.

Mule Sauce is featured in every White Label Hot Sauce bottle. It’s known for its perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with a three-out-of-five heat intensity. It pairs well with nearly any dish and adds almost zero calories, making it a guilt-free addition to any meal.

For more information visit [Sticker Mule’s website](https://www.stickermule.com/custom-hot-sauce).

###About Sticker Mule
Sticker Mule is the best way to buy and sell custom merchandise, including stickers, t-shirts, magnets, buttons, labels, packaging, keychains, temporary tattoos, and an award-winning hot sauce. Founded in 2010, it’s now powered by 1,200+ people in 30+ countries, with factories in New York, South Carolina and Italy.

###About Ricky Berwick
Berwick is a globally recognized social media sensation, celebrated for his hilarious video content that captivates audiences worldwide. He was born with a physical disability (called Beals-Hecht syndrome) that limits his movements. Ricky embodies the message that “disability is not inability,” using his creative talents to entertain and inspire through his skits and witty reporting via the 'Crippled News'. The Canadian entertainer has also established himself as an entrepreneur, leveraging platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to build his brand and connect with millions.

###For media queries, please contact: 
James Colistra, Director of Public Relations, Sticker Mule

Email: james@stickermule.com


Create your own brand with award-winning Mule Sauce. Sticker Mule, the Internet's most kick-ass brand, is excited to announce the arrival of its new White Label Hot Sauce.

July 2024 updates

###New stores
We added over 400 stores this month, including big names like [Mike Tyson](https://www.stickermule.com/u/tyson) and [Ricky Berwick](https://www.stickermule.com/u/rickyberwick). We now have [over 7,300 stores and counting](https://www.stickermule.com/stats)!

###Sell on your store
We made it easier to add items to your store.

![sell items from the proofing screen](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/e466cba8-a10a-4a5e-b6c5-07e61400c235)

As soon as you approve a proof, add it to your store with the click of a button. Or easily add previously ordered items from [your store page](https://www.stickermule.com/me).

###Goodbye profiles
All Sticker Mule Public Profiles are now [Sticker Mule Stores](https://www.stickermule.com/stores). This is a simple change that helps clarify our new mission of becoming the Internet’s favorite place to buy *and sell*.

###Studio updates
Now you can paste images directly to [your canvas](https://www.stickermule.com/studio), browse fonts by category, and search fonts on mobile. We improved image rendering and upgraded our Trace model for [better background removal](https://www.stickermule.com/trace).

###New video
We made a fun commercial to show off [custom tattoos](https://www.stickermule.com/products/temporary-tattoos).

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###X giveaways
We started giving away $500 for [every post we made on X](https://x.com/stickermule/status/1814824791699788072). Rumor has it, more crazy giveaways are coming soon.

###Redraw reviews
People love [Redraw](https://www.stickermule.com/redraw). We made reviews public to show just how much (4.7 stars). [Convert any image to vector for $14](https://www.stickermule.com/redraw) and see for yourself.

###What’s next?
We’ve got more exciting Store features & partnerships to announce soon. And a spicy update to [Mule Sauce](https://www.stickermule.com/mule-sauce).

Don’t forget to be nice to people!


Learn about what we did in July. Including some exciting updates to Stores.

June 2024 updates. More ways to earn money with Sticker Mule.

Hopefully you find some time to kick back and relax this summer. And with our June updates you might even be able to earn money while doing so.

##New ways to earn passive income
![easily make money online](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/f350d906-cf30-4ce9-94f4-66185c9ad831)

###Commissions
We launched [Commissions](https://www.stickermule.com/commissions). Refer people to Sticker Mule and earn 10% on every order they place in their first year. Currently available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with more regions coming soon.

###Stores
We launched [Stores](https://www.stickermule.com/stores) (beta). Stores makes it easy to sell your designs on custom products — and works alongside Commissions. Visit [stickermule.com/me](https://www.stickermule.com/me) to create your store and add items. Markup coming soon.

###Stats
We added [Stats](https://www.stickermule.com/stats). We love transparency so we’re making all the internal stats related to Commissions and Stores public! See total earnings, total products sold, and more.

##Improved design tools
![remove backgrounds with Trace](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/fa32e671-0de1-4da4-a0db-3e89d9605110)

###Trace
We made big improvements to [Trace](https://www.stickermule.com/trace). We updated the underlying AI model, resulting in cleaner, more precise background removal. Try Trace for free and see for yourself!

###Print
We made improvements to [Print](https://www.stickermule.com/print). Now all the functionality from Trace and [Upscale](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale) are built directly into Print – so you can remove the background and increase the resolution before ordering your custom products. And now you can also customize your artwork in [Studio](https://www.stickermule.com/studio) from Print with a single click.

##So many giveaways
![Tesla Cybertruck](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/ef314af8-5a5d-4b5d-8929-6daebf9cf174)

###Cybertruck giveaway
We are [giving away a real Cybertruck on X](https://x.com/stickermule/status/1805719962767569062). Repost to enter.

###Stimulus giveaways
We added product giveaways to [Stimulus](https://www.stimulus.com/). Connect your Stimulus account to Sticker Mule and [give away products](https://www.stimulus.com/stimulus/p/FcqnuBulSiud7wsgTEZ1jg) from your store. We also [added a $50 giveaway option](https://www.stimulus.com/stimulus/p/sEoBsagSTASnfv1aMFw6fA) to Stimulus. And you can now [see how many giveaways are running](https://www.stimulus.com/giveaways) on the platform at any given time.

###Stimulus Credit
We added [Stimulus Credit](https://www.stimulus.com/referrals). Now referrers and referrals both earn credit. The credit can be used for product giveaways – and soon for Stimulus Stores. Speaking of referrals, we also added [referral stats](https://www.stimulus.com/stats), so you can see how many people have signed up via referrals and how much has been given away.

##What’s next?
We’re continuing to focus on ways to help you earn money. We also have some exciting updates to our existing products. And of course, more giveaways.


With our June updates we introduced more ways to earn money with Sticker Mule.

We are giving away a Cybertruck!

We are giving away a Cybertruck because – why not?!

But, this ain’t a regular Cybertruck. It’s a __*[Cyberbeast](https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck)*__.

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

To be totally honest, we don’t even know what the f*ck that is…

But we're told it’s expensive.


Anyways, to enter👇

✅ RETWEET [this post](https://x.com/stickermule/status/1805719962767569062 "giveaway post on X")

✅ FOLLOW [@stickermule](https://x.com/stickermule "sticker mule on x")

*Giveaway ends 7/9/24. Winner notified via DM.
No purchase necessary. [SEE FULL TERMS](https://www.stickermule.com/rules/cybertruck "terms to 2024 Cybertruck giveaway")


__That’s it.__

Easy right?!

By the way, if this goes well, we could give away another Cybertruck or something better.


We are giving away a Cybertruck for free on our X account. Learn how to enter the giveaway for a chance to win your own Cybertruck today!

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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Boost your online sales with custom printed products. Learn the secrets to selling your unique designs with ease. Start your success journey today!

How to sell custom printed products online in easy mode

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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Make money online with your own custom designs of t-shirts, stickers, and other printed products. Learn more about how to get started making money today!

How to make custom temporary tattoos from a photo

The Sticker Mule array of custom products just got a new addition: [custom temporary tattoos](https://www.stickermule.com/products/temporary-tattoos "custom temporary tattoos")!

![make custom temporary tattoos from photos](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/9616189a-b832-41d0-ae98-97dd7f5ed354)

These newcomers are exactly what the name suggests: tattoos that you get to sport for a couple of days but that, just like an ephemeral Sunday afternoon, will eventually vanish without a trace.

The thing about temporary tattoos: they're a fantastic way to express yourself, with no limits to your creativity — and no commitment to wearing them the rest of your life. 

##Why choose temporary tattoos?

As most millennials will remember, temporary tattoos were big with kids in the '90s, and lately they've found a new burst in popularity — largely [driven by social media and influencer trends](https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/john-yuyi-instagram-artist "social media trends in custom tattoos").

It was time to bring that trend back, as temporary tattoos have plenty of fun applications (no pun intended!). You can use them to:

- Find out __how you would look like with tattoos__ (if you've never got one)
- __Try out a design before you commit__ to getting it inked on your skin forever
- Surprise everyone at work or at a party (and __let them think for a while you got an actual tattoo__)
- Use them as a fun way to incorporate your branding at __parties or events__ — you can even consider swapping party wristbands for party tattoos!
- Copy __tattoos from celebrities__ or movie characters for a bit of cosplay fun (we're partial to the John Wick 'Fortuna Fortis Adiuvat', not gonna lie)
- __Indulge the mean streak in you__ and horrify a purist family member, because why not
- Conversely, if you *are* the purist family member (oops), __let your kids play around with temporary tattoos__ — maybe this will keep them away from the real thing?

But really, the uses you can have for temporary tattoos from photos are limited only to your imagination and to how much fun you're prepared to indulge in.

##Choosing the right photo for your custom tattoo

![choosing the right photo for a custom printed tattoo](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/1508610e-e35b-45b3-9f48-5d4164dc3766)

One thing to keep in mind as you plan your awesome new temporary tattoos: your output is only as good as your input. (Or, as they say, "garbage in, garbage out".)

Here, this means you want to look for high-quality, sharp photos that will print well and look great as a tattoo. If your image has a low resolution or is pixelated, it won't translate well into a printed design — it may look blurry or simply not print clearly enough. 

If you found the perfect photo, but don't have it in a decently-sized file, remember you can leverage our free Upscale service to [increase the resolution of pictures with AI](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale "upscale image ai free").

##Design considerations for temporary tattoos

Keep a few elements in mind when designing your custom temporary tattoos — these will help you get optimal results for your design.

- __Contrast__. A high-contrast image where at least one color pops out from the rest is a great way to craft a compelling and attention-grabbing tattoo.
- __Silhouette__. The more nitid a silhouette you get, the better your tattoo will look on your body. You want it to show clearly, not edges that fade into your skin.
- __Visual hierarchy__. Make sure you plan what parts of the tattoo you want to give more emphasis to, and which ones will be more immediately visible. For that, you can benefit from our free proofing process, which gives you a chance to check out your design before pulling the trigger on your custom tattoo order.
- __Color choices__. There is [plenty to be said about colors](https://www.glamour.com/gallery/cute-watercolor-tattoo-ideas "colorful tattoo ideas") and their impact on your tattoo design. For instance, small tattoos don't do so well with too many colors (as they can blend into each other and lose their sharpness); grey and black can be great for intricate, contrast-replete designs, and so on. One thing to note is that if there are [any white segments in your tattoo, they will print as transparent/see through](https://www.stickermule.com/support/can-you-print-white-ink-on-custom-temporary-tattoos "what happens when you print white ink on custom tattoos").
- __Scale/detail interplay__. More intricate designs tend to do better for larger tattoos, whereas less detail-rich graphics can be printed in a wider variety of sizes.
- __Design elements__. Pay attention to how the different design elements come together to form a nice tattoo. Lines, space, texture, balance, movement — these and other aspects will help in creating a tattoo that truly stands out.

##Using design software to create your tattoo

There is no shortage of options for designing your custom temporary tattoo. If Photoshop is your thing, you can of course craft your design there.

However, in case you're looking for an easier-to-use option, you'll find [Studio by Sticker Mule](https://www.stickermule.com/studio "free online design tool for printing") is a handy tool that should more than meet your requirements. 

Studio is:

- __Browser-based__, meaning you can use it on pretty much any device
- Requires __no downloads__
- Allows you to __order with just a couple clicks__ once you finish your design
- Is free!

##Step-by-step guide on transforming a photo into a tattoo-ready design
![custom tattoo online design tool free](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/78772eaa-f46a-4ae4-8134-98825ba2f9d7)

Depending on the picture in question, it can be easy enough to make it into a design ready for your skin. But regardless of difficulty, the following steps should see you through to your desired goal:

1. To begin with, __clean up your image__. This likely means removing any background that interferes with your design — and here, too, you can benefit from Sticker Mule's very own [background remover tool](https://www.stickermule.com/trace "free background remover").
2. __Adjust the contrast and saturation__. Make sure your design gets to the desired level of sharpness and color intensity.
3. __Upscale your image__. If your image has a low PPI (pixel per inch) ratio, you may want to upscale it using our AI-leveraged tool, [Upscale by Sticker Mule](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale "upscale image for free with ai"). This only takes a minute and can significantly improve your final result.

##Preparing your design for printing

With your image looking just the way you want it, it's time to prepare it for printing. This is a simple enough process:

- Make sure the __file format is an accepted one__. At Sticker Mule, we work with most common formats such as .jpg, .png, and .img.
- Preferably, use [vector artwork](https://www.stickermule.com/support/file-formats "best practices when printing with vector file formats"). If your file is not vector, it should have a PPI ratio of 300 or more
- Make sure your graphic __margins are not too large__
- Submit your design and sit tight — our team will get back to you with a __digital proof showing what your print will look like__

Additionally, you may want to try doing a test print on paper with your home printer before you approve the proof and we start the production process. If, as usual, your home printer isn't working, just chuck it out the window and proceed with your order. You should be fine!

###Creating a design from scratch

While [Studio](https://www.stickermule.com/studio "free online design studio") may be super easy to use for creating tattoos from photos, sometimes it may be hard to get the creative juices flowing if you are designing a brand new design from scratch. In that case, a little-known trick to spudding potential custom tattoo designs is that you can hire professional digital artists to [design custom tattoos for you for as little as $5](https://www.fiverr.com/categories/graphics-design/tattoo-design "hire professional designers for tattoos"). 

Even if you don’t like the final result, the whole process can still be rewarding by helping you fine-tune your idea so you can eventually get an amazing result from what was just a little seed of an idea!

##Applying your custom temporary tattoo
![custom temporary tattoos application](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/7c865f48-b191-4277-903c-cfe12c9a5414)

Now I hear you say, "This is just a temporary tattoo — no brainer!" Well, yes, but keep a couple things in mind to avoid smudging your design, ensure your tattoo keeps looking great on your skin for a little longer, and ensure safety.

- Make sure you __clean the area of application__ beforehand. Consider using a light moisturizer half an hour before you apply your tattoo
- __If you have thick/coarse hair, shave the area__ in question before application
- __Avoid heat, water, or dirt__ in the tattoo area for a couple of minutes after applying
- If you're concerned about potential allergic reactions, __try testing the tattoo on a small patch of skin__ before making the final application. If you're allergic to adhesive, avoid applying to sensitive or broken skin areas

When your temporary tattoo has served its term and it's time to take it off, any of the below methods works fine (and better than soap and water, which we don't recommend):

- Baby oil/olive oil/other analogous oils
- Rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer
- Scotch tape (but if you have thick hair, [you know what to expect](https://youtu.be/6CTSUjT4Xuk?si=yb7a9HVe1zg618xC&t=44 "funny ripping hair scene from 40 year old virgin")!)

##Creative uses for your custom temporary tattoos
![custom fake tattoos from sticker mule](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/ff1940d0-2578-412e-a7a2-360147816c95)

There is no lack of creative ideas for your temp tattoos. Try these personal ideas:

- Give out as swag to promote your own personal brand
- Flaunt at festivals and parties
- Experiment and test your looks before committing to a real tattoo
- Incorporate as part of your cosplay
- Challenge yourself or friends to wear bold tattoos publicly — for a day!
- Have fun with your kids
- …and many more!

And that's not all. Temporary tattoos also have quite a few professional applications, not least of which is their use as branding for business, in giveaways, as part of promotional events or commemorations, and, of course, as merchandise.

##Conclusion

Just as with any of our other main products, [custom temporary tattoos](https://www.stickermule.com/products/temporary-tattoos "custom temporary tattoos") are above all about having fun. Whether as a conversation starter or a way to have a few laughs with friends, temporary tattoos are the perfect way to exercise your creative side a little.

Now is the time to tap into your creativity and explore new avenues for your style. Try our custom temporary tattoos — the quality is on us, and the fun is on you!

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21 Asana tips and tricks for teams 

![Asana tips and tricks for the best ways for teams to use Asana](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/45a09160a0c424bc7cec0e1640e3eafce842d5e3)

Our [guide to Asana](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/the-remote-team-guide-to-asana) was well received so we decided to share additional tips and tricks for using Asana at Sticker Mule. Much like our guide, this document was initially written to help our team use Asana better, but we thought other teams might find it handy too. The 21 tips and tricks listed below cover all of the Asana features we want our team to understand.

### 1. Task naming conventions
1. Start task names with verbs (i.e. Consider, Send, Fix, Add, Design, Implement, Order)
2. Use sentence case. It's Easier To Read.
3. Be concise (see the example task names below).

#### Example task names:

> 1. Consider using Google Tag Manager
> 2. Redesign invoice PDF
> 3. Design custom labels early access landing page
> 4. Implement custom labels early access landing page
> 5. Fix issue with address validator presenting identical addresses
> 6. Send email announcing custom labels
> 7. Order new chairs for the office.

### 2. How to write a good task description
1. Use headings to give structure to a task description (CMD + B for bold)
2. Include screenshots & screencasts when possible using the [Zight App](https://zight.com/)
3. Be concise and comprehensive. Needless words waste an assignee's time but so does making them ask for clarification.

### 3. Turn off email
To speed up adoption we encourage everyone to turn off email notifications to get used to relying on the Asana inbox. Go to Inbox and select Email Notifications (see below) to make this change.

![asana tips and tricks for teams disable notifications](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/39ecafb8-5cfd-4902-acb5-01e8c39f89de)

### 4. Assign tasks during onboarding
We assign everyone tasks as part of their onboarding so they start using the platform immediately. Example onboarding tasks we'll assign include "Place a free order using store credit", "Review and sign company handbook", and "Turn off email notifications in Asana".

### 5. Use today, upcoming, and later
Asana lets you organize your personal task list by putting tasks in Today (Tab+Y), Upcoming (Tab+U) or Later (Tab+L). Generally, we put current tasks in "Today" even if they're not to be done today and use "Upcoming" to track pending tasks. "Later" tracks tasks we might do.

### 6. Projects aren't required
It's helpful to organize work using projects but don't agonize trying to find the correct project for every task. The important thing is to create tasks, assign them to the proper person and notify the relevant people using the task followers feature (see below).

![asana tips use the followers feature in tasks](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/ffb2420b-ad95-47ec-844b-757a809bed90)

### 7. The task can belong to multiple projects
Most team members only care about a limited set of projects. To better coordinate, we sometimes place tasks in multiple projects so that relevant people can quickly view them. For example, a task could be in the "CS ideas" and "Checkout" projects if it's both a benefit to our CS team and related to our checkout.

### 8. Use Tab+Q
We encourage everyone to create tasks using the "Tab + Q" keyboard shortcut. It speeds up task creation and helps you quickly put all of your tasks in Asana.

### 9. Encourage task creation via other channels
We encourage each other to create Asana tasks when they're identified via another channel (i.e. in person, Slack, etc.). Usually, this is as simple as saying "Can you make a task in Asana and assign it to (me, yourself, another person)?" It's important to push new team members to create tasks so that using Asana becomes habit-forming quickly.

### 10. Copy & paste templates
Asana's templates feature is imperfect so we maintain our templates in a Google Doc. Often we'll post templates to a project description for quick access. For example, our "Onboarding and training" project includes a template of common onboarding tasks. A team member can copy & paste this list of tasks to create subtasks that need to be completed to onboard a new hire.

### 11. Create recurring tasks
Most businesses have lots of tasks that repeat a few times each year. It's helpful to create recurring tasks for these situations so you don't need to remember to do things. Examples might include "Prepare quarterly financials", "Send holiday gifts", "Test fire extinguishers", etc. Recurring tasks are most useful when tasks repeat infrequently.

### 12. Try the mobile app
The Asana mobile app is especially helpful for people that are often away from their desks. For example, our supervisors and maintenance staff use it regularly.

### 13. Use due dates + later
You can give tasks that need to be done in the distant future a due date and move them to "Later" (Tab+L) to clean up your task list. When the task becomes due it will automatically reappear in your "Today" list and you'll be notified in your inbox.

### 14. Attach Google Docs
You can attach Google Docs to tasks to make it easier to find them in the future. Attachment names are searchable and show up under the "Files" view for each project. For this reason, it's preferable to attach a doc rather than simply copy+paste the URL.

### 15. Configure saved views
Asana has a powerful search feature that you can use to build your own set of custom-saved views. It's worth taking some time to set up views that make Asana easier to use for you.

### 16. Save bookmarks to Asana
If you visit a webpage on mobile that triggers an idea for you to create a task and you have the Asana mobile app installed, you can quickly send a URL to Asana using the "Share" feature in iOS.

### 17. Integrate with GitHub
[Connect Asana to GitHub](https://asana.com/apps/github) and you'll be able to reference task URLs in commit descriptions to automatically post commits to tasks.

### 18. Forward task-related emails to Asana
Forward a task-related email to [x@mail.asana.com](mailto:x@mail.asana.com) and Asana will automatically create a task assigned to you that includes the email in the task description. Once created you can collaborate with others on the task or re-assign it. We often forward invoices to Asana and re-assign them to the appropriate person to be paid.

### 19. Use the vacation indicator
Asana lets you notify co-workers when you're on vacation. Set your vacation indicator to "away" and anyone assigning a task to you will see that you're on vacation. To set your vacation indicator go to "My profile settings."

### 20. Merge duplicate tasks
To keep Asana clean it's helpful to merge similar tasks when they're identified. Fortunately, Asana has a helpful merge feature (see below) that makes this easy.

![merge duplicate tasks asana tip and trick for teams](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/821d10c9-f7cc-4747-9343-534d7a0434d4)

### 21. Use @mentions
Most team members quickly grasp that you can @mention people, but Asana also lets you @mention projects and tasks to link them in task descriptions or comments. Type @ and the first few letters of the object you want to reference and Asana will automatically help you create a link.

## Concluding thoughts

Our remote team works extraordinarily well together not just because we share the same tools, but because we share a similar perspective on work. We all tend to be [humble, independent, logical, thoughtful, and autodidactic](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/characteristics-we-look-for-in-team-members). If you share these characteristics too, [we're hiring](https://www.stickermule.com/careers).


21 Asana tips and tricks to cover all of the cool & useful Asana features a team needs to understand to use Asana in the best ways possible.

21 Asana tips and tricks for using Asana's features with teams

Why we love shipping with our own custom printed mailers

As you know, we here at Sticker Mule love some good [custom stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers) — but not only! While we take pride in every single one of our products, today we want to tell you how shipping with our own [custom printed mailers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/poly-mailers) makes us especially proud.

![custom printed shipping mailers](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/62eb39d1-d9bf-461b-b7cb-aa563ab15d34)

Lightweight, but incredibly sturdy, these babies are great for shipping anything from books to t-shirts. They're a time-saving solution, making it a breeze to bulk-ship your merchandise with elegance and care.

In fact, if you've ever bought anything from Sticker Mule, you probably know exactly what we're talking about. Because, yes, we invariably ship with our very own custom printed poly mailers! That's how confident we are in their quality and durability.

### Why you should be printing custom mailers for your business

It's not just us. We just try and lead by example, because we think custom mailers are a great idea for just about any business out there.

Wanna know why? Here's why.

__1. It increases your brand recognition__

As you probably know, [brand recognition](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brand-recognition.asp) (or brand awareness) has long been one of the cornerstones of good marketing. The formula is simple: the more people recognize your brand, the more they trust you. The more they trust you, the more they buy from you. 

And guess what: with custom mailers, you remind your buyers of your brand even before they open the package.  

So, add your logo to your design. How hard can it be? (Hint: not very hard.) Then print it out in the oh-so-nice-and-crispy shape of stylish custom printed mailers. 

Wonderful, isn't it? Now every shipment you make is more than just that — it's also extra brand recognition, at no extra cost.

__2. It's a quick way to display your brand style and ethos__

Fancy and creative or down to earth and minimalistic — a custom mailer design is a great opportunity to tell the savvy buyer, at a glance, what you're all about. It can [give them a glimpse of your values](https://www.brandingmag.com/annie-button/how-packaging-design-can-pack-and-reflect-brand-values/) and who you are as a company.

Besides being a great way to showcase some of your company's buying points, your mailers can also be matched to your target audience. 

Younger demographic? Consider opting for simpler lines and fonts for that "effortlessly cool" hipster look. For a more mature public, solid shapes and colors may be the way to go. And for a hand-crafted, artistic-oriented product, fanciful, out-of-the-box, and even extravagant colors, shapes, and lines can clearly point to your artistic aspirations. 

If you're starved for inspiration, be sure to check out [some trendy style ideas we wrote about here](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/8-graphic-design-trends-getting-popular-in-2023).

__3. It's cost effective — very__

Honestly, there's just no end to the perks. Our custom printed mailers are actually super affordable, and may just turn out to be cheaper than your current shipping method of choice — especially if you buy the [custom mailers in bulk](https://www.stickermule.com/products/poly-mailers), which you can do at Sticker Mule (and save up to 76%!)

### Why we ship with our own custom mailers at Sticker Mule

As we were saying, we make it a point to ship with our own Sticker Mule-branded mailers. That's not only for the reasons stated above — although it's certainly cost-effective for us (ha!) and it does a good job of marketing our brand. 

No, our commitment to using our own custom mailers as we send out packages all over the world is important for other reasons: 

- It ensures our merchandise is kept safe and protected no matter how far the destination 
- It's a way to test our own product against all kinds of climates and situations 
- It shows just how confident we are in their quality and reliability. 
- It communicates to our clients that we stand by our products.  
- It gives customers a sample of a new product to buy! 

"It's not about the money, it's about sending a message."

Or maybe it is about money. It's the packaging way of putting our money where our mouth is.

### We keep improving

For us, it's vital to be constantly moving forward. Constant improvement and innovation are part of our culture, and using our own products helps us with that.

Based on customer feedback, we can make improvements to your user experience and make sure we fully meet customer needs and expectations.

In fact, that's just how we recently came up with [full bleed printing](https://www.stickermule.com/support/full-bleed). Deploying our own custom mailers is a really neat way to work research and development into the otherwise mundane task of shipping.

### Conclusion

Order from the Sticker Mule shop and you'll get a prompt reminder that we believe in what we do. And we trust you'll agree with us that our custom mailers really are as good as we market them.

Shipping with our poly mailers helps you trust us. It helps us innovate. And it drives us to improve our product even further.

Trust, innovation, improvement. This, even more than stickers, is what we're all about.

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We take great pride in being able to ship with our own custom printed mailers. It makes us better and keeps our products on the cutting edge of shipping experience.

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