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The sticker maker's blog.

Tutorials, honest gear comparisons, and business guides for anyone making stickers at home — from your first sheet to running a shop. Every post pairs with the free sticker maker so you can go straight from reading to making.

Latest posts

Troubleshooting · July 7, 2026 · 8 min read Cricut Print Then Cut not working? Fix offset and misaligned cuts: calibration, printing at 100% scale, the sensor scan, glossy paper, and blurry prints. Gear & supplies · July 6, 2026 · 9 min read Best Cricut for making stickers in 2026 Joy Xtra vs Explore 5 vs Maker 4 compared honestly, with a clear pick for each budget and the models to skip. Making stickers · July 6, 2026 · 8 min read How to make stickers with a Cricut The full Print Then Cut workflow: which Cricut to buy, the materials you need, design settings, and how to cut kiss-cut sticker sheets at home. Basics · July 4, 2026 · 6 min read Kiss cut vs die cut stickers The real difference, when to use each, cost and durability, and how to make both at home with or without a machine. Cheat sheet · July 1, 2026 · 6 min read Cricut sticker paper settings cheat sheet Which material to pick in Design Space, plus pressure, blade, and printer settings for sticker paper, vinyl, and glossy stock. Making stickers · June 27, 2026 · 7 min read How to make stickers without a Cricut Design a sheet free online, print at home, and cut by hand with scissors, a craft knife, or a punch. No machine required. Tutorial · June 23, 2026 · 7 min read Cricut Joy Xtra sticker tutorial Make Print Then Cut stickers on the small machine that can: full steps, size limits, and how it stacks up against the Explore 5.

What you'll find here

The blog is organized into four pillars. Tool tutorials and printing mechanics live in the guides section; the blog goes wider into gear, ideas, and the business side.

Making stickers Tutorials for turning artwork, photos, and drawings into printable sticker sheets — with and without a cutting machine.
Gear & supplies Cutting machines, sticker paper, laminate, and printers compared, so you buy the right thing once.
Selling stickers Pricing, packaging, Etsy setup, and the rules of selling stickers — for hobby sellers and small shops.
Ideas & inspiration Layout ideas for laptops, water bottles, and planners you can recreate in minutes.

Start with the tool

Every post here works alongside the free maker. Design a sheet in the general sticker maker, export a transparent PNG with the Print Then Cut tool, or jump to a focused page such as planner stickers or QR code stickers.

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