sticker backing ✨ - sticker sheets how to - studio vlog

make your sticker sheets more YOU by adding your own personal flair to the backing sheet! you can add your name, logo, social media handles, hashtags, website, anything(!) - works just like a business card!
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[@tatjbapst]

I struggled the entire day searching for an explanation on how you do a background like for the machine to cut the white rectangle and also the stickers...for real i messed up so many paper sheets 😭 i was about to give up but then i found your video, thank you so much! You're my savior today ♡

[@kaitlynncurry4018]

This was SO helpful. Thank you for doing everything in procreate and the design suite. I’ve only ever seen it in photoshop and I am SO bad at that software lol. Thanks again!

[@milkteafirst]

you are very welcome! I know what you mean, photoshop is definitely a learning curve and sometimes it's nice to keep it all on one platform. glad it helped!

[@rachaelrjblack]

I'd love to see how you do the outlines and your design process for your art as well. Stay warm ;)

[@AshleyDawnD]

This was so helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to make this! ♥

[@tanjasuomalainen4944]

Oho wow, the first video of this topic that I get !! Really good, going to try this again today!

[@luluha17]

THANK YOU SO MUCH.. I'm just starting my stickers small business and your videos are sooooooo informative.

[@midnightmontage974]

thank you so much. your videos have been truly helpful and i love that you want to share your knowledge.

[@barbwiredesigns2023]

Thank you, you have just saved me hours and hours of extra work. 👌👍

[@traceybartlettart]

Thanks so much for explaining everything so well. Your stickers are gorgeous.

[@milkteafirst]

Thank you so much!

[@homstoprintablestickerpape3349]

A very useful video for sticker makers, thank you!

[@ChaChingQuartet]

I have been looking for a tutorial on this for MONTHS! Thank you!!

[@destinyparrish8584]

I just wanna say you are a godsend, all of the videos I had watched previously all used photoshop and yours was the only one without! So much easier :) thank you so much.

[@milkteafirst]

ahhh thanks so much!!!!

[@bambisalazar1559]

Thanks for the tutorial. It will help me a lot to create my first sticker sheet backing. 😊👍

[@kentjondonero6353]

this is what I've been searching for very long time till i found this it is very helpful for me as a slow learner😅 i want it all detailed and this one is very informative😊 thank you2x love the video so much🥰

[@AmberRoseanna]

This is so useful! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼

[@amberlindsey7112]

You could always do a giveaway with some of your sticker mishaps or even sell them in a grab bag. Just list them as misfits lol. I just purchased a sticker sheet for my daughter and am super excited for her to get them. I love your videos. You have a lot of good info in them!

[@milkteafirst]

Thank you so much! Yes! I've been collecting stuff for an "oopsie pack" - great minds!

[@MellowDrammatic]

FOR IPAD USERS: The sticker backing feature only works on laptop, I just tried it and it fixed my problem :)

[@janaabreu]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing!

[@abbie3059]

This video is so helpful. Can't wait to get a cutting machine

[@milkteafirst]

can't wait to see what you make!

[@mooneywifey]

Omg so helpful! Thank you! 🤗

[@AyozieDesigns]

Thankyou so much for this, it helped me so much! trying to get to grips with a newly purchased cricut machine.❤️🙏🏾

[@milkteafirst]

You're very welcome! Best of luck with that thing.. it's seriously a love/hate relationship ha!

[@elpajaronegro]

Thank you. Nobody else on here explained this as well as you did.

[@tiffanys9282]

Great Video! Please do a tutorial on how to get the outline around the individual images. I watched the other video linked in the comments, and always get lost after the modify and expand step when it is time to add the extra 3rd layer to make the white background in photoshop. But this is a great cricut style, and exactly what I want! So simple with 2 files to attach and print.

[@milkteafirst]

Add the third layer, use white paint bucket to fill in the selected area and make sure it's on the bottom layer so it's an outline. If you're still having trouble, consider joining my discord - there's a #troubleshoot channel! Hope this helps!

[@MajnouniWahad]

Oh my god what a wonderful tutorial

[@milkteafirst]

thank you so much!!

[@civcp16]

this is so helpful! thank you for sharing! What pixel size do you set procreate to when drawing out a sticker sheet of this size? My machine sounds like it's cutting every pixel outline lol

[@julienelissen9482]

Hi Kimmy, thank you for your lovely tutorials & your sweet energy. Can you please tell me how to create the images with no bleeding? So no white border? Thank you 🙏

[@tanyathecreative]

it IS cold (at least to Californians it is LOL). I'm in LA and my feet and hands were sooo cold yesterday! Love your Cozy Cottage sticker sheet!

[@milkteafirst]

haha yesssss a fellow CA native who understands!

[@Wendychan4]

Very helpful. Could you do a video in how to use the procreate and how you arrange your images on it? I am so new on this.

[@pearlsinbloom]

Great video, thank you!!

[@JANDK2004]

THANK YOU!

[@danielledantzler6373]

Perfect

[@annupinjari7560]

Thanks so much, yours is the best tutorial I’ve come across on sticker sheets! Only question I had was do you add bleed in the settings?

[@milkteafirst]

No I account for it during prep :)

[@TracysArt]

Hi, thank you for the vid. I have been trying to upload individual images and using the off set feature…but for some reason the Cricut cuts on the boarder of the image and not on the offset. I did attach the offset to the individual stickers. I’m about to give up…I’ve tried so many times.

[@craftncreatebydiana4908]

Thank you so much girl! Your video was the only one not in photoshop and seems so much easier! lol I can’t wait to try this! 🥰 what size was the entire page on procreate? Also, what setting do you cut your stickers at? Thanks in advance!

[@milkteafirst]

Yes! So excited. Would love to see the final product

[@milkteafirst]

In terms of settings, do you mean pressure settings? Watch this video because I only use custom pressure settings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apqVmHuqjauNhdk

[@ChileanHands]

Hi!!! I follow your steps and uploaded my backing as png as well as the layer of stickers, then I positioned them and duplicated them, after all I attached all 4 images. Cricut only cuts around the big rectangle now 😖😭 I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong 😖😖

[@sabutterbread]

I am having the same problem. Have you figured out a solution? I tried to attach them all together and also attached them as 2 separate sticker sheets. My Cricut still only cuts the big rectangle (the backing). 😭😭

[@julienelissen9482]

Same issue here…Cricut only cuts the big rectangle and not the stickers…Does anybody know this?

[@marisabanu2320]

I have a different problem my cricut only cuts off. But cuts die cut stickers perfectly sheets it cuts a little off no matter how many times i calibrate it

[@juannasee]

thank you!

[@angelsantos2611]

Could you do a video in how to use the procreate and how you arrange your images on it? I am so new on this.

[@SassyBoutiqueeHandmade]

Hello. I did exactly what you did but I don’t know how to make it cut washi tape style for the stickers then actually cut all the way for the outer of the sticker paper

[@simone885]

I love your designs, just followed you on insta (@minimeartco) Quick question what type/pressure (paper/cardstock) do you use to cut on cricut because the way I do it is i have to add the backing card on design space about 4 times behind the stickers so it cuts the backing card completely through but only cuts the stickers so they come off when you peel them if that makes sense, im still not 100% on the technical terms lol

[@milkteafirst]

hi! YES! it's an unfortunate thing that Cricut doesn't have a way to set different pressure settings for different cuts. I used to replicate the backing but my honest opinion after doing it for a while is it's not worth the time. The cricut is by far the limiting factor when it comes to production. so, I just have it cut it once (so it's a kiss cut instead of die cut) and then I use those lines as a reference for my cutting board. hope that makes sense!

[@Pessimi-Avium]

What kind of sticker paper do you use? I am trying to find sticker paper without the grids on the back!

[@AmberRoseanna]

What pressure settings do you use for sheets and individual stickers? I’m not sure if I’m doing it right at the moment 😅

[@sierranguyen6991]

I’d like to know too please!

[@Abandon3dRain]

I just got printable vinyl for making my first waterproof stickers and its too glossy keeps not reading lines aaaaa. I wish i could make my sticker sheets like you haha

[@nataliedavison5592]

Hi Lovely, This is such great info! I was just wondering do you have any issues with colour differences from your iPad to your computer? My designs on my iPad seem so much more vibrant but than I airdrop them to my computer and they look dull. Your help would greatly be appreciated.

[@milkteafirst]

hi! thanks so much :) there is a slight difference, definitely. if there is a huge discrepancy and you want to really fix it, there is a calibration machine you can purchase. it's not as serious for me so I don't go to those lengths. instead, what I do is make sure I draw in the right color profile (CMYK) since I mostly use the computer as a 3rd-party recipient to my printer anyway. does that make sense? since I'm not too versed in this, I would say google keywords "calibrate monitor" "how to calibrate monitor" loads of *hopeful solutions pops up. I hope this helps. best of luck Natalie!

[@Elysianwisdom33]

Hello, I’m a little disheartened, I keep having the same trouble.. the outline of my stickers is not cut correctly. I left bleed on. Maybe this is why? I think the last video i followed along the sticker size was 7x5 and they printed well but again the cut outline was not cantered and that one I made an extra outline for bleed because the backing was coloured. I feel a tad overwhelmed after three trial days 😅

[@monikas6499]

What pressure setting do you use? I've set it at as "Washi Sheet" or "Removable Sticker", adjusted the pressure even lower to 77 & it still cuts all the way through. I'm thinking it's the paper at this point. It's online labels basic white, not glossy.

[@milkteafirst]

you can't adjust it to anything under 77? I just checked my pressure settings for white generic sticker paper and it's 122. I'm not sure if the paper is the culprit - when is the last time you switched out your blade? let's hope it's the blade... because that's an easier fix than having to find another paper supplier... !! also, my dial is always set to custom and my pressure is calibrated (through trial and error) by me and my particular blade + paper.

[@GraceFilled]

Hello! Thank you for this video . I'd like to ask a question ⁉️ How do you keep your sticker sheets straight?? When I print and remove the sticker sheets I notice they curl .....

[@milkteafirst]

you have to find a way to curl the sticky mat but keep the sticker straight!

[@angelsantos2611]

how did you put the artworks, you should start from that...please show it thanks

[@breahsargent]

I have a question: how do you make sure that there isn’t distortion between procreate and the finalized product re: the 4x6?? Do you just do that in PS? Thank you for all the tutorials and information!! Soooo helpful!

[@milkteafirst]

Ah, thanks so much! The canvas I draw on is 4:6 ratio - does that information help?

[@breahsargent]

@@milkteafirst I figured it out after I went back through and watched the video! Thank you so much!

[@bambisalazar1559]

Hi what’s the size of your canvas?

[@Starchild1144]

What size do I make my sticker sheet in procreate and also the actual paper being used to print the stickers on;what size do I need? I don’t know why I’m having such a hard time with those things 😭

[@milkteafirst]

6:4 ratio in pixels or inches and I put 2 per 8.5x11 sticker page!

[@dsthunniplans]

Are you using a full sheet of sticker paper to get the size for each sheet of stickers?

[@milkteafirst]

No unfortunately not. Stickers are 6x4 so two in one full 8.5x11 work fine for me

[@dollysicardi4664]

Aww i wish mine was like urs mine wont let me cut stickers with backing n i have same cricut explorer air 2 if i added background to my sticker sheet it will only cut background but not the stickers

[@milkteafirst]

I hear people are having trouble with this on their iPad! Are you using design space form your laptop/comp? Hope this helps!!

[@angelinah427]

Is there an app I can use on Macbook to do this?

[@mercam8436]

Omg thank you ❣️❣️Finally I got the hang of it💗💗Can I ask what sticker paper you are currently using and if you are happy with it? XXX

[@milkteafirst]

Yes! I'm using Online Labels Weatherproof Matte + clear matte. I love it - although I might just switch to clear matte once I finish the white. I'm really liking how the print looks with the clear, plus clear is more forgiving if the cut is just slightly off. Hope that helps!

[@mercam8436]

@@milkteafirst thank you so much🙈💗💗

[@mercam8436]

@@milkteafirst I know I’m late but I wanted to give you an update! I bought the weatherproof stickerpapier and it works like magic with my printer 😍😍The prints are mir colorful and sharp!!Thank you again that literally saved my buisness! XXX💗

[@milkteafirst]

@@mercam8436 This makes me so happy! Thank you so much for sharing :-) !!!

[@jodielee2310]

Will it cut out the rectangle around the stickers? Or do you have to trim that yourself?

[@milkteafirst]

It's a kiss-cut of the rectangle around the stickers and I use that as a guide to cut my sticker sheets :)

[@Karenm1969]

Do you cut the outside area around the 4x6 with the Cricut? Or hand cut ?

[@milkteafirst]

Both-ish. The backing is a 4"x6" white box which is cut. I use the lines as a reference when cutting with a cutting board.

[@yadiragutierrez6259]

How do you get your drawings to not be pixelated?

[@jonelchino]

You are awesome I like how you explain everything thanks so much. Where do you get your stickers sheets ?

[@milkteafirst]

Thank you! From Onlinelabels at Sheetlabels :) Check out my video re:sticker paper testing kzbin.info/www/bejne/eafSdmpmf6mGhJo hope this helps!

[@jonelchino]

@@milkteafirst oh nice and which one do you mostly use ? And I use procreate but I just start which pencil do you use to draw your stickers ?

[@milkteafirst]

@@jonelchino I've been meaning to make a video about this! But that might take a while to get out so I mostly use technical pencil to sketch, narinder to outline, and 6B + a colored pencil (purchased) to color in! Hope this helps for now! Stay tuned for an in-depth video :)

[@milkteafirst]

@@jonelchino I mostly use the clear matte! It's probably my fave

[@jonelchino]

@@milkteafirst thank you so much . You should do a video how to make business cards with cricut

[@lynnbrown9156]

Thank you :) where do you get your sticker sheets??

[@milkteafirst]

check out my sticker paper testing vid! hopefully it helps

[@nicolekuyten4977]

how do you get it to cut all the way through one layer but not the other?

[@milkteafirst]

Good question - I don't! I use the kiss-cut as a guide to cut my stickers with a cutting board :-) Hope that helps!

[@breahsargent]

I tried this but when I ran it through the Cricut, it just cut the general outside line, it didn’t cut any of the sticker ones?

[@milkteafirst]

which general outside line are you referring to? it shouldn't have anything to cut but the sticker outline. are you importing your image as a PNG with a transparent background?

[@breahsargent]

@@milkteafirst first things first, thanks so much for your time with this! What it’s seeming to be cutting is just the outline of the stickers as a whole with backing, not cutting the individual stickers? And yep, everything is being exported to PNG and transparent background.

[@wild_fl0wersss]

@@milkteafirst I have the same problem?? It just cuts out the backing portion, rather than any stickers. Like one big rectangle.

[@MrGardner_]

Hey you may have mentioned it, but what are the measurements of your sticker sheets?

[@milkteafirst]

6x4 inches

[@Anura2024]

Thank you for your video.its so so helpful.and i need your answer.can you say me the measurements of the sticker sheet?

[@Anura2024]

Do print on a3 paper or a4 paper..plz reply

[@milkteafirst]

Omg so sorry I just saw this. It's 8.5x11 inches and my stickers are 6x4 inches each (so two fit on one sheet)! I hope that helps.

[@emannaeem3924]

What is the size of the canvas you use on procreate

[@milkteafirst]

2728x4092 !

[@MonetteNicoleTapia]

What size in Procreate are you using? and DPI

[@milkteafirst]

I use the biggest size I can for my iPad. Always at least 300 DPI

[@honeyhargreaves4011]

Mine just cut the rectangle. What did I do wrong?

[@milkteafirst]

check: 1. is the top layer (the stickers) a png image with a transparent background 2. did you attach instead of flatten? hope this helps!

[@honeyhargreaves4011]

@@milkteafirst thank you for replying. yea, I didn’t flatten, I just attached. And then I tried cutting it again and it wasn’t lined up. Does that make sense? It cut the backing ok, but the stickers weren’t cut properly. It was out of line.

[@milkteafirst]

​@@honeyhargreaves4011 how much off? it's either a calibration problem with your cricut OR you have to look at your design space file and make sure it's exactly in place before you attach it.

[@honeyhargreaves4011]

@@milkteafirst ok I will check that. Thank you.

[@nataliewalters3352]

Hi I followed all the steps but only the backing was cut out not the stickers what do I do

[@milkteafirst]

I heard that’s an issue if you’re doing it from the iPad!

[@nataliewalters3352]

@@milkteafirst I am doing it from the iPad would you know a way to fix it?

[@milkteafirst]

@@nataliewalters3352 try using design space from your laptop/computer! That usually does the trick I hear

[@HelloLottieox]

Mine literally just cuts out the back and I’ve no idea why!! 😩😩😩

[@milkteafirst]

😭 😭 whaaaaat! Try a whole new canvas and reupload the artwork???

[@marthefrancken3137]

It only cuts the rectangle, i’ve tried everything but nothing works :((

[@milkteafirst]

Are you accessing DS with your iPad? I heard it only works if you're doing it through a computer! Hope that helps!

[@blessyponnachen9528]

Do make more videos like these . Do make videos for beginners

[@milkteafirst]

what specifically would you like to see? :)

[@blessyponnachen9528]

@@milkteafirst as I'm a beginner. Very recently I came to know about sticker shop business and can sell in etsy . In the initial stage / when you were starting the business on stickers : with wot equipments or devices or supplies you started the sticker business on budget level? Did you started from scratch? How come you planned to earn or save money for this business before you launched this shop ? How do you plan all the funds especially for sticker shop ? What all info do I need to about shipping my products to the customers? How does etsy actually work ?

[@FrostyG87]

Im doing this exact steps and it keeps cutting it as a whole sticker sooo frustrating 😡😡😡

[@milkteafirst]

hey! I hear it doesn't work unless you're accessing Design Space through a laptop - hope that helps!!!!

[@limitone9564]

I think I'd like a more zoomed in video

[@milkteafirst]

thank you! definitely noted for future videos :)

[@midnightmontage974]

thank you so much. your videos have been truly helpful and i love that you want to share your knowledge.