It’s no secret i LOVE stickers, i have a lot and always looking for excuses to buy more! This lead me to research what other people use them for an i wanted to share with you 10 Surprisingly Brilliant Uses for Stickers.
Stickers: those tiny, sticky wonders we’ve been obsessed with since primary school. I remember ‘Granny Mays’ at bonding junction where i would sneak in when i had the opportunity after school, i would stare in awe at the rolls and rolls of stickers and soak in that ‘sticker smell’! 😆 Back then, a shiny star on your homework meant you’d officially made it in life. Fast forward to 2025, and stickers are more popular than ever. From waterproof vinyl decals that laugh in the face of rain, to glossy indoor ones perfect for laptops and journals, the sticker scene has had a proper glow-up. Whether you fancy matte, holographic, bumper, or the blessed kind that peel off without leaving that dreadful sticky residue, there’s a sticker for everyone.
So, what can you actually do with these glorious little adhesives? Spoiler: far more than just slap them on your water bottle.
1. Personalise Your Journal
Want your diary to look less like a boring to-do list and more like a masterpiece? Stickers are your best mate. Track habits, add motivation, or just pop a cheerful frog on Wednesday. Because why not?
2. Reward Children (or Yourself)
Children go wild for stickers. Hand one over for tidying their toys or finishing homework. Better yet, reward yourself with a shiny gold star for making it through Monday without crying into a packet of crisps.
3. Decorate Your Laptop
Plain grey laptops are fine if you want to look like an undercover government agent. But why not let the world know you’re a plant mum, a cat dad, or someone who’s still clinging to that festival you went to in 2019?
4. Jazz Up Your Water Bottle
Reusable bottles are brilliant for the planet, but lets be honest they’re also a must have functional accessory. A few weatherproof vinyl stickers and suddenly you’re not just hydrated, you’re hydrated with style. Here are some very chic and samples, but even using stickers to distinguish your kid’s water bottle from the other 29 in the class is a great idea!
5. Label Absolutely Everything
Forget scribbling your name in permanent marker. Want to make sure your packed lunch isn’t nicked from the office fridge? Stick on a label that reads: Property of Someone Who Bites. Job done.
You can even decorate your coated Goodordering backpack like i did here
6. DIY Gift Wrapping
Wrapping paper can only do so much. A sprinkle of quirky stickers turns even the plainest brown paper into something Instagram-worthy. And the bonus is that you will spend less time faffing about with fiddly ribbons.
I love that even the most simple of stickers when arranged aesthetically can look so much better than the best gift wrapping paper.
7. Classic Bumper Stickers
The original outdoor sticker. Whether you’re declaring your love for your favourite band, your football team, or simply warning people that my other car is a broomstick, bumper stickers are personality on wheels.
8. Wall Art Without Commitment
Landlord won’t let you paint? No problem. Vinyl wall stickers also known as ‘decals’ give you instant decor that peels off without a fuss. Perfect for renters, personalising your space if you are a kid, or just for the easily bored.
9. Scrapbooking Gold Dust
Scrapbooks are still alive and well, and stickers are their crown jewels. They turn us eating pizza 🍕 into a documented highlight of civilisation.
10. Mood Boosters
Bad day? Stick a smiley face on your notebook, your phone, or your forehead. It’s basically therapy cheaper, and slightly shinier. I know that even 5 minutes of looking at stickers makes me feel better every time!!
In Conclusion:
Stickers aren’t just for children they’re small, sticky statements of who we are, what we love, and how much caffeine we’ve had. So the next time someone questions your holographic sloth collection, tell them you’re simply living your best sticky life.
Read on:
If you like this blog purse check out my other one here all about crazes from the school playground in the 80s and 90s.
Also feel free to look at my bag charms and bags at Goodordering for some fun items inspired by my favourite era!
https://goodordering.com/blogs/blog/primary-school-craft-crazes-throughout-the-ages
