Not sure what to do with stickers? In this post, I’ve listed several creative things to do with stickers.

What To Do With Stickers

Collecting stickers is an excellent hobby for people of all ages. Even as an adult, you can make the most out of your collection by displaying your stickers cleverly. Here’s 9 creative ways to use stickers!

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1. Decorate Your Phone

Got a boring phone or phone case? Customize your phone and show off your stickers placing them on your phone and phone case! This is one of the easiest creative uses for stickers.

If you are not sure what to do with stickers, try placing your stickers on the back of your phone! Display your most favorite stickers. You can change out the stickers whenever you get bored of the design.

Decorating your phone with stickers is a great temporary way to utilize stickers as an adult. If you want to preserve your stickers and keep them for a long time, I don’t recommend placing them on your phone. Some stickers can tear and lose their stickiness overtime, making them unusable for other projects.

If you don’t want to keep your stickers forever and just want to use them as a temporary decoration, I recommend displaying them on the back of a phone or phone case!

If you have a phone, you’ll know how dirty one can get. If you plan to use stickers on the back of a phone, try using a clear phone case like this one from Mkeke!

A clear phone case can help prolong the life of your stickers by protecting them from moisture, oils, dirt, and physical contact. It’ll also help protect your phone from scratches or other damage!

2. Decorate Your Laptop

For adults, laptops are one of the best places to decorate and customize with stickers. Most laptop cases have a decent amount of surface area which is perfect for collaging multiple stickers.

If you are looking for creative things to do with stickers, try placing them onto your laptop. I recommend placing stickers on the front cover of your laptop rather than heavily touched areas like the empty spaces on the sides of the trackpad. This will help keep your stickers looking fresh and clean.

If you plan on placing stickers on the cover of your laptop and want them to last for a long time, try using a clear laptop case like this one from Mosiso. Place the stickers directly on your laptop and protect them with a clear laptop case.

A clear case will help keep your stickers clean and looking fresh. It will also allow you see your laptop and stickers clearly. I highly recommend this tip!

3. Display Your Sticker Collection In A Picture Frame

Not sure what to do with stickers? If your sticker collection has sentimental value to you, I recommend displaying them at home. A creative way to display and protect your stickers is to frame them in a picture frame! This will also help your stickers last forever.

Instead of decorating items with stickers, make your stickers into an art piece to show off! Make a collage with your stickers and frame them up. A decent-looking picture frame can make your sticker collection appear sophisticated and “grown-up”.

Picture frames come in multiple styles and colors. Pick your favorite design to show off your sticker collection! If you are looking for a simple and beautiful frame, try out this one by Frametory.

4. Decorate Your Bullet Journal, Notebook, Or Planner

Looking for things to decorate with stickers? If you have a plain bullet journal, notebook, or planner, why not decorate them with your sticker collection? Stickers are a creative and quick way to personalize any notebook. This is a creative idea of things to do with stickers as adults.

Display stickers on the cover or inside pages of your notebook. If you plan to use stickers on the cover, you might need to glue down the stickers with an adhesive depending on the material of notebook cover. Stickers can get dirty over time, so be aware of this if you place them on the outside of a notebook.

This journal from UrSunshine one of my favorite budget bullet journal/dotted notebooks. If you are looking for new notebook to show off your stickers, try out this one. I also wrote a post on the best budget notebooks from Amazon.

Even if you don’t bullet journal or use notebooks, you can collage your stickers into pages of a notebook. This is a great way to save your stickers forever and keep them all in one place. This is an excellent budget sticker keepsake idea for people who want a permanent place for their collection.

5. Decorate Your Water Bottle

If you aren’t sure what to do with stickers, consider decorating your everyday water bottle. A water bottle is a great way to creatively display stickers. Simply slap on a sticker onto the side of your bottle and done! This is a clever way to decorate with stickers as an adult.

Since water bottles are heavy used, I would be aware that your stickers will get dirty over time. Since your stickers may often be exposed to moisture, dirt, oil, and general contact, expect the stickers to degrade over time. If you want your stickers to last a long time, I recommend trying out other suggestions from this post.

However, if you want to temporary decorate a water bottle, try using stickers! Stickers make great statement pieces and conversation starters.

If you are looking for a quality water bottle, I highly recommend purchasing a hydro flask. Not only are they trendy, but they also keep cold drinks cool for a long time. They also come in an assortment of sizes, shapes, and colors depending on your needs/preferences. They are definitely worth the price!

6. Display Your Stickers On A Canvas Board

Want to decorate your home with stickers? Collage your sticker collection into a canvas board and use it as wall art! A canvas board is a great budget solution to displaying stickers at home.

Canvas boards come in multiple sizes. Depending on how large your collection is, you can find a canvas that is the right size for you. This is one of the best things to do with stickers for adults who want to find a permanent display for their collection.

Since not all canvas are completely flat, you might need to use an additional adhesive to ensure your stickers stay stuck. Otherwise, this is a wonderful way to display stickers as wall art at home!

You can find high quality canvases, like this set from Sargent Art, for a great price online on sites like Amazon. I recommend also checking out your local art supply store for discounted canvases.

If you live in an apartment and need help hanging a canvas without damaging your walls, check out this post on multiple ideas to hang stuff on walls without damage. Otherwise, here’s an easy guide on how to hang canvas boards at home.

7. Organize Binders

Looking for more ideas on what to do with stickers? Binders are an excellent household tool to keep important papers organized at home. If you are looking for a creative adult way to decorate with stickers at home, use stickers on the cover or tabs of your binders.

Stickers are a great way to personalize and quickly distinguish binders. I recommend using themed stickers from your sticker collection to best match the function of your binders. For example, you can use a dollar-sign sticker to mark a budget and home finance binder.

Although some stickers are purely decorative, you can utilize stickers to organize your home. To keep your stickers looking fresh and clean, try sticking them under the clear plastic sheet on the cover. This will help protect your stickers from dirt and grime.

Binders are durable and intended to last for a long time. I recommend using a simple and plain 3 ring binder to customize with stickers (like this heavy-duty one from Avery).

There are always household uses for ring binders! Organize loose pieces of paper at home to keep down clutter. Keep important documents in a safe place so they don’t get lost or damaged. You can use binders to organize coupons or keep your favorite recipes accessible.

8. Decorate A Lunch Box

Looking for things to decorate with stickers? If you bring a lunch box to work or school, a great way to distinguish your lunch from your coworkers or classmates is to add stickers to it! Firmly press stickers onto the outside of your lunch box and done! This is one of the best creative and easy things to do with stickers for adults.

I recommend using stickers on only hard-cased lunch boxes. Stickers don’t adhere well onto fabric and can look out of place. If you have a heavy duty solid lunch box, try displaying your sticker collection on it! Not only will it help add a pop of color to your lunch pail, but it will also make a great conversation piece!

This lunch box from Stanley Classic is absolutely adorable and great to use for camping, working, or trips. If you are looking for a durable lunch box to use for a long time, check out this product!

If you plan use your lunch box outdoors often, expect stickers to get dirty and damaged overtime. Since this lunch box has a rugged look, worn-out stickers will still look good on this lunch box. If you use this lunch box for traveling, try collecting stickers of the places you’ve visited on it!

9. Decorate A Keepsake Box

If your sticker collection has sentimental value to you, you’ll love this creative idea. Purchase a sturdy wooden keepsake box and decorate the outside with stickers! Use the box to store letters, journals, photographs, and your favorite items.

For adults, a decorating a keepsake box is an excellent idea on what to do with stickers. Sentimental stickers make a keepsake box more meaningful and add personality to an otherwise plain box.

If you want a high quality keepsake box, check out this beautiful wooden chest from Featuret Design. Since the outside of the box is plain, it makes a great surface for decorate with your favorite stickers.

This box is simple but also sturdy and attractive. You can use this to store and organize multiple items (maybe even more stickers!). It has a built-in lock, so you can keep your belongings private and safe.

Conclusion: What To Do With Stickers

In this post, I’ve listed several creative things to do with stickers. It takes time and money to build up a decently-sized sticker collection. Why not utilize your collection to customize your personal items or display them at home?

I hope this post gave you some ideas on where to put/what to do with stickers. Even as an adult, you can enjoy stickers and use them at home. Take time to decide what to decorate with stickers.

If you don’t have a sticker collection, but want to start collecting, I recommend purchasing stickers from your favorite shops or locations. For example, if you love hiking, try collecting stickers of national parks you’ve visited! This can make your sticker collection more nostalgic and fun to accumulate!

What are your favorite creative ways to use stickers?