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Rockabilly in the desert: Catch the Hardways this summer!

Published on 2012-04-17 11:44:00

Located in our Arizona home, you'll find a desert rockabilly band called “The Hardways”. They have been playing clubs, benefits, tattoo festivals, biker rallies, roller derby bouts and rodeos since 2003, and just released their second album, titled “I-10 Blues”. They will be touring the Southwest this summer to promote it. We have had the pleasure of printing their large “calling card” stickers that are handed out to each new location they play. You’ll know they have played that ve [..] > read more

A Place for Bikers: Chop It and Share About It

Published on 2012-02-15 13:00:00

Most people that ride motorcycles love nothing more than talking about bikes, and wrenching on them themselves. Motorcycle builders have a certain camaraderie, and the guys at thechopperunderground.com have created a forum just for bikers to share their stories, ask for advice and even post photos of their builds online.This forum is made up of custom bike builders from around the world, and it is not brand specific. They welcome all makes of motorcycles, and consider the forum “a home to thos [..] > read more

When the Powder Gets Deep : Nothing Better Than Meier Skis

Published on 2012-01-13 13:47:00

Nestled in the heart of ski country, is a little town called Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and what better location for a handmade ski company to be based out of? Handmade ski company, Meier Skis creates top of the line skis from locally grown lumber. Meier believes that “There is nothing better than riding Colorado slopes on native Colorado wood.” They offer a variety of skis, all while maintaining a classic look to their designs, and showcasing the beautiful wood that the skis are made from [..] > read more

Got A Sweet Tooth? Luckee Dutch Delivers Tasty Treats

Published on 2011-12-20 10:40:00

It’s the Holiday Season, and who doesn’t love all of the scrumptious homemade treats this time of year?We recently printed a bunch of labels for family owned and operated bakery, Luckee Dutch. They feature delicious baked items with an emphasis on specialty gourmet cookies. Luckee Dutch cookies and pastries are made with only the freshest and finest ingredients available.Each cookie is individually packaged in a sealed bag with a Custom Sticker placed on the front of the bags to identify tha [..] > read more

Custom Bicycle Stickers: Levity406 has the right idea!

Published on 2011-12-06 12:27:00

We have been printing Levity406’s custom bike stickers for a few years now, and we recently interviewed them about their company and custom sticker needs. Here’s what they had to say: lev·i·ty (lev´i tē), n. 1. lightness of mind, character, or behavior, esp. lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness.406 (four-oh-six), n. 1. Montana’s area code.“ ‘Levity406’ is a partnership formed as an exercise in solidarity between bicyclists. (And as a possible channel for partners, W [..] > read more

Branding: Howie's Hockey Tape Knows How

Published on 2011-11-23 15:39:00

If you own your own company, you know the importance of branding, and what better way to brand your business than inexpensive custom stickers? Based in Grand Rapids, MI, right in the heart of hockey country, is Howie’s Hockey Tape. Howie’s sells high quality hockey tape, laces, and mouth-guards to individuals, pro shops and even universities across the country. And they give away stickers with every order, increasing their name and brand recognition with each shipment that is sent (And the [..] > read more

Teen Pulse : Teaching Responsibility Through Music

Published on 2011-11-17 11:53:00

Youth performing arts organization, Teen Pulse is on a mission to teach social responsibility through the arts. Founder Skye (‘Coach K’) Kooyman started Teen Pulse while she was still in high school to create a feeder program for her high school drumline. In college, she went on to study music education, earned her degree and teaching credential, and grew Teen Pulse in southern California throughout those years. She is now working on creating percussion and student leadership programs tha [..] > read more

Custom Labels: Hood's BBQ Sauce Looks as Great as it Tastes!

Published on 2011-11-10 14:24:00

We all love delicious home cooked, comfort food, and located in Southern Chester County Pennsylvania, you will find exactly this; an eatery named Hood's BBQ & Deli, LLC. Hood’s specializes in slow roasted BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches, as well as a large variety of delicatessen style sandwiches. They have been in the food industry for over 20 years, and put an emphasis on providing their customers and the local community with a clean and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy consistently good, ho [..] > read more

Skaters Love Stickers: And We Love High Rollin'

Published on 2011-11-03 16:23:00

Based out of Las Vegas, NV, Independent skateboard brand, High Rollin' Skateboards specializes in providing Pro-Quality skateboard decks with graphics representing a High Rollin' lifestyle. High Rollin’ uses their stickers mainly as a promotional item to help get the word out about their brand. They hand them out at events and every High Rollin' order comes with free stickers. And they just sent a bunch of free sticker packs to their most recent clients! The guys over at High Rollin’ c [..] > read more

"Your Mom Doesn't Work Here" : How Custom Stickers Work for PMB

Published on 2011-10-21 13:17:00

There is nothing worse than walking into your gym to work out, and not being able to find the equipment you need, or even worse, using dirty equipment. Brightly colored custom stickers help remind gym goers to return and clean their equipment when they are finished, which increases membership retention and acquisition. New Jersey based Put Me Back, was inspired by the common problems you see at almost every gym. Whether the gym is part of an exclusive country club, national chain, hotel wo [..] > read more

Pigments of Your Imagination: Be Glamorous

Published on 2011-10-13 14:06:00

Ladies: Tired of bland, boring eye-shadow colors? Really want to glam up your look? Check out Glamourdolleyes.com! Offering some of the brightest and boldest eye-shadow colors available, you are sure to get noticed! Glamour Doll Eyes shadows are made with all natural ingredients, minerals, and pigments, and are never tested on animals. They even feature “How To” video tutorials so that you can really get the look you want! Glamour Doll Eyes owner, Vanessa Barney, uses her custom stickers a [..] > read more

The Reusable Bag as Fashion Statement: Cheeky Green Rocks Your Eco Look

Published on 2011-06-29 16:56:00

Eco-conscious shopper that you are, you may proudly use your re-usable bag at the grocery store. But how about at, say, Nordstrom? If you're sporting a Cheeky Green bag--folded up snug in its convenient carrying case--your answer might just be > read more

Acute Clothing Customers Look Sharp (and Spread the Word)

Published on 2011-06-07 14:50:00

Jeremy Tan's vision is simple: to create a shirts with a positive message and meaning. Acute Clothing is an outgrowth of that--a brand new company featuring Jeremy's clever t-shirt designs.Acute Clothing's first two t-shirt designs are the case in po > read more

Audio Geek Love: Double Helix Brings Music to Life

Published on 2011-06-02 00:24:00

Peter B is an audiophile--to such a degree that, in January 2009, he started experimenting with creating different cable designs for his own audio setup. As he added more headphone gear, more cables and more designs to his repertoire, Double Hel > read more

Perfect Production: ZeroPoint Grafix

Published on 2011-05-25 19:29:00

Jim Crantas of Atlanta, Georgia, has a degree in film production and a passion for the arts. Over the years, he has created various films, posters, brochures, and graphics for family & friends--so as his client-base developed real businesses/care > read more

Of Zombies, Bands, and Spaztic Colons: Angry Drunk Graphics Keeps the Beer Money Flowing

Published on 2011-05-17 15:22:00

Back in the mid-nineties, artist Steve Vincent and friends were trading comics for beer at summer concerts and eventually ended up touring with some of the bands around the country. There they met more artists, and were struck by an idea--why not pub > read more

Rock on, G-Hawks!: KU Geology Alums Stick w/Their Alma Mater

Published on 2011-05-10 15:11:00

Folks associated with University of Kansas's (KU's) Department of Geology do all kinds of cool things--such as research with the University's Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets, and the Water Resources Division of the U. S. Geological Surve > read more

Oahu Wood Bat Company: Swinging Stickers from Hawaii

Published on 2011-05-06 20:07:00

Michael Kim didn't have big ambitions for his business when he started out back in December of 2010--he just wanted to offer quality wood baseball bats to the people of Hawaii at affordable prices. What started out as a part time job, however, s > read more

This Car Leaves No Tracks: The Bumpsticker w/Green Street Cred

Published on 2011-05-04 16:32:00

Want to cut your carbon footprint, but can't afford one of those shiny new electric cars? Fear not--you can offset the greenhouse gases produced by your ride by purchasing Renewable Energy Credits through NoTracks.org, an organization dedicated to he > read more

What's Up, Dog?:Karma Warrior Sticks w/Fun, Eco Yoga Gear

Published on 2011-04-27 21:08:00

Forget all that self-conscious yoga gear--if you really want to get in touch with spirituality (and save the world while you're at it) you need some down-to-earth apparel from Karma Warrior.Show folks the real meaning of the High Life--or broadcast y > read more

Revive Fly Fishing: The Custom-Sticker-as-Biz-Card

Published on 2011-04-25 18:23:00

Bryan Crumpler has been a fly fisherman since he was a kid, but it wasn't until around six months ago that he got the idea to start a business selling his various fly fishing products. Since that time, however, the concept has evolved to include an o > read more

Fast Graphics: Dynicron's Stickers Give Fans Bragging Rights

Published on 2011-04-20 19:50:00

Dynicron is a family-owned automotive machine shop that started in September of 2004 in a 1600 square foot shop. As of 2011, it operates out of 4000 square foot space--which should give you some picture of its growth. Specializing in cylinder head ma > read more

Jefita Plushies: Cute Characters, Smart Stickers

Published on 2011-04-12 20:49:00

Amy Monteith studied to be an engineer, but in the end, she just couldn't bring herself to give up her artistic side--and we're so very glad she didn't! About three years ago she combined her skills as an illustrator and her crafty side in an Etsy sh > read more

Infamous Network/CSM 2011 Success Award Acceptance Speech

Published on 2011-04-09 16:59:00

On March 22, 2011 we were honored with the Arizona Small Business Development Center's Success Award. The ceremony was held on the lawn of the State Capital in Phoenix. Even though mine is the name most often mentioned, it has been a team effort the > read more

'Medible' Packaging: A Piece of Bliss Has a Posse

Published on 2011-04-08 18:51:00

In the state of California, medicinal marijuana is legal when prescribed by a doctor--and so are medical marijuana dispensaries, where patients who wish to avoid the negative health effects of smoking have their pick of food and drinks infused with c > read more

Creative Use of Stickers Round Up: Bat Signal, Try-On Tats, a Hair-Rasing Elevator, and Really Local Spuds

Published on 2011-04-05 22:54:00

Yes, kids, it's that time again when we round up some of the most hilarious, clever and creative uses of stickers in advertising. This dispatch comes courtesy of Web Designer Depot.How to promo the launch of Batman Begins on TV2? Stickers placed > read more

Stickertraders: Sticker Swapping for Grown-Ups

Published on 2011-03-31 18:23:00

We know for a fact that a lot of Custom Sticker Maker's customers grew up collecting stickers--and, of course, trading them. StickerTraders keeps that childhood tradition alive for adults in a very cool way.Send in 15 of your coolest sticker designs > read more

Pimp Your Ikea: Mykea's Big Sticker Idea

Published on 2011-03-28 14:09:00

Love Ikea furniture, but wish it had a little more pizazz? Welcome to Mykea--the magical land where your clean-cut Ikea pieces are magically transformed into art.White, white and black! Take action against naked furniture with Mykea's > read more

Animated Stickers: The Ultimate Art of Kelsey Stark

Published on 2011-03-23 16:46:00

Kelsey Stark is an independent animator with a vision: to stretch the limits of animation, "the ultimate art form," with films that combine different aspects of all the fine arts into one four-dimensional medium. She learned her chops at the Pratt In > read more

Getting Hip to Green: Hip Mountain Mama Stickers Are a Hit w/Green Families

Published on 2011-03-17 20:43:00

Established in 2008 with a desire to promote green and natural living, Hip Mountain Mama is a small family business that sells natural, eco-friendly, reusable, and fair-trade products, all sourced from small businesses. Green and reusable products fo > read more

Vintage Japanese Art and Design: A Custom Sticker Makers Tribute

Published on 2011-03-11 16:33:00

In honor of the victims of the natural disasters in Japan today, we're offering up a tribute to the extraordinary graphic design in the Land of the Rising Sun (courtesy of PinkTentacle).These images--pulled from posters and magazine covers, from the > read more

Bikes Built Better: Folk Engineered Has a Posse

Published on 2011-03-08 22:35:00

Ryan and Marie of Folk Engineered knew they were in love--with each other, and with bikes--when they took a 1500-mile bike tour zigzagging from Santa Cruz, CA to Seattle, WA. After they returned, they discovered another passion, which becam > read more

Chiquita Refresh: Bringing the Banana into the 21st Century

Published on 2011-03-05 00:50:00

Is your brand feeling a little tired and worn out--a little brown around the edges, so to speak?Apparently the folks in charge of marketing the ubiquitous Chiquita Banana were feeling that way, too, so they decided to refresh their famous blue and ye > read more

Pretty Stickers for Pretty Girl: Halle Ford's Flying Violin

Published on 2011-03-01 15:02:00

Up and coming singer/songwriter Halle Ford first began playing violin at the tender age of 4, and by the age of 8, had become the youngest student of the Louisville Symphony’s Concert Master. Those classical skills served her well when sh > read more

On the Road with Custom Sticker Makers: AZ Association of Student Councils Conference

Published on 2011-02-24 19:04:00

Not long back, a very cool sticker caught our eye here at Custom Sticker Makers: "Awaken the Hero Within." The person behind that sticker is Brent Jarles of the Arizona Association of Student Councils, who was ordering the sticker in conjunction with > read more

Tell Us How You Really Feel: d'Fumo Stickers Offer Ocean Conservation w/'Tude

Published on 2011-02-22 20:28:00

'd'Fumo' sounds like something mysterious in another language. In reality, it's an ocean conservation sticker with some serious Hawaiian attitude, which stands for one simple statement in plain English: Don't F*ck Up My Ocean.Kyle Kernohan created th > read more

The Personal Touch: Flutterbye Note Cards and Stickers

Published on 2011-02-18 15:12:00

When Amie Jones gave up graphic design to stay home with her kids in 2009, she loved spending time with them, but missed creating and designing. A new direction presented itself when Amie sent her mother, a teacher, a set of note cards as a gift > read more

Street Stickers Sell It: the New York State of Mind

Published on 2011-02-11 17:43:00

In 2008, Brett Stein discovered an important fact: thanks to the First Amendment of the Constitution, it's legal to sell T-shirts in the streets and parks of New York City as long as they make a political/religious statement. Stein put that know > read more

Machine Gun Moustache: A Great Sound Deserves a Great Sticker

Published on 2011-02-09 16:35:00

When multi-instrumentalists Immanual (a.k.a. "The Liberator") and Will Hatch get together, good things happen. Musical traditions are explored, updated and sometimes even exploded, as in the case of their new band, Machine Gun Moustache, which re-ima > read more

Sticking with the Workout: Words to Sweat by

Published on 2011-02-03 21:08:00

When Dana founded a company called Whimsical Walney way back in 2004, her vision was to create unique children's products. Unfortunately, unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 put the testing required to conti > read more

Stuff We Like: Nuanced Bumper Stickers

Published on 2011-01-27 21:57:00

Not the type to rock a bumper sticker? Perhaps your views are simply too nuanced--or ambivalent--for the type of stickers you've seen tooling around town.Zazzle understands that not everyone identifies with the type of sentiments that commonly charac > read more

Annals of Sticktivism: You Are Beautiful

Published on 2011-01-20 23:47:00

It's a simple message one group of artists sees as an antidote to the constant barrage of consumer culture: You Are Beautiful.A simple, powerful statement they've worked into a number of installations--from street art to gallery exhibitions in Italy, > read more

Stickers That Keep it Straight: The Eyebox Organizer

Published on 2010-12-21 23:45:00

With a number of different pairs of contact lenses, Sharena Walker had a hard time keeping them all straight. That's because contact lenses--whether prescription or decorative (colored)--typically come in vials printed with all their pertinent inform > read more

Stuff We Like: Stickers for the Holidays, Part 1

Published on 2010-12-15 19:16:00

When you think of stickers as Christmas presents, chances are, you're thinking of stocking stuffers. But this holiday season, we ask that you think a little bigger in terms of what stickers can do for the kids in your life--a lot bigger.From Yo > read more

Taking It to the Streets: One Street Helps Bike Groups Help Others

Published on 2010-12-11 00:58:00

One Street is a nonprofit organization based right here in Custom Sticker Makers' hometown of Prescott, Arizona, but their mission is global in scope--to lift bicycling to the forefront of society around the world by helping bike organizations help o > read more

Laptop Stickers Pimp Your MacBook (Logo)

Published on 2010-12-06 17:49:00

We all know Mac enthusiasts are a little different. Now there's a way for them to show the world (and each other) just how different they are, by pimping their Macbooks with laptop stickers from StickWithMeBaby.StickWithMeBaby is a collection of lapt > read more

Smoking Out the Competition: HotVapes Personal Vaporizers

Published on 2010-11-30 16:09:00

HotVapes started in early 2010, after Tim Roche's girlfriend Helen got her first personal vaporizer (also known as an e-cigarette). At the time, she was a pack-a-day smoker who had no intention of quitting--but after using her new vaporizer, she walk > read more

Stuck Up Piece of Crap: From Punk Rock to Contemporary Art

Published on 2010-11-16 19:32:00

Memorably title, "Stickers: Stuck Up Piece of Crap: from Punk Rock to Contemporary Art" is a new art-book by DB Burkeman with a little help from street art icon Shepard Fairey (as well as Monica LoCascio and Carlo McCormick). Together, the > read more

Sneaker Sticks: Vans Fansite Goes Off the Wall

Published on 2010-11-11 17:45:00

Bill Cruz is man with a passion for sneakers--Vans, in particular. A few years back, he discovered a number of kindred souls online, many of them Vans collectors, all of them part of a bigger sneaker subculture that's seen rapid growth over the last > read more