How to make a classic beer cocktail with Mule Sauce

We asked [Frog Alley Brewing Company](https://frogalleybrewing.com/) #HowDoYouMuleSauce - this is how they answered.  

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Make a Michelada, a classic beer cocktail, with a kick of heat from [Mule Sauce](https://www.stickermule.com/hot-sauce). Here’s how:

__Ingredients:__

- Light-bodied beer
- Lime
- Salt
- Mule Sauce

__Steps:__

1. Take your favorite light-bodied beer (like a lager, pale ale, or Frog Alley’s kolsch). Pour into a glass, or feel free to mix it up right in the bottle or can
2. Add a squeeze of lime from 1-2 lime wedges (add as much as you like)
3. Shake some salt into your beer - equal to a small pinch
4. Spice it up with as many dashes of Mule Sauce as you like
5. Drink up!

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Learn how to make a Michelada, a classic beer cocktail, with a kick of heat from Mule Sauce.

How to make a Sticker Mule public profile

Make your Sticker Mule public profile in seconds.

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While [logged in](https://www.stickermule.com/login) to your Sticker Mule account, click “Profile” from the dropdown menu.

Next, click “Edit profile”.

Currently you can do the following:

- Upload a profile picture
- Change your name
- Customize your public URL
- Add a link to your website
- Add a background photo

More features coming soon.

Learn how to set up your Sticker Mule public profile in seconds.

How to skip proofing (and save time)

At Sticker Mule we’re always looking for ways to save you time. Now, when you upload perfect artwork, you can skip proofing to get your order even faster.

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After checkout, we automatically scan the artwork in your order to estimate if a proof is necessary. If your artwork looks perfect we give you the option to skip proofing.

If you’re concerned about your artwork you can still request a proof as normal.

### What is perfect artwork?
If your artwork file is high quality and includes any necessary [cut line information](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/how-to-create-a-sticker-cut-line), we call that “perfect artwork.”

Some examples include:

- [Vector artwork](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/raster-vs-vector-images)
- [Template artwork](https://www.stickermule.com/templates)
- [High resolution images](https://www.stickermule.com/upscale)
- [Repurposed artwork](https://www.stickermule.com/support/reuse-artwork)
- [Redraw designs](https://www.stickermule.com/redraw)
- [Studio designs](https://www.stickermule.com/studio)

Skipping proofing is just one more way Sticker Mule helps you save time and get your orders faster. Upload perfect artwork and try it today.

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How to order custom t-shirts

We just launched [custom t-shirts](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-t-shirts)! It’s the best way to turn any design into a kick-ass shirt.

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It’s now easier than ever to order custom t-shirts.

First, select a shirt color. We offer 5 base colors to choose from:

- White
- Black
- Midnight Navy
- Heather Gray
- Classic Orange

Next, enter a quantity for each size you want. Our sizes include: small, medium, large, XL, XXL. You can order one t-shirt for $19 or save money when you order multiple shirts at a time.

Next, upload your design. You can also specify where you’d like your design to be printed: full front, center chest, or pocket. We’ll automatically format your artwork and scale it appropriately for each size ordered.

Shortly after checkout, you’ll receive an online proof showing how your t-shirt will look. You can request changes to the proof for free until you’re happy.

Each design is printed on a soft, tagless t-shirt, made of 100% ring spun cotton.

Every order is produced in 4 days or less and ships free (to U.S. & most countries worldwide).

Use custom t-shirts to promote your business, rally your team, start your own clothing line, or just to make your friends laugh.

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Bubble the mailers, double the fun

We now offer [custom bubble mailers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/bubble-mailers)!

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Bubble mailers are a popular option for shipping physical goods. Whether you run a small online shop or a major e-commerce business, custom bubble mailers are designed to help you deliver in style.

Each bubble mailer order can be printed in full color and includes fast production and free 2-day shipping. We ship fast so you can ship fast.

While [poly mailers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/poly-mailers) work well for shipping soft goods, bubble mailers feature a thick bubble lining to add extra protection to whatever’s inside.

Our bubble mailers are made from a durable, tear resistant polyethylene material and can be printed in full-color at no additional cost. Each mailer also features a self-adhesive strip, allowing you to quickly fill, seal, and ship your packages.

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Bubble mailers are a popular option for shipping physical goods. Whether you run a small online shop or a major e-commerce business, custom bubble mailers are designed to help you deliver in style.

Your guide to creating the ultimate marketing pack

Marketing is crucial for any business. It's what helps you gain new customers, keep existing ones, and generally grow your brand. But what makes for effective marketing? 

That's a question pretty much everyone's trying to solve. And the real answer (and probably the most hated!) is "it depends on your business."

While that much is correct, some fundamental marketing tools will apply across most industries and sectors. For example, branded items are one of the best marketing tools out there to grow brands, and it's an opportunity to be creative. Whether you're opting for [fun marketing stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/sticker-sheets), printed t-shirts, and mugs, or really any physical item with your logo on it, it helps your brand gain exposure, and it's one of the best ways to get your name out there.

![no treble sticker sheet](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/d11bc03651bf72e38866fb27b5779d9270b2adcc)

## What is a marketing pack?

A marketing pack (or marketing kit) is essentially a portfolio of items representing your brand and allowing others to get to know you. While the items you choose for marketing and branding will differ, what's important to remember in this context is cohesiveness! You want your marketing pack to tell a story about you and tailor the items to whoever is on the receiving end. 

### Where do I start?

The fundamental rule to follow when thinking about items to include in your marketing pack: What does this say about my brand, and why am I including it? 

Think about the story you are trying to tell and what existing materials you have that communicate this effectively. 

One of the best ways to put together a marketing packet is to start assembling different flyers, brochures, and promotional material you already have to see what's missing. This could be a mix of 1-pagers around your services and processes and more detailed brochures and tri-folds that go into more detail. 

If you have that ready to go, you're pretty much halfway to putting together a great marketing kit! And if not, you'll only need to spend a little bit of time creating these materials because the other half of your marketing toolkit will likely consist of promotional items.

## Why do I need a marketing kit?

The main reason a marketing pack is useful is that it's an introduction to your brand. By including items that reflect you and your brand, you're able to educate new customers with more ease. It's an excellent tool for retention since it serves as a reminder for existing customers to rediscover your brand! 

The effectiveness of marketing stickers and other promotional tools is tethered to the quality of items you choose and what they say about you. A marketing pack is an educational and promotional piece all at once, and it's designed to sell you. 

Depending on who is on the receiving end of a marketing toolkit, you can tailor materials to address their issues, show your brand is a solution to their problems, and add some more branded items for promotional purposes. 

A marketing packet is a business development tool at its core, and its purpose to sell your brand. Although the way you sell your brand through the marketing pack will change across audiences, the goal remains the same. 

The earlier point about brand story plays a significant role here. If you've spent any kind of investment on creating branding material (which you likely have!) then this is one of the best ways to showcase it. 

Clients and customers connect more to a business when it has a clear narrative and story, and marketing packs help cultivate that story and bring it to life. And when you tailor it to your audience, you'll see more uplift and conversion because they will feel like you truly understand their issues and how to solve them. 

A marketing kit is just as much of a discussion about your capabilities as it is about your brand. That's why it's crucial to include a mixture of items to create a successful marketing pack.

![Custom keychains](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/96700908e39f133dbc5aa1d86a3f07ee9c5d2f6b)

## What goes into a marketing kit

There's no hard and fast rule about what goes into a marketing pack. However, some common items could include 

- Booklets with case studies
- Brochures with company information 
- Business cards

There could also be more 'fun' branded items like:

- Marketing stickers
- Pocket folders
- Keychains 

Ideally, you're choosing a mixture of things that are reflective of your brand. 

The effectiveness of marketing stickers and other promotional items is well-documented in building brand awareness and loyalty. By including fun items alongside informational materials, you can balance out your marketing pack to be promotional but not too aggressively sales-y. 

Whether you're choosing to go for sticker marketing or other items, it's essential to think about the whole look - the earlier point about cohesiveness comes back into play. 

You want your items to have a consistent look with branding and, more importantly, include both unique and functional items. Adding in items to your marketing kit that don't really serve a purpose will likely lead to many binned items. (Never good!)

A marketing packet doesn't need to be super heavy and loaded with unnecessary materials. Think about the audience receiving this packet and what they need to know most about you.

![Custom stickers for marketing toolkit](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/9233a3080a60d3af516b1118e0c320babe268677)

For example, if it's someone who is somewhat familiar with your brand already, you might want to include:

- Case studies tailored to their industry
- Marketing stickers and 1-2 other promotional items such as a pocket folder and keychain
- Detailed information around your processes and services

If it's an entirely new customer that you've just been introduced to and you're hoping to set up an initial call, your marketing pack could include:

- Brochures introducing your company 
- A brief overview of services and processes that may interest them
- Marketing stickers, and one other promotional item such as the one mentioned above

You can mix and match as needed, but creating a pool of items to choose from makes the process of putting together a marketing pack much easier. You can keep copies of brochures and other flyers, and promotional materials handy and have a box of branded items ready to go. Assembling the marketing pack will become a faster process, and you'll be able to send the marketing packet to new and existing clients faster.

Your marketing kit is all about putting your brand front and center. It should include information and objects that communicate your story compellingly and excitingly and encourage the recipient to get in touch!

At Sticker Mule, we've created marketing stickers across industries and sectors, so we know just how to create eye-catching, memorable promotional items to include with your marketing packet for maximum success! Check out our high-quality sticker sheets, and get started with your marketing pack now. 

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A marketing pack is one of the best ways to promote your brand. Including a mixture of promotional materials and branded items helps you stand out!

How to design the best custom bike stickers

Bike stickers, whether for your mountain bike, sports bike, dirt bike, or really any bike, are one of the best ways to customize your bike and make it feel like your own. Used by both teams and individuals, bike name stickers and other custom bike stickers are a unique way to distinguish your bike from others. Plus, they are designed to be durable and weather-proof, so your bike stickers will be able to withstand all kinds of weather and terrain. 

If you’re not sure how to design your bike sticker or what types of things you should be keeping in mind during the design process, our guide will help you design the best bike sticker ever.

## Why have a custom bike sticker?

The first thing to consider in the design process is establishing why you need a custom bike sticker. 

It might sound a bit obvious, but having a clear reason for why you need it informs the design process and makes expectations clear from the start. For example, if you’re designing a sports bike sticker for your team, you will need to consider how many people there are, whether any extras are required and whether you want just your logo, names, or a combo.

![A bike covered in stickers parked by a wall](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/e10cc9fad8105512c6719f40dbc9629a9beb6654)

If it’s just for you, you’ll want to consider what you would like to express with your bike sticker design. Is it just a matter of identification, or is it a representation of a hobby, interest, or thought? For example, some people like to get mountain bike stickers of their country’s flag or a street bike sticker with a funny sign or slogan. 

There are a lot of custom bike sticker designs out there that will be a good fit. But again, knowing what you want and having clear expectations will always be a good thing in this process. 

Why? Because this information, in turn, will help in designing the actual bike sticker because you will know exactly what needs to go on it right from the start. Custom bike sticker designs completed by a professional will usually offer free proofs, and you will go back and forth on the design. However, having clearly defined designs will help reduce the number of amends needed.

![Custom bike frame sticker](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/7945d86260b08386b807a0088ba9f01429bfb0f4)

## What should my bike sticker design be?

We’ve touched upon this a little earlier, but it bears some more discussion. If you’re thinking about how to make bike stickers and how to design a bike sticker, there is a lot of inspiration out there. 

We’ve compiled some examples of the [best bike stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/uses/bike-stickers) if you’re looking for inspiration, and here is some advice for the design to ensure you get the best look possible:

- Do you want it to stick invisibly or have a die-cut shape for your mountain bike sticker or BMX bike sticker? 
- Do you want a longer text phrase or something short like just your name or your team member’s names? And what kind of font would you prefer?
- If you’re going for a symbol or a logo of some kind, what kind of colors will look best for your custom bike stickers, and do you already have a design file that can be used for proofs?
- What is your timeline for the bike stickers? Do you need it before a specific day, and does anyone else need to approve the custom bike stickers? (i.e., other team members for custom mountain bike stickers, etc.)

In terms of how to design your bike stickers, there are a few ways to go about this. You could create your own design on programs such as Illustrator or other free alternatives, browse on the internet for examples, or use your team’s colors and logos. 

If you’re designing just for yourself, you can opt for bold colors to make your bike sticker stand out, or pick unique words and phrases and create a die-cut shape design for a cool look! 

### Custom bike sticker sizing

It’s also necessary to think about quantities and the actual size of the sticker. Size-wise, depending on your bike, dirt bike stickers, street bike stickers, and mountain bike stickers, among others, can start from 2x2 and go up to 5x5, so you can choose a small and subtle design or something larger and more eye-catching depending on your needs. 

Bear in mind that pricing for your custom sticker design will depend on the quantity you’re ordering, with higher quantities commanding a bit of a discount, which is great for teams. Even if you’re ordering individual stickers for yourself for your BMX bike or a dirt bike sticker, you’ll be able to find affordable options. 

## What are the best stickers for my bike?

Once you have a design picked for your bike sticker, what are some of the key things you need to look out for when you’re thinking about how to design your bike sticker?

![Personalized bike frame sticker](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/a976e8af0421801c1ae995c4f5582576d43cee6d)

### Vinyl material

Generally, for the best results, you should use vinyl for stickers. This is the best material as it is durable and prints colors and designs well.

### Weather-proof 

Whether it’s a mountain bike sticker or a dirt bike sticker, or any kind of bike sticker, it needs to be able to withstand rough terrain and weather without being damaged! You should ideally be looking for vinyl stickers that are UV-resistant at the very least. The best stickers for your bike should also be scratch and rain-resistant.

### Durable 

How long will your custom bike stickers last? Most bike stickers can last for at least 5-7 years, especially if they are laminated and can resist damage from the elements.

Ultimately, when you’re thinking about how to design a bike sticker, your primary focus should be endurance. How long will it last, and how much does the bike sticker design resonate with you? You don’t want to pick something you’ll get bored of too quickly if it’s for your individual needs. If designing for a team, you want to ensure that your bike sticker looks professional and high-quality. 

If you’re not sure what bike sticker designs are best for your needs, or you just need a bit of guidance on how to design the best bike sticker, get in touch! At Sticker Mule, we’re experienced in creating unique bike stickers custom-designed for you, and we’re here to make your vision come to life.

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Custom bike stickers make your bike stand out. If you’re not sure how to design a bike sticker, here are some important considerations to keep in mind.

How to design mailers

[Poly mailers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/poly-mailers "Custom poly mailers") and [bubble mailers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/bubble-mailers) are great options for shipping physical goods. They're lightweight, weather-proof and great for showing off the personality of your brand.

But your packaging is only as good as your design. Here are some tips for designing custom mailers.

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In this tutorial, I’ll be using Adobe Illustrator, but the techniques I'm going to cover here can be used in any design tool, including [Studio](https://www.stickermule.com/studio) – our free online design tool.

### Download a mailer template

First, we need to download the appropriate template. This will ensure that our artwork not only is set up to the correct size, but that nothing gets cropped off by the poly mailer's white border.

[Click here for poly mailer templates.](https://www.stickermule.com/template/poly-mailers)

[Click here for bubble mailer templates.](https://www.stickermule.com/template/bubble-mailers)

[Bubble mailers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/bubble-mailers) offer more insulation and protection than standard [poly mailers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/poly-mailers), but the design process for each is the same.

### Designing your mailers

In this tutorial, I'll be using the smallest sized mailers. Once our template is downloaded, we can open up Adobe Illustrator. In this demonstration, we will be creating a horizontal design. Because of this, our first step will be to rotate the template. Start by going to the artboard tool, making sure your art board is selected and then changing the layout to horizontal.

Next, we need to rotate the actual template. So unlock the instructions layer, select everything. And then while holding shift, rotate the template. Be sure to relock the instructions layer afterwards so that you don't place your artwork in the wrong place. If you're also working with a horizontal design, be sure to make note of which side you want the opening of the mailer to be on. In our case, it'll be on the right. Now with everything set up, we can begin laying out our design.

![how-to-design-mailers-01](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/1dbf623a374d73274695e69f4a537379ba6336c8)

Ours will feature a character, a logo, some text, and a pattern. So to begin, we're going to bring in a few brand elements and put them on the artwork layer. Something you may notice right away is that designs get cropped if they fall outside of the gray box. This represents the printable area. Since poly mailers are printed with a white border, use this as a guide to make sure that nothing important gets cut off. It's also worth noting that the gray box itself won't be printed. So keep it in mind as you're designing that everything behind your artwork will be white.

First, we're going to create a blue rectangle-like shape along the bottom of the mailer. This will hold our logo and our pattern, and it's going to follow the white border that the poly mailer gives us. An easy way to do this is to create a rectangle, then use the direct selection tool to move just one of the anchor points lower. This is what we're after. Let's give it a light blue fill using one of our brand colors.

![how-to-design-mailers-02](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/c476ede9420235e9dd69075a26e824fef04d950f)

Next we'll place our robot character so that it looks like he's standing on this shape. By right clicking and going to a range, we can bring him to the front. He may be a bit too large, so we'll just bring him down a touch as well. And we'll just nudge him over to the side of it and get him right where we want him. Notice how the left side of this character is being lined up right along the border of the printable area, but not going past it. This is to make sure that the character lines up with our wedge shape at the bottom, but isn't cropped off by the white border.

![how-to-design-mailers-03](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/cad8c0525c58ad43a665b74f46e626b10a4ea07d)

Now let's place the logo. So we'll again, arrange it and bring it to the front. And we're going to give it a white film. Now, we want to position it in the bottom right corner, but first we're going to shrink it a bit and line it up with the bottom of our character's feet. We may want to add some more space around the logo later on, but for now, this works. Next, we're going to include some text. This is a great opportunity to inject some personality into the design. Ask yourself, "What would be a fun message for your customers to read?" For the CourierBot brand, we're going to play around with this idea of robots delivering packages to people. Now for CourierBot, we already have a font selected and that's Proxima Soft, extra bold. And since this is clearly too small, we're going to bump it up to 50. Now we'll add in some line breaks and set the letting to something a bit smaller. Perfect.

![how-to-design-mailers-04](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/fe96e0c75ff29cc48bc8801a427c7a3b831c88c4)

Once we have the text arranged how we'd like it, we're going to add some brand colors to it. So for the majority of the text, we'll be using the brown, but we're going to select a couple of keywords and add additional colors. It only seems suited to have cold robot hands as blue and warm human heart as red. Just like that.

![how-to-design-mailers-05](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/0d3d7b2a8cb2c769b2127f91b6a9e4b329e81bf0)

We're also very carefully going to place the block of text right in the corner of the printable area. That way it should line up with our rectangle shape at the bottom. We're not finished yet, but this is a good place to double check that we're happy with the placement of all of our elements. One way to do this is to create a rectangle that's the size of the entire printable area, and then give it a white fill. Now, if we place this rectangle behind the rest of our artwork, we're going to get an idea of what the final printed mailer is going to look like. In the case of our design here, we're just going to make a couple slight adjustments to give some more breathing room to some of the elements and to make sure they're lined up exactly as we'd like.

![how-to-design-mailers-06](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/9242b8449779c42ad81c5eaa8214caeaef4335b4)

Now that we're happy, we can remove that rectangle. It's important that any texts be outlined before sending off to print. Since we're happy with the current layout of ours, it's a good time to do that. Just right click the text and select create outlines. The final step we're going to take in this design is adding a pattern to our light blue shape. This will take some finessing, so we're going to speed through most of it.

![how-to-design-mailers-07](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/7517dcf5e03ec847f5d546104c3e4fd1c0625293)

Once our design is complete, all we need to do is rotate everything back to the original orientation. So grab the art board tool, unlock the instructions layer, switch the orientation back to portrait and then rotate all of our artwork once again. Now let's save our hard work and we're ready to send our design off to print.

### Feeling stuck for ideas?

Here are some other layouts that were great as mailers. Hopefully, they can help inspire your own.

![how-to-design-mailers-08](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/09d4e0e49e68d61dd70503a1aa0f4d9a67e2f155)

If you don't want to have an obvious white border on your mailer, consider placing it on a white background like we've done here.

![how-to-design-mailers-09](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/c11759eb1eff2a60b53e376c2448115b78e0bf94)

Or if you don't want it to matter which angle your package is viewed from, consider a pattern approach, like this.

When in doubt, you can always submit your design as is to Sticker Mule and receive a proof of what it's going to look like. If something doesn't seem right, just request a change and we'll be happy to make it for you.

### Order your own custom mailers

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Here are some tips for designing custom mailers and making your packaging stand out.

Meet Sticker Mule’s automatic label dispenser

Most label dispensers haven’t been improved in decades. These legacy dispensers are slow, clunky, expensive, and ugly.

We decided to fix that.

Our engineering team spent 2 years creating label dispensing technology that’s faster, easier and better in every way.

Introducing the [automatic label dispenser](https://www.stickermule.com/products/label-dispenser) by Sticker Mule.

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Easily dispense roll labels in style. A small sensor detects when a label has been pulled, then unwinds the roll at a rapid speed to have your next label ready.

This powerful technology is packed into a simple, lightweight design that’s easy for anyone to use right out of the box.

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Introducing the fastest, easiest way to peel roll labels. Dispense ready-to-apply labels automatically.

Ride in style: how to design your vehicle in stickers

Did you know that there’s a way to personalize your vehicle without spending an arm and a leg on a new paint job or foiling? You read that right, and it’s so easy, you can do it yourself (with a little help, of course). Motorcycle and car stickers are a fun, efficient, and stress-free trick to send a message through your automobile. The best part is that there are so many ways you can use it to show off your personality.

Are you ready to put a little pizzazz in your car?

## Think about the vehicle sticker You Want

First off, this is not a tattoo where regrets aren’t optional. Still, make sure you’ve basically figured out what you want in your vehicle sticker before making any decisions. Do you want a subtle car sticker or an attention-grabbing motorcycle decal? Do you want it on the bumper or the window? Do you want a funny graphic or a fail-safe mantra? 

Go beyond the usual “bullet hole” or “spider web” design. Custom vehicle stickers allow you the freedom to get pretty much whatever you want and the endless possibilities will surely ignite your creativity.

## Interesting uses for vehicle stickers

A custom vehicle sticker can send an invaluable message with very little effort. Think it’s just a random accessory for your vehicle? Think again.

### 1. Display your business

Business badges and business names are popular templates in the car sticker industry. Whether you’re using a company car or just presenting loyalty via your personal automobile, decals or stickers are a convenient way to encourage business. Witty or notable vehicle stickers can rouse the oldest marketing tool in the world, word-of-mouth, which remains the best way to endorse a modest enterprise. When done right, affordable stickers can also yield massive return of investment.

Stick your logo on your car door, add your e-commerce website on your rear glass, put your logo on the windshield—treating your vehicle as a mobile advertisement can help promote your brand anywhere you go.

![vehicle-stickers-7](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/e85ba21c5134e1eb776e742003b85e5651b63c80)

### 2. Voice out your personal message to the world

[Bumper stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/bumper-stickers) were yesterday’s social media status update. These sayings exhibit your life views and broadcast it to whoever sees your car or motorbike. It doesn’t even have to be words. It can be a symbol, an emblem, a joke, even a cartoon character that speaks to you at this point of your life. If you want to get philosophical, the sticker you choose expresses who you are the moment you apply it. Your vehicle can be sort of a personal diary that way.

![vehicle-stickers-4](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/f8d7d43f46990641e3709c996456dc85778beb76)

### 3. Show off your what’s close to your heart

Family car stickers are some of the most famous designs. We’ve all seen it: drawings with mom, dad, brother, sister, baby, and Spot. You can’t really fault a classic. The beauty of having a sticker custom-made is that you can go beyond the usual stick figures. 

However, these family stickers have been criticized lately for being threats to security. (For example, a potential identity thief would clearly know the names of the members of your family right away!) So an alternative would be stickers about your hobbies. Do you like football, basketball, hockey? Or maybe you're into cartoons and comic books?

![vehicle-stickers-1](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/27809cb6ef1d9b7de40ad21a69ca69ad177a19a4)

### 4. Hand them out as gifts

Bespoke gifts are always a hit, so you can imagine how well custom car or motorcycle stickers would go over when you give them away. They can be as intimate as a personal message to your loved ones or as great corporate giveaways. Hey, that’s another way to spread your brand around.

![vehicle-stickers-6](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/621494a09b863ac8656b551104e72138a25d9b18)

### 5. They’re really versatile

There’s no law that says vehicle stickers have to be used for your automobile alone. Sturdier than your average sticker, these kinds of stickers can be waterproof as well as transferable, and can be made with a variety of materials. You can essentially stick them on any similar surface, like metal, plastic, or glass. Put them in your room. Display them at your storefront. Stick them on your mailbox. Spread them on the floor. Didn’t we mention endless possibilities?

![vehicle-stickers-9](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/4a9020ca88363477fba43fe30f75fcf91f049369)

## Why should you choose stickers to decorate your vehicle?

### 1. Vehicle stickers are inexpensive

Think of stickers as your accessories. They’re those little extras that can really take a look above and beyond. Unlike an overhaul, like a new coat of paint or a foil coverage, stickers are much more affordable. (Pro tip: Bulk orders are priced even cheaper at Sticker Mule.) Besides, how many ways can you really demonstrate your personality with a shade of color?

### 2. Vehicle stickers are adaptable

Stickers and decals are the way to go if you want to add a personal touch to your ride without the huge commitment of a paint job (remember that time you wanted a nice navy shade but it came out bright blue?). Car stickers can be as subtle as a few inches or as extreme as a hood-sized piece of art. You can cover the entire body of your motorbike or just stick a cutesy one on the back of your side window.

### 3. Vehicle stickers are fast

At Sticker Mule, the turnaround process is as fast as four days—perfect for an auto that needs a quick makeover. Some varieties are transferable (Sticker Mule has bumper magnets available, too), so you can switch them around in case you get tired of them. With stickers, you can express yourself more freely and, because they’re more reasonably priced, you won’t feel too bad when you suddenly want to change them up.

### 4. Vehicle stickers are entertaining

Since when is a paint job ever amusing? Funny car stickers are always a good idea. It can be a smart joke, a clever pun, or even a humorous cartoon. Imagine being stuck in a traffic jam and the only thing to entertain you is the car in front. You see all these cool stickers featuring witty remarks and shrewd drawings. Suddenly, traffic isn’t too bad. Do your part in alleviating traffic-related stress and sticker up.

## Where to put your vehicle stickers 

Placement is everything! Do you want your car sticker to be visible and shouty? Or do you want it to be soft and inconspicuous. Every part of the car or vehicle has its purpose when it comes to being a background for your sticker.

### Windshields

Apart from fun designs, windshields are popular spots for important stickers that send an official, immediate, and direct message: car passes to quickly let you through, company-issued insignias, or notes that signify position or status.

![vehicle-stickers-11](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/d5d9762530ba699f879f2230aeb38bd3b21e379b)

### Rear windows

Rear windows are great for stickers that you want to be seen. Everyone looks at rear windows—from passersby walking past your parked car to the driver behind you. Just make sure to stick to the tops and corners so as not to obstruct the rearview.

![vehicle-stickers-8](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/1cd8ba96dbac033c22d724d2dddce56f59cd3732)

### Doors

The sides of your vehicle yield a lot of space, making them the perfect canvas for large look-at-this car decals that are ideal for advertising and brand promotion. Car doors are also popular because any number or size of stickers you add won’t block your driving view.

![vehicle-magnet-1](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/e63ded760a892c3fab5ad508f8f2fa06db4ab781)

### Windows

Windows are the perfect backdrop for clear stickers that make the colors and shape of your design pop.

![vehicle-stickers-10](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/6342dbc452b37f968d823a9071687665c886575f)

### Bumper and fenders

Ever a classic, bumpers are the best setup for sending a message that will stick, no pun intended. Bumper stickers are famous for being used in political statements, famous quotes, and timeless sayings.

![vehicle-stickers-2](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/f12882301fea71aa79d60a289e2d4c5b05475a18)

### Gas tanks

The gas tank of a car has only enough space for an understated sticker, but in a motorcycle, they offer the biggest canvas and therefore create the biggest statement. 

## What to remember about your vehicle stickers

It’s easy to get carried away with the look of your custom car sticker and where you want to put them, but don’t forget the logistics of it. Not all vehicle stickers are created equal, so once you’ve finalized your sticker’s appearance, make sure to tick off this checklist to ensure only the best sticker quality.

### 1. Durable and weather-resistant

Don’t think of your sticker as just a sticker. It’s a message, a piece of your personality and imagination, so make sure it lasts. Bumper stickers, for example, are exposed to the elements. Even front-adhesive window stickers can take a beating from fogging. Make sure your stickers can weather them all. Sticker Mule prints their stickers on premium vinyl that can withstand even the rigor of a dishwasher

Their [bumper stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/bumper-stickers), on the other hand, are made with thick, durable vinyl and are covered in a special dirt-proof, dust-proof, sun-proof, and rain-proof laminate. With these extra layers of protection, your bumper sticker may last longer than your car engine. 

### 2. Hassle-free removal

Sure, stickers are easy to put on, but are they easy to remove? The promise of stickers compared to a paint job, for example, is that they’re generally easier to handle—and that goes both ways. Say you’re tired of a sticker or you want to promote something else. You wouldn’t want bits of adhesive on your glass or your paint peeling off. At Sticker Mule, bumper stickers and car stickers come with a removable adhesive that won’t damage your vehicle's paint.

### 3. Do a final check on your design

Your design looks great on the computer screen, but that doesn’t automatically translate well on vinyl. Sticker Mule’s processes ensure that customers can see how their stickers will look prior to printing so that they’re assured only of perfection.

## Stickers or decals?

Many people often refer to stickers and decals interchangeably, and though they share a similar purpose, stickers tend to have an adhesive front or back while decals come in a special paper meant to be transferred to another surface. 

Depending on your design, either type can work for your vehicle. If you want more details so you can make an informed decision, here are some of the available decal types offered at Sticker Mule.

### 1. Transfer stickers

Fully customizable and easy to transfer, these vinyl decals (available in black or white) are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

### 2. Vinyl lettering

Relaying a message? Vinyl lettering lets you spell out what you want to say

### 3. Front adhesive stickers

Though not completely weatherproof, front adhesive stickers are perfect for clear surfaces. You can stick them on the interior side of your window so they’re offered a semblance of protection.

### 4. Clear stickers

White print is used as a backdrop for your designs to really make the color stand out.

### 5. Die Cut Stickers
Protect your custom design with a thick, durable vinyl that makes it pretty much weather-proof.

## How to stick your vehicle stickers

### 1. Clean the surface

It’s a no-brainer. The grime on a dirty surface will adhere to your sticker, weakening its adhesion. Make sure to clean your vehicle with soap or rubbing alcohol and wait for it to completely dry before doing anything else.

### 2. Choose your location

While car and motorcycle stickers aren’t as permanent, it’s still preferred to know where exactly you want to put them. Your window? Sure, but what about the angle? How far away should it be from the edge? Try positioning your sticker without removing the backing. You can even hold it in place with tape so you can review how it looks in various angles.

### 3. Don’t be hasty

Being overly speedy will make you prone to mistakes. With your sticker in place, take out the paper backing bit by bit and touch only the edge so as not to tamper with the sticker’s adhesiveness. Carefully press the sticker on the surface as you peel it off the backing. Smoothen everything as you go along, ensuring no folds and air bubbles. Make sure to finish neatly by trimming off any excess margins that don’t stick on any surface. 

## How to order custom vehicle stickers

Customization seems like a lot of work, but it’s really not. At Sticker Mule, it’s an efficient but careful three-way process.

### Step 1: Make your design

Go crazy and let your creative juices flow. This is the first step of customization: composing what you want and exactly how you want it. 

### Step 2: Go to the Sticker Mule website and start the order process

Choose what kind of sticker you want and that will immediately lead you to a page where you can decide on a size (custom sizing is also available). If budget is a concern, the prices are helpfully published as well to aid you in your decision-making. The next page lets you upload your artwork, specify the quantity, and that’s essentially it.

### Step 3: Check the proofs

Make sure that the stickers will come out exactly as you envisioned them. You get to see proofs of your design before you’re printed so you can make adjustments on the sizes, lines, and colors. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed by the results.

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