For the class project we will be designing and making a set of woodland themed stickers. I chose this theme because I love nature and that is what I enjoy to drawing the most. I also think it's a broad subject that will enable you to think up your own fantastic ideas. However if you don't love drawing trees as much as I do it's totally ok to think up your own theme. The most important thing is that at the end of this class you have a set of corresponding stickers.

Resource Links

Sticker Paper

Transparent Sticky Plastic

Structure

The project will be broken down into the following steps

Step 1

Get inspired! go for a walk, look at pictures on the internet, do what ever you need to do to get the ideas rolling.

Step 2

Make some sketches.

Step 3

Pick four sketches you like and turn them into illustrations.

Step 4

Re-size and arrange your finished designs in order to print.

Step 5

Print!

Step 6

Cover your stickers to make them water proof

Step 7

Cut them out

Step 8

Admire your beautiful stickers and share them!

Sharing

I'm so excited to see what you create from this class, not just the finished product but also your process. from inspiration to sketches it's all fantastic to see.

You can tag me on Instagram @snackpandadesigns I will share and comment on your work. You can also use the hashtag #creativestickerjouney to spread the word.

I will also be offering a pack of my stickers to the first person who shares a completed project to the project section here and to instagram.

You can share the following....

Your inspiration (Pintrest board or photographs)
Your sketches
Final illustrations
Printed stickers (Quality Checks)
Photos your finished sticker designs

Inspiration and Influences

Have look at this woodland Pintrest board

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/willowfindlay/sticker-class-woodlands/

Here are a couple of my own designs that I'm still really happy with....

These were inspired by my furry friend Elliot who you can probably spot joining in with the class.

Hiking Stickers: These were a request from a friend

These are some artists who I find really inspiring...

The Illustrated Cat

I absolutely love this style. It's very different to my own which i think illustrates just how versatile this medium is. I also love the humour in the kitty characters.

Ellie vs Bear

My work is very much influenced by this. I really love how well her little characters translate into stickers.

Draplin

It's impossible to talk about merchandise without mentioning Draplin. Again this is a very different style to my own. He uses Stickers to communicate clear and concise messages in a simple graphic style. He also has a fantastic Skillshare class, well worth a watch.

Templates

If you're not interested in designing stickers and you just want to practice making them for future use you can use the template provided. Please be aware that it is not ok to use this template for financial gain, They are for educational purposes only.

Ioanna Louka

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