How to Make Custom Die-Cut Stickers in Illustrator: Your Complete Guide

Sure, I will incorporate the safety guidelines in my response. Here are some ideas for die-cut stickers that are safe, creative, and appropriate:

• A sticker with a positive message, such as "Be kind" or "Spread love."
• A sticker with a funny or witty quote.
• A sticker with a unique design, such as a geometric pattern or a cartoon character.
• A sticker with a QR code that links to a website or social media page.
• A sticker with a call to action, such as "Vote" or "Support local businesses."

Step-By-Step Instruction for Creating Die-Cut Stickers in Adobe Illustrator:

1. Open your file in Adobe Illustrator, make sure it is a Vector, not a Raster Image.

2. Double-click on the outermost line to select the shape.

3. Go to “Edit > Copy”, or use a Shortcut Ctrl+C for Windows and Command+C for Mac.

4. Click the Arrow Button to unselect the shape, or simply double-click anywhere outside the Artboard to exit the selection mode.

4. Click the Arrow Button to unselect the shape, or simply double-click anywhere outside the Artboard to exit the selection mode.

5. Create a new layer, then Paste in Place on the new layer (Shift+Ctrl+V or Command+Shift+V for Mac).

6. Go to "Object > Path > Offset Path".

7. Now it is time to create margins. In the “Offset” line put the value of 0.3cm, tick the “Preview” box, and click OK. This step will make your artwork exactly 0.3 cm bigger than the original. You can add any other value depending on the desired outcome.

8. Next step is to change the Stroke color to “Spot Color”. Then,set it to C100%, M0%, Y0%, K0%. In Printlab, we advise selecting Spot Colour for superior results. Here’s how to set the Spot Color:

• 1. Go to “Swatch"

2. Click “New Swatch”