| It is back to school time again and time to get | | | | by hand, I will show you how it is done using a |
| organized. Identifying a binder’s content (class and | | | | computer, word processor and a printer. |
| subject) can be just as important as identifying the | | | | - Design your sticker. If you are making multiple copies, |
| owner. Why not make your own stickers that do both. | | | | it might be advantageous to use a label template |
| You can combine all the information on one sticker or | | | | found with most word processors or supplied free |
| make one Personalized Student ID sticker for all school | | | | from Avery Labels. |
| supplies and unique stickers for each class or subject. | | | | - Print your page of stickers. Be creative and select |
| Here are examples of a basic student ID sticker that | | | | bold colors for your paper stock. Remember if printing |
| can be used on all your belongings and a school | | | | in color you colors will not be “true” if printed on |
| subject identification label for folders and notebooks. | | | | color stock. |
| | | | | - Place double stick tape (aka carpet tape or double |
| Using this method of making custom stickers you can | | | | sided tape) on the back side of the page. |
| decorate your belongings to your hearts content, easily | | | | - Cut your stickers to shape. If your stickers are |
| and for pennies a sticker. | | | | square or rectangle it is faster and more accurate to |
| To identify your belongings, make your art work large | | | | use a paper trimmer. If your labels are odd shaped use |
| so you can identify you personal items from across | | | | any sharp scissors. |
| the room. Use clipart, graphic designs, personal photos | | | | - Peel the backing off the double stick tape when |
| or custom artwork to personalize and decorate your | | | | ready to use. |
| binders and notebooks. | | | | |
| To organize and identify your paper work, use a | | | | That’s it! You’re done! |
| different color paper for your class stickers to help | | | | How simple and cheap can a personalize student ID |
| you organize your binders and folders. | | | | sticker be? The most difficult part of this project is |
| When designing your student ID sticker, give some | | | | designing the custom label. |
| thought as to the contact information you place on the | | | | Here are 2 helpful tips for using this label making |
| ID sticker. For example, you may NOT want to give | | | | technique. |
| out your personal phone number. We recommend a | | | | When selecting your double stick tape; avoid the cloth |
| teacher’s contact number. | | | | type carpet tape, it is harder to work with and does |
| Although these stickers can be made and decorated | | | | not lay as flat as vinyl based tapes. |