MakeStickers

What MakeStickers does

MakeStickers is a US-based direct-to-consumer custom printing e-commerce brand operated by Graphicsland, Inc., an Illinois-incorporated corporation headquartered in Tinley Park. Operating since its 1973 founding (per firmographics; the company history section does not independently confirm), MakeStickers sells custom-printed stickers, custom labels on rolls, and custom stand-up pouches through makestickers.com, serving small businesses, artists, illustrators, schools and sports organizations, food and beverage brands, and individual consumers. Named SMB customers cited in marketing material include DR Freeze Foods, Laura N. organic tea blends, Mike's Meats, Ghost Poppy, and a coffee roaster. Distribution is exclusively DTC, with no retail locations, resellers, or third-party marketplace listings.

The company operates three core product lines: individually cut custom stickers (die-cut, clear, glitter, holographic, bumper, water bottle, laptop, glossy, matte, and various shapes), custom labels printed on rolls (circle, rectangle, die-cut, square, metallic, clear, oval, glossy, matte, plus specialty SKUs for bottles, candles, wine, cans, growlers, crowlers, and packaging), and FDA-compliant custom stand-up zipper pouches for food and supplement packaging. Production relies on HP Indigo digital printing presses described internally as best-in-class for resolution, color accuracy, and consistency. Materials include BOPP and PET waterproof films with lamination for scratch and rub resistance; pouches use matte exterior, metallized interior, and push-to-close zippers. The on-demand process supports any order quantity with minimal setup, enabling the no-minimum-order-quantile promise central to the value proposition.

The business model is straightforward one-time-purchase e-commerce across three product categories with no subscription or recurring revenue stream. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company emphasizes affordability, low minimums, and free shipping on every order. Production turnaround is 2 business days for stickers and labels and 7 days for pouches, with free digital proofs and unlimited revisions prior to production. Customer acquisition runs through SEO and content marketing via a blog, an email newsletter sent a few times per month, and active presence on seven social platforms. The company holds registered trademarks for both the MakeStickers brand and the Graphicsland parent, maintains FDA, GDPR, and CCPA compliance, and does not disclose any proprietary AI/ML capabilities.

Name

MakeStickers

Legal name

Graphicsland, Inc.

Website

https://makestickers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MakeStickers, a private US e-commerce brand operated by Graphicsland, Inc., sells custom-printed stickers, roll labels, and FDA-compliant stand-up pouches direct to consumers, small businesses, and artists using HP Indigo digital presses with no minimum order quantities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Printing and Packaging

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (32312)

akta.pro primary industry

Wraparound Roll-Fed Labels (IMALAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

Keywords

• Custom sticker printing
• Custom labels on rolls
• Stand-up pouches
• Digital printing services
• Custom packaging labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Tinley Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Sticker Sales: One-time purchase model for custom individually cut stickers. Customers upload designs or use templates to order custom stickers in various shapes, sizes, and materials including die-cut, clear, holographic, glitter, bumper stickers, and more.
2. Custom Label Sales: One-time purchase model for custom labels on rolls. Includes various shapes (circle, rectangle, square, oval, die-cut), materials (glossy, matte, clear, metallic, holographic), and specialty labels (wine bottle, candle, can, growler, crowler).
3. Stand-Up Pouch Sales: One-time purchase of custom printed stand-up pouches with premium matte exterior, metallized interior, push-to-close zipper, and FDA-compliance for food contact. Free shipping on all orders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MakeStickers is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce custom printing business that produces individually cut custom stickers, labels on rolls, and FDA-compliant stand-up zipper pouches. Orders are placed online through an easy-to-use design tool with templates and digital proofs, then printed on demand using HP Indigo digital presses with waterproof and scratch-resistant materials, and shipped with free 2-day turnaround.

Product overview

MakeStickers is a custom printing e-commerce platform offering three core product lines: Custom Stickers (individually cut in various shapes, materials, and finishes), Custom Labels (printed on rolls in multiple shapes and materials for product packaging), and Custom Pouches (stand-up zipper pouches for food and retail packaging). The platform features an easy-to-use design tool with templates, 2-day turnaround, free shipping, and digital proof review. Products use HP Indigo digital printing technology with materials including BOPP, PET, vinyl, holographic, and metallic films. Stickers and labels are waterproof, scratch-resistant, and dishwasher-safe. Labels are printed on waterproof films with lamination for professional durability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Stickers Individually cut custom stickers available in multiple shapes (die-cut, circle, rectangle, square, oval, bumper) and material finishes (glossy, matte, clear, glitter, holographic), all waterproof and scratch-resistant, designed for personal expression, brand promotion, and product labeling.
• Custom Labels Professional quality custom labels printed on rolls in various shapes (circle, rectangle, square, oval, die-cut) and specialty applications (bottle, wine bottle, candle, can, growler, crowler, packaging), produced on waterproof BOPP or PET films with laminate for product packaging.
• Custom Stand-Up Pouches Custom printed stand-up zipper pouches with premium matte exterior and metallized interior, FDA-compliant for direct food contact, featuring push-to-close zippers, universal hang holes, and tear notches, suited for snacks, supplements, powders, and small-batch food packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-day turnaround on stickers and labels with free shipping
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sticker Mule: Sticker Mule is the leading direct-to-consumer custom sticker and label brand, offering on-demand printing with no minimums and fast turnaround — directly comparable to MakeStickers across product, customer (SMBs, creators), and channel (D2C e-commerce).
• noissue: noissue is a direct competitor in custom-printed stand-up pouches and packaging for small food, beauty, and apparel brands — comparable to MakeStickers' FDA-compliant pouch line and SMB-focused custom packaging offering.
• UPrinting: UPrinting is an online commercial printer offering custom labels, stickers, and packaging to SMBs — directly comparable to MakeStickers on product categories, online self-service ordering, and SMB customer base.
• PackagingBee: PackagingBee is an online custom packaging and label printer serving SMBs with products including stand-up pouches and labels — directly comparable to MakeStickers on FDA-compliant custom pouch offerings and online SMB ordering.
• StickerApp: StickerApp sells custom stickers, labels, and decals via an online design tool with no minimum orders, directly overlapping MakeStickers' core product, customer base, and on-demand printing model.
• PrintRunner: PrintRunner is an online custom printing service offering stickers, labels, and packaging via a self-service platform — directly comparable to MakeStickers on product offering, online ordering experience, and SMB target market.
• 4over4: 4over4 is an online trade printer offering custom labels, stickers, and packaging — comparable to MakeStickers on roll-label and custom printing product lines, though with a heavier trade/reseller orientation.
• CustomStickers.com: CustomStickers.com is a direct online competitor offering custom-printed stickers and labels for businesses and individuals, comparable in D2C channel, no-minimum model, and target customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• MOO: MOO is a premium online print brand offering custom stickers, labels, and business stationery to SMBs and creatives — overlapping MakeStickers on design-led custom printing for SMBs and individuals, but with a higher-end positioning and broader catalog.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Vistaprint is a large-scale custom printing platform offering labels, stickers, and packaging to SMBs via a self-service e-commerce model — a broader incumbent that overlaps with MakeStickers on roll labels and packaging but spans many additional categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/makestickers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6eq7nu2u1yskUYUlvWlTdw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MakeStickers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/makesticker
• Instagraminstagram.com/makestickers
• TikToktiktok.com/@makestickers.com

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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