Set Up Your Artwork for Success
To ensure your Custom Kiss Cut Stickers print perfectly, follow these essential guidelines when preparing your artwork files:
Artwork File Specifications:
- Resolution: Minimum of 300 DPI for crisp, high-quality prints.
- Color Mode: Set your file to CMYK (not RGB), with Pantone colors converted to CMYK, as this will give you the most accurate color results.
- File Formats Accepted: AI, PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or EPS.
- Preferred Files: Vector artwork (AI, EPS) or high-resolution raster images (300 DPI).
Size Limitations for Die-Cut Stickers:
- Smallest: 0.5' x 0.5”
- Largest: 11” x 14”
Important Tips for Perfect Prints:
- Use vector files whenever possible for scalability.
- Embed all images and outline all fonts to avoid missing elements.
- Add 1/8” bleed beyond the cutline for a clean edge.
- Ensure important design elements are at least 1/16” away from the cutline to avoid trimming errors.
Need more assistance? Check out our artwork setup guidelines.
Why 300 DPI Matters?
Artwork resolution plays a crucial role in print quality. Here's why 300 DPI is the standard for printing:
- Sharp, Detailed Prints: High DPI ensures your design looks clean and professional without pixelation.
- Accurate Colors: More pixels result in more precise color representation.
- Professional Quality: Avoid blurry, distorted prints that may harm your brand’s image.
Kiss Cut Stickers offer a professional, high-quality branding solution with easy-peel convenience, making them ideal for businesses looking to enhance promotions, giveaways, and brand engagement. These custom stickers allow for intricate designs with delicate edges while maintaining durability and flexibility.
Custom Kiss Cut Stickers are used for:
- Branded Packaging Enhancements – Add custom logo stickers or product seals to elevate branding on coffee bags, beer cans, cannabis jars, or retail packaging.
- Limited Edition & Seasonal Promotions – Create unique, removable stickers for special releases, giveaways, or in-store promotions.
- Event & Merchandising Stickers – Perfect for brewery taproom handouts, trade show swag, or creative retail displays.
- Personalized Customer Engagement – Include custom stickers in shipments to encourage brand loyalty and social media sharing.
- Product Labeling & Retail Displays – Ideal for highlighting product features, certifications, or promotional messages with an easy-peel application.
Kiss Cut Sticker Application Tips:
- Apply stickers to clean, flat surfaces for a secure hold
- Press down from one peeled end and smooth out to avoid bubbles
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Take extra caution when applying to curved surfaces (like helmets and water bottles) to prevent wrinkles
- Glossy & matte laminations are durable outdoors and work well for bumper stickers, window decals, and more
- Not designed for product labeling – If you need labels for bottles, jars, or packaging, check out our custom labels instead
- Not food-safe – These stickers should not be placed directly on food or edible items
When it comes to ordering Custom Stickers, one of the most important decisions you can make is figuring out the best size for your design. Choose a size that is too small, and your design may get lost in the shuffle. Select a size that is too large, and it may fail to impress your fans or potential customers.
Here are a few size comparisons to things we see all the time.
- 1 inch (quarter-sized): Great for small items or subtle branding
- 2 inch (Oreo-sized): Ideal for laptops, bottles, and packaging
- 2 x 3.5 inch (business card size): Perfect for promos, events, and handouts
Frequently Asked Questions
- Easy to Peel & Apply: The intact backing paper makes handling easy.
- Ideal for Detailed Designs: The extra backing space protects intricate cuts.
- Customizable Shapes & Sizes: Tailored to fit your branding needs.
- Durable & Weatherproof: Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and UV-protected.
- Perfect for Promotions: Great for giveaways, packaging, and branding.
- Rush applies to your entire order—place separate orders to expedite only certain items.
- Delays in proof approval will delay production.
- Not available for Waterless Tattoos or Backprinting
- Rush availability depends on our current production capacity. If you don’t see the option at checkout, contact our Customer Service Team —we’ll do our best to help.
What are Custom Kiss Cut Stickers?
Custom Kiss Cut Stickers are custom-cut stickers in which only the top layer is cut, leaving the backing paper intact. This cutting method allows for easy peeling and provides extra space around the design, making them ideal for intricate designs, promotional giveaways, and easy application.
What's the Difference Between Custom Kiss Cut Stickers and Custom Die Cut Stickers?
Kiss Cut Stickers are cut through the top layer while keeping the backing paper intact, making them easier to peel and handle. Die Cut Stickers, on the other hand, are cut through the top layer and backing paper, resulting in a sticker that takes the exact shape of the design. Kiss Cut Stickers are ideal for delicate designs and offer added protection, while Die Cut Stickers are designed to be handed out or applied individually, allowing for easy peeling and placement.
Are Kiss Cut Stickers the Same as Labels?
No, Kiss Cut Stickers and Labels are different. While both Kiss Cut Stickers and labels come on rolls for easy application, Kiss Cut Stickers are individual stickers that can be applied anywhere, and labels are typically designed for product packaging. Kiss Cut Stickers offer more flexibility in application and design, making them ideal for branding and promotional use.
What are the Benefits of Kiss Cut Stickers?
What is Rush Printing?
Rush Printing is a priority service that ensures your stickers are printed and shipped 1 business day after you approve your proof. It moves your order to the front of our proofing and production queues to help you meet tight deadlines.
Rush applies to production time only—it does not affect shipping speed. To receive your order sooner, select expedited shipping at checkout or choose Local Pick-Up if you're in Colorado.
At checkout, select “Rush Your Order" under shipping options.
Important Notes:
What Materials are Used for Kiss Cut Stickers?
Our Kiss Cut stickers are printed on premium white BOPP (polypropylene) with a durable laminate coating. This ensures that the stickers resist water, scratches, and fading. We don’t use vinyl, so our stickers are flexible, lightweight, and easy to apply without the bulk.The backing paper remains intact, making peeling and application easier.
How long does it take to print my order?
Once you approve your proof, your order moves into production which typically takes 2 to 5 business days, not including weekends or holidays. Need it faster? Rush Printing is available on most products (excluding Waterless Tattoos and Backprinting). Pro tip: The sooner you approve your proof, the sooner we can start printing!
Are Kiss Cut Stickers waterproof and durable?
Custom Stickers are water-resistant, not fully waterproof. They hold up well in rain, snow, car washes, and coolers, making them ideal for outdoor gear, water bottles, and cars. However, they’re not designed for full submersion, and repeated dishwasher use may degrade the lamination—we recommend hand washing to extend sticker life.
Custom Stickers are also highly durable and resistant to scratches, oil, and fading—so your designs stay vibrant through everyday wear and tear.
What does “Next Day Air” shipping mean?
Next Day Air speeds up shipping time, not production time. That means your custom order will still take 2–5 business days to print after proof approval. Once it ships, it should arrive the next business day via UPS or FedEx. Be sure to factor in both production and shipping time when planning your delivery date.
How do I check my order status?
Easy! Just go to our Order Status Page, enter your Order # or Item #, and you’ll see where your order is in the process—from proofing to shipping. If any action is needed from you, like proof approval, we’ll reach out with clear next steps.
