Let me take you back to a simpler time. A time when a trip to the mall meant one thing: the Hallmark store. Specifically, the sticker wall. You know the one—that glorious floor-to-ceiling display of Sandylion fuzzy stickers, scratch-and-sniffs, and those holographic beauties that cost way more than your allowance could justify but you bought anyway because look at how it sparkles when you tilt it.
We kept our treasures in photo albums—the kind with the peel-back sticky pages covered in that crinkly plastic film. Some pages were maximalist fever dreams, stickers layered on stickers in a chaotic celebration of personality. Other pages were minimalist galleries, featuring just one or two carefully placed gems because sometimes a single fuzzy koala says everything that needs to be said.
If you were really lucky, you had a Lisa Frank collection. Those rainbow-drenched dolphins, neon pandas, and psychedelic unicorns were the visual equivalent of serotonin. (I recently watched the Lisa Frank documentary, by the way. Turns out the woman behind all that aggressive joy had a darker story—as many of us with big, colorful personalities do. But that’s a thread we’ll pull on later.)
The Collector’s Dilemma
As an adult, I never stopped collecting stickers. I’ve covered laptops in them (RIP to all the stickers I’ve lost to device upgrades). My monitor is covered on the back side. My office air conditioner—yes, my actual air conditioner—is covered. My desk mat is basically a visual autobiography at this point.
I recently covered one of my Jeep suitcases in stickers, feeling very pleased with myself, very main character traveling through the airport. Then I landed in Florida and discovered that one of my favorite (and expensive) stickers had peeled off somewhere between security and baggage claim. I almost lost my mind. The betrayal! The impermanence! The sticky residue left behind like a ghost of what once was! It was the KAWS SHARE Puffy Sticker I scored from the San Francisco Art Museum this past November. #IYKYK
Here’s the thing about stickering surfaces: it feels permanent until it isn’t. And then you’re mourning a twelve-dollar vinyl piece of art in the middle of an airport like a completely normal person.
Enter: The Coffee Table Sticker Book
This is where Meredith Hoagie comes in like a beacon of hope wrapped in linen hardcover.
Recently, I stumbled across her creation: The Coffee Table Sticker Book. And honestly? It’s the product I didn’t know I’d been waiting for my entire adult life.
Here’s what she figured out that the rest of the world hadn’t: everybody loves a coffee table book. The satisfying weight, the debossed lettering, the way it sits there looking important and inviting guests to flip through it. Now imagine that—but instead of architectural photographs or celebrity memoirs, it’s 256 pages of silicon-coated release paper ready to hold your sticker collection.
The pages let you stick, unstick, and rearrange to your heart’s content. No more commitment anxiety. No more “well, I guess this rainbow frog lives here forever now.” Just impermanence in the best possible way. And the book color options! Bestill my ombre-loving book-stacking heart.
The cover reads “Behold My Life In The Language of Stickers,” and honestly? That’s exactly what a sticker collection is. It’s a visual autobiography. Every sticker represents a place you’ve been, a thing you loved, a moment you wanted to remember. It’s scrapbooking for people who are too chaotic for actual scrapbooking.
The Colorful Ones Often Have the Darkest Basements
Here’s where I want to get a little real for a second.
There’s something about people who are drawn to the brightest, most maximalist forms of self-expression. The Lisa Franks. The sticker collectors. The ones with the rainbow everything and the chaotic joyful aesthetic. We’re often processing something. Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or mania, the general weight of existing in a world that frequently feels like too much.
The Lisa Frank documentary made this uncomfortably clear—behind the neon dreamscape was a complicated story. And I think a lot of us who gravitate toward color and collection and creative chaos recognize that impulse. We build bright worlds because the inside doesn’t always match the outside.
Stickering is art therapy. It just is. The tactile satisfaction of peeling, placing, curating. The way you can organize your feelings into visual categories. The meditative quality of deciding whether the vintage diner sticker goes next to the national park sticker or deserves its own page. It’s low-stakes creativity with high emotional payoff.
For those of us in recovery or managing mental health, these small creative acts aren’t frivolous—they’re essential. They’re proof that we can still make something beautiful, even on the hard days.
The Sober Sticker Club Proposition
So here’s my pitch: what if we started a sober sticker club?
Once a month, we show up with our books—coffee table editions or otherwise—and work on our collections together. We trade. We show off our latest finds. We talk about where we got them: the weird gas station in New Mexico, the indie bookstore that doesn’t exist anymore, the Etsy shop we found at 2 AM.
We create without pressure. We connect without alcohol being the centerpiece. We remember that play isn’t just for kids, and that curating your interests into a physical book is a valid form of self-expression.
Who’s in? No, really. WHO IS WITH ME? Email me at thesobercurator@gmail.com or slide into my DMs @thesobercurator because I am so serious about making this a thing. Let’s craft a vessel worthy of your collection. A tour de force. A place where your fuzzy stickers and your souvenir stickers and your “I bought this because it made me laugh” stickers can finally live together in harmony.
Your inner eight-year-old is waiting. And my inner eight-year-old can not wait to hang out with her.
Curated Cool Sticker Books & Sticker Shops for Adults:
Because you know, once I started this research project to write this piece, I fell down the stickerland rabbit hole. Here you will find a curated list of unique places to feed your sticker-collecting habit—from subscription boxes to indie artists to premium reusable sticker books and sticker printing machines.
Sticker Books & Storage
1. Meredith Hoagie – The Coffee Table Sticker Book
Website: meredithhoagie.com
Price: $60
The Vibe: The statement piece. A4 size, linen hardcover with foil debossed lettering (“Behold My Life In The Language of Stickers”), 256 pages of silicon-coated release paper so you can rearrange forever. Comes in 11 colorways, each named “Sandwich After Swimming” or “Birthday Fireworks.” This is the one that started this whole article.
2. Oh, Hello Co – Reusable Sticker Book
Website: ohhelloco.com
Price: ~$12-15
The Vibe: Spiral-bound, 5×7″, release paper pages. Simple, cute, gets the job done. Great starter option if you’re not ready to commit to a full coffee table situation.
3. STICKII Club Folios & Binders
Website: stickiiclub.com
Price: Varies
The Vibe: A5 binders and folios designed to hold their monthly subscription inserts, but works great for any sticker collection. They include organizational corner stickers so you can theme your pages.
Sticker Subscriptions
4. Pipsticks
Website: pipsticks.com
Price: Starting at $11.95/month
The Vibe: OG sticker subscription energy. Sparkly, colorful, maximalist joy. They have a Pro Club for adults (yes, really) and a Kids Club. Holographic everything, scratch-and-sniff, puffy stickers—the whole nostalgic dream.
5. STICKII Club
Website: stickiiclub.com
Price: $12/month (US shipping included)
The Vibe: Three curated aesthetic packs to choose from: Cute (kawaii, soft, adorable), Vintage (old soul, antique-inspired), and Pop (bold, rebellious, a little weird). They collaborate with indie artists and the quality is chef’s kiss. Each pack includes 7 sticker sheets, 3 stationery pieces, and a storage insert.
Indie Artists & Unique Sticker Shops
6. Redbubble
Website: redbubble.com/shop/stickers
Price: $1-5 per sticker – very affordable IMO
The Vibe: Massive marketplace of independent artists. You can find literally anything here—niche fandoms, aesthetic vibes, weird humor, cottagecore, indie sleaze, whatever you’re into. Quality vinyl, kiss-cut or holographic options available.
7. Etsy (Various Shops)
Website: etsy.com
Price: Varies
The Vibe: The treasure hunt. Search “stickers for adults,” “funny adult stickers,” “aesthetic stickers,” or specific themes. Some standout shop categories include planner stickers, hand-drawn illustration stickers, and wildly specific niche humor. Supporting small artists directly.
8. Tiny Deer Studio
Website: tinydeerstudio.com
Price: Varies – referred to as decals
The Vibe: Vintage-inspired, geometric designs by Chicana artist Jessica Watkins. Based in Portland. Beautiful aesthetic for the person who wants their sticker collection to look curated and intentional.
9. Free Period Press
Website: freeperiodpress.com
Price: ~$3 individual, $8 for 3-packs
The Vibe: Self-care meets productivity meets bold design. Cleveland-based brand with an Artist Sticker Series featuring colorful, motivational vinyl stickers. Think “personal mantras as art.” Great for planners, water bottles, laptops.
10. Artists to Watch – Fun Folks
Website: artiststowatch.com
Price: Varies
The Vibe: Original designs from independent artists, all printed in Minneapolis. Good vibes, positive energy, vibrant colors. They wholesale to brick-and-mortar shops nationwide, so you may have seen their work in the wild.
Custom Sticker Printing (Make Your Own)
Sticker Mule
Website: stickermule.com Sober Curator Pro Tip: I LOVE STICKERMULE, and TSC has a very small online sticker shop here that I hope to grow over time. And Stickermule, if you’re reading this. I do NOT need anymore of your hot sauce. Thank you!
The Deal: Premium vinyl, weatherproof, dishwasher-safe stickers from your own designs. Often runs $1 for 10 stickers promo deals. Great if you want to turn your own art/photos into stickers. I 100% recommend signing up for their email because the do great offers all of the time.
StickerApp
Website: stickerapp.com
The Deal: Custom vinyl stickers with lots of options (die-cut, kiss-cut, clear, holographic). Good for small batches.
Vograce
Website: vograce.com
The Deal: Custom reusable sticker books with low minimum order quantities. Popular with artists who want to create their own branded sticker storage.
Honorable Mentions
- TeePublic (teepublic.com) – Another artist marketplace with unique sticker designs
- Society6 (society6.com) – Artist-designed stickers, purchases support creators directly
- StickerYou (stickeryou.com) – Custom stickers, no minimum order
Curated List of the Best Sticker Making Machines I Want to #ADDTOCART
- #ADDTOCART: Liene PixCut S1 Photo Sticker Printer Creator Plus Pack – All-in-One Sticker Maker Machine
- #ADDTOCART: Likcut Vinyl Cutter Machine, Upgrade Cutting Machine Glee S501 for DIY Joy, Portable Smart Cutting Tool for Crafter, Sticker Decal Maker Printing for Resin Charms, Arts, Crafts & Party Supplies
- #ADDTOCART: NIIMBOT Sticker Printer
- #ADDTOCART: Liene Photo Printer, 2×3 Mini Instant Portable Color Mono Picture Printer w/ 50 Zink Adhesive Paper
- #ADDTOCART: Xyron Creative Station, 9” x 5”, Craft Supplies & Scrapbooking Supplies, Small Label Maker, Makes Invitations, Handmade Cards, Flash Cards, Stickers, Perfect for Home School & Home Office
- #ADDTOCART: HP Sprocket Panorama Instant Portable Color Label & Photo Printer (Pink) Craft Bundle with case, Zink roll, Photo Album, Markers, Scissors, Tape, Stickers and Frames
Notes for Collectors
Where to find stickers in the wild:
- Local coffee shops (especially indie ones)
- National parks gift shops
- Museum gift shops
- Bookstores (indie bookstores especially)
- Record stores
- Breweries and distilleries + NA Bottle Shops (even if you’re not drinking booze, the merch is often great)
- Farmers’ markets with local artists
- Concert merch tables
Pro tip: If you’re traveling, hit up local shops for region-specific stickers. They make the best souvenirs and take up zero space in your luggage.
CURATED CRAFTS at The Sober Curator is all about keeping your hands busy and your mind inspired in sobriety. Whether you’re diving into art therapy, channeling your inner Sober Picasso, or laughing your way through a Pinterest fail, creative expression can be a powerful tool for stress relief and emotional healing. Crafting isn’t about perfection—it’s about expanding your mind, expressing your feelings, and having fun along the way.
Follow our latest DIY inspiration on Pinterest, or, if crafting isn’t your thing, check out our #QUITLIT section for book recommendations that feed the soul. You can also shop our curated list of supplies on our Amazon Storefront.
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