Pet people are easy to shop for and hard to surprise. They already own the mug, the socks and the calendar with a dog that looks sort of like theirs.
A sticker cut around their actual pet is different. At our print shop in North Little Rock we turn customer photos into custom pet face stickers, and many of them are ordered as gifts. Here is why they work, who to give them to, and how to order in time.
The short answer
Custom pet stickers work as gifts because they are made from one photo of one animal, they are inexpensive (a pack of 10 starts at $23.99), and the person will see them every day. Send us a clear photo and approve the proof. Orders typically ship within 3–5 business days after proof approval.
Why pet stickers work so well as gifts
- Nobody else can give the same one. It is their dog, with the one ear that never stands up. A personalized gift usually means a name printed on something. This is the pet itself.
- They get used, not stored. Stickers go on the things people carry every day: laptops, water bottles, notebooks, phone cases. The gift stays in sight long after the wrapping paper is gone.
- One pack covers several people. Packs start at 10 stickers of the same design. Keep a few, give a few to the rest of the family, and put one on every card you mail.
- They are easy to send. Flat, light and unbreakable. They slide into a card envelope, which matters when the person lives three states away.
- You need almost nothing to order. One good photo. We remove the background and cut around the shape of the pet, and you see a proof before anything prints.
Who to give pet stickers to
Some ideas, by who you are shopping for:
| Who it is for | The idea |
|---|---|
| A new pet parent | Mark an adoption day or a first birthday. Use one of the first photos they shared. |
| A college student or a kid away from home | The family dog or cat on their laptop and water bottle, so home comes with them. |
| Grandparents and extended family | Split one pack across the whole family and tuck a sticker into every holiday card. |
| A coworker or gift exchange | Small, personal and inexpensive. It fits a card envelope and nobody else will bring one. |
| Your vet, groomer, walker or sitter | A thank-you from a pet they know by name, with extras for the front desk. |
| Someone who lost a pet | A quiet keepsake made from a favorite photo. |
| A pet with its own Instagram | Stickers to hand out at the dog park. Contact us if you want the handle printed with them. |
Real pet stickers we have printed
These are photos of finished stickers, taken at our cutter, like the blue heeler at the top of this page.
The cut follows the outline of the pet, ears and all, with a thin white border. That is what a die cut sticker is: the sticker is the shape of the subject, not a square with a picture in it.
How to pick a photo that prints well
The photo is the whole gift, so it is worth two minutes of choosing:
- Clear and in focus. A sharp photo in good light beats a cute blurry one. Daylight near a window is plenty.
- Close up. The face should fill a good part of the frame so the detail survives at 2 or 3 inches.
- The original file, not a screenshot. Screenshots and photos saved from social media are compressed. If the pet is not yours, ask a family member to text you the original.
- Leave the background alone. A messy couch or a busy yard is fine. Background removal is included, and you approve the cut-out on your proof.
Any pet works: dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, hamsters, reptiles. If you want two pets in one design, contact us before ordering so we can review the photo and layout.
Size, finish and what a pack costs
Pet face stickers come in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 inch sizes. For a gift, 3 inches is the safe pick: it fits a laptop lid and a full-size water bottle. Go 2 inches for phone cases and tumblers. Our sticker size guide has the full breakdown.
Choose matte, gloss or holographic. Matte and gloss packs start at 10 stickers. Holographic packs start at 50, so holographic suits a pet with a following more than a single gift. Each pack repeats one design, so order one pack per pet photo.
| Matte or gloss | 10 stickers | 25 stickers | 50 stickers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 inch | $23.99 | $37.49 | $62.49 |
| 3 inch | $26.49 | $39.49 | $68.99 |
| 4 inch | $32.49 | $47.49 | $84.99 |
Background removal and a digital proof are included. The pet sticker calculator prices every size, quantity and finish.
When to order so they arrive in time
Custom stickers are made to order, so count backwards from the day you need them:
- Upload and order. Pick the size, finish and quantity, and upload the photo.
- Approve your proof. We remove the background and send a digital proof. Nothing prints until you approve it, so a quick reply keeps things moving.
- We print and ship. Orders typically ship within 3–5 business days after proof approval. Shipping transit time is additional.
For a holiday or birthday, ordering about two weeks ahead leaves comfortable room for the proof, printing and the mail. If you are cutting it close, tell us your date before you order.
Ways to give them
- In a card. Two or three stickers inside a card is a complete gift, and it fits a standard card envelope.
- As a stocking stuffer. Split one pack between everyone who loves that pet.
- Already on something. Put one on a water bottle, notebook or travel mug and give that. Include the spares.
- On the wrapping itself. Use them to seal envelopes and gift bags, so the tag says who it is really from.
Ready to make one? Head to Pet Face Stickers, upload a photo, and we will send your proof.
Keep learning
Not sure which size to gift?
See how 2, 3 and 4 inch stickers look on a laptop, a water bottle and a phone case before you pick.
Read the size guide