Step by step: Stickers for yoga timetable flyers - without a Cricut Machine

I need a few flyers to advertise my new yoga timetable locally, but printing flyers professionally is incredibly expensive for small batches.  What's more - my timetable tends to change every few months so there'd be additional cost for re-print and re-design.  

What would it be to have a flexible timetable flyer template and a method to print it at low cost? I set out to solve the problem myself 😎

*Solution*: Create a timetable template and a stickers template, so I only need to update the stickers when things change.  This method won't need a Cricut machine and I can also get to do some stickers craft, fun!

Materials required:

• A4 self adhesive matte white paper labels (from Evergreen Goods)
• A ruler and a knife
• An inkjet printer (mine is Epson SF2750)
• Not essential but nice to have: Adobe Creative Suite

*Get 10% off if you use the code SHUNTAO10 on Evergreen Goods, you are welcome*

Step 1: Design a timetable template

Create a timetable template.  I designed one with my branding style and photo in Adobe Indesign. You can make one on Canva (a free web-based design tool) where lots of designs are available. This is in A4 as I'd like the information easily readable from a distance.  

Step 2: Design a stickers template

Before starting designing on computer, you'll need to find out the actual size of the stickers so they can fit in the timetable.  Print out the design from Step 1 in plain paper, and measure out the size. Create an A4 size file and keep all the sticker designs on the same page - align all the stickers so it's easier to cut later. Be sure to set the stickers to the actual size you need. Keep the design simple and have consistent sections so that you only need to copy and paste it when creating a new one and change the contents in different sections. 

Step 3: Print and cut the stickers

I used Matte White self-adhesive paper for this project. Make sure the top side of the paper is facing down when placing it in the printer paper tray.  Once it's printed, line the side of the knife with the side of the sticker, use a firm but not stiff hold to slice and cut. If you are not very confident at cutting paper with a ruler and knife, practice a few times until you are comfortable with it.  Top tip, breathe out when cutting because the body is more relaxed and you are more likely to have a steady hand.

Tah-dah!

Step 4: Stick and photocopy

The final step is the most fun part, and I'm quite pleased with the hand-made feel of the final poster😊.  I only need 4 other copies so the final step is to photocopy it in colour to the number of copies you need.  You can of course use better quality paper, for a more professional look. 

If you are a small business owner who is trying to promote locally, try and make a flyer with stickers following the steps above. Hope they give you some inspiration and you find it useful.  Do share your flyers with me and have fun!