A lot of business owners, designers, and artists were recently upset over what we received in our inbox from a certain sticker company regarding their personal beliefs. Business owners are totally entitled to have their own beliefs and can share them publicly if they wish. I am also entitled to spend my money where I please, and believe everyone should feel good about where their money is going.

So, that being said, I have been asking other creatives and business people about where they buy their stickers, and the people have spoken!

Here is a short list of recommendations I have received, but please feel free to do your own research!

1. Sticker Ninja – Gives back to socially conscious orgs
2. Sticker Junkie – Women owned and against people grabbing anyone by the p*ssy
3. Sticky Brand
4. Sticker Giant – For free speech, against hate speech, according to social media and their website
5. Sticker App

As business owners, we can spend a lot of money on stickers, merchandise, packaging, and other branded materials. Artists and illustrators also make a living off of their art prints. Where we get our products made matters, and we have incredible power in where we choose to spend our hard earned dollars.

I was really happy to see some smaller sticker companies start to take off today, incredibly grateful for the positive press they received! An influx of customers can truly transform a small business. Let this be a reminder that the large companies who dominate the advertising space are not always better (are often worse) and that investing in small businesses is good for the economy!