Create a Pride Sticker
Design and create a Pride sticker using paper, markers, scissors, and tape; learn about rainbow colors, symbols, and respectful expression through hands-on crafting.
About this activity
Design and create a Pride sticker using paper, markers, scissors, and tape; learn about rainbow colors, symbols, and respectful expression through hands-on crafting.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Gather all your materials on a clean table so everything is ready to use.
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Step 2
Choose the size and shape of your sticker and draw its outer outline on the paper with your pencil.
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Step 3
Lightly draw the rainbow stripe layout or background lines inside your outline with your pencil.
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Step 4
Color the stripes with markers in rainbow order using red orange yellow green blue indigo violet.
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Step 5
Pick one pride symbol or a short supportive word and lightly sketch it inside your sticker with your pencil.
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Step 6
Trace over your symbol or word with a marker to make it bold and clear.
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Step 7
Ask an adult to help you cut out the sticker carefully along the pencil outline with scissors.
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Step 8
Cover the front of your cut-out sticker with clear tape to protect the colors and make it shiny.
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Step 9
Fold a small piece of tape so the sticky sides face out and press it onto the back of your sticker to make it adhesive.
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Step 10
Share your finished Pride sticker on DIY.org so others can see and celebrate your creation.
Fun facts
How do I help my child design and make a Pride sticker?
To make a Pride sticker, start by sketching a simple design—rainbow stripes, hearts, or a kind word—on paper. Color with markers or crayons, then cut the shape using child-safe scissors. Protect the front with clear tape or contact paper, and add double-sided tape or a folded piece of sticky tape to the back. Talk about the colors and symbols as you work and encourage respectful messages. Supervise any cutting and small-piece use.
What materials do I need to create a Pride sticker with my child?
You’ll need sturdy paper or sticker paper, markers or crayons, a pencil and eraser, child-safe scissors, and clear tape or contact paper to seal the sticker. Double-sided tape, adhesive dots, or a small strip of sticky tape make the back sticky. Optional extras: glitter glue, stickers, colored paper for collage, and stencils. Keep small items away from very young children and supervise scissors and adhesives.
What ages is designing Pride stickers suitable for?
Suitable for ages 3–12 with adjustments: preschoolers (3–5) can draw and color with adult help for cutting and taping; 5–8 can design more independently but still need supervision with scissors and small adhesives; 9–12 can plan more complex designs and use rulers or stencils. Use age-appropriate tools like blunt scissors for younger kids and include simple conversations about respect and where stickers can be placed.
What are the benefits and safety tips for making Pride stickers with kids?
Making Pride stickers boosts creativity, color recognition, and fine motor skills while opening age-appropriate conversations about inclusion and respect. It encourages empathy by explaining symbols and positive messages. Safety tips: supervise scissors and small supplies, avoid placing stickers on strangers or private property, and always ask permission before putting stickers on someone. Encourage respectful language and answer children’s questions honestly and simply.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if we don't have markers or clear tape?
If you don't have markers, use crayons or colored pencils to color the rainbow stripes in the 'Color the stripes' step, and if clear tape is missing, protect the front with a clear laminating sheet or glossy packing tape in the 'Cover the front' step.
What should we do if the sticker tears or the scissors damage the edges during cutting?
If the sticker tears or scissors damage the edges during the 'Ask an adult to help you cut out the sticker' step, have an adult use sharp scissors and cut slowly just outside the pencil outline, then trim carefully for a smooth edge.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older children?
For younger children, pre-draw the outline and rainbow lines and let them color with crayons in the 'Draw' and 'Color the stripes' steps, while older kids can freehand complex pride symbols and use fine-tip markers to 'Trace over your symbol' for detail.
How can we extend or personalize the finished Pride sticker?
To personalize and extend the activity, write a name or add glitter (sealed under the clear tape during the 'Cover the front' step) or attach a small magnet to the folded sticky tape on the back to turn it into a fridge magnet after the 'Fold a small piece of tape' step.