http://articles.shop4stickers.com/rss.xml A blog about shop4stickers.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.shop4stickers.com/?a=36490 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Ask any scrapbooking fanatic to define scrapbooking and you will find the answers vary. In general, scrapbooking is a personal hobby with different meanings and brilliant forms. Scrapbooking typically involves hours upon hours of devotion, yet people love spending hours organizing items, trimming papers, coming up with color schemes, and eventually placing items into the scrapbook.<br /><br />Scrapbooks can be keepsakes to document the birth of a new baby, first homes, family history, or mementos for a first marriage. They can also be a loving tribute to someone who has passed on. Scrapbooks come in all shapes and sizes. For this reason, the items that are used in a scrapbook also vary.<br /><br />A scrapbook normally contains collections of photographs, newspaper articles, items, journal pages, or other papers that are gathered together in an acid-free keepsake book that can be handed down from generation to generation. Scrapbooks can be simple, but often they grow and expand until they are elaborate displays into an event, person, or area.<br /><br />Stickers are common, inexpensive items that find their way into scrapbooks. Scrapbooking stickers should be acid-free to prevent yellowing with age. Craft stores will have a wide selection of them. There literally are stickers for everything: holiday themes, baby items, letters, words, flowers, animals, sports, and more.<br /><br />Scrapbooking stickers can be used to hold articles or photographs in place. They can be used for decorations or to emphasize a point. Scrapbooking stickers are always used to add a whimsical feel to any page in your scrapbook.<br /><br />Take a photograph of your new bundle of joy. By using stickers, you can take words to form ideas of exactly what your infant was thinking at that moment. A scrunched up face can become a comical tribute to tart foods by adding a few words or images of lemons. Scrapbooking stickers of angels can decorate the edges of a page dedicated to your perfect angel. The options are endless.<br /><br />Your little leaguer can have a sports page dedication that is decorated with soccer balls, baseballs, or footballs. Often sticker pages sold at scrapbooking stores come in large sheets with numerous images on each sheet. For under $5, you can glamorize any page.<br /><br />All it takes is a unique idea and a few supplies. Use glittery stickers for your daughter's first prom. Decorate the page edges in girly images of high heels, prom dresses, tuxedos, and flowers. An incredible event that happens once in a girl's life then becomes an unforgettable night that can be viewed for years to come.<br /><br />Create your ideal scrapbook by using stickers. Big or small, fancy or plain, the choice is yours. You can turn an okay scrapbook page into one that truly jumps out of the book and screams, &quot;Wow!&quot;</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as scrapbook stickers at <a href="http://www.shop4stickers.com/">http://www.shop4stickers.com</a></p> 2006-11-24T15:34-05:00 http://articles.shop4stickers.com/?a=36489 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Go back in time to when many of us were children, do you remember the scratch and sniff stickers that would gain you attention during class? Every kid on the planet, boy or girl, loves stickers. Peruse many online auction listings for Garbage Pail Kids stickers, and the proof is undeniable. Stickers are valuable commodities.<br /><br />Stickers are inexpensive items that generally can only be used once, yet children go nuts for them. Bank tellers know this and often hand out stickers to any customer who has a child in tow. Grocery store cashiers happily hand over &quot;paid&quot; stickers to youngsters who ask. So, what is the fascination?<br /><br />Children love sticking these nifty items all over their notebooks, books, doors, and even their bodies. Ask any child why they have stickers on their face and they will answer, &quot;Because it is fun&quot;. Stickers are a means to that child expressing his or her individual personality. Of course, many children will admit that sneaking stickers onto unsuspecting family members' backs is also fun.<br /><br />Some of today's best selling stickers include popular movies like Finding Nemo, Cars, or Flushed Away. Popular television characters like Strawberry Shortcake, Thomas The Tank Engine, Pokemon, My Little Pony, Spongebob, and Rugrats are also top sellers.<br /><br />Older children love stickers from their favorite musicians. Stickers with images of Green Day, Britney Spears, Usher, Kayne West, and Hillary Duff sell out of stores quickly. Why? It is a child or teenager's way to express a little about him or herself.<br /><br />Think back to your own childhood. I remember in fifth and sixth grade, my notebooks and binders were covered in scratch and sniff stickers. As I aged, rock bands like AC/DC and Aerosmith replaced the girly stickers from my past. By high school, the cruder Garbage Pail Kids were far more appealing. It just goes to show that even as I aged, stickers were still forms of entertainment.<br /><br />You may be surprised to learn that many stores are now selling Garbage Pail Kids again. Like many children's toys, stickers from the past are making a comeback. Stickers never go out of style. They still appeal to children and always will.<br /><br />Though they are fun, you should teach your child about the importance of some stickers. Remember Mr. Yuck? Mr. Yuck was a brightly colored sticker placed on poisonous items to warn children from touching or ingesting that item. Make sure children know the difference!<br /><br />Obviously, you should watch little ones who have stickers. Toddlers are usually tempted to put just about anything in their mouths and stickers can be a choking hazard to children that age. It is best to closely monitor a toddler if you decide to allow that child to play with a sticker.<br /><br />Stickers help bring out the artistic nature in children of all ages. As many sticker sheets cost a couple dollars, it is an excellent way to surprise a child. A sheet of stickers will certainly brighten your child's day.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as funny bumper stickers at <a href="http://www.shop4stickers.com/">http://www.shop4stickers.com</a></p> 2006-11-24T15:30-05:00 http://articles.shop4stickers.com/?a=36488 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>For those who are unfamiliar with ChildGuard America, here is a little information. ChildGuard America opened their doors in 2001. The founders were horrified with the numbers of children missing every year, so they came up with a plan to educate children and their parents about stranger danger. Their books and identification programs have won acclaim from children, parents, and teachers combined. With offices in both Maryland and Arkansas, the organization does an outstanding job at covering both sides of the country.<br /><br />Now, let's discuss a great tool in teaching a child about stranger danger. If you have never heard of Ed The Elephant, he is a catchy character from ChildGuard America. Ed appears in stranger safety themed coloring books from Dalmatian Press. He has become somewhat of an icon in many homes. Ed The Elephant stands for one thing and one thing alone, and that is keeping children safe.<br /><br />Ed The Elephant promotes safety to children throughout the United States. In 2004, Walmart teamed up with Ed The Elephant and began retailing coloring books and safety stickers in more than one thousand stores. Check with your retailer to see if they carry the popular coloring book, if not it is available online.<br /><br />Walmart is a strong supporter of missing children organizations, so their participation in this program is not surprising to many. Walk out of any Walmart store and there are boards covered in missing children posters. It may seem normal that they would promote this activity book, but it is truly extraordinary that they are the leading retail store offering to sell this book in many of their locations. Walmart's dedication to keeping children safe is truly amazing.<br /><br />Utilizing this unforgettable character, ChildGuard America is able to reach children of all ages. The children adore their Ed The Elephant Child Safety Sticker Activity Coloring book. The book is packed with coloring pages, mazes, word finds, dot to dots, sticker pages, and an array of other fun activities that will keep children busy for hours. Even better, the children learn important lessons about stranger danger, walking alone, and learning to get out troublesome situations.<br /><br />This activity book not only contains strong messages regarding stranger danger, it also contains tips for parents. It is an excellent book to read together. It is simple to use the book for education of any child while reinforcing the messages within by coming up with safety plans with your child.<br /><br />With hundreds of kids disappearing every week, Ed The Elephant can be an exceptional tool in keeping your child safe. The activity book costs a minimal amount, so you should not overlook this valuable tool. After all, you cannot set a price on your child's safety.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as custom stickers at <a href="http://www.shop4stickers.com/">http://www.shop4stickers.com</a></p> 2006-11-24T15:26-05:00 http://articles.shop4stickers.com/?a=36487 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Everyone has seen them. You have probably even laughed a time or two. Bumper stickers are one of the most popular ways for people to express their thoughts, beliefs, likes, and dislikes.<br /><br />Bumper stickers cover many topics from musical tastes (There's Nothing Like A Grateful Dead Concert) to politics (Rock The Vote) to warning off idiotic drivers (If You Can Read This, Get Off My &quot;blank&quot;) to your appreciation for one of the United States (I &quot;heart&quot; New York.) Bumper stickers can cover religious thoughts, pride in your children's accomplishments, support for your favorite sports team, promoting a local business, and most importantly funny quips such as &quot;Twelve Hours In A Day And Twelve Beers In A Box, kind of says it all.<br /><br />Bumper stickers with humorous quotes are the most commonly purchased bumper stickers. You know that life can be pretty stressful, so many feel a funny bumper sticker can help ease the stress caused during rush hour traffic. Haven't you been driving down the road and found that a funny sticker is sure to emit a chuckle and relieve a little tension?<br /><br />When choosing bumper stickers for your car, you want to pick a bumper sticker that is both reasonably priced and also professionally designed. Do not trust just any company. It's pretty easy today to buy some sticker transfer paper and then print cheap stickers from the comfort of your own home. Unfortunately, the stickers do look cheap.<br /><br />In any good bumper sticker, the paper quality should be excellent. The printer must be able to handle top quality graphics, a large variety of fonts, and a number of ink colors. You know the machinery will cost more, but the end result will be far superior to the competition.<br /><br />Shopping online can be an excellent source for purchasing bumper stickers, but read customer reviews first. Spend some time researching different companies. There is nothing to stop a company from putting up pictures of bumper stickers that have been enhanced, so word of mouth is often the best route.<br /><br />You can also have bumper stickers custom made by a number of sites. Again, check customer reviews before making a final purchase. Look for people who were satisfied with prices of the stickers, the shipping, and the overall quality. Many of them will allow you to handle all of the designing, and then the company prints the bumper sticker for you, often at the same price as a normal bumper sticker.<br /><br />You can have a quality bumper sticker for a price you will love. Do your research. Spend time reading what other bumper sticker fans think of the various online stores. Remember to look for price, quality, and shipping options. Once you have a clear picture in mind, let your fingers do the shopping!</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach Florida. Find more about this as well as bumper stickers at <a href="http://www.shop4stickers.com/">http://www.shop4stickers.com</a></p> 2006-11-24T15:22-05:00