How to Use a Sticker Tin for Holiday Craft Projects
By Mary Engelbreit, Licensed Art Studio, St Louis, Missouri | Published: 2026-10-30
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to turn a Mary Engelbreit Santa and Elves Sticker Tin into festive holiday decor, gifts, and party activities with these simple steps.
Quick answer
Use a Mary Engelbreit Santa and Elves Sticker Tin to create quick holiday crafts: decorate gifts, make ornaments, personalize party favors, and add festive flair to cards and planners.
Why a sticker tin works for holiday projects
The Santa and Elves Sticker Tin from Mary Engelbreit comes with 12 different vinyl sticker decals featuring both new and vintage designs. The stickers are 2.25" x 3" — large enough to stand out on a gift tag or small ornament, but compact enough to fit multiple projects from one tin. Because the tin itself is a keepsake hinged lid container (3" x 4.25"), you can reuse it to store leftover stickers or other small craft supplies.
Vinyl stickers are water-resistant and stick well to surfaces like water bottles, laptops, glass, and plastic, which opens up project ideas that paper stickers cannot handle. The festive designs mean you only need one tin to cover several Christmas craft needs.
How to craft with your sticker tin
- 1. Decorate plain gift wrap or gift bags: Peel a sticker from the backing and press it onto a solid-color gift bag, kraft paper, or a plain box. Position it off-center or cluster two stickers for a balanced look. Avoid placing stickers on heavily textured paper — vinyl adheres best to smooth surfaces.
- 2. Make custom holiday ornaments: Stick a vinyl decal onto a clear glass or plastic ball ornament. For a more permanent finish, seal the sticker with a thin layer of Mod Podge or clear craft glue. Let dry before hanging. Test the sealant on a spare sticker first to make sure it does not warp the vinyl.
- 3. Personalize party favors and place cards: Cut blank cardstock into 2" x 3" rectangles. Attach one sticker per card and write the guest's name below the sticker. Pair with a small treat bag for a quick favor. Write names in permanent marker after the sticker is applied to avoid smudging.
- 4. Add festive accents to planners and calendars: Place a sticker on the corner of a weekly spread or on a specific date in your December calendar. The vinyl backing lets you reposition once if you are careful. Do not reposition more than once — the adhesive loses grip after the first peel.
- 5. Create a sticker-based craft station for kids: Set out the sticker tin with blank paper, cardstock, glue sticks, and crayons. Let children pick stickers to build their own holiday scenes or card fronts. Supervise young children to prevent stickers from being stuck on furniture or walls accidentally.
Featured product
- Santa and Elves Sticker Tin: The festive tin contains 12 different Christmas vinyl sticker decals featuring both new and vintage designs. You get a variety of holiday motifs in one purchase, so you can use different stickers for different projects without buying multiple packs.
Santa and Elves Sticker Tin
