CHMA is a great place to make your very own buttons and stickers!
Here is how to get started:
- Have an idea for a design.
- Sign up for a free account on Canva.
- Download the Button and Sticker Template pdf here further down this page.
- Open the downloaded PDF file on Canva by clicking on ‘Create a design‘ and then ‘Import file‘.
5. Create your design and situate it within the parameters of the template. The outer most circle is the perfect size for making buttons and stickers with CHMA’s equipment. Note: Your sticker design can fit all the way to the border of the outermost circle. For your button design, be aware that anything outside of the innermost circle will likely be cut-off. For buttons we recommend the main part of your design fit the innermost circle, and then to have the background color to reach the edges of the innermost circle. Here is an example (Blue is a button and Purple is a Sticker):
Here is a Button and Sticker template for you to download and upload into Canva:
When you have finished your design save it as a pdf and then print it on 8.5×11 paper (this is the standard size). For buttons we recommend printing on Card Stock, and for stickers on Sticker Paper. Both can be printed at the Mount Allison Book Store by emailing the file PDF file to printjobs@mta.ca (in the email include number of copies, what type of paper, etc.).
Finally, once they are printed off head to the CHMA Station on the 3rd floor of the Student Centre, Saturdays from 1-3pm, for a demonstration and access to the materials needed to complete the final step. Additionally, if this time doesn’t work for you you can book a time to meet with us at https://www.chmafm.com/welcome/getinvolved/.
Happy creating!
