Throughout my 30+ years of life, I have seen so many trends come and go. Usually, it’s a toy, a kitchen gadget, or the next trendy accessory. However, one trend that has never really gone away is the pure joy a sticker can bring to a person. I remember being a little girl and keeping my stickers in my jewelry box for safekeeping because I couldn’t decide where to stick them. How can something so small bring so much happiness?
I think we can narrow it down to 5 simple reasons:
- Showing off our favorite things: Stickers can literally feature anything—your favorite show, color, saying, or animal. The possibilities are infinite, and you can personalize most items in seconds.
- Reminding us of our culture: For me, Oneiroblue is a business I started because, as a Greek-American, I couldn’t find much personalized merchandise without going to Greece to get it myself. Now, as an adult and a mother, I can create products so my kids can show off their Greek pride at any time!
- Bringing color into a dull world: I used to hate color until the "millennial grey" trend appeared. At first, it seemed so great and tidy, but after a while, it just felt dull, lame, boring, and life-sucking—take your pick! Stickers are such an easy way to inject vibrant color into a boring, millennial grey world.
- Creating long-lasting memories: A sticker makes a wonderful souvenir from your travels to a different state or country. It can instantly trigger a memory and bring back stories from your trips. Not to mention, it fits into any size suitcase!
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Proving small gifts are often the most meaningful: How cool is it to give someone a token and say, “I saw this and thought of you”? To be seen is to be loved, for sure. The smallest gifts are always the most meaningful and can have a massive impact, regardless of the sticker's physical size.
Creating stickers has brought so much joy into my life, and they are always a huge hit at local Greek festivals and pop-ups. Thank you for stopping by our online store! Please consider liking or sharing our website on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.