Kawaii Stickers

Kawaii stickers turn a plain notebook, bottle or laptop into something you smile at. Waterproof bear packs, Totoro and teddy sets, botanical stickers and holographic sheets, picked for journals, planners and everyday things.

What are kawaii stickers? The tiny happy faces that make everything you own look cuter

Kawaii stickers are small, cute stickers, usually with bears, bunnies, flowers or characters, that you stick on journals, planners, bottles, phone cases and laptops. They take a few seconds to place, and they change how an ordinary object looks and feels.

A sticker is the cheapest way to make something yours, and kawaii stickers are the happiest way to do it. A plain notebook becomes a fan notebook, and a grey laptop lid becomes a collage. Because stickers come in packs, you can mix a few favourites and save the rest for later.

Prefer a roll to a pack?

Try the washi tape stickers, a 3 metre roll of pre-cut animal faces you can tear off as you go.

Packs, sheets and rolls

Kawaii stickers come in three shapes. A die-cut pack gives you separate shapes to peel and place anywhere. A sheet puts many designs on one page, which suits planners and scrapbooks. A roll, such as washi tape stickers, lets you tear off a strip for a border or a gift seal.

Think about where the sticker will live. Journal pages can take any kind, but a water bottle or a phone case needs a sticker made to cope with water and handling. Read the listing for the material before you pick.

A little Totoro on the desk

Character stickers are popular because they feel like a small collectible. A Totoro pack looks calm and forest-like next to pastel stationery, and it works well on a notebook cover. If you like that look, our guide to Studio Ghibli stationery for the fan who has everything shows more pieces to match.

Our 5 best picks: kawaii stickers

For bottles and laptops, the Bearly Kawaii Waterproof Sticker Pack has cute bear-themed die-cut stickers made from durable, tear-resistant waterproof PVC.

For flowers and teddies, the Flower & Teddy Shaped Sticker Pack has die-cut stickers of colourful blooms and teddy faces with a matte finish that is easy to peel.

For fans of the forest spirit, the Totoro Sticker Pack comes in a cute Totoro-themed pouch, with cartoon characters in playful expressions and bright detail.

For a softer, older look, the Vintage Botanical Sticker Pack has delicate nature-inspired artwork on transparent stickers, in four collections.

And for a little sparkle, the Kawaii Holographic Bunny Sticker Sheet has pastel bunnies with snacks, hearts, stars and bows, all with a shiny holographic finish.

Bottles, cases and laptops

Everything you carry every day is a place for kawaii stickers. A water bottle gets splashed and rubbed, a phone case gets pockets and keys, and a laptop lid gets opened a hundred times a week. These objects need stickers that can take it, so choose kawaii stickers made from waterproof or water-resistant material, and place them on a clean, dry surface. Keep paper stickers for notebook pages, where they will stay flat and safe. A good habit with kawaii stickers is to split a pack in two, with some for journals and some for the things you carry.

How to choose kawaii stickers: 4 quick checks

1. Check the material for where you will stick them.
2. Pick a pack, sheet or roll.
3. Count the stickers in the pack.
4. Choose a theme you will not tire of.

Waterproof stickers suit bottles and cases, and paper or transparent stickers suit journals. A bigger pack gives more variety, and a single sheet is a cheaper way to try a new theme. The listing on each product page gives the count and finish.

Making a sticker spread

Pick two or three colours and stay with them. Place the largest sticker first, then fill the gaps with smaller ones, and step back every few stickers to see how the spread looks. Leave some empty space on the page so the stickers stand out. If you mix transparent and solid stickers, put the transparent ones over a drawing or a line of writing, and you will get a layered look without any extra work.

FAQs for kawaii sticker

Which waterproof sticker pack is best for a water bottle or phone case?

Start with the Bearly Kawaii pack. It is listed as tear-resistant waterproof PVC, the right material for things that get wet and handled. The Vintage Botanical pack is only listed as water-resistant, so keep it for journals and notebook covers. The Pochacco pack is also listed as waterproof, but it is currently sold out. Our listings give no dishwasher rating, so hand wash the bottle.

Which sticker pack should I buy to decorate a whole journal?

Choose by variety. The Totoro pack has 60 stickers from 20 designs, so each design repeats a few times and you can match a whole spread. The Flower & Teddy pack has 46 mixed stickers, the Vintage Botanical pack has 40 in one colour story, and the Bearly Kawaii pack has 18 bears. If you want many designs on flat pages, add the holographic sheets.

Do you have vintage-style stickers for an old-fashioned journal look?

The Vintage Botanical Sticker Pack has 40 transparent PET stickers per pack, in Crimson Bloom, Forest Mushroom, Lavender Meadow and Tulip Garden. Because they are transparent, whatever is under them shows through, so place them over handwriting, a drawing or coloured paper and put solid cute stickers beside them.

Do stickers leave residue when removed?

It depends on the pack, and only some listings say. The Kawaii Holographic Sticker Pack is listed as easy to peel with no residue. The Flower & Teddy pack is listed as easy to peel, and the washi tape stickers can be torn off and repositioned. For any other pack, test one sticker on a hidden spot first.

How do I make stickers last longer?

Stick them on a clean, dry, smooth surface, peel slowly and press from the centre outwards to push out air. Keep the surface away from heat and hard scrubbing. Store unused stickers flat in a sticker book or a pouch so they do not curl, and the Totoro pack already comes in its own pouch.