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Team Stickers On A Sheet – Print One Water Bottle Sticker Per Kid

May 1, 2023 by bottleyourbrand Leave a Comment

Parents or coaches of kids sports, listen up! Kids are constantly leaving or misplacing their sports equipment, water bottles, shoes, jerseys, playbooks, the list goes on and on. Here at Bottle Your Brand we can’t help you with that, sorry the kids just need to do better. What we can help you with is the ability to create sticker sheets for your team where you give each player one custom sticker with their name to apply to a water bottle, playbook or whatever else they constantly misplace.

Print An Entire Teams Roster On A Single Sheet Of Stickers

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There are a dozen or more kids on any given team and most sticker printers require you to purchase 20 or more of the same design when ordering. That means if you want personalized sports stickers for your kid you’re going to end up with 20, if there are 12 kids on a team that’s 240 sticker being printed up and a lot of wasted money and material. We can solve both of those problems. We can print a teams worth of stickers on a single sheet, each sticker being its own unique one for each kid. For example this sheet of stickers for a soccer team:

Create custom sticker sheets for kids sports team with each one being unique to a player.

Reducing Waste With Short Run Sticker Printing

With the ability to print different names on each sticker you can often times get 15 or so different kids stickers on each sheet. Need two stickers or even three stickers for each kid? No problem, you can edit the names on each sticker to whatever you like. That means that you can get a whole teams worth of kids stickers on a few sheets instead of several dozen sheets if each parent were to order for their child individually.

Print 15 or more unique stickers on a single sheet. Save money and materials.

Short Run Water Bottle Stickers For Any Sport

We’ve got several premade templates for basketball, soccer and other sports but if you want to make your own custom team stickers in short runs you can do so. Simply create your designs and lay it out on a 8.5”x11” standard size sheet. Upload it as a PDF or high resolution JPG file starting here. We’ll die cut them out to your requirements an ship your sheet or sheets out within four business days, often sooner. One pro tip though, try to leave .25” of space between each design so we can get a good clean cut around whatever image you have. Also keep in mind we need a cut path around your images (a one or two pixel line that traces the outline of your image) so we know how to cut them out. If you aren’t sure how to do that let us know and we can help.

If you need help or have questions about creating your short run water bottle sticker sheets for your team reach out to us. We’re happy to help. We’re here on live chat Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm PST or email us using the contact info below to the right. Cheers!

Hydro Flask Bottles & Stickers: The Ultimate Solution for Hydrating, Customized!

March 1, 2023 by bottleyourbrand Leave a Comment

Staying hydrated is crucial for a healthy lifestyle, and Hydro Flask bottles have become widely popular recently for many people looking for a reliable and durable reusable water bottle. Hydro Flask is a company that has gained a reputation for producing high-quality insulated water bottles that keep your drinks cold or hot for hours, and they come in a variety of sizes and colors. They have almost become a status symbol of sorts, similar to a designer jean or hat, Hydro Flask bottles say “look at how I love to stay hydrated, and I’m willing to spend $50 to look good doing it”.

basketball team name stickers for a hydro flask bottle

Why Are Hydro Flask Bottles So Popular?

One of the primary reasons for Hydro Flask’s popularity is the quality of their products. Hydro Flask bottles are made of high-grade stainless steel and are designed to withstand rough handling that comes with adventuring in the outdoors. They are also double-walled with vacuum insulation, which means that they can keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours, making them perfect for hot summer days or cold winter hikes.

Another reason for Hydro Flask’s success is the range of sizes and colors they offer. Hydro Flask bottles come in sizes ranging from 12 oz to 128 oz, so you can choose a size that suits your needs. They come in a range of colors and designs, so you can find one that fits your style.

Hydro Flask bottles are also incredibly convenient to use. The wide-mouth design makes it easy to fill and clean, and the screw-on cap ensures that your drink will not spill (if you have kids you know how important a quality lid or cap is). The caps are also insulated, which helps to keep your drink at the desired temperature for longer. You can tell Hydro Flask spent some time and money on R&D when they engineered their bottles, they function and hold well.

cute corgi sticker for a hydro flask bottle

Customizing Your Hydro Flask Bottle with Stickers

In addition to the high-quality and convenience of Hydro Flask bottles, you can add a personal touch to your bottle with custom stickers. You can choose from a wide range of designs or create your own custom design to make your Hydro Flask bottle unique and reflect your personal style. We’ve got dozens of pre-made designs or you can make your own. If anything create a custom name label so everyone knows that’s your bottle and not theirs, this is especially important for kids who take their bottles to school, practice, etc..

Make Your Own Now!

Our custom Hydro Flask stickers are made of high-quality, fully waterproof vinyl material that is designed to withstand the elements and remain vibrant and durable for years, up to 4 years in the direct elements in fact. We custom die cut them in house and you can make any shape or size you want. Use a photo, logo or just simple text, you can design whatever you want for your sticker and we will print and ship it out within three business days.

personalized name stickers for hydro flask bottles

These Sound Amazing! Are There Any Downsides to Hydro Flask Bottles?

While Hydro Flask bottles are incredibly popular, there are a few downsides to consider. First, they are relatively expensive compared to other water bottles on the market. However, the high quality and durability of the bottles can make them worth the investment in the long run. If you are looking for alternatives though visit any Target, Costco, Fred Meyer, Ross or even HomeGoods and you’ll find plenty of Hydro Flask knock offs for a fraction of the cost. And our stickers will work on them just as good.

Another potential downside is that Hydro Flask bottles are heavier than other water bottles. This is due to their double-walled insulation, which adds weight to the bottle. However, many people find that the added weight is worth it for the benefits of having their drinks stay cold or hot for hours.

The Exciting Conclusion

Hydro Flask bottles are a great choice for anyone who wants a reliable, durable, and stylish water bottle that can keep drinks cold or hot for extended periods of time. And with the addition of custom Hydro Flask stickers from us here at BYB, you can add a personal touch to your bottle that makes it uniquely yours. Whether you’re hiking in the mountains or commuting to work, a Hydro Flask bottle with custom stickers can help you stay hydrated and refreshed all day long. Cheers!

Canvas Printed QR Codes – What are they? Why Your Business Needs One & How to Make One

October 1, 2022 by Cindy Springer Leave a Comment

We’re excited to share the news that not only do we give you the tools to create a QR code for custom labels, but now it’s easy to turn a QR code into a canvas print. These innovative tech gems display code which redirects anyone with a smartphone to online information.

A canvas printed QR code. Make a custom QR print for your business.

What Exactly are QR Codes, What Does QR Stand for, How do I Scan One?

QR stands for Quick Response code.
A basic QR code looks like a black dot matrix on a white background.
QR codes are brainy barcodes with content encoded in the image that direct a user to a URL (webpage).
To use a QR code, scan the code with your smartphone. Here’s how: with most phones simply point your phone’s camera toward the code and a pop up will ask if you want to open it in a browser. If your phone is smart, but not that smart, then go to the app store on your smartphone and type in QR Reader to download a mobile app. Once you have the QR code app installed, open it and hold your phone screen so the QR code fits in the bracketed site lines, and instantly the reader opens the web page stored in the QR code.

Canvas printed QR codes display information about your business or event. Make on online now.

Seven Innovative Uses for Canvas QR Code Signs

You might wonder why anyone would need to hang a QR code sign in their business. This is why – your customers find information they need fast, and better yet, it’s right at their fingertips! To show these custom canvases are more than just a pretty patterned face, here are seven brilliant ways to use QR canvas prints.

Restaurant Menu – Direct customers to your current restaurant menu.
WiFi Access – Share WiFi details for vacation rental properties, guest rooms, or business waiting rooms.
Mobile Payments – Scan the sign to pay. Display your QR code so customers can submit payments to any of these online payment services: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or crypto accounts.
YouTube Videos – Hang the QR canvas in your business, convention booth, or waiting room to direct viewers to “How-To” videos or information about your products and services.
Exhibitions/Museums/Gallery Information – Provide specifics about artists, artwork, and artifacts.
Advertising – Give details about products, real estate, events or performances.
vCard – Virtual business card. A vCard contains a name, address information, date and time, photographs, as well as a company logo. It’s an online business card!

A QR code menu on canvas. Made for restaurants, cafes, coffee shops to direct customers to your menu, catering, and on site services.

How to Make Your Own Canvas QR Code Sign

Pick the destination URL. Copy the URL: (CTRL+C for PC or CMD+C for Mac)
Go to https://www.bottleyourbrand.com/qr-code-sign
Choose a canvas size and canvas quantity
Click the blue Customize More button
Once in the online designer either use the QR code link to the left of the template and follow the instructions to paste the URL (CTRL+V for PC and CMD+V for Mac) OR type your URL in the text field and we’ll generate the QR code for you.
Click Add to Cart and proceed through the checkout.
Once your order is received a proof of your canvas is emailed to you for approval.

QR code canvas with information to scan to connect to WiFi. The perfect amenity for guest rooms, AirBNB, VRBO, and business waiting rooms. No more repeat questions about what your WiFi password is.

Create a Colorful Custom QR Code

If you want more than a run of the mill QR code, create a QR code with custom colors using the tools on this page. They offer a service where you choose patterns, eyes, a logo, and bespoke colors. Once you receive your colorful QR code file save it on your device and upload the file here to make your QR wall sign.

About Our QR Code Canvas Signs

Our QR code signs are mounted on thick 1.5” pine wood frames. The canvases are available in multiple square sizes, 12″ x 12″, 18″ x18″ & 26″ x 26.” And good news…being patriotic souls at heart, our QR code signs are made in the USA and are shipped on their way to you within 6 business days. Hanging hardware, wall anchors, and screws are included.

For questions please live chat with us on bottleyourbrand dot com weekdays, 9 am to 3 pm, Pacific time or email us; info at bottleyourbrand dot com. Leave a comment below and we answer those as well.

Branding Your Candles with Custom Stickers

June 1, 2020 by Cindy Springer 4 Comments

What can our candle labels help you do? If you’re starting your own candle-making business, custom labels help you establish your brand. If you’re making candles for gifts or favors, they present a unique, personalized look.

How to Brand a Candle Jar or Tin

The appeal of your candle packaging has a big impact on your sales. From beeswax candles to candles made with essential oils, choosing the right label artwork for your candle container is one of the most important things you can do to enhance the finished product.

To get started measure your candle container and look at our available label sizes. (See ‘How to Pick a Label Size’ below). Once you know what size you need you have three options for making your candle sticker:

Choose pre-made artwork from our available designs and personalize
Upload your own print-ready artwork
Make your artwork from scratch using the online designer

Some Important Things to Include

Whether you choose one of our templates or make your own artwork you’ll want to include some of the following information on the label:

Business name or event name
Logo or photo
The type of wax
The scent(s) of the candle
The weight of the candle
Any caution or warning messages

When you’re done you’ll have a professional presentation for your candles, whether you sell them, make favors, or give them as gifts.

TIP: Any logo or image file you add to your design must be 300 pixels per inch resolution to print clearly. If you don’t have a logo or a graphic of any kind then consider using an interesting font to highlight your business name. We have hundreds of fonts to choose from so take some time to choose a font that speaks to you and your business concept.

Short Run Printing Solutions

We offer small quantities for printing your candle stickers. Start with as few as ten stickers in qualified sizes. No need to order hundreds of stickers for a special candle formula. You’ll find our turnaround time for your short run stickers is fast as well. And keep in mind every sticker is self-adhesive and heat tolerant. So if your candle holder gets overly warm you don’t need to worry about the sticker integrity.

Candle Stickers Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Whether you pour your candle wax into glass jars, candle tins, or candle molds, the right label enhances your candle-making expertise. You might like a circle label for the lid of a candle tin or a large, vertical rectangle label for a pillar candle. Small candles call for a thin rectangle sticker like our 3 inch wide by 1.5 inch high size. To wrap a label around your candle you may need one of the longer “water bottle” label sizes.

Circle stickers for favor tins. Personalize one for your spa party, bridal shower, or candle-making business.

Rectangle labels come individually cut and circle stickers come on a sheet like the beeswax candle labels you see in the photo below. Each candle label is self-adhesive and waterproof.

Circle stickers for beeswax candles and candles made from essential oils. Fully self-adhesive and waterproof. Customize online.

Custom Stickers for Candle Favors

Maybe you’re hosting a bridal shower and need a spectacular look for the lid of your candle favors. Or perhaps you’re making thank you gifts for baby shower guests and you need labels with a baby shower theme for your candles. Regardless, it’s fun to personalize one of our pre-designed stickers to make the perfect party favor.

Personalized circle sticker for lids of round favor or candle tins.

Brand Candle Boxes Too

In case you need to ship your candles you may want to extend your branding by adding a custom label to the inner box. Choose from rectangles, squares, circles, ovals, and even hang tags. If you need help simply chat online with one of our representatives and our designers will do their best to assist you in achieving your branding goals.

Rectangle or square candle stickers for branding your ecommerce candle business.

How to Pick a Label Size

For any size candle container be it glass or tin, the first thing you need to do is measure the area where the label fits. Use a flexible measuring tape to determine the maximum height and width of the label area, then you can determine which label size will look best on your container. If in doubt simply cut out a piece of paper in that size and hold it up against your container.

Let’s take a look at some of the sticker sizes we offer:

3 inches wide by 1.5 inches high
3 inches by 2 inches in portrait or landscape orientation
3 inches square
3 inches by 4 inches in portrait or landscape orientation
4 inches by 6 inches in portrait or landscape orientation
8 inches wide by 1.75 inches high to wrap around large pillar candles
2 or 2 1/2 inch circle
2.25 inches x 3.5 inches oval in portrait or landscape orientation

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If you need help please chat with us online Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm Pacific time. We answer email inquiries as fast as possible at info at bottleyourbrand dot com.

Responsible & Sustainable Bottled Water

April 1, 2020 by bottleyourbrand Leave a Comment

In celebration of Earth Day 2020 we want to share information on the water bottles and production practices we use. We hope this will illustrate how serious we take the issue of caring for our planet and recycling. With our recycled plastic bottles and energy saving production procedures, we’re doing our best to provide responsible and sustainable custom bottled water. Here’s what you should know about the bottles we ship to our customers.

Recycled plastic bottles made and sourced responsibly for private labeling.

The Material in our Plastic Bottles

Our water bottles are made on site at our production plant from 100% recycled #1 PET plastic pellets. These pellets come from recy cled plastic bottles that have been ground into flakes, then cleaned to get rid of any contaminants. The plastic flakes are converted into pellets which are used to make pre-forms. Next, the pre-forms are melted down and injected into blow molds in the shape of the bottles. A light blue tint is added to the rPET in its raw form because it initially has a gray look, which isn’t too appealing.

Recycled plastic pellets for use in making water bottles. Keeping the recycling loop closed and helping the environment.

By using recycled plastic, it reduces landfill waste and reduces the amount of energy compared to the production of new virgin resin from oil. Our plant has developed a closed loop system that uses less energy whereby each bottle can be recycled or remade repeatedly. This system uses 45% less energy and emits 65% less CO2 than making new plastic bottles.

Closed Loop Recycling

The closed loop model for recycling plastic single use water bottles.

We strive for closed loop recycling, or what is known as bottle to bottle recycling. This type of recycling keeps the plastic pellets from being shipped abroad to countries like China where the pellets are made into any number of products that are likely to end up in a landfill or worse yet, the ocean. In closed loop recycling the bottles are recycled into bottles and this closes the loop.

Reduced Energy for Production

There were 1,890,000 tons of plastic beverage containers American recycled in the US in 2017. When plastic bottles turn back into plastic bottles less new material is being sourced. When that happens less resources are used lowering greenhouse gases, production of toxic material, and all of the energy resources that are used to get virgin material out of the ground in the first place.

… if a food and drink packaging manufacturer ditches virgin plastic in favor of “solid-stated” RPET pellet, it would cut GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions by about half…” Quantifying Benefits of Recycled Plastic

Doing Our Part to Reduce Plastic Waste

We encourage our customers to recycle the bottles they purchase from us. A recycle symbol is included on every label. We could sell virgin plastic bottles like many companies but we choose to use recycled plastic bottles. We’re exploring the option to provide biodegradable plastic bottles and hope to add that to our line up in the future.

Private label bottled water for branding made from recycled bottles.

Plastic Waste is a Global Issue

The outcry in the U.S. against plastic water bottles leaves out the fact that 60% of the plastic in the ocean comes from Asian countries, and the percentage from countries in Africa is also very high. It’s not the U.S. dumping large amounts of water bottles into the environment. Take a look at this map and see that the U.S. is one of the most diligent countries in the world when it comes to handling plastic waste.

Private label bottled water made from recycled #1 rPET plastic using reduced energy practices.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Plastic Bottles

There’s everything right about wanting to reduce waste and cut down on the number of plastic bottles in the environment, but let’s use a reasonable approach and forgo singling out bottled water above all other plastic bottles. Unlike water, which is necessary to life, soft drinks, energy drinks, and juice drinks are left out of the single-use plastic bottle debate. The demonization of plastic water bottles over other plastic bottles needs to be looked at with a level head. Unless you ban all plastic single serve bottles let’s not point fingers at water bottles only.

If you have questions about our products please feel free to leave a comment below or email us info at bottleyourbrand dot com.