A Valentine's Gift Neither of You Will Throw Away

Is it cheesy? Can you both be in one sticker? What do people actually do with them? Everything you've asked about custom couple stickers.

By Jess Holloway4 min read

A Valentine's Gift Neither of You Will Throw Away

Your Couple Sticker Questions, Answered

Valentine's Day gift ideas in Australia tend to follow a script: flowers, chocolate, dinner, repeat. A custom couple sticker is not on that script, so it's fair to have questions before you commit. Here are the common ones.

"Isn't This a Bit Cheesy?"

Yes. That's the entire point.

Valentine's Day is inherently cheesy. You're celebrating love with a greeting card and overpriced roses. A sticker of you and your partner as illustrated cartoon characters in a Space Explorer scene is cheesy in the way that actually makes people laugh: not in the way that makes them cringe.

The best Valentine's Day gifts are the ones that don't take themselves seriously. A sticker of you both as cartoon astronauts floating through space is funny, personal, and doesn't cost much. It's a low-stakes gesture that says "I thought about you" without saying "I remortgaged the house."

"Can We Both Be in One Sticker?"

Yes. Upload a photo of each person separately. The design process combines you into the same scene as illustrated characters. You don't need a photo of you together: individual photos work fine.

Pick a scene that means something to your relationship. If you met at the beach, Surf Adventure. If your best weekends involve a tent and no phone reception, Camping Buddies. If you adopted a cat together and now your lives revolve around it, Cat Cafe. You know which one fits.

"What Do People Actually Do With Couple Stickers?"

More than you'd think.

The fridge. A sticker of you both as cartoon characters can sit next to the takeaway menus and the wedding invite you never took down.

Laptops. One each, matching scenes. It's coordinated without being the kind of matching-couple thing that makes your mates uncomfortable.

Cars. A back window suits a bigger size, and every sheet is laminated and waterproof. Our sizing guide has the details. It's a public declaration that's more fun than a bumper sticker.

Inside cards and gifts. Stick one inside a Valentine's card instead of writing something profound. The sticker says it better.

"Is This Just a Romantic Thing?"

Not at all. Some of the best couple stickers aren't romantic.

Best friends. Two mates as illustrated characters in a ridiculous scene is a good friendship gift. The best friend stickers post goes deeper on this.

Siblings. A brother and sister as cartoon adventurers, gifted at Christmas or a birthday, is the kind of thing that gets stuck on a laptop and stays there.

Parent and child. A mum and daughter in the same scene, or a dad and son. It works for any two people who mean something to each other.

Valentine's Day is just the excuse. The sticker works for any relationship worth celebrating.

"Is This Actually a Good Valentine's Day Gift?"

It depends on your partner. If they appreciate something personal and slightly absurd over something expensive and predictable, then yes. This lands.

It works especially well as a secondary gift: the thing tucked inside the card alongside the chocolate, the funny-but-thoughtful addition that gets the genuine laugh. Not every gift needs to be The Gift. Sometimes the small, weird one is the one they keep.

"How Much Does It Cost?"

Prices are shown on the site before you pay, and you can preview your design before ordering anything. For sizes and materials, the materials and sizing guide has the details.

"What If My Partner Thinks It's Weird?"

Then you've learned something important about your partner. You know them best: if they like a joke at their own expense, this is a safe bet.

A cartoon version of your boyfriend as a pirate is objectively funny. If he disagrees, that's a him problem.

"Can I See What It Looks Like Before I Order?"

Yes. Head to stickerme.club, upload your photos, pick a scene, and preview the design. You can try a few scenes before committing to a print. Accounts get a set number of free design generations each week, and you only pay when you order.

If you want more best friend sticker ideas, or you're also shopping for something in the under $20 range, those guides are worth a look.

The Short Version

It's cheesy, it's cheap, it's personal, and it lasts longer than flowers. If that's not a Valentine's Day gift, I don't know what is.

Make it yours

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