Business idea

Custom Sticker Shop

A simple creative business where kids design sticker packs for notebooks, water bottles, and folders. This idea is best for ages 8-13, starts around $15-$40, and gives families a clear path to a safe first sale.

Age range
8-13
Startup cost
$15-$40
Difficulty
Easy

Best for

Kids who like drawing, design, and making things people can use every day

Adult help

Light adult help for printing, cutting, and ordering supplies

Example price

Sell 6 stickers for $5 or a custom pack for $8

What the child is really building

I make fun custom sticker packs for kids who want something unique for their notebooks and water bottles.

What to sell

Sticker sheets, themed packs, and custom name stickers

Where to sell

Family events, school markets, neighborhood sales, and online with parent support

First customers

Friends, cousins, classmates, and parents who want personalized items

Time to first sale

1-3 days

Materials checklist

  • Stickers or printable sticker paper
  • Markers or drawing app
  • Scissors or cutter
  • Small envelopes or bags

Safety notes

  • Use scissors and cutters with adult supervision
  • Do not sell anything with copyrighted characters
  • Keep personal names private if the buyer is not family

Skills learned

  • Design
  • Packaging
  • Pricing
  • Customer feedback
  • Simple math

Frequently asked questions

Is this a good first business for a kid?

Yes. It is creative, low cost, and easy to explain to buyers.

Can kids make stickers at home?

Yes, with a printer, sticker paper, and adult help for setup and cutting.

Keep exploring

Pair the idea with planning help, pricing practice, and a few similar businesses that fit the same age range.

Inside Foundra Kids

Use an idea like this as the starting point for the 10-level journey

Foundra Kids helps the child take one idea through customers, pricing, the first sale, the final pitch, and the business pack. This page is an example starting point, not a preloaded in-app card.

10 Levels

Idea to first sale

Achievement Cards

Proof they worked through each step

Business Pack

Save the plan, pitch, and progress in one place