If you’ve ever sent a funny sticker in WhatsApp or spammed stickers in a Telegram group, you already know how much people love them. Stickers aren’t just fun—they’ve become part of how we chat every day. And here’s the cool part: in 2025, making digital stickers can actually be a profitable side hustle, even for high school students.
What’s a Digital Sticker?
Digital stickers are basically small images or illustrations that people use in chats to express emotions, reactions, or jokes. Unlike emojis, stickers are custom-made and way more creative.
You can design your own pack of stickers and share (or sell) them. Platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram make it super easy to upload and use custom stickers.
Why This Side Hustle is Worth Trying in 2025
- Everyone uses stickers → demand is huge because people love collecting new packs.
- Creative & fun → you can turn memes, doodles, or quotes into stickers.
- Low cost → all you need is a phone/tablet and free design apps.
- Viral potential → a funny or aesthetic sticker pack can spread fast.
- Perfect for teens → combines your creativity with apps you already use every day.
Ideas for Sticker Packs You Can Make
- Funny memes → trending jokes or reactions.
- Cute doodles → kawaii-style animals, food, or objects.
- Study/School life → relatable phrases like “OTW Sekolah” or “Ujian Please Don’t.”
- Aesthetic packs → pastel, minimalist, or artsy stickers.
- Local vibes → slang, quotes, or expressions in your language.
Skills You’ll Need
- Basic digital drawing or editing (apps like IbisPaint, Procreate, or Canva can help).
- A sense of humor or creativity for making relatable stickers.
- Exporting images with transparent backgrounds (PNG format).
- (Optional) Using free sticker-making apps to bundle and publish.
How to Get Started
- Pick a theme → decide if you want funny, cute, or aesthetic stickers.
- Design your stickers → use Canva, IbisPaint, or any drawing app.
- Export in PNG → make sure background is transparent.
- Use a sticker app → apps like “Sticker Maker” let you upload to WhatsApp/Telegram.
- Promote your pack → share on Instagram, TikTok, or Telegram groups.
Where to Sell Your Stickers
- Gumroad/Etsy → upload and sell as digital files.
- Instagram/TikTok → promote with short videos showing your stickers in action.
- Telegram channels → create your own channel to share free & paid packs.
- Bundles → sell packs directly to friends or classmates via QR code/link.
Potential Earnings
Let’s say you sell one sticker pack for Rp20.000 ($1–2):
- 50 buyers = Rp1.000.000.
- 200 buyers = Rp4.000.000.
And the best part? Once a sticker pack is done, you can keep selling it without extra work.
Why Teens Will Love This Hustle
- Super fun → feels like making memes, but with extra cash.
- Flexible → design on weekends or after school.
- Shareable → your stickers can go viral among friends.
- Boost creativity → practice drawing, design, and digital art.
- Possible career path → a great portfolio if you want to get into design.
💡 Bottom line: Making digital stickers for WhatsApp and Telegram is one of the most fun and creative side hustles for teens in 2025. With just your phone and a bit of creativity, you can create packs that people love—and get paid for them. Imagine your sticker becoming the go-to reaction in a group chat. Cool, right? 🚀
