When choosing sticker books for adults, focus on the "backing sheet" rather than the stickers.

A new hobby that parents and children can enjoy together, where you can reposition stickers and even enjoy the time spent just looking at them.

Recently, sticker books have become popular among elementary school students.

Collecting cute stickers, putting them in planners, or trading them with friends.
For children, stickers are not just stationery; they are a way to play and create a little "world of their own."

And now, I feel that this way of enjoying them is gradually spreading to adults as well.

In particular, for working moms who are busy with housework, work, and childcare, sticker books are a surprisingly compatible hobby.

No major preparation is required.
It's okay if you can't spend a long time at your desk.
Even just a few minutes of looking at, arranging, or sticking cute stickers can help you feel a bit more centered.

However, there is one important point to keep in mind if you want to enjoy sticker books as an adult.

That is “backing sheet” .

For adult sticker books, the “backing sheet” is more important than the “stickers”

When you hear "sticker book," you tend to focus on the stickers themselves.

There are so many cute stickers available, such as animals, sweets, flowers, characters, Korean-style, retro-style, and those for planner decoration.

But if you want to enjoy them for a long time as an adult, it is very important to choose not just the stickers, but also the place where you stick them—the backing sheet .

If you stick stickers on regular notebooks or copy paper, they become difficult to peel off once applied.

“I want to move it a little,”
“I actually want to use it on a different page,”
“My child stuck it on, but I want to rearrange it later.”

Even if you think that, once you stick them on paper, they might tear or the adhesive might weaken.

That is where release paper-type backing sheets come in handy.

Release paper-type backing sheets expand the ways you can enjoy them

Release paper-type backing sheets are sheets where you can temporarily stick your stickers.

Because they don't stick permanently like regular paper, they are characterized by being easy to peel off and store after you have applied them.

Using this type of backing sheet will instantly expand the ways you can enjoy your sticker book.

For example,

・Sticking your favorite stickers on and admiring them
・Sorting them by color or theme
・Playing by sticking them on with your children
・Storing them to use later in planners or notebooks
・Organizing stickers for trading

These are some ways you can use them.

It's not just about "sticking them on and being done with it";
you can enjoy the process of sticking, admiring, sorting, and storing. That is the way to enjoy them.

Why they are perfect for working moms

Working moms make a lot of decisions every day.

Morning preparations, work, housework, shopping, children's schedules, and school or daycare preparations.
Before you know it, your mind is full of small decisions.

In the midst of all that, when your child is into stickers,

"Where should I let them stick these?"
"Is it okay to stick them in a notebook?"
"I'd be in trouble if they stuck them on the furniture or walls."
"If they can't be repositioned, they might mess up."

You find yourself facing these subtle dilemmas.

But if you have a backing sheet for stickers, you can decide from the start, "Let's stick them here."

It also becomes easier to tell your child,
"You can stick them wherever you like on this sheet."

Parents don't have to worry, and children can enjoy themselves.
And adults can also join in by choosing and arranging the stickers together.

I think this is a significant benefit for busy families.

Adult sticker books can also be a source of "healing"

For adults, sticker books are a little different from children's play.

Of course, there is the joy of collecting cute things.
But more than that,
the appeal lies in being able to use them as a time to calm your mind while working with your hands.

When you spend a long time looking at your smartphone, your brain can get tired.

At times like that, pick out a sticker and stick it on the backing sheet.
Arrange them while looking at the colors.
Create your favorite page.

Even just doing that can help you feel a little more relaxed.

You don't have to start as seriously as you would with planner decoration or collage; sticker books are a casual way to get started.

You don't need to be as enthusiastic as you would be for a "hobby."
The reason it's suitable for adults is that you can start it as "time to look at something cute."

Recommended backing sheets: Release paper types

I have compiled 5 types of backing sheets that seem easy to use for adult sticker books.

If you want to be able to reposition your stickers, enjoy them with your children, or organize stickers for trading, choosing these types of release paper or backing sheets makes them easy to use.

1st place

2nd place

3rd place

4th place

5th place

*Please note that the prices, stock, and specifications mentioned above may change, so please check the product page before purchasing.

Points to consider when choosing

If you are choosing for an adult, checking the following points will help you avoid mistakes.

1. Is it a release paper or backing sheet type?

If you don't want to just stick the stickers and be done with it, it is recommended to check whether the backing sheet allows for easy repositioning.

2. Is the size easy to use?

If you are using it with children, a larger size is convenient.
On the other hand, if you want to carry it around, a compact size is more suitable.

3. Are there enough pages?

As your sticker collection grows, the backing sheets fill up surprisingly quickly.
If you plan on collecting stickers, it is safer to choose one with more pages.

4. Transparency and visibility

If you want to look at your favorite stickers, it is also important to check whether the backing sheet makes them easy to see when applied.

5. Is it easy to share with children?

If you are using it with your child, it is a good idea to check the thickness and size to ensure it is easy for them to handle.

Summary: Reclaiming a little bit of your own "likes" while raising children

When raising children, the time you spend aligning with what your children like increases.

Toys, characters, games, and belongings.
Before you know it, you are often prioritizing "what makes the child happy" over "what you think is cute."

However, with a sticker book, adults can reclaim a little bit of their own "likes" while enjoying it together with their children.

Children can stick their favorite stickers freely.
Adults can arrange their favorite stickers, look at them, or save them to use in their planners later.

Even with the same sticker play, parents and children can each enjoy it in their own way.

In particular, if you have a backing sheet or release paper type,
it becomes easier to say, "You can stick them here."

Because they can be peeled off and reapplied, it is okay if you make a mistake.
Because they can be rearranged, you can enjoy them again later.
While watching over your child's play, you can also feel a little comforted yourself.

Such small moments might be surprisingly important in a busy daily life.

For those of you raising children,
have you ever had the experience of "getting hooked on something your child is currently into, along with them"?
?

Stickers, origami, coloring books, Pokemon, cards, capsule toys, stationery, etc.
If there is anything that you ended up enjoying more than your child, please let me know in the comments. I look forward to hearing from you.