1. Install Sticker Machine Actions 0:00
-
Navigate to the folder labeled Actions.
-
Double-click each file to install the actions into Photoshop's Actions panel.
2. Load Actions via Menu 0:52
-
Click on the top-right menu in the Actions panel.
-
Select Load Actions.
-
Choose one or multiple Action files and click Load.
3. Enable Button Mode 1:15
-
Switch to Button Mode in the Actions panel.
-
Resize the window to fit the width of one action for better visibility.
4. Open Sticker Machine File 1:47
-
Open the desired Sticker Machine file (e.g., Sticker Machine XL).
-
Hide the top layer that shows the instructional PDF.
5. Arrange Actions Panel 2:05
-
Drag the Actions panel to a convenient location for frequent access.
6. Replace Artwork in Smart Object 2:40
-
Double-click the thumbnail of the main sticker layer to access the Smart Object.
-
Replace the existing artwork with your own design.
-
Save and close the Smart Object.
7. Apply Effects Using Presets 4:00
-
Click through the blue presets in the Actions panel to apply different effects to your sticker.
8. Adjust Effects 5:04
-
Use the green effects to modify specific attributes (e.g., tears, gloss finishes).
-
Experiment with different combinations to achieve the desired look.
9. Create Special Effects 6:07
-
Double-click the special effects Smart Object.
-
Draw on a new layer where you want the special effects to appear (e.g., gold foil).
-
Save and exit the Smart Object.
10. Export Stickers as PNGs 8:47
-
Click on Exporter at the top of the Actions panel.
-
Wait for the dialog box to load, then click Save.
-
Name your file (e.g., Sticker Machine Test) and save it.
11. Access Exported Files 10:16
-
Navigate to the Sticker Machine Outputs folder created during export.
-
Verify that all eight variations of your stickers are saved as high-res PNGs.
Cautionary Notes
-
Ensure that Photoshop is updated to the latest version for compatibility with Sticker Machine.
-
Save your work frequently to avoid losing progress during the design process.
Tips for Efficiency
-
Familiarize yourself with the color-coded buttons in the Actions panel for quicker access to effects.
-
Use keyboard shortcuts for common actions in Photoshop to speed up your workflow.
