What is retro style?
Retro style is a design look that brings back the trends, colors, and textures of past decades, especially the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. It often feels nostalgic, warm, and familiar, as if it carries a little piece of history. Retro designs feature elements such as faded or muted colors, vintage fonts, grainy textures, and hand-drawn illustrations. They remind you of old posters, classic comics, worn-out prints, and vintage packaging.
In contrast, modern or pop-art stickers use bold colors, sharp lines, and clean shapes. They feel bright, loud, and full of energy. Minimalist stickers, on the other hand, keep things simple with ample white space, smooth edges, and minimal details. Because of these differences, retro designs evoke a sense of calmness, sentimentality, and familiarity, while modern and minimalist styles convey a feeling of freshness, playfulness, or sleekness. Each style creates its own mood, but retro stands out for its warm, memory-filled charm.
What is the difference between retro and vintage stickers?
Retro and vintage stickers may appear similar, but they carry distinct meanings. Retro stickers are new designs that mimic the look of past decades, such as the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s. They use faded colors, grainy textures, and classic fonts to create a nostalgic vibe, even though the stickers themselves are freshly made. Retro stickers are also more flexible, allowing artists to mix old-school elements with modern touches for a fun and creative look.
Vintage stickers, however, are actually old or made to match a particular time period. They often reflect real historical styles, colors, and artwork from the past. Because of this, vintage stickers feel more authentic and timeless, almost like tiny collectibles from another era. While retro focuses on recreating the feeling of the past, vintage brings you the original charm and history itself.
Types of retro stickers
Choosing the right retro stickers can feel overwhelming because there are numerous styles, colors, and themes to select from, all of which may not be suitable for your journal and craft project. Here is a list of 10 Mooboom retro stickers, perfect for all your creative endeavors.
1. Retro time border stickers bag
This retro time border sticker bag contains 50 uniquely-patterned stickers designed to add charming borders to journals, planners, and scrapbooks. They are made from white kraft stickers and measure approximately 40 mm to 90 mm in diameter. Perfect for framing photos or highlighting special notes.
2. Retro hollow lace papers
The Retro hollow lace papers are one of our premium, intricate, lace-patterned stickers, created using laser technology. It is lightweight, and a package contains 10 stickers with various themes, including flowers, stripes, letters, feathers, and birds. They are ideal for layering, creating elegant edges, or adding vintage texture to your projects.
3. Retro gate sticker
The retro gate sticker is a 10-piece nostalgic set featuring 6 styles of gate and doorway illustrations that add a classic, whimsical touch to any layout or journal page.
4. Retro nostalgic style map creative washi tape
The Retro Nostalgic Style Map Creative washi tape package contains 12 different patterned and sized tapes. Each Washi tape is printed with vintage map designs and measures 3 meters in length, making it perfect for travel-themed projects or adding old-world charm to notebooks and planners.
5. Retro era hard card sticker
The retro era hard card stick is a durable hard card-style sticker featuring retro icons and illustrations. You’d find 25 pieces of stickers in 4 different styles. They are great for layering or making a bold statement on cards, scrapbooks, junk journals, gift packages, and paper crafts.
6. Retro floral art paper sticker
Retro floral art paper stickers are crafted from high-quality art paper and are 55mm*55mm in size. Each sticker features a soft, artistic floral design that evokes classic vintage aesthetics, ideal for journals, scrapbooks, cards, and decorative crafts. A pack contains 20 pieces of floral stickers in 6 styles.
7. Retro rose washi PET tape
The retro rose washi PET tape isn’t a whole roll but rather a single loop. A loop is 6 mm in diameter x 150 cm in size. It features elegant rose patterns on PET material, offering both personalized accents and durability for a variety of creative projects such as scrapbooking and paper crafts.
8. Retro paradise pre-cut sticker book
The retro paradise pre-cut sticker book is a ready-to-use retro sticker pack filled with a variety of 30 retro designs, perfect for quick and easy decorating of gift packages and junk journals. It is made with PET material.
9. Old-time retro big flower tape
The Old-time retro big flower tape is not a whole roll, but rather a single loop, 6 cm * 200 cm in size. This bold floral washi tape adds a striking vintage look to your planners, journals, or DIY crafts.
10. ZX retro poster stickers
The ZX retro poster is a set of throwback stickers inspired by classic retro posters, great for decorating walls, notebooks, or creating nostalgic collages. They are made from a waterproof matte sticker. Each package contains 14 stickers with themes of people, horses, piano, and posters.
How to use retro stickers in your creative projects
Have you ever bought aesthetic retro stickers only to let them sit unused because you didn’t know where to start or how to make everything look cohesive? Well, with these ideas, you can finally stop wasting money and make use of our retro cartoon stickers in scrapbooks, journals, planners, and other creative projects.
1. Mix and match with a clear color theme
Start by choosing retro stickers with similar warm, muted, or pastel tones to give off that nostalgic vibe. It’s okay to mix different themes, such as travel, floral, or vintage objects, but keep the colors connected so everything feels intentional.
2. Blend stickers with hand-lettering
Add simple hand-lettering around your stickers to make your layout feel more personal and unique. Short quotes, dates, or even tiny doodles work beautifully. The mix of handwriting and retro-style art makes your project feel warm, handmade, and personal.
3. Use layering to add depth and movement
Try placing larger or softer stickers in the background and then add smaller, detailed ones on top. This technique makes your page look more dynamic, almost like a mini collage. Slight overlaps can also give your design a cozy, scrapbook-like touch.
4. Let one strong sticker be the focal point
Choose one bold retro sticker and build your design around it. This helps guide the viewer’s eye and keeps the layout from feeling cluttered.
5. Add small retro accents for balance
Place tiny icons in corners, borders, or empty spaces. These subtle touches add charm without overpowering your main design.
Buy retro stickers from Mooboom
You buy retro decal stickers off the street, but they won’t be as high-quality, affordable, and sticky as Mooboom’s retro art stickers. We offer a wide range of retro vinyl stickers that perfectly capture nostalgia and charm. Our stickers are made with durable, vibrant materials, so they last longer and look amazing on any project. Our artist-friendly designs make it easy to mix, match, layer, and create unique layouts for your journals & planners and scrapbooks. Visit our website and start bringing your creative ideas to life!
FAQs
Are retro stickers only good for vintage-style projects?
Not at all. Retro-themed stickers can add charm and personality to almost any project, even modern scrapbooking, colorful journals, and playful planners. Similarly, Mooboom’s extensive retro sticker collection seamlessly blends nostalgia with creativity, making it perfect for vintage-themed artworks and contemporary projects. You’ll find unique pieces such as the Retro Time Border stickers bag for elegant page frames and the Retro Nostalgic Style Map Washi Tape for travel-inspired spreads, all available for orders.
Will your retro stickers adhere well to various surfaces?
Yes. Quality retro culture stickers adhere well to various surfaces, including paper, plastic, metal, and other smooth materials, staying in place without losing their shape. At Mooboom, each of our retro stickers is crafted with a strong yet adhesive material, ensuring they stick perfectly to your journals, planners, phone cases, and more. Available for orders!
Do your retro stickers fade or yellow over time?
No, they don’t. Our high-quality retro stickers are crafted from durable, fade-resistant materials that maintain their sharp colors over time. At Mooboom, all old-school stickers, such as the Old-time retro big flower tape and ZX retro poster stickers, are carefully crafted to retain their nostalgic charm, ensuring they remain vibrant and fresh for years to come. Visit our website!
Are retro stickers suitable for use in art journals and daily planners?
Yes. It is okay to use classical-style retro stickers to decorate pages, highlight dates, or personalize your journals and scrapbooks. For the best retro stickers that would improve your art projects, check out Mooboom’s collection of incredible stickers. They include a variety of retro designs, such as ZX stickers, floral art paper stickers, and rose washi tapes, available in 55 mm * 55 mm and 6 cm * 200 cm sizes, among others, making it easy to personalize art journals and daily planners with unique touches.
Do retro stickers work on phone cases and laptops?
Yes. Our retro stickers feature strong adhesives that enable them to stick to smooth surfaces such as phone cases and laptops. Showcase your style with nostalgic stickers from Mooboom. Our stickers are designed to stick securely on gadgets while remaining easy to remove or reposition when needed. Visit our online store to place an order!
Where can I find unique retro stickers?
The best way to find truly unique retro stickers is through a specialized store. Mooboom, for instance, offers a curated collection of creative retro stickers you won’t find elsewhere, from quirky icons such as the retro hollow lace paper stickers to classic vintage illustrations like the Nostalgic Style Map Creative Washi tape.
How to remove retro collection stickers?
Remove your printable retro aesthetic stickers by gently peeling them from a corner; a little heat can also soften the adhesive for stubborn stickers. Mooboom’s stickers are made to peel off cleanly without leaving residue or damaging surfaces, making them safe and convenient for all your projects.
