Sticker Fun TimeFolders

Every sticker is dispensed in an uncoated, curb-side recyclable cardstock folder. Coated folders are available but cannot be recycled. Customize either to turn blank surfaces into coupons, QR codes, access passes, additional artwork, messaging, games, and more!

The Folder

A canvas with four sides

Every sticker comes in one. Blank is included with every rental — custom turns it into the part of the activation no other sticker vending company offers.

Sticker folder anatomy showing front, back, top, and bottom with dimensions

3″ × 4.5″ cardstock sleeve

A firm sleeve that holds and protects the sticker. Guests pull it, open it, and find their sticker inside. One sticker per folder is most common — multiple are allowed with no overlap.

Blank included with every rentalUncoated curb-side recyclableCoated available
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Side 01
Outside Front
Brand artwork, event name
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Side 02
Inside Top
QR code, instructions
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Side 03
Inside Bottom
Hidden message, surprise
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Side 04
Outside Back
Sponsors, social, map

The Guest Experience

How a guest reads it

1
Outside Front
First thing the guest sees — sets the tone before they open
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2
Inside Top & Bottom
Surfaces flanking the sticker — redemption codes, instructions, games, hidden messages
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3
Outside Back
Last surface seen — if there's messaging, it pulls them to flip

The Layout

Three ways to use the sides

Individual
Each side has its own job.

Front for artwork, inside top for a code, inside bottom for a hidden message, back for sponsors. Four independent surfaces.

Dual / Ticket
The scored fold becomes a mechanic.

The score line becomes a tear-off — instructions and access, coupon and keepsake. A two-part activation piece.

Panoramic
Two adjacent sides become one canvas.

Adjacent sides work as one surface. Front + back unfold into one image; inside top + bottom create a full spread.

The Payoff

What goes on it

Four printable sides means real estate. Five jobs a folder is built to do — most activations use more than one.

Redemption
Drive a next action — scan, redeem, return
CouponQR offerReturn visit
Access
The folder becomes a credential
VIP passAfterpartyEntry
Content Extension
More surface for the story
SponsorsArtist bioArtwork
Engagement
Give guests something to do with the folder
Event mapScavenger huntGame
Identity & Assignment
Tell the guest who they are within the activation
TeamTable no.Role

The Price

Priced by printed sides

Blank

Included

$0

1 Side

$1.00

per folder

2 Sides

$1.25

per folder

3 Sides

$1.50

per folder

4 Sides

$2.00

per folder

Priced per folder, by the number of sides with artwork. Design support available — final pricing is provided in your custom quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sticker vending machine folder?+

A firm cardstock sleeve that holds and protects each sticker as it's dispensed from the machine. Every sticker comes inside a folder — it protects the sticker, adds surprise, and gives you up to four printable surfaces. Blank folders are included with every rental.

What can you print on a custom sticker folder?+

Anything that fits on four printable sides — coupons, QR codes, brand messaging, event maps, activation instructions, artwork, partner content, games, access passes, team assignments, and more. The folder is a blank canvas.

What is a panoramic folder?+

A panoramic folder uses two adjacent sides as one continuous canvas. Front and back unfold into a single exterior image, or inside top and bottom create a full interior spread. Great for wrap-around campaign artwork, game boards, or maps.

Can the folder be used as a ticket or credential?+

Yes. The folder comes scored at the fold, which means it can function as a tear-off. One side acts as instructions or access, the other as a keepsake or coupon. It turns the folder into a two-part activation piece.

Are folders included in the rental price?+

Blank uncoated folders are included with every rental. Custom printed folders — with your design on up to four sides — are an add-on priced per folder based on the number of sides printed.

Are folders recyclable?+

Uncoated folders are made from recycled cardstock and are curbside recyclable. Coated folders and folders with ink coverage are not curbside recyclable. Sticker Fun Time partners with TerraCycle for non-curbside materials. For events using a collection bin, folders can be deposited after the pull and reused.

How big are the sticker folders?+

Folders are 3" wide × 4.5" tall. Stickers must fit inside the folder with no overlap. One sticker per folder is most common, but multiple stickers are allowed as long as they fit.

How much do custom sticker vending machine folders cost?+

Blank folders are included with every rental. Custom printed folders are priced per folder based on the number of sides printed: 1 side is $1.80, 2 sides is $2.40, 3 sides is $3.00, and 4 sides is $3.20. Design support is available. Final pricing is provided in your custom quote.

Do you offer design support for custom folders?+

Yes. SFT offers full-service creative support — from templates and design guidance to complete custom folder design. Strong print production experience means your artwork is optimized for the material and print process.

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