Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Strips: Die-Cut Since 1979
Mrs. Grossman's sticker strips are die-cut decorative stickers on a 2 × 6.5 in (51 × 165 mm) backing, made by the Petaluma, California company Andrea Grossman founded in 1979. Designs range from owls to alphabets, and the count varies by design. A strip sits in our under-$5 band, printed in the company's own US plant.
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Product facts
- Product
- Mrs. Grossman's sticker strip (2 × 6.5 in)
- Brand
- Mrs. Grossman's
- Brand origin
- United States
- Made in
- United States*
- Price range
- $under $5 per pack or book, as sold
Notes on these facts
- Made by Mrs. Grossman's Paper Company (Petaluma, California). Made in United States: ANB Baby lists the Chubby Construction strip as made in the USA, and Mrs. Grossman's says its 50,000 sq ft Petaluma factory houses its own printing plant. One reseller listing for a Unicorn Portraits strip says imported, so check the package of a specific design. Source. Price: example listing.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.
Key takeaways
- A standard strip measures 2 × 6.5 in (51 × 165 mm), per Mrs. Grossman's own listings and US retailers; some older designs came as 2 × 3.25 in half strips.
- Andrea Grossman founded the company in 1979 in Woodacre, California; it is now in Petaluma.
- Mrs. Grossman's own store prices a two-sheet package of 2 × 6.5 in Reflections strips in our $ band (under $5).
- A 2010 profile counted up to 500 Mrs. Grossman's designs on shelves worldwide.
- Retailers list the strips as made in the USA, and the company runs its own printing plant in Petaluma.
What are Mrs. Grossman’s sticker strips?
They are die-cut decorative stickers sold on a narrow 2 × 6.5 in backing, made by Mrs. Grossman’s in Petaluma, California. Each strip carries one design, such as owls, cupcakes, butterflies or an alphabet, cut close around each picture.
Andrea Grossman founded the company in 1979 in Woodacre, California, and the company credits her with the first decorative sticker on a roll. A trade article recalls that kids everywhere soon collected the stickers.
Mrs. Grossman’s sticker strip specs
| Spec | Mrs. Grossman’s strip |
|---|---|
| Strip size | 2 × 6.5 in (51 × 165 mm) |
| Half strip (some designs) | 2 × 3.25 in (51 × 83 mm) |
| Stickers per strip | Varies by design |
| Cut | Die-cut around each sticker |
| Archival claims | Acid-free, lignin-free, photo safe (Amazon listings) |
| Lines | Reflections, Paper Whispers, Photoessence, Design Line and more |
| Price band | $ (under $5) per strip or small package |
| Made in | United States (most listings) |
Mrs. Grossman’s own store lists the Purses micro Reflections strip at 2 × 6-1/2 in, and ANB Baby gives the same size for other designs. A collector’s listing gives 3.25 × 2 in for a half strip.
How many stickers come on a strip?
It depends on the design: retailers say the size and number of stickers per package vary. A strip of large stickers might hold a handful; small repeats or letters fill it with many more.
Packaging varies too. Mrs. Grossman’s sells some designs as packages of two sheets, and Amazon lists Flying Away strips three to a package.
What makes Mrs. Grossman’s different from other sticker brands?
It is one of the oldest US decorative sticker makers still printing its own stickers, in its own plant. The company says its Petaluma factory houses its own printing plant.
A 2010 North Bay Bohemian profile counted up to 500 designs on store shelves worldwide. It also described a laser built to cut intricate sticker designs, the only one of its kind at a US sticker company, the article said.
| Brand | Format | Based in |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Grossman’s | Die-cut strips, 2 × 6.5 in | Petaluma, California |
| Pipsticks | Sticker books and a subscription club | United States |
| Recollections | Planner sticker books | United States (Michaels) |
| Kamio Japan | Sheets and flake packs | Japan |
Choose Mrs. Grossman’s when you want a single theme in a few well-cut stickers. Sticker books suit planners better when you want hundreds of small labels in one place.
Which Mrs. Grossman’s designs are most popular?
A trade article names Happy Birthday, Chubby Owls, Cupcakes, Butterflies and Precious Puppies among its popular designs. Retailers also stock alphabet strips, vehicles and seasonal themes.
Designs come and go, and Mrs. Grossman’s runs a sticker club through Cratejoy for regular new strips. Older designs, such as 1980s pearlescent strips, turn up on Etsy and eBay for collectors.
What are Mrs. Grossman’s stickers good for?
They suit scrapbooks, cards, letters and kids’ crafts, where one bold sticker does the decorating. Amazon listings describe the stickers as acid-free, lignin-free and photo safe, which matters next to photos in an album.
In a planner, use one strip sticker as a monthly header and smaller stickers from a book for daily boxes.
How much do Mrs. Grossman’s sticker strips cost?
Most strips sit in our $ band, under $5. Mrs. Grossman’s own store prices a two-sheet package of Purses micro Reflections strips in that band, and so does Tessa Scrapbooks for a single White Picket Fence strip.
Some specialty shops charge more for a single strip, and collectors pay more for vintage designs.
Where are Mrs. Grossman’s stickers made?
Retailers list Mrs. Grossman’s strips as made in the USA, and the company prints in Petaluma, California. ANB Baby lists a Chubby Construction strip as made in the USA. One reseller lists a Unicorn Portraits strip as imported, so check the package if origin matters to you.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a Mrs. Grossman's sticker strip?
A standard strip is 2 × 6.5 in (51 × 165 mm), the size Mrs. Grossman's lists on its own store and that retailers repeat. Some older designs came as half strips of about 2 × 3.25 in.
How many stickers are on a Mrs. Grossman's strip?
It depends on the design. Retailers note that size and number of stickers per package vary by design, from a few large stickers to many small ones.
Are Mrs. Grossman's stickers still made?
Yes. The company still sells strips on its own website and through shops, and it runs a factory with its own printing plant in Petaluma, California.
Where are Mrs. Grossman's stickers made?
Retailers list strips as made in the USA, and the company prints in Petaluma, California. One reseller lists a Unicorn Portraits strip as imported, so check the package for a specific design.
Are Mrs. Grossman's stickers safe for photo albums?
Amazon listings describe Mrs. Grossman's stickers as acid-free, lignin-free and photo safe. That is the seller's claim; we haven't tested it.
Who founded Mrs. Grossman's?
Andrea Grossman founded the company in 1979 in Woodacre, California. The company credits her with the first decorative sticker on a roll.
Why are vintage Mrs. Grossman's stickers collected?
They were a big part of the 1980s sticker-collecting craze, and older strips such as pearlescent designs still sell to collectors on Etsy and eBay.
Sources
- Mrs. Grossman's: Purses, micro, Reflections Stickers (2 × 6-1/2 in, package of two, price)
- Mrs. Grossman's: Stickers (Petaluma, CA; factory with its own printing plant)
- Mrs. Grossman's: Meet Mrs. Grossman
- ANB Baby: Mrs. Grossman's Strip of Chubby Construction Stickers (made in USA; founded 1979 in Woodacre)
- ANB Baby: Mrs. Grossman's Strip of Reflection Cool Treats Stickers (2 × 6-1/2 in)
- ANB Baby: Mrs. Grossman's Strip of Unicorn Portraits Stickers
- Tessa Scrapbooks: Mrs. Grossman's White Picket Fence Sticker Strip
- Amazon: Mrs. Grossman Flying Away Strips, 2 × 6.5 in, 3 per package
- Amazon: Mrs. Grossman's Design Line Tweeds & Twills Photoessence Stickers (acid-free, photo safe)
- Amazon: Mrs. Grossman's Numeral 40 Paper Whispers Stickers
- Etsy: Mrs. Grossman two half strip stickers (3.25 × 2 in)
- Etsy: Set of two vintage 1980s Mrs. Grossman's pearlescent sticker strips (2 × 6.5 in)
- North Bay Bohemian: Adhering to Quality (2010 profile; up to 500 designs, laser cutting)
- Gifts & Decorative Accessories: Still Sticking Around (2,000+ stores, popular designs)
- Cratejoy: Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Club