7 Creative Uses of Instagram Overlays and Stickers

Instagram isn't just for selfies and nostalgic Thursdays - it's a new way to tell stories and post updates in picture form.

Users have a lot of freedom to experiment with what they can post and how. Filters may be the go-to way to add a touch of editing style to rough smartphone photos, but some users want a higher degree of customization before uploading a snapshot for their followers to feast their eyes on.

Developers have created useful new tools to further customize and polish photos, specifically with overlays and stickers. Using apps from their phones or pulling them from other overlay accounts, Instagram users can edit their photos with cool designs, texts and items, making their posts unique.

Some overlays and stickers are simple flourishes, while other Instagram users are more elaborate in their usage of these add-ons - the most inventive pictures, however, are often a happy medium.

For some inspiration for your next post, here are some of the most creative uses of Instagram overlays and stickers.

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