Some mornings the alarm goes off and everything in you says no. Not sick, exactly — just done with people for the day. This design gives that feeling a name and wraps it in flowers, so it reads as a joke instead of a complaint. Nothing is pre-printed: each transfer is cut and packed by hand in Okotoks, Alberta once you have picked your format.
What's on this design
Heavy black condensed capitals arch across the top with "I'M STAYING", then a watercolour floral swag runs beneath — a deep navy garden rose at the centre, blush and cream blossoms, sage and slate-blue foliage fanning out both ways. Under it the line finishes: "HOME TODAY BECAUSE" in caps, "I have a severe case of" in a slanted script, and "MOOD POISONING" in bold block letters.
Who it's for
Made for anyone whose social battery dies by Tuesday — nurses off a night shift, teachers in the last week of term, parents who have run out of excuses. Put it on a soft crewneck for a mental health day, a tote for the pharmacy run, a tumbler for the desk, or a laptop lid as a UV DTF sticker. A fair warning gift for the friend who always cancels first.
Available formats
DTF transfer for fabric, UV DTF permanent sticker for hard surfaces, sublimation transfer for light polyester and poly-coated blanks, and vinyl decal for smooth surfaces. Vinyl is also available laminated, in matte or gloss.
How to apply
DTF transfers press at 280-300°F for 12-15 seconds, hot or cold peel, followed by a 5-10 second finishing press under parchment. UV DTF stickers peel and stick straight onto clean, dry hard surfaces. Sublimation transfers press onto light-coloured polyester or poly-coated blanks. Vinyl decals apply to any smooth, clean surface.
Care
Wash garments inside out in cold water. Skip the fabric softener and the dryer sheets. Hard-surface stickers need nothing more than a gentle wipe.
Shipping and turnaround
Everything is made to order in Okotoks, Alberta. Most orders ship within 1 to 3 business days.
Why Pressing Images
Printed, cut and packed by a small Canadian team in Okotoks, Alberta. Nothing sits pre-printed on a shelf, custom sizing is available on most designs, and wholesale pricing is there if you need volume. Questions before you order are welcome.