How do I remove stickers?

Wendi G
by Wendi G

I was out and about and found an old toy box made of oak and it was pretty but pretty stickers on it is not want I wanted . The bones are all in great shape. Can anyone advise me on how to remove the 30plus years of stickers that are stuck on it . They won’t peel off which I’m assuming is because it’s old box. My goal is to get those removed and due a light sanding on it and either stain it or paint it. It will be for all my dogs toys. I want to make it light and vibrant . Also if some one can advise me how to paint Paw prints on the top of the box. Ty

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