How to make label stickers

Do you ever struggle when creating labels for your projects or organizational tasks? Whether you're a small business owner, a marketing executive, or a designer with an Etsy shop, labeling is a crucial aspect of an organization’s brand and brings clarity to its products.

Fortunately, there are services that offer custom labels online. You can also go the old-fashioned route and create some manually with paper, colored pencils, scissors, and a little creativity. Either way, you can create unique and personalized labels that add a personal touch to your projects.

What Are Label Stickers?

Label stickers are labels with an adhesive back. They’re used to cover surfaces, provide information, identify items, and organize products. Label stickers also increase brand awareness and help attract more attention from customers.

They are used by many local and global organizations for various purposes and come in multiple forms, sizes, colors, and materials.

Ways to Create Label Stickers

Here is some information about how to design label stickers using software or manually with basic items.

Use Software

If you’re using software like Photoshop to create label stickers, there are a couple of ways to approach it. If you’re excited to start designing, choose a blank surface. It’ll let you select elements like backgrounds, shapes, text formats, and other design details.

If you’re not feeling especially creative, using a template or ready-made label and customizing it to your needs will help you get the job done. Once you’ve mapped out your label plan, here’s what to do:

• Add essential information using a font you like and adjust the colors
  
• Include other elements such as shapes, images, or text to make your label more unique
  
• Export or download the design
  

Go Manual

If you don’t have access to software, here’s another way to make your labels:

• Choose your supplies, such as pens, markers, cardboard, and label paper
  
• Decide on the size, shape, and color palette
  
• Use text, images, shapes, and colors to make your design eye-catching
  
• Cut out your labels and add any finishing touches
  

You can check out our post on making sticker labels without sticker paper if you’re in this situation.

Keep in mind, the manual method works best if you only need a few labels. If you need labels in bulk, digital design and professional printing are more efficient and cost-effective.

How to Design Customized Label Stickers

Now that you know how to create label stickers, let’s go over how to design your own:

• Identify the purpose: This will guide your design decisions. Know why you’re using label stickers (e.g., to promote your brand, label your products, or add a decorative touch) before getting started
  
• Determine the size and shape: Decide if your stickers will be circles, squares, rectangles, or a custom shape. Think about the surface size and how visible your design needs to be
  
• Choose the material: The right material is key for making durable, high-quality label stickers. It depends on the label’s purpose, the environment it’ll be used in, and the type of printer you have access to
  
• Select the color and font: This is the fun part. Decide whether you want bold, bright colors or something more subtle. Choose a font that fits your brand or message
  
• Choose a print method: Once your design is done, you’ll need to pick a printing method. You can go with a professional sticker printing company like Sticker It or do it yourself if you have the right equipment
  
• Check for legal issues: Make sure you’re allowed to use the logos or images in your design and that you’re not violating any copyrights or trademarks

Need extra help? Read how you can design your own custom labels.

How to Turn DIY Designs Into Professional Stickers

If your label sticker design looks just how you want it, it’s time to bring it to life. Here’s how:

• Choose a professional label sticker company you trust. This is often better than printing at home because professional printers offer higher quality and faster turnaround. A service like Sticker It is a great option if you want to make professional labels.
  
• Contact their customer support team to learn how to submit your design, or check their blog and help center for tips
  
• Pick your materials, style, and colors
  
• Finalize your design
  

Once you send your design to the printer, they’ll create a prototype called a design proof and email it to you. If you’re happy with how it looks, approve it and they’ll start printing. If not, you can make adjustments before moving forward.

If you’re not happy with the design you made yourself, you can also get help from a graphic designer at Sticker It to bring your vision to life.

Contact our experts now.