Blog - Creating your Labels in Canva and Printing with Avery

Whether you are a design pro or starting from scratch, designing your product labels with Canva and printing it in your home computer has never been easier. This guide will show you step by step.

Step 1: Create a Canva account

• Head to Canva.com and sign up for a free account if you don’t already have one. You can sign up using your email, Google, or Facebook login.
• Once you’re in, log into your dashboard and get ready to start creating.

Step 2: Start designing your label in Canva

• Search for designing your label on Canva or type “Product Labels” in the Canva search bar. You’ll see a variety of pre-sized templates you can customise for everything from candle jars to spice bottles.
• Want full control over the size? Choose Custom Size and enter the exact width and height of your label (in mm or pixels) to match your packaging.

Step 3: Explore Canva’s design tools

Use a variety of cool tools in Canva's library Once your canvas opens, you’ll see Canva’s main design dashboard. Use the left-hand toolbar to browse elements like:

• Text boxes
• Fonts
• Shapes
• Icons
• Backgrounds
• Photos
• You can also upload your own images, logos, or brand elements.

Take a few minutes to click around; you’ll get a feel for how easy it is to drag, drop, and customise anything on the page.

Step 4: Add a background

• Add or delete a background on your label design
• Click on the “Elements” tab on the left side and choose a background for your label. You can opt for a solid colour, a gradient, or upload your own image to create your own texture or patters. Adjust the transparency, if needed, to enhance the visibility of your text and other elements.
• Tip: Use the Transparency slider to tone down busy backgrounds and make your text easier to read.

Step 5: Add your text

• Add text to your Canva label
• Edit text on your Canva label design
• Click Text to start adding content like your product name, scent or flavor, company name, or tagline. Canva has tons of font combinations to choose from or you can build your own.
• Adjust the size, colour, spacing, and alignment until it looks just right. Don’t be afraid to experiment with bold fonts or layering styles to make your label pop.

Step 6: Insert images and icons

• You can Upload your own images or graphics into Canva
• Need a logo or product photo? Upload your own or search Canva’s image and illustration library. There are free and premium graphics to match almost any theme or industry.
• Resize and move your images to fit your layout. Canva also lets you layer elements, so you can place icons behind text or add shadows for depth.

Step 7: Review and download

• Preview your label design and look for errors
• Download your finished Canva design
• Before you download, double-check your label. Ensure your designs:
  • Has at least a 2mm bleed on all sides
  • No spelling mistakes
  • Correct size and spacing
  • Alignment of text and graphics

Once everything looks good, click Share in the top right corner and then click Download.

• ‘File type’ select PDF Print for the best results. PNG’s & JPG’s also work, but could produce lower quality prints.
• Do not check ‘Crop marks and bleed’. Leave unchecked.
• ‘Flatten PDF’ is optional. The file size will be larger.
• ‘Color profile’, RGB for standard Canva accounts. If you have Canva Pro choose CMYK (best for professional printing).

Step 8: Upload your design to Avery

Now it’s time to turn your Canva design into physical labels, tags, or cards. Just head to Avery Design & Print—our free online software.

1. Click Start Your Design. You’ll need to create a free Avery account if you don’t already have one.
    
2. Next, choose between Print Yourself or Custom Printing
    
3. Select the product you want printed, or enter your template number.
    
4. Choose a blank template
   Next, click Image > Add Image > Browse For File
    
5. Select your Canva design
   Once your Canva artwork has loaded, do the following:
   - Scale to the Bleed Line if you want your artwork printed to the edge.
   - Make sure all text is inside the Safe Line.
   - Check to make sure your artwork is centred.
   - Click Preview & Print at the bottom to either print yourself or order custom printing with WePrint®
    

Need help with the printing part? Check out our guide to printing your labels—it covers everything from home printing tips to using Avery’s professional printing service.

Final thoughts

Designing labels with Canva is quick, easy, and fun. Whether you’re creating product packaging, gifts, it’s the perfect tool to bring your vision to life.

With a polished design in hand, Avery makes it simple to print high-quality labels that stick, stay, and show off your style.