How to Set Up Your Artwork for Sticker Sheets

Setting up your Sticker Sheet designs might seem a bit tricky, but it’s key to ensuring each sticker peels off cleanly and looks fantastic. Whether you’re creating a sheet of mini masterpieces or large, eye-catching designs, following a few essential guidelines will make all the difference, but don't worry! Our Art Team is here to assist if you need a little help with setup.

While we can take care of some of the technical details, like adding cut lines and adjusting spacing, we need a good starting point from you. This means submitting a well laid-out file with proper placement, spacing, and resolution. For best results, we recommend sending a layered file so we can make the necessary adjustments. Whether you lean on our team or follow the tips to set up your artwork for custom Sticker Sheets yourself, we'll ensure the process is as smooth as possible.

How Big or Small Can a Sticker Sheet Be?

Our Sticker Sheets can be printed in sizes up to 11x14 inches—the largest size sticker we offer. This means you can fit a variety of different sticker designs on one sheet, especially if your designs are smaller, with the smallest size being 0.375". We allow a maximum of 30 individual stickers per sheet, giving you plenty of room for creativity.

Leave the Technical Stuff to Us

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, did you know our Art Team can fine-tune your completed sticker sheet artwork? That's right! You don't need to stress over the technical details– unless you want to be in control. While you'll need to submit the full layout with all your designs in place, our team can handle setting up cut lines, adjusting spacing (within reason and with a layered file), adding those crucial bleeds and more.

When you upload your high-resolution artwork, just let us know what you need in the special instructions box. For example, you can say things like:

"Add a hang tag at the top"
“Please don’t cut around the taco design” or any specific item
“Add a glitter border around each design”
“I hope these stickers make you smile” (this one is just for us!)

We’ll handle the rest and ensure your stickers turn out perfectly!

Setting Up Your Sticker Sheet Like a Pro

So, you’re ready to go pro with your design skills—you do you! If you’re the hands-on type who likes to take the reins, we’ve got you covered. Here are some key tips to help you set up your Sticker Sheet for success:

	Mind the Edges When setting up your stickers, make sure the cut lines have at least 1/8" of space between them and the edge of the sheet. This ensures that each sticker peels off cleanly without any issues.
	Design-to-Cutline Buffer Each sticker’s design should have at least 1/16" of space between the edge of the design and its individual cut line. This helps prevent accidental cropping or trimming of your artwork, ensuring that your designs come out exactly as intended.
	Space Between Stickers Maintain 1/16" of space between the cut lines of each sticker on your sheet. This small detail makes a big difference in how your final product turns out.
	Avoid Sharp Corners Ensure all corners in each of the individual stickers on your sheet are set up to be at least 0.04". This prevents any sharp edges and keeps your stickers smooth and easy to peel.
	Add Bleed For any artwork that you want to extend beyond the cut lines of the individual stickers, make sure to add bleed of at least 1/16". This will ensure your design goes all the way to the edge, leaving no unintentional borders.
	Let's Get Stickin'! That’s it! By following these tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating beautifully printed sticker sheets. And remember, if you need any assistance, our Art Team is here to help! Just upload your artwork, provide your instructions, and we'll make sure everything is set up perfectly. Ready to get started? Order your custom Sticker Sheets today!