How to Make Planner Stickers in Silhouette Studio (2025 Complete Guide)
Ready to create your own customizable planner sticker kit from scratch? As someone who's taught thousands of crafters to make stickers, I'll walk you through creating beautiful functional planner stickers using Silhouette Studio. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike!
Quick Navigation:
- Watch the Video Tutorial!
- Initial Setup
- Creating Full Boxes
- Making Half Boxes
- Designing Checklists
- Sheet Layout Tips
- Printing and Cutting
Watch the Video Tutorial!
Setting Up Your Canvas
Initial Steps:
- Open Silhouette Studio
- Set up registration marks:
- Open Page Setup panel
- Click third tab
- Turn on registration marks
- Note the red boundary box - keep designs inside
Creating Full Box Stickers
Standard Sizes:
- Width: 1.5 inches
- Height: 1.9 inches
- Perfect for Erin Condren and Happy Planner
Step-by-Step Process:
- Draw rectangle (Drawing Tools)
- Open Transform panel
- Enter dimensions
- Click Apply
- Add patterns or colors
Adding Patterns and Colors
Pattern Application:
- Open Fill panel
- Select pattern tab
- Choose pattern
- Adjust scale (0-500)
- Use Pan Pattern for positioning
Creating Half Box Stickers
Dimensions:
- Width: 1.5 inches
- Height: 0.95 inches
Design Steps:
- Draw rectangle
- Set dimensions
- Duplicate as needed
- Add patterns/colors
- Adjust pattern scale
Creating Checklist Stickers
Base Rectangle:
- Width: 0.25 inches
- Height: 1.9 inches
Adding Checkboxes:
- Draw circle (hold Shift for perfect circle)
- Make white with transparent outline
- Duplicate for multiple boxes
- Space evenly using Transform panel
- Group elements together
Organizing Your Sticker Sheet
Alignment Tips:
- Work in rows
- Group similar elements
- Use Transform panel for spacing:
- Align horizontally
- Distribute vertically
- Center elements
Printing and Cutting
Print Settings:
- Use high-quality print settings
- White sticker paper recommended
- Allow ink to dry
Cut Settings:
- Select cut lines only
- Use kiss cut settings
- Test cut recommended
Pro Tips for Perfect Stickers
- Create cohesive color palettes
- Save templates for future use
- Group elements before moving
- Keep registration marks clear
- Maximize sheet space
Ready to Create Your Own Sticker Kits?
There's so much more to explore in the world of sticker making!
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Remember, whether you're creating stickers for personal use, gifts, or even to start a small business, the key is to start with quality instruction and support. I can't wait to see what you create!
Let me know if you make stickers with Silhouette, Cricut, or Canva! Make sure to DM or tag me on Instagram at @MimJenkinson
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