Free design tool for labels, cards and stickers, with a print service.
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Design your own thank-you cards or labels without design software. Start from a template on the free plan, then print at home or order through its print shop.
The guide
Each step in the order you'll need it.
Who Canva suits
Canva suits you if you want to design thank-you cards, labels, stickers or listing graphics without paying for design software. You fill in the text and images, and the template sets most of the layout.
It fits if your shop is young and you're still settling on a look. You can change a design in minutes, print a few at home, and order a print run once you like it.
If you already have a designer and print-ready files, you gain less from the editor, though the print service still takes uploaded designs.
Free plan, paid plans and Canva Print
The free plan includes many templates and the basic editor. Paid plans add brand kits, background removal and more templates; Canva's UK site lists current pricing.
Canva Print delivers business cards, stickers, flyers and more across the UK, with a free standard delivery option and faster paid delivery.
Use resizing on listing photos, social posts and printed inserts, and background removal if you pay for a plan.
Building a thank-you insert
Start from a business card or postcard template, then add your shop name, a short thank-you line and your handle. Two or three lines is enough.
Print a test sheet at home on card stock to check size and readability before you order a run.
Save your design as a template in your account, then reprint it or edit it for the next season in a minute.
Make a second version of the card for each platform you sell on. A Vinted parcel can carry your handle and a line about bundles, and an Etsy card can point to your shop's newest range.
Vistaprint, Sticker Mule or ready-made stickers
A print shop suits larger runs of postcards or return labels. Check its current free-delivery threshold.
A custom sticker printer suits logo stickers. Check its current minimum order and proof policy.
A roll of 500 thank-you stickers needs no design work and no setup.
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Design checks before printing
Turn on the print bleed setting and keep text away from the edges. Canva shows the margins once bleed is on.
Export a print-quality PDF if you print elsewhere. A PNG sized for screens can look soft on paper.
Check that the fonts and images you use are licensed for print. Canva marks paid elements, and its help pages explain the licence.
Common mistakes
Each one costs you money or reviews, and each has a fix.
- Turn on bleed before export, or the cards come back with white edges.
- A screen PNG prints blurry. Export a print PDF.
- Keep text to two or three lines, because a card full of text is hard to read.
- An unchecked paid element can block a print order, so review the marked elements first.
- Print one sheet at home before a big run. A test sheet costs pennies in paper and ink.
- Set your shop handle at a size you can read at arm's length.
Questions
Is Canva free for sellers?
Canva has a free plan with templates and the main editor. Paid plans add brand kits and extra features; check current pricing on Canva's site.
Can Canva print and deliver in the UK?
Yes, Canva Print delivers across the UK with a free standard option.
Can I make Royal Mail labels in Canva?
Postage labels come from Click & Drop or your marketplace. Canva handles branding labels and inserts.
Can I print Canva designs at home?
Download as PDF and print on card stock or sticker sheets.
Does Canva work on a phone?
The app handles most edits, though a laptop makes fine layout easier.
Can I add a QR code to my card?
Yes. Canva has a QR code app in the editor, so you can link to your shop page. Scan the printed code with your phone before ordering a run.
Alternatives
Other picks for the same job, cheaper and pricier.
Sticker Mule
Suits you if you want logo stickers to seal mailers or tissue. You see a free proof before printing, and the UK site prices in pounds with free delivery to the UK.
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Vistaprint
Use it to print thank-you postcards and business cards to drop in each parcel. The UK site offers free economy delivery on orders over £40.
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