How to Make Your Own Scrapbooking Stickers with Canva + Creative Fabrica Clipart
- Rea Weeks
- Jul 30, 2025
- 3 min read
Let’s be honest: scrapbooking stickers are ✨addictive✨. Whether you’re a digital memory keeper, a paper-crafting queen, or someone who just loves decorating your planner, custom stickers are the cherry on top.
And the best part? You don’t need a cutting machine or fancy software to make them.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to make your own scrapbooking stickers using Canva + Creative Fabrica clipart — even if you’ve never designed a sticker in your life.Ready to create something cute? Let’s get started!
🧁 Why Make Your Own Stickers?
First of all… why not?
Making your own stickers means:
You get to match your exact aesthetic (hello, cottagecore fall vibes!)
You can print them or use them digitally
You save money on sticker packs
You get to flex those creative muscles and make something totally unique
I use my custom stickers in digital scrapbooking pages, journal spreads, and even in printable sticker sheets I sell on Etsy. (You can peek at my shop right here if you want to see what they look like “in the wild” 😉)
🛠 What You’ll Need
Before we jump into Canva, here’s what you’ll want to have handy:
A free Canva account
Clipart or PNG graphics with transparent backgrounds (I love getting mine from Creative Fabrica)
Optional: A printer + sticker paper (if you want to make physical stickers)
Once you’ve got your clipart, you’re halfway there.
🎨 Step-by-Step: How to Make Scrapbooking Stickers in Canva
1. Start with a Blank Design
Open Canva and choose a canvas size that fits your project. I usually start with 8.5 x 11 in (standard US letter) — great for printing later!
2. Upload Your Clipart
Once you've downloaded your clipart from Creative Fabrica, upload those cuties into Canva.
Pro tip: Make sure you’re using PNG files with transparent backgrounds — this makes it easier to layer and arrange them like real stickers.
3. Add a White Outline (a.k.a. Sticker Border)
Here’s the part that gives your stickers that official look:
Click on a graphic
Tap “Edit Photo” > “Shadows”
Choose “Glow” and set it to white
Increase the size and transparency to your liking
BAM — instant sticker effect!
You can even duplicate this white border to make the outline thicker if needed.
4. Arrange Your Stickers
You can make:
A whole printable sticker sheet
Individual elements for digital scrapbooking
Functional stickers (like labels, icons, or checklist boxes)
Decorative elements for planner pages or journaling spreads
Have fun with it — mix clipart, add text, layer cute shapes… the creative freedom is so satisfying.
5. Download + Print or Save Digitally
When you’re ready:
For printing: Download as PDF Print (best quality!)
For digital use: Download as PNG with transparent background
Optional: Print them on sticker paper and cut by hand (or use a cutting machine like a Cricut if you’re feeling fancy).
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🛍 Shop My Templates + Digital Goodies
Looking for pre-made designs, printable sticker kits, or scrapbook paper to match your new stickers?
You’ll find all kinds of fun, seasonal, and aesthetic resources — all lovingly designed with YOU in mind.
✂️ Sticker-Making = Your New Favorite Hobby
🌟 Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be a designer to make something beautiful. With Canva + Creative Fabrica, anyone can create gorgeous scrapbook stickers that are totally custom and ready to use — no design degree required.
And once you start? Trust me, you’ll be hooked.
So go ahead: get creative, play with clipart, and make something that makes you smile.
And if you do? Tag me or send me a pic — I’d love to see your creations! 💛
Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures
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