create your own super sticker sets with round labels from aalabels

There’s something timeless and versatile about circular designs — which is exactly why round labels are one of the most popular choices for custom stickers. At Aalabels, we’re celebrating the power of the circle and exploring all the creative ways you can turn round labels into eye-catching, practical, and fun sticker sets. Whether you’re creating stickers for personal use, events, education, or branding, round labels offer endless possibilities.

Choosing the Right Round Label Material

The best material for your round labels depends on how they’ll be used, where they’ll be applied, and how long they need to last. If you’re aiming for bright, colourful designs, you have two main options:

● White labels, which allow you to print any background colour or full-colour artwork.
● Coloured labels, which provide a ready-made coloured base for your design.

At Aalabels, our coloured and decorative materials include pastel shades, fluorescent labels, brown Kraft paper, and metallic gold or silver finishes — all ideal for standout round stickers. You can also choose between transparent or white labels, depending on whether you want your design to blend into the surface beneath. Both options are available with matt or gloss finishes. Matt finishes offer a softer, non-reflective look, while gloss finishes deliver vibrant colour and a polished shine.

How to Design Round Labels Successfully

Designing round labels requires a little more attention than rectangular shapes due to the curved edges. Because most printers and software have limited alignment tolerance, it’s important to take care when setting up your artwork. Even minor shifts can become noticeable around circular edges.

At Aalabels, we provide downloadable label templates to help make the process easier. These templates allow you to position your design accurately before printing. When creating multiple stickers with the same design, it’s best to place your artwork in one label first and then duplicate it across the sheet. Always run a test print on plain paper before printing onto label sheets — this simple step can save time, money, and wasted materials.

Practical Design Tips for Round Stickers

Choose the Right Software

Professional design software offers the most control, as it displays the exact label shape and layout. However, if you’re using basic software like Microsoft Word, you can still achieve good results with careful setup. Word typically displays round labels as square placeholders, meaning the circular shape sits inside a square. This makes test printing essential so you can visually confirm alignment before final printing. When adding images in Word, change the image layout setting to Tight instead of the default option. This gives you more freedom to position elements accurately.

Borders and edge-heavy designs can be difficult to align perfectly on round labels. Even a small misalignment becomes more noticeable when a border is involved.
For best results, centre your design and allow it to expand outward naturally. This approach minimises alignment issues and creates a cleaner final look.

Avoid Unwanted White Edging

White edging refers to unprinted gaps near the label’s edge. This can happen due to printer limitations or slight alignment shifts. The easiest solution is to slightly oversize your design so it extends beyond the label edge. This ensures full coverage even if the print shifts by a millimetre or two. Borders are harder to manage, so if you use one, keep it thick enough to overlap comfortably.

Set Up Your Printer Correctly

If your printer includes a manual or bypass tray, use it. These trays provide a straighter paper path, reducing the risk of sheet rotation during printing.

Before printing, double-check that:
● The page size is set correctly (usually A4)
● Scaling is disabled
● No “fit to page” or percentage reductions are applied
These small checks make a big difference in print accuracy.

Final Thoughts

Round labels are simple, versatile, and incredibly effective. With the right material, thoughtful design, and proper setup, you can create professional-quality sticker sets that look great and perform reliably. Whether you’re creating reward stickers, event badges, branded seals, or decorative packaging labels, aalabels is here to help you bring your ideas to life with precision and quality.

Ready to design your own super sticker sets?
Explore our round label options at aalabels and start creating stickers that truly stand out.