Making your own stickers sounds fun—until you start dealing with complicated software, registration marks, printer settings, and precise alignment.
For many journal and DIY lovers, the hardest part is not creating the design. It is cutting around the printed image cleanly without spending ages positioning the paper or trimming every sticker by hand.
There is now a much simpler way to do it.
By combining a Phomemo label printer with the Likcut Glee S501 cutting machine, you can print your favorite designs, scan them with your phone, and cut around the outlines automatically.
No complicated registration marks. No time-consuming manual alignment. Just print, scan, and cut.
What Do You Need to Make Custom Stickers?
For this sticker-making project, you will need:
- A Phomemo label printer
- Compatible label paper
- A Likcut Glee S501 cutting machine
- A cutting mat
- A smartphone with the Likcut app
- Your favorite images, illustrations, icons, or journal elements
This setup is especially useful for people who enjoy journaling, scrapbooking, planner decoration, card making, and other small DIY projects.
The label printer handles the printing, while the Likcut Glee S501 cuts around each printed design.
Why Use a Label Printer to Make Stickers?
A label printer is a convenient choice for quick, everyday sticker projects.
Unlike a traditional home printer, many label printers are compact, easy to use, and designed for printing directly onto adhesive label paper. You can use them to create:
- Journal icons
- Planner labels
- To-do list stickers
- Decorative illustrations
- Date and reminder stickers
- Scrapbooking elements
- Storage and organization labels
- Small gift-sealing stickers
Once your design is printed, you could cut it out with scissors—but that becomes tiring when you are working with detailed shapes or making several stickers at once.
That is where a cutting machine makes the process much easier.
How to Make Stickers with a Label Printer
The basic workflow is simple:
- Create or select your sticker designs.
- Print them with your Phomemo label printer.
- Place the printed label paper on the cutting mat.
- Load the mat into the Likcut Glee S501.
- Scan the printed designs using the Likcut mobile app.
- Preview and adjust the cutting outlines.
- Start cutting.
- Remove your finished stickers from the mat.
Here is a closer look at each step.
Step 1: Choose Your Sticker Designs
Start by deciding what kind of stickers you want to make.
You can create your own designs, use simple text labels, import illustrations, or prepare a collection of small decorative elements for your journal.
For the best cutting results, choose designs with clear outer edges. Images with a strong contrast between the design and the background are generally easier for the app to recognize.
You can also leave a small amount of space between each design when arranging your sticker sheet. This helps prevent the cutting paths from overlapping.
Step 2: Print the Designs with Your Phomemo Label Printer
Open the Phomemo app or the software supported by your label printer, then arrange and print your designs onto compatible label paper.
Before printing a full sheet, it is worth checking:
- Whether the image size is correct
- Whether there is enough space between each design
- Whether the print is clear
- Whether the label paper is loaded correctly
For journaling stickers, smaller designs usually work well because they are easy to place inside planners, notebooks, calendars, and scrapbook layouts.
Once the designs are printed, you are ready to cut them.
Step 3: Place the Printed Stickers on the Cutting Mat
Carefully place the printed label paper onto the Likcut cutting mat.
Make sure the paper lies flat without bubbles, wrinkles, or lifted corners. A smooth surface helps the machine cut more accurately.
Position the printed section within the cutting area of the mat, then load the mat into the Likcut Glee S501.
You do not need to spend time manually matching the digital design to an exact location on the mat.
Step 4: Scan the Sticker Sheet with Your Phone
Open the Likcut app and use your smartphone to scan the printed sticker sheet.
The app identifies the printed designs and generates cutting outlines around them. This removes the need to print complicated registration marks around the page or perform a lengthy manual positioning process.
For better recognition, take the photo in a bright, evenly lit environment. Avoid strong shadows, glare, or reflections across the sticker paper.
You can also place a plain white sheet underneath or around the printed material if you need more contrast between the designs and the background.
Step 5: Preview the Cutting Lines
Before starting the cut, review the detected outlines in the Likcut app.
Check that:
- Every sticker has been recognized
- The cutting lines follow the correct outer edges
- Unwanted background areas are not selected
- The spacing between cutting paths looks correct
Depending on the effect you want, you can add a small offset around the design. This creates a border around the sticker instead of cutting directly against the printed image.
A white border is a popular choice for journal and planner stickers because it gives them a clean, finished appearance.
Step 6: Start Contour Cutting
Once you are happy with the preview, send the project to the Likcut Glee S501 and start cutting.
The machine follows the detected outlines and cuts around the printed designs. You do not need to trim every shape manually with scissors or a craft knife.
After the cutting process is complete, unload the mat and carefully remove the sticker sheet.
Your custom stickers are now ready to use.
What Can You Make with This Method?
This print-and-cut workflow is useful for much more than simple labels.
You can use it to make:
Journal Stickers
Create decorative illustrations, mood icons, weather symbols, habit-tracking stickers, and small captions for your daily journal.
Planner Stickers
Make custom reminders for appointments, meetings, workouts, shopping lists, birthdays, and important deadlines.
Scrapbooking Elements
Turn printed illustrations, words, dates, and small memories into adhesive decorations for scrapbook pages.
Gift and Packaging Stickers
Create thank-you stickers, handmade labels, gift seals, and small decorative elements for packages.
Organization Labels
Print and cut labels for storage boxes, stationery, cables, kitchen containers, craft supplies, and office items.
Tips for Better Sticker Cutting Results
A few small adjustments can make your finished stickers look noticeably better.
Use Clear, High-Contrast Designs
Designs with recognizable outer edges are easier to scan than images with very light colors or unclear backgrounds.
Keep the Paper Flat
Wrinkles and raised corners can affect both image recognition and cutting accuracy.
Use Even Lighting
Natural daylight or a bright desk lamp can help, but make sure the light does not create harsh shadows or reflections.
Leave Space Between Stickers
Avoid placing designs too close together. A little extra spacing gives the cutting machine more room to follow each outline.
Test the Cutting Pressure
Different label papers may require different cutting settings. Run a small test cut before producing a full sticker sheet.
For kiss-cut stickers, the blade should cut through the sticker layer without cutting completely through the backing paper.
Clean Your Cutting Mat
Dust and paper fibers can reduce the mat’s grip. Keeping the mat clean helps prevent the sticker sheet from moving during cutting.
Do You Need Registration Marks?
Traditional print-then-cut projects often require registration marks to help the cutting machine locate the printed image.
With the mobile scanning workflow used by the Likcut Glee S501, you can scan the printed designs directly through the Likcut app. The app detects the visible outlines and prepares the cutting paths based on the position of the material on the mat.
This makes the process more approachable for beginners and more flexible for quick DIY projects.
It is particularly convenient when you want to cut designs printed from a compact label printer without preparing a complicated print layout first.
A Simple Sticker-Making Setup for Journal Lovers
You do not need a large studio or a professional printing setup to start making personalized stickers.
A compact Phomemo label printer lets you quickly print your ideas, while the Likcut Glee S501 helps turn those printed designs into neatly cut stickers.
The whole process can be summarized in three steps:
Print your designs. Scan them with your phone. Let the cutting machine follow the outlines.
It is a simple workflow, but it opens up plenty of creative possibilities—from functional planner labels to decorative journal stickers made entirely around your personal style.
Instead of searching for the perfect sticker pack, you can create exactly what you need, whenever you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make stickers with a label printer?
Yes. Print your designs onto compatible adhesive label paper, then cut around them by hand or with a cutting machine such as the Likcut Glee S501.
Do I need registration marks to cut the stickers?
The Likcut mobile scanning workflow can recognize printed designs without requiring a complicated registration-mark setup. After scanning the sticker sheet with your phone, you can preview the detected outlines before cutting.
Can I add a border around my stickers?
Yes. You can apply an offset to create a small border around the printed design. White borders are especially popular for journal, planner, and decorative stickers.
What types of crafts can I use these stickers for?
They are suitable for journaling, scrapbooking, planners, greeting cards, gift packaging, storage labels, and many other DIY projects.
Can the Likcut Glee S501 print stickers?
The Likcut Glee S501 is a cutting machine, not a printer. In this workflow, the Phomemo label printer prints the designs, and the Likcut Glee S501 cuts around them.
Start Making Stickers in Your Own Style
Sticker making does not have to involve complicated positioning or hours of cutting by hand.
With a Phomemo label printer, the Likcut Glee S501, and your smartphone, you can create custom stickers through a simple print, scan, and cut process.
Whether you are decorating a weekly planner, building a scrapbook, organizing your craft supplies, or adding personality to your journal, this setup gives you the freedom to turn your favorite designs into stickers whenever inspiration strikes.
Print what you love, scan it with your phone, and let Likcut handle the cutting.
