How to Drag a Pre-Designed Label into Canva Drag and Drop Templates

Canva provides pre-designed frames to allow use to give you custom templates for your label needs.

To use:

Example of a drag and drop frame in Canva.

1. Upload your pre-designed label into the uploads section of Canva

2. Click on the image of the label you want to drag to the template.

3. Drag the image into one of the Canva empty frames. You will know it is an empty frame by its appearance (an illustration of a blue sky with clouds and rolling hills beneath.

4. Repeat the drag and drop for each label you would like to print.

5. Don’t forget to delete the background outlines before printing.

If you don’t already have a pre-designed label, you can easily create one directly in Canva.

Step 1: Create a New Design

1. Open Canva

2. Click “Create a Design” (top right corner)

3. Select “Custom Size”

4. Enter your label dimensions

5. Example: 2" x 4" or 3" x 3"

6. Click “Create New Design”

Tip: Make sure your dimensions match your Dashleigh label size exactly for proper alignment.

Step 2: Design Your Label

Now you can design your label using Canva’s tools:

• Text: Add names, ingredients, or categories

• Fonts: Choose styles that match your aesthetic

• Elements: Add icons, shapes, or decorative details

• Colors: Coordinate with your home or brand style

Take your time here—this is where your label becomes personal and polished.

Step 3: Download Your Design

1. Click “Share” (top right corner)

2. Select “Download”

3. Choose file type:

4. PNG (recommended for drag-and-drop use)

5. or PDF Print (for highest print quality)

6. Click Download

Step 4: Upload into Your Drag & Drop Template

1. Open your Dashleigh Drag & Drop Template

2. Go to “Uploads” in the left sidebar

3. Click “Upload Files” and select your label design

4. Drag your design into one of the frames

5. Your design will automatically snap into place.

Step 5: Fill Your Sheet

Pro Tips for Best Results

Keep important text away from the edges (safe margin)

Use high-contrast colors for readability

Print a test page before using label paper

1. Click your placed design

2. Copy and paste it into the remaining frames

3. Or drag it into each frame individually

4. Everything will stay perfectly aligned for printing.