Hi, so I LOVE what you make with Canva, and I was wondering if you had any tips? I tend to use other graphic design/editing apps, but I have to start on making some bingo cards for a Tech fandom event, and I am SO INTIMIDATED.
🥹👉👈 Oh, my goodness! Thank you!!!
I love using Canva…and it’s been a learning curve to be sure!! *and I’m still learning…saying I am a novice is probably generous, to be honest 😅
Anyhoo…some tips!! I will do my best!
(I’m using the Canva app on my phone and have the free trial of the full version … if you have access to the free trial, absolutely DO IT!! So many amazing features!)
CANVAS SIZE
Make sure the canvas size you’re using matches the project you’re doing! This will help with formatting the “elements” to look exactly how you want them wherever you’re putting them.
For example, when I’m making post banners for Tumblr, I typically do 1080 x 400 px — this makes a nice, narrow banner that will work great for adding to the top of a post! (I learned this from the ever knowledgeable Dr. Google)
Canva is great about offering suggestions too, but if none of them seem right, Google what you are hoping for and do custom dimensions!
CANVAS BACKGROUND
*for this canvas, I used a square “instagram” post (size 1080x1080px)*
Making the background exactly how you want it is really important, and it will make adding elements just more fun because your canvas is more fun. Ya know??
But you don’t only have to use colors or gradients for the background.
You can also use pictures or photos and apply it as the background!!
ADDING ELEMENTS
I love scrolling through elements…there are SO MANY to choose from (especially when you have pro with the free trial!)
You can the resize them and move them around on the canvas. Canva will tell you when you’re center or an equal distance away from other elements on the canvas! This makes spacing so easy 😎
ADDING TEXT
If you’re making a bingo card, my suggestion would be to format just one box, making the text the size and the font you want. Really hone in on it and make it just how you like it. (Preferably a with text that is more than less words)
Then…copy it!!
This will copy all of your formatting and you can type in your new text without having to try and change all the settings over and over and over again 😅 (this might seem like a “duh” thing…but this took me way too long to figure out)
THEN, you can make micro adjustments to make each text fit in the boxes how you want them. You aren’t starting from scratch every single time! 🙌
This was just a rudimentary crash course of some of the biggest things I use whenever I start a new project.
But if you have any more specific questions, please send me a message and I’d be happy to help with whatever I can 😇
