I know I haven’t done many Here We Go posts lately but I figured if I were to resurrect the series, it should be for Canva. I’ve been chatting with Hannah from Canva (oh a rhyme!) for months now. We’re partnering with them for our Haute Blog workshops this fall (in Chicago and Indianapolis) and they just launched their beta! I received access to it awhile ago and have been SOOO impressed.
I am always saying, “Blogging doesn’t have to break the bank,” and Canva is that solution. It’s a free design platform that is perfect for blogging. I made the graphic up at the top in like…2 minutes. No lie. I also thought I’d share a few screenshots of the process too:
I decided to choose the photo collage option and kind of wing it. I liked the circular type element and so I clicked on it (over on the left) and it appeared on my workspace.
I clicked over to the backgrounds option and clicked on the pink texture. I deleted the photo placeholders and bingo! Very intuitive.
I changed the color of the circle, the fonts and could arrange any part wherever I wanted.
When you choose to publish (or you can share a public link), it asks you if you want a PNG or a PDF. I saved to my desktop and used it above!
It’s really that easy and Canva did not ask me to write this post. I wanted to share the love and encourage you bloggers to request a username! Also, if you attend our Chicago or Indianapolis Haute Blog workshop – you will receive your own account! No wait list for you!
*Also, the colors do seem a bit off after I exported it but I’m going to follow up to see where the issue is coming from! Gotta love beta!
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17 Comments
August 27, 2013
This is awesome! Definitely going to request a username.
August 27, 2013
I’m so glad!! You’ll love it.
August 27, 2013
Wow! It looks like an amazing tool! I’m signing up immediately! I’m having a hard time learning Photoshop and this site really could simplify things
August 27, 2013
It’s SO simple. You’ll really love it, Juliette!
August 27, 2013
Awesome. It would certainly cut down on time too!
August 27, 2013
Definitely. I use Photoshop all the time for work but I love making collages in a more simple way.
August 27, 2013
So awesome. Anything that can help save my time is my new best friend!
August 27, 2013
Heck yes! Time is precious.
August 27, 2013
Thanks for this post, I’m signing up! :)
August 27, 2013
Awesome! Enjoy!!
August 27, 2013
Wow this sounds REALLY interesting!
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August 27, 2013
Yeah it’s really cool! Also – love your blog. Glad you commented so I could find you!
August 27, 2013
I saw the new sponsor button on HauteBlog.co before I read this post (stalker much?) and requested a user name right away. I purchased Pixelmator awhile back for blogging graphics, but still find it a little complex for this amateur designer. I literally cannot WAIT (i.e. refreshing my email every second) to get my login. You’re on the cutting edge once again, girl!
August 27, 2013
Hey if you’re my stalker then I’m a lucky lady :) I hope you get a username soon! What would it take to get you at Haute Blog in Chicago in Sept??
September 18, 2013
I was guaranteed to be there until the date was rescheduled to be the same as Influence :( Are you ladies still going to do workshops at-a-distance?
August 28, 2013
Ah! I love this and have reserved a username. I’ve been working with Muse a lot lately and love how easy it is (for someone who feels like they live in InDesign) but they don’t have a blogging component yet. Thanks for sharing this.
August 30, 2013
Oh! This looks fantastic. Totally reserved a username there!