What is Canva and why should you use it?

Have you been looking for an easy-to-use graphic design, art, or writing app?

If this describes YOU . . . Look no more!

In todays post, I am going to be giving YOU a guide to the best app I ever found *ITS FREE!. 

Here is what to expect in this post:

- Learn about what Canva is

- How to get a Canva account

- Why I use Canva and what I use if for

- BEST Canva tools

- My favorite apps, elements, and fonts

With out more introduction . . . . Lets . . GO!!!

What is Canva?

If I could describe it, I would say its and easier version of Adobe. I have been actually using Adobe lately, but I started out with Canva. It's what got me into graphic design.  

Canva is great for beginners.

It has Millions of templates, FREE course videos for students, non-profit businesses and more. They have millions of fun fonts, elements, and more!

How do I get a Canva account?

Getting a Canva account is simple. All you need to do is search "Canva" into google. When "Canva" comes up, click the first thing with this logo: 

 

When you Click the website, It will ask you "What will you design"? Click "Create an account for free". It will ask you for your name (Feel free to use a pen name) and email. It will not fill up your inbox with junk if you unsubscribe, but we will get to that later. 

Next, it will offer a PRO version, but there is probably enough free for you. (The PRO does have some nice features like the background remover which is GREAT).

Now that you have an account . . . Get DESIGNING!!!

What do YOU use Canva for?

I Use Canva for my cover pictures, magazine, brand kit, and ALOT of other things. When you get on Canva, I recommend choosing a template and editing it to get a feel for how Canva is. 

Like I said, Canva is nice for making brand kits with colors, fonts, ex. I did make all the Destination Creation LOGOS on Canva.

Now. . . What I DON'T like Canva for:

The websites. I was SO exited when I saw Canva websites, BUT once I tried using it i realized it was HARD. They don't (Or mabye they do. . but I don't know how) let you have a blog or Ecommerce (Basically an online store). 

I also don't particularly like video editor (Which you can't do much with). I was exited when I saw they had one, but disappointed when I tried it.

 

Canva HACKS:

Eye-dropper to color:  Do you want to make something Exactly as shone on a color pallet? If so, follow these steps:

1. Say you want to make the green box pink for your logo. Click on the thing you want to color. I have circled the color I want, but you do not have to do this.

Next, click on the color button at the top-left corner: Click the rainbow+.

Next you will see an eye-dropper icon. Click on that. You will get a pixel thing. Move the pixel thing over the color you want until the pixels are that color. 

This is the final product!

Keyboard Shortcuts: These may be harder to use at first, but once you memorize them that make things faster. Trust me! Here are the ones I use the most: 

Even if you just know the first one, I will save you so much time. All those seconds add up! 

What are your Fav Canva fonts and elements?

These simple element keywords will get you some SUPER cute results: 

These fonts are my favorite and are easy to find:

Well that is what Canva is and what I use it for. If you have any Questions, feel free to ask them in the comments and if you have an idea for another post, mention those too. 

Sadie