DESIGN TIPS

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If you’re a new blogger or a seasoned one, a business owner selling products and/or services you know how much work goes into developing and maintaining a website. The aesthetics of our website is one thing, functionality is another, but they work together to create an enjoyable, seamless experience for our valued visitors. This can be a daunting process. BUT it can be energizing if we have the right tools to design a website that we’re proud to own.

In a series of posts, I’m delighted to share design tips and resources to do just that.

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Join other creatives and receive an all-access pass to free resources, downloads, and design templates to help grow your blog, business, and support your creative endeavours.

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Let’s get creative!

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Design Tips & Freebies!

• How to Add Transitions to Slides (Pages) in a Video in Canva.
  by Natalie Ducey
  January 10, 2024
  Have you ever wondered how to add captivating transitions to your slides in a video? In this post, we’ll go through the steps of Adding Transitions to Slides (Pages) in a Video in Canva.
• How to Customize the Timing of Animation in a Video in Canva
  by Natalie Ducey
  April 6, 2023
  Have you ever wondered how to customize the visual appearance of elements and animations in a video? In this short tutorial, we’ll go through the steps of customizing the timeline in which elements are displayed (and their animation) in a video designed in Canva.
• How to Translate text in Canva into over 100 languages!
  by Natalie Ducey
  March 27, 2023
  Have you ever wanted to translate the text in your graphic designs into another language? In this short tutorial, I’m excited to share a Translate feature. With its use, we can translate our text into over 100 languages. In seconds!
• How to Create a QR CODE for a Website and/or Web Page.
  by Natalie Ducey
  March 7, 2023
  If you’ve ever wondered how to create a QR CODE for a website and/or web page, this post is for you. In just a few quick and easy steps you, too, can easily create a QR Code for any web page.
• How to Add a Falling Snow Effect (Animation) to Designs in Canva
  by Natalie Ducey
  November 23, 2022
  I love sharing tips that encourage and inspire creativity. This is a quick tip to give our designs a festive feel this time of year. Falling snow!
• How to Create a Video in Canva ~ Step-by-Step Tutorials for Video Production and Editing
  by Natalie Ducey
  June 14, 2022
  If you’re a producer of content, it can be overwhelming at times to keep up with it all. I hear ya! But here’s the cool part. The awesome part. Creating and editing a video doesn’t have to be tedious, exhausting, or costly. Nope! If you’d like to create a video, be it a promotional piece, a book trailer perhaps, a YouTube video, etc. but don’t know where to start, this post is for you!
• How to Create a Wallpaper Calendar for a Desktop and/or Laptop using Canva.
  by Natalie Ducey
  June 1, 2022
  In today’s design tip, we’ll create a Wallpaper Calendar for our Desktop and/or Laptop using Canva. In just a few quick steps, we’ll create a custom design and then display it as our background image!
• How to Group and Copy Multiple Elements in Canva.
  by Natalie Ducey
  May 24, 2022
  With the right tools and tips, the design and creative process can be energizing and fun. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know as a content creator, I love to share informative content and resources. This is a feature I love so, yup, I’m sharing!
• How to Add Background Colour (Color) to Text in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  May 10, 2022
  Creating and maintaining a cohesive look in our designs can be challenging, but it can be energizing if we have the right tools and tips to begin and, hopefully, thrive! In this short tutorial, we’ll go through the few steps of adding a background colour to text in Canva.
• How to create a Progress Bar, Progress Ring, and Progress Dial, in Canva.
  by Natalie Ducey
  April 26, 2022
  In today’s design tip, we’ll create a Progress Bar, Progress Ring, and Progress Dial in Canva. In just a few quick steps we can easily create a custom design for each.
• Celebrating a Milestone with a Sale ~ Poetry Prints and Feminine Mockup Designs.
  by Natalie Ducey
  April 19, 2022
  Let’s share and celebrate our milestones with joy and gratitude. This is me sharing a special moment. My heart is full.
• How to change the cursor (pointer) size and colour on a ChromeBook.
  by Natalie Ducey
  April 12, 2022
  There are numerous reasons for increasing the cursor (pointer) size and/or changing its colour while using a desktop computer. Whether it’s for accessibility or easy-to-follow screen sharing tutorials, its use offers many benefits. In today’s digital tip, we’ll go through the steps of changing the cursor size and its colour while using a ChromeBook.
• How to find similar designs and elements in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  February 22, 2022
  In this short tutorial, we’ll go through the few steps of searching for similar design elements and templates in Canva.
• How to Add a Shadow Effect to Images in Canva
  by Natalie Ducey
  February 3, 2022
  Have you ever wondered how to add a Shadow Effect to images in Canva? If so, this post is for you! ♥
• How to Create and Add a QR CODE to Graphics in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  January 31, 2022
  If you’ve ever wondered how to create and add a QR CODE to digital graphics and print documents, this post is for you. ♥ In just a few quick and easy steps you, too, can easily create and add a unique QR Code to your designs. QR Codes are fantastic for their ease of use … Read More about How to Create and Add a QR CODE to Graphics in Canva!
• How to Create Instagram Highlight Covers in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  January 24, 2022
  If you’re on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed the vast array of beautiful, artistic Highlight Covers on profiles throughout the platform. If you’ve ever wondered how to create them and give your Instagram profile a boost, this post is for you. ♥ In just a few quick and easy steps you, too, can have an Instagram … Read More about How to Create Instagram Highlight Covers in Canva!
• How to Add Highlight Covers in Instagram!
  by Natalie Ducey
  January 17, 2022
  If you’re on Instagram and making connections, you’ve most likely viewed Instagram Profiles and noticed the circular designs located at the bottom of the profile. These circular designs are Highlight Covers, a feature Instagram added a few years ago. There are numerous benefits for their use that I’ll explain below. I’ve been asked recently how … Read More about How to Add Highlight Covers in Instagram!
• How to Curve Text in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  December 9, 2021
  Have you ever wondered how to curve your text in Canva? If so, this post is for you!
• How to Add a Custom Audio File to Designs in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  September 9, 2021
  In this short tutorial, let’s go through the few quick and easy steps to add a Custom Audio File to designs in Canva. We’ll create and download our Graphic with Audio as an MP4 Video. ♥ Canva is a game-changer for creating beautiful graphics. With its easy-to-use templates, we can design graphics for Social Media, Marketing, and … Read More about How to Add a Custom Audio File to Designs in Canva!
• How to Create Animated Typewriter Text in Canva
  by Natalie Ducey
  June 29, 2021
  Have you seen an animated typewriter text graphic and wondered how they did that? If so, this post is for you! ♥ Canva is a game-changer for creating beautiful graphics. With its easy-to-use templates, you can easily design graphics for Social Media, Marketing, and so much more. In this short tutorial, we’ll go through the steps … Read More about How to Create Animated Typewriter Text in Canva
• How to Create an Animated Logo for Free in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  March 11, 2021
  Have you thought about designing a Logo, but just don’t know where to start? Have you seen an animated logo and wondered how they did that? If so, this post is for you! ♥ Designing a logo doesn’t have to be tedious, exhausting, or costly. Nope! Canva is a game-changer for creating beautiful graphics. With … Read More about How to Create an Animated Logo for Free in Canva!
• Feminine Mockup Designs and Templates ~ Celebrating a Milestone!
  by Natalie Ducey
  February 18, 2021
  As an author and writer, I am passionate about stories that touch the heart and awaken the soul. I also love art and creative design. When passions merge, as mine did, we feel an inner peace that I give thanks for every day. Given my passion for graphic design, I started creating my own Mockups! … Read More about Feminine Mockup Designs and Templates ~ Celebrating a Milestone!
• How to Create a Marble Texture in Photoshop ~ With Free Textures Pack!
  by Natalie Ducey
  July 22, 2020
  In this post, I’m delighted to share a short video tutorial as well as step-by-step images to guide you through the process of creating a beautiful Marble Texture in Photoshop. In just a few steps, you can easily create this design in multiple colour variations. Creating a Marble Texture in Photoshop Video Tutorial ~ Creating … Read More about How to Create a Marble Texture in Photoshop ~ With Free Textures Pack!
• How to Create an Animated Pinterest Pin in Canva!
  by Natalie Ducey
  June 24, 2020
  Pinterest is a gem for finding ideas, tips, products, and inspiration. It’s a visual social media platform that offers its users the opportunity to build a profile and save these (re)sources in an organized fashion by creating boards and pinning these (re)sources to them. Other users can view and pin them to their Pinterest boards. Their followers can … Read More about How to Create an Animated Pinterest Pin in Canva!
• How to access and use Font Glyphs and Swashes in Windows and Photoshop!
  by Natalie Ducey
  February 25, 2020
  We live in a visual world. Many followers of my blog are writers, authors, and/or bloggers, AND readers. We share and market our work, and the work of others, through visuals. What grabs our attention? For me, a huge source of inspiration comes from the typography. Our words convey a message and, hopefully, a story; … Read More about How to access and use Font Glyphs and Swashes in Windows and Photoshop!
• #FreebieFriday ~ Lovebird Calligraphy Font with beautiful swashes and glyphs!
  by Natalie Ducey
  January 24, 2020
  Greetings, everyone! ♥ It’s a joy to share another gem with you today. This beautiful calligraphy font ~ Lovebird Calligraphy Font ~ is available for FREE download via Font Bundles. Score! Lovebird Calligraphy Font I just downloaded it and created the graphics below. It’s lovely and comes with beautiful swashes! Followers of my blog know how much … Read More about #FreebieFriday ~ Lovebird Calligraphy Font with beautiful swashes and glyphs!
• #FreebieFriday ~ Mistletoe Calligraphy Font Duo with beautiful swashes and glyphs!
  by Natalie Ducey
  October 19, 2019
  Greetings, everyone! ♥ It’s a joy to share another gem with you today. This beautiful calligraphy font duo ~ Mistletoe Calligraphy Script ~ is available for FREE download via Font Bundles. Score! I just downloaded it and created the graphics below. It’s lovely and comes with beautiful swashes! Followers of my blog know how much I … Read More about #FreebieFriday ~ Mistletoe Calligraphy Font Duo with beautiful swashes and glyphs!
• FREE Clipart Designs from Design Bundles ~ Be Grateful, Be Thankful, Be Blessed!
  by Natalie Ducey
  October 15, 2019
  Greetings, everyone! ♥ Followers of my blog know how much I love beautiful fonts and design graphics. What’s even better is sharing the love AND freebies! I’m a fan of Design Bundles. They offer amazing fonts and designs at fantastic prices which often include a commercial licence. A win-win, my friends! I’m delighted to share … Read More about FREE Clipart Designs from Design Bundles ~ Be Grateful, Be Thankful, Be Blessed!
• Freebie Font Friday ~ Enjoy this beautiful Calligraphy font with Swashes! #FreebieFriday #Fonts
  by Natalie Ducey
  October 4, 2019
  Greetings, everyone! ♥ Followers of my blog know how much I love beautiful fonts and design graphics. What’s even better is sharing the love AND freebies! I’m a fan of Font Bundles and Design Bundles. They offer amazing fonts and designs at fantastic prices which often include a commercial licence. A win-win, my friends! Today, I’m … Read More about Freebie Font Friday ~ Enjoy this beautiful Calligraphy font with Swashes! #FreebieFriday #Fonts
• How to create Animated Instagram Stories with Hype Type!
  by Natalie Ducey
  October 1, 2019
  If you’re on Instagram, you’ve most likely viewed an animated Instagram Story. Perhaps you’ve shared one or maybe you’re curious and eager to do so. Great news, my friends! We can easily create a beautifully designed animated story in minutes … and it’s free! If you’re not using Instagram Stories, I encourage you to give … Read More about How to create Animated Instagram Stories with Hype Type!

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Blogging Essentials Guide

After seven years of blogging, I thought I’d put together a Resource Guide with a list of essential tools and resources I use in hopes that it may prove helpful to fellow bloggers – newbies and/or not-so-newbies alike. After all, we’re always learning in this form of engagement. ♥

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