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Learn to Make Your Own Graphics for Standout Visual Marketing

Stand out online with powerful graphics. It's easy and affordable when you DIY.


Learn from a pro! As a lifelong graphic designer, I know all about quality visuals and getting them done fast. I'd love to show you! And now there are quick, low-cost tools to help, too.


The runaway favorite tool is Canva, and you can learn all about how to use Canva for beginners. Links to in-depth articles there, too!


Here are a few of the reader favorites:


How to Upload Fonts to Canva


How to Curve Text in Canva


How to Make a Table in Canva


OR find reviews (with a comparison chart!) on a host of Canva alternatives.


A couple specific articles you might enjoy are how to make YouTube thumbnails and how to make an infographic. Both are so important to get eyes on your content.


Ready? Start creating!


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100+ Short Halloween Quotes to Bewitch Friends & Followers

Updated on: August 1, 2024 by Louise Myers 3 Comments

Seeking short Halloween quotes?

Want to thrill and chill your friends and followers this haunting season?

Everything you need is right here!

I’ve curated a collection of spooky Halloween quotes that are just the right length for making quote graphics.

Plus easy how-to’s.

Let’s hop to the haunting!

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How to Make Quote Images Online: 20+ EASY Ways

Updated on: June 13, 2023 by Louise Myers 113 Comments

Want to make quote images online, but not sure where to begin?

Picture quotes are wildly popular on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter – everywhere! People love to engage with quote images that speak to them.

I’ve researched the best sites to make your own quote graphics online.

Most are FREE, or at least offer a free version or trial. Try a couple out!

Let’s dive in so you can find your fave.

20+ EASY Ways to Make Picture Quotes Online!

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How to Create Epic Images with 7 Design Principles from Star Wars

Updated on: May 30, 2018 by Louise Myers 4 Comments

Buckle up to learn 7 design principles from Star Wars! They'll help you win the visual marketing battle for audience attention.

Want to create images that soar?

Then buckle up to learn 7 design principles from Star Wars!

Truth be told, I’m geeking out over the Star Wars takeover at Disneyland.

But whether you’re a sci-fi lover or hater, these essential design principles will help you win the battle for your audience’s attention!

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How To Make Valentine Graphics They’ll Love. It’s Easy!

Updated on: January 15, 2018 by Louise Myers 1 Comment

Want to make Valentine graphics? Find a variety of templates that make it easy to create social media posts or Valentine cards with PicMonkey. Here's how!

Would you love to make Valentine graphics?

Wondering how that’ll ever happen?

Whether your concern is lack of time or lack of talent, it doesn’t need to stand in your way – with PicMonkey!

PicMonkey serves up a variety of templates that make it easy to design your own social media posts or Valentine cards (and they can even print the cards for you).

Whether you want to go silly, fun, romantic, or quirky, you’ll find an option to suit your needs. There are even choices for Singles Awareness Day!

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Image File Types: How to Win at JPG, GIF and PNG

Updated on: March 15, 2023 by Louise Myers 10 Comments

Want your images to look better, but your website to load faster?

You must master image file types!

Learn why and when to use JPG, GIF, and PNG files.

Use the wrong file type and you may have:

  • Blurry images that make you look like an amateur.
  • A slow-loading web page that has viewers clicking away.
  • A logo in an ugly box over your carefully-crafted background.

Big file sizes slow your web site load time. Statistics prove that this impacts your bottom line. But you can’t just compress all your files; you also want to maintain image quality.

Read on to learn what to do!

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