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How to Create Your Design Using Canva

To start designing, create a free Canva account by visiting www.canva.com.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Click Create a Design on the homepage.
  2. Select the appropriate design option (e.g., business cardflyerletterhead).
  3. Click Uploads to upload your images.
  4. Choose Layouts to add a template to your page or create your own.
  5. Drag and drop your images onto the design.
  6. Click Add a new page if you need multiple pages.
  7. Once your design is complete, click Share in the top right corner, enter canva@ctrlp.co.za, and ensure “Can Edit" is selected.

Additional Design Tips:

  • Add text and choose from over 130 fonts.
  • Customize the text box color for extra flair.
  • Modify the background to suit your design.
  • Use grids, filters, frames, and effects to enhance images.
  • Upload your own images or choose from over 1,000 free templates and stock images.

🚨 Important: Avoid placing text and images too close to the edge to prevent them from being cut off during the finishing process.

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