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From Community Market to Calgary Expo: How One Author Built a Pro Booth (and How to Design Yours in Canva)
One Canva file. Five different print pieces. That’s how a Calgary author walked into the Calgary Expo with a booth that looked fully put together instead of thrown together the night before. Canva’s Magic Switch made her resize-and-export workflow for five different pieces seamless, and it works for any vendor building a market table or event booth from scratch.
From Community Market to Calgary Expo: How One Author Built a Pro Booth (and How to Design Yours in Canva)
One Canva file. Five different print pieces. That’s how a Calgary author walked into the Calgary Expo with a booth that looked fully put together instead of thrown together the night before. Canva’s Magic Switch made her resize-and-export workflow for five different pieces seamless, and it works for any vendor building a market table or event booth from scratch.
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How to Design Graduation Announcements & Programs in Canva
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How to Design a Pocket Folder in Canva: Step-by-Step
Designing a pocket folder in Canva takes more setup than a regular print file. You need the right dimensions, bleed on all edges, and a clear understanding of where the pocket flap falls before you start placing content. Get those details wrong, and the file either gets rejected or comes back with cut-off logos and crowded panels.
A Guide to Canva 2.0: New AI Tools to Help Design Your Print Products
Canva 2.0 offers a different way to work. The blank canvas is no longer the default starting point, brand setup is now automatic, and multi-piece print projects can be generated from a single description. For businesses that print regularly, the new scheduling and connector tools alone are worth understanding.
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A Guide to Canva 2.0: New AI Tools to Help Design Your Print Products
Canva 2.0 offers a different way to work. The blank canvas is no longer the default starting point, brand setup is now automatic, and multi-piece print projects can be generated from a single description. For businesses that print regularly, the new scheduling and connector tools alone are worth understanding.
The Best AI Tools for Designing Print Materials: Canva, ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly & More
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Learn how to prevent faded inks, scratches, and water damage by choosing durable print materials and using simple care tips that keep your banners, labels, and other paper products looking sharp.
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RGB vs. CMYK Colours: Why It Matters for Printing & How to Choose in Canva
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How to Create a Welcome Poster Board For Your Wedding in Canva
A welcome poster board is a great way to display your wedding details to all your guests. Here’s how to create and customize a welcome poster board in Canva, with design considerations and best practices from the Little Rock Printing team.
How to Resize Your Design in Canva
Canva is a great online graphic design tool that you can use for all your printing needs. Here’s how to easily resize your designs in Canva, with a step-by-step guide from the Little Rock Printing team.
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How to Build a Brand Kit for Your Print Materials in Canva
Building a brand kit for your print materials is key to having a cohesive look and feel for your company. The Little Rock team shows you how to create one in Canva that can be applied to business cards, envelopes and more.
Create a Cohesive Branding Identity by Matching Business Cards, Brochures & Stationery
Your print marketing materials should give your customers a cohesive experience through colours, typography and graphics. Learn how to create this for your business, with design tips and file setup instructions from the Little Rock experts.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing & Printing Branded Envelopes for Your Company
Branded envelopes are a great way to capture your customer’s attention before they open it. Our Little Rock team breaks down everything you need to know from a design and print perspective to help you reach your intended audience.
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Dinner With The Mannings
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The “Why” A Story On Leadership
Growing up, I was fortunate to have a lot of teachers that were unapologetically demanding. Assignments had to be in on time and had to show full effort. We use this philosophy with our business.