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    Starting Your Side Hustle – 40+ Ideas to Create & Sell Online

    • April 24, 2023
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    • by Marissa

    Whether you’re looking to create a small business or just are interested in earning a couple hundred dollars each month, these ideas are a great place to start as you create your side hustle! You don’t need much to start your side hustle. In fact, the most important tool is a can-do attitude that is…

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    Easter Coloring Sheet – Free Download

    • March 2, 2023
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    • by Marissa

    Print as many copies as you’d like and grab your favorite colors for a fun activity for after Church or even on a weekday afternoon. Use this Easter Coloring page as a way to keep the kiddos busy while you’re putting the finishing touches on Easter Dinner or enjoy an afternoon of coloring with them…

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    How To Create Note Cards with Easy Peasy Printables in Canva

    • September 30, 2022
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    • by Marissa

    Create custom cards for any occasion or notecards for everyday use in a matter of minutes with Easy Peasy Printable Templates and a FREE Canva account. I don’t want to even think about the number of times I’ve had to run to the store to pick up a card for a special occasion last minute.…

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    Creating Inspirational Art Prints with Easy Peasy Printables

    • September 22, 2022
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    • by Marissa

    Create beautiful art prints for your home or your church calling with Easy Peasy Printables – beautiful backgrounds with perfectly paired fonts, all you need to do is add type in the text. Here at our house we’re counting down the days until General Conference. We’re looking forward to a weekend of inspiring talks, participating…

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    Create Your Own Fall Leaf Banner in Canva

    • September 15, 2022
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    • by Marissa

    Create a fall leaf banner in Canva – no fancy art degree or access to expensive design software needed! Fall is here and it’s time to bring a little bit of the colder weather and colorful leaves indoors. In this quick Canva project I show you how to create a coordinating fall leaf banner to…

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    Create An Autumn Inspired Art Print in Canva

    • September 1, 2022
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    • by Marissa

    No fancy art degree or expert understanding of a design software program needed – create a beautiful art print in Canva in just a few minutes with this step-by-step tutorial . Summer is finally winding down, the kiddos are headed back to school, and it’s time for crunchy leaves and sweater weather! To say that…

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    3 Tips for Finding Graphics in Canva Like a Pro

    • May 21, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Looking for great graphics in Canva? Here are 3 tips & a tutorial video to show you how to get started on searching and find graphics like a pro. Every designer, whether you’re a newbie or experienced, searches for graphics. Some projects allow you to create graphics from scratch, but often we look to the…

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    13 Terms To Search for Great Graphics in Canva

    • May 19, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Looking to find great graphics in Canva? Check out the list below to start finding those hidden gems like a Canva Pro. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to creating design awesomeness in Canva. Odds are you’ve already tried your hand at putting together a graphic for yourself, your business or a client…

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    How to Use the Canva Color Palette Ideas Tool for Your Next Project – Canva Color Tools

    • May 7, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Use the Canva Color Palette Ideas tool when you’re prepping for your next graphic design project or wanting to get inspired. These pre-picked color palettes are sure to spark creativity! It seems like when you’re just starting out in graphic design, picking out color palettes and font choices is hard to do. Being able to…

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    How to Use the Canva Color Palette Generator – Canva Color Tools

    • May 5, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Use the Canva Color Palette Generator to pick the perfect colors for your next graphic design project or your business rebrand – you’ll have palettes that provide contrasting colors that pair perfectly every time! Need some inspiration when it comes to color for your next design project? Look around. I find color inspiration everywhere! In…

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    How to Use the Canva Color Wheel – Canva Color Tools

    • May 3, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Canva isn’t just a great way to create designs for your business, work & life, it provides you with awesome tools that can help make your designs better. Learn how to use the Canva Color Wheel for your next design project. One of the fun parts of working in design is picking colors for your…

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    How to Curve Text in Canva

    • April 28, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    If you want to be able to curve text in your next design project in Canva – look no further. Try your hand at curving text in Canva with this sample logo project. There are so many great features to Canva – it’s the perfect graphic design software for newbie designers or those that don’t…

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hi friend! I’m Marissa.

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I’ve got passion for good design, printables, and creating awesomeness.

I’m a chauffeur, cheerleader (of everyone), goal setter, and master picker upper of Legos.

 

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Blue isn’t just pretty—it’s power color status. W Blue isn’t just pretty—it’s power color status.

Whether you’re aiming for calm, confident, or “we’ve totally got our act together,” there’s a shade of blue that can do the talking for you. Brands that lean into blue are often seen as trustworthy, smart, and polished. (There’s a reason banks and tech companies love it.)

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