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  • Branding, Canva, Color, DESIGN, Graphic Design Tutorials

    Understanding Colors & How to Use It in Your Design Projects

    • April 26, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    If you’re looking to learn how to use color like a pro in your design projects, you’ve come to the right place. Grab the crash course on color & picking the perfect pairings below. Ever wonder how graphic designers seem to pick the perfect color palettes for every project? I did too when I first…

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    Canva Background Remover Tool: 4 Tips to Make You a Pro

    • April 7, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    When it comes to the Background Remover Tool in Canva, not all images are created equal. These 4 tips will up level your design and set you at expert status in no time! If you’ve been using Canva even occasionally for personal or business reasons, you’ve probably run into the Background Remover tool. It’s a…

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    Digital Printable FAQs: How to Print & Download Files Like a Pro

    • April 6, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Not sure how to download or the best way to print your digital printable files? Save time and money with these simple tips that will make you a printing pro. One of the things I love most about the internet is that there are literally hundreds of great digital printable files that you can put…

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    How to Use the Canva Background Remover Tool

    • April 5, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    If you’re new to Canva, you may be wondering what exactly the Canva Background Remover tool is and why’d you need it – no worries, I’ve got you covered. Canva is a great online graphic design tool that provides all the basics for creating graphics for your home, business, church calling and more. The free…

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    St. Patrick’s Day Decor Prints – Digital Download

    • February 26, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day? Deck your mantle, a bookshelf or an entry way table out with these fun home decor prints! It’s time to start thinking all things green – St. Patrick’s Day is well on it’s way! Mid-month holidays are always hard to decorate for because…

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    Happy Birthday Confetti Balloon – Free Tag Download

    • February 17, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Looking for a cost effective way to celebrate birthdays for a youth group, Primary class, or even your ministering sisters? Celebrate with a happy birthday confetti balloon! What says happy birthday better than balloons & confetti? Not much. This simple birthday idea is a lot of fun, and it only takes minutes and a few…

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    St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Sheet – Free Download

    • February 15, 2021
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    • by Marissa
    St. Patrick's Day Coloring Page from Prickly Pear Design Co.

    Let’s celebrate all things green with a fun St. Patrickly’s Day Coloring Sheet you can color with your kids! Grab your favorite set of colored pencils or crayons and lets get to it! There’s something about the end of February and beginning of March that makes us a little stir crazy – I think it’s…

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    St. Patrick’s Day Garland – Printable Download

    • February 10, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    Bring a little luck of the Irish to your home or workspace with this cute St. Patrick’s Day Garland. Simply, download, print, cut and hang to show your Leprechaun spirit and add a punch of green to your holiday decor. St. Patrick’s Day presents us with another mid-month holiday, which means you have to be…

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    Cursive Handwriting Practice Worksheets – Free Download

    • February 8, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    These super simple cursive handwriting worksheets are great for learning to write in cursive or just reinforce the skills that they’re learning in school. There are few things that I remember well from elementary school, but learning to write in cursive was one of them. I was so excited – I remember thinking that I…

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  • Valentines Day

    Valentine’s Day Treat Bag Toppers

    • February 4, 2021
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    • by Marissa

    These cute bag toppers are the perfect touch to a package of homemade (or store bought!) treats! There’s something about Valentine’s Day that gets me – I’ve never been much for the overly ornate designs and flowery versed greeting cards, but give me some cute little hearts and a fun play on words and I’m…

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    Valentine’s Coloring Page – FREE Printable File

    • February 1, 2021
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    • by Marissa
    This darling Valentine coloring page would be the perfect addition to your Valentine's Day classroom celebration or as a fun way to spend a few minutes with your kiddos on the weekend.

    This darling Valentine coloring page would be the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day classroom celebration or as a fun way to spend a few minutes with your kiddos on the weekend. What You’ll Need to Get Started Valentine’s Day is coming and there’s no reason to put off prepping to the last minute. I…

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    Kids Yeti Valentines – Classroom Valentine Digital Download

    • January 27, 2021
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    • by Marissa
    All Yeti Yours Classroom Valentine Printable from Prickly Pear Design Co.

    Looking for a cute kids Valentine idea? These Yeti Valentines are perfect – grab the template and whip up a set for your kiddo’s classroom Valentine’s party. I just got the pink flyer announcing my kindergartener’s Valentine Day party and the need to create a Valentine mailbox. For some that might bring on a wave…

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