Creating a Custom Calendar with Canva

In this video I will teach you the process for creating a custom calendar with Canva -- from the 1 main question you should answer before you begin, to finding the right starting points, to the steps you should take to customize your calendar so that it looks good regardless of your end use or your chosen printing service.
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Jump to a section of this video:
00:00 Intro
01:11 The 1st Question You Need to Answer
02:09 The Mistake People Often Make
05:25 Finding the Right Starting Template
07:00 Situations When You Might Want to Start with the Wrong Size
10:06 Working Through an Example
11:12 Take Advantage of Starting Templates
15:06 Customizing your Design
15:54 Choosing a Calendar Layout with the Features You Want
16:58 Build in Future Flexibility when Appropriate
17:54 Working with Tables
22:20 Cell Text vs. Regular Text Elements
23:45 Advantages/Disadvantages of Text in Table Cells
27:28 Building Out Template Pages
30:55 Using a Design Grid to Guide your Decisions
39:03 Second Calendar Design
40:25 Custom Frame 4R System Video Link
42:00 From Template to Final Calendar
42:50 Naming Pages When Helpful
48:50 Designing in Canva for Other Print Services
49:15 Printify Example
58:24 Vistaprint Example -- Service Specific Preview Options
59:40 Wrap-up, Grab the Free Calendar Templates
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Greg

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[@Wrightn221]

I might give those for Christmas. I make homemade stuff, every year. I sew, etc. Thanks Greg.

[@learncanvawithgreg]

Sure, you're welcome. Yes, we often give custom calendars for Christmas...if I can get myself organized enough to pull pictures together. : ) cheers, Greg

[@pasticciottiontheroad]

Wow, so informativ. Thank you so much for your great work. You are amazing!

[@learncanvawithgreg]

Thanks for the kinds words, glad you found it helpful. cheers, Greg