Diving into Canva Magic: ⁠ @Blessed2Crochet ⁠ 's Tips for Creating Thumbnails, Shorts, and Content Hacks

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Keeping It Reel Podcast w/Sweet T

@TommyKenyon7

142 episodes

1 week ago

Helping people with the everyday use of technology by showing them how to do the basic digital tasks. How can I support you?

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Helping people with the everyday use of technology by showing them how to do the basic digital tasks. How can I support you?

Technology

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Diving into Canva Magic: ⁠ @Blessed2Crochet ⁠ 's Tips for Creating Thumbnails, Shorts, and Content Hacks

Keeping It Reel Podcast w/Sweet T

1 hour 37 minutes 10 seconds

2 months ago

Diving into Canva Magic: ⁠ @Blessed2Crochet ⁠ 's Tips for Creating Thumbnails, Shorts, and Content Hacks

"Diving into Canva Magic: @Blessed2Crochet 's Tips for Creating Thumbnails, Shorts, and Content HacksIn this episode of Tech Time with Sweet Tea, host Tommy (aka Sweet Tea) chats with Miss Mary from Bless to Crochet about harnessing Canva for everyday creators. From beginner-friendly thumbnail tweaks to pro-level shortcuts like background removal and frames, Mary shares her real-world journey of turning Canva into a fun, pain-relieving creative outlet. Whether you're battling fibromyalgia like her or just starting out, learn how to level up your YouTube game without the overwhelm—plus tips on free tools like StockCake and Remove.bg. It's all about playing around, collaborating, and making tech work for you!Canva tutorial for beginners, YouTube thumbnails tips, free Canva hacks, content creation tools, remove background images, StockCake downloads, PixelBay resources. Join Sweet Tea and Miss Mary as they explore Canva's hidden gems for thumbnails, shorts, and community posts. Discover how to detach images, use frames, add animations, and collaborate with creators. Perfect for podcasters, YouTubers, and hobbyists seeking SEO-friendly designs and pain-free creativity. (148 characters with keywords)Highlights:0:00 - Intro to Canva Basics and Setup: 0:28 - Podcast Welcome and Guest Introduction2:25 - Mary's Canva Journey and Tips for Beginners:3:54 - Choosing Templates and Alternatives: 4:56 - Uploading Images and Free Resources: 6:05 - Editing Thumbnails7:33 - Exploring StockCake in Action: 8:48 - Back to Canva: Uploading and Positioning:10:15 - Adding Shapes, Colors, and Elements:12:53 - Free Background Removal Tool: Introducing Remove.bg15:21 - Flipping Images and Adding Text:18:55 - Text Effects and Animations:21:43 - Layering, Positioning, and Locking:23:08 - Incorporating Graphics and Magic Recommendations:26:51 - Cropping and Final Thumbnail Touches: 30:59 - Thumbnail Reveal and Collaboration Advice:33:54 - Repurposing Photos and AI Integration:36:58 - Frames Demo for Community Posts:40:06 - Logos for Announcements:46:40 - PixelBay for Videos and Music:50:55 - Creating Shorts in Canva:53:40 - Video Editing in Canva:58:49 - Duplicating Designs for Efficiency:1:00:05 - Wrapping Up Canva Tips:1:04:01 - Q&A Session:1:11:08 - Resource Costs and Community Tabs: StockCake ($10/month), PixelBay (free/paid), using logos for announcements.1:15:49 - Channel Monetization and Connections: Explaining non-monetized connection focus, making mods, and promoting collaborations.1:19:49 - Bartering Skills and Final Advice: Exchanging services, diving into programs, and reaching out for help.1:23:25 - Challenge for Viewers: Revamp a thumbnail using StockCake and #blessthumbnail, plus YouTube's hype feature.1:28:57 - Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap-Up: Final tips, subscriptions, engagement importance, and podcast sign-off.#VideoEditing #KeepingItReel #DigitalThomas on Social Media:Website: https://keepingitreel.tvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereelsweettTwitter: https://twitter.com/thereelsweettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelsweett/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmDc1iPCsE10ZwNCKTYsFQ?view_as=subscriber