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Wow.
That looks great.
Oh, I'm not gonna show you yet.
Stick around to discover five different ways
you can make a digital collage that looks as great as this.
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Hi, I'm Tammie, a brand photographer here at Canva.
I'm here to show you how to create digital
and printed collages that look great
and only take minutes to make.
We'll explore collages for birthdays and anniversaries,
as well as how you can use them for business purposes.
I'll even show you how to print your design
onto a mug or canvas for the home.
But before we get started,
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All right, let's start with something nice and simple.
Let's say you wanna make a collage
for a friend's birthday to post on Facebook.
To achieve this goal, let's start with a template.
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I'll type birthday photo collage into the search bar.
So many options.
The ones with crowns are for Pro and Canva for Teams users
but all the rest are free.
I'm looking for a template that has space
for at least five photos.
I like the layout of this one.
All right, first up, I'll replace these photos with my own.
I've already uploaded them over here
so I'll drag and drop each one in like this.
Since I have one extra photo,
I'll delete this one here and put two in its place.
I'll need to resize and crop them
so they neatly fit in the space.
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That looks better.
The background color is a bit too dull for these photos
so I'll change that next.
Perhaps I'll try a vibrant pink.
Next, I'll change the color
of this central shape using the color picker.
I like this blue over here.
These elements don't really work
so I'll go ahead and delete them.
I'll keep some of the text though.
We can easily change this to something a bit funkier.
I'm thinking a scrolly font.
That looks great.
Now I'll add in her name and a little message underneath.
I think we're almost done here.
All it needs now is some cute graphics.
I'll head over here and type in heart with sparkles.
This one's cute.
I'll add it and see what else is being recommended.
Oh, wow.
So many great options.
Can't go past this one,
and perhaps some stars to tie everything together.
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Now I've moved everything into position,
it's ready to download.
I'll hit Share, select Download, make sure it's PNG.
Now I just need to click here.
Once it's downloaded to my computer, I can post it
on my friend's Facebook page or send it in a direct message.
That was pretty simple, hey?
Starting with a template really helps take the pressure off
and inspires creativity.
Check out this design made for an anniversary.
It only took me a few minutes thanks to a template.
This is what I started with.
All I did was change the background color and the text
and obviously out of my own photos.
A design like this could be printed
as a card or even onto a mug.
Let me show you how.
Go to Share.
Then print your design.
Look how many printing options there are.
Let's go for the mug.
I've only got the one design
but I could quickly make another and I may as well print two
since it's to celebrate a couple's anniversary.
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Yeah, that looks great.
Perfect way to remember their connection.
Once I've filled in the payment details,
the mugs will be on their way
and I can expect to receive them in under seven days.
While we're on the topic of printing,
let me show you one I printed on Canvas.
Wanna know the best thing about this design?
I didn't even need my own photos.
It's so easy to search and add stock images in Canva.
Here's the template I started with,
perfect for documenting special memories
but I'm thinking about something a bit more arty
and expressive for my walls.
It's got nine frames,
which means I need to find nine replacement photos.
Simply type in your search term
and hit photos to filter the results.
Now it's just a matter of dragging each one in.
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To change the placement of an image,
hit crop and drag it where you need it.
I'm making these ones as abstract as possible.
If you need to edit an image,
you can do that by clicking here.
For slight adjustments,
I recommend playing around with the levels.
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If you want a more dramatic change,
go for a filter or a photogenic effect.
When you're ready to print, head up the top,
just like we did earlier.
Select the size you want and whether you want it framed.
Let's preview what this looks like.
Once you're happy, hit continue to finalize the order.
It's that simple.
What other subjects would make good abstract images?
Let me know in the comments.
All right, we've covered collages for personal use
but what about for a business?
If you're looking to show off a product
or a range of services, collage can be a great solution.
Take this advertisement, for example.
I've been able to introduce three different dishes
in one design rather
than having to create a separate post for each.
Let me show you the template I used
and the features I added to make it my own.
First, I changed the font
and added a few extra boxes.
Filled in the text.
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Next, I added in the images, pancakes, jam tart
and something a little healthier.
Avocado on sourdough toast, yum.
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I'll add the logo here
and maybe some conditions here.
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Now I can upload this straight
to Instagram by heading over here.
Just click share on socials, then Instagram Business.
If you're using this feature for the first time,
you'll need to enter your account details to continue
but once it's done,
you'll be able to post all your content within a few clicks.
All right, we've uncovered lots of reasons
to create a collage,
and now it's time for you to have a go.
All of today's designs started
with a template and you should too.
We call it starting inspired here at Canva.
Drop any questions in the comments
or topics you'd like us to cover.
We're adding new videos on a weekly basis.
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