Postcards are a personalized, economical way to invite people to church events. Even if you don’t mail the postcards, it’s easy for members to hand them out to friends, neighbors, and co-workers. On the front, simply place clip-art and a…
Read MoreWe’ve all faced this classic problem: needing an image to fit in a certain space, but it’s just not the right size. When you’re trying to make an image fit, it’s important to always maintain the aspect ratio; otherwise, the…
Read MoreChurch Bulletin Redesign scores a “win” for the weekly news bulletin! A subscriber in Texas asked for new ideas for her church’s weekly bulletin. Because “The Champions Spirit” is packed with information, it basically serves as a mini-newsletter each Sunday.…
Read MoreHave you ever had an image “jump” positions after you add or edit text in your document, only to have it move again the next time you edit? Annoying, right? Some programs — such as Word, Publisher and even Photoshop…
Read MoreWhether you’re showcasing pictures of the youth group, a recent bake sale or highlights from a mission trip, aligning images or using frames can present a more professional look. Although, let’s be honest: Adding any pictures of delicious desserts is…
Read MoreFor many of us, VBS planning is well underway. SignUp Genius is an amazing online tool to schedule church volunteers online. Plus, its FREE option is usually all you need to get started — be sure to check it out! However,…
Read MoreRecognize and thank the people who keep your church running. Create lists of volunteers to honor, including Sunday school teachers, ushers, acolytes, greeters, newsletter contributors and more. Remember to double-check that all names are spelled correctly! To save space in…
Read MoreThese days, there’s no need to be stumped by a font’s identity. With all the resources now available, detective work is a snap. At www.myfonts.com/WhatTheFont/, for example, you can upload a PNG or JPG image for a quick search of…
Read MoreWould you believe us if we said fonts have feelings too? Sans-serif fonts with rounded edges express happy, friendly emotions, while sans-serif fonts with hard edges come across as solid and strong. Serif fonts (those with small hooks or lines…
Read MoreA previous “Design Tips” introduced a newsletter remake, showing how the publication’s nameplate has progressed throughout the years. Another improvement our designer made involves varying the size of the artwork on the pages. When images are all about the same…
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