Because 2020 has been so “tricky,” traditional Trunk or Treat events may not be possible this fall. But if you still want to “treat” your church and community members with a…
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A frequent question we get at ChurchArt.com is “What are some tips for reporting births and deaths in my newsletter?” The main thing is to treat each birth and death…
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Sometimes change is inevitable. Due to unforeseen circumstances such as pandemics or natural disasters, many events and activities must be canceled, postponed or left in limbo. When this happens, you’ve…
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The front page and back page of your church newsletter are prime real estate because those are the pages that most people see first. In magazines, the back cover is…
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If you’ve been preparing newsletters for your church, you’re most likely very familiar with the concept of newsletter templates. You may already use your own document as a unique template…
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A well-attended event is a successful event. And, a key to good attendance is communication! Of course, you can always extend invitations by email, calls, or texts to get the…
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A 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…
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General, multi-use office stock works well for … multiple uses. It’s not the best choice for printing photos, however. Standard office stock has a matte (or uncoated) finish, while photos…
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A newsletter editor at a South Carolina church requested ideas for freshening up the publication, which we redesigned more than 10 years ago. These front pages show how the newsletter’s…
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Question: I’ve heard about serif and sans serif fonts. Is there a best place to use each style, and why? Answer: The little “hooks” extending from a letter’s main strokes are what…
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