In design terminology, an oversized letter at the beginning of an article or paragraph is called an initial cap. These letters visually entice people to read the written word. They’re…
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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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How can your publications present data about attendance, offerings, fundraising, budgets and more without overwhelming readers or quickly making their eyes glaze over? The solution is infographics! An infographic (or…
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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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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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