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Start out strong with initial caps.

By ChurchArt Team | February 4, 2021

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 also a classy way to transition from a large, bold headline to an article’s light text. Types of initial caps There are 3 main types…

Use infographics for visual impact.

By ChurchArt Team | January 28, 2021

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 information graphic) is a visual representation of data or other information. They’re more than the plain old charts and graphs you remember from school. Infographics…

FREE Cards to Share Christmas Joy

By ChurchArt Team | December 10, 2020

With apologies to a certain famous reindeer, Christmas 2020 certainly will “go down in history.” The pandemic might be taking a toll on some beloved seasonal events and traditions, but one is sure to be more meaningful and appreciated than ever this year: sending Christmas cards to celebrate the good news of Jesus’ birth. Because…

Spruce Up Your Color Palette for Fall

By ChurchArt Team | November 13, 2020

Here are some gorgeous colors to incorporate into your church publications this Fall.

Try these Trunk or Treat alternatives!

By ChurchArt Team | September 29, 2020

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 special yet safe celebration, check out these amazing ideas some churches are using! Trunk or Treat alternatives: Below are just a few of the great…

How to add a drop shadow to an image.

By ChurchArt Team | August 20, 2020

Graphic designers often use drop shadows as a simple visual effect. It gives an image dimension by making the object appear to lift off the surface of the background. A drop shadow is essentially a gray or black (or sometimes color) version of an object’s shape. It’s placed behind the object and its position is…

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