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It’s true that a lot of people don’t develop their photos anymore, which is very unfortunate in my mind. But Taking photos is still very popular and each of our smart phones is a living proof of that. So weather or not you develop your photos, use them in a layout or a project or […]
Creating content for your blog is time consuming and you constantly need to think about new ideas. On top of that you need to create photos or graphics for your blog so the post will be eye catching and social media friendly. Today I want to share with you my way of creating graphics for […]
Need to know how large you can print your photo? Or how to save a high resolution file? Or why you have to crop your image if you want to print a 4×6 as an 8×10? The answers are all here! The ultimate guide for high and low resolution photos and how to create them […]
When you’re promoting your craft products, it’s absolutely essential to have great, well-lit photos. Crafters use product photos on websites, Etsy stores, printed materials, signage and more. Eye-catching photos can be the difference between a customer clicking through to your site, or moving on something else. You can take great DIY product shots with just […]
If you’re doing your own graphic designing for your small business, whether it’s designing your business logo or promotional graphics, then it can be hard for the small business owner to avoid common graphic design mistakes. This list of mistakes are aimed to help the small business owner pick up tips and to understand the […]
One of the most important aspects of having a handmade business is making sure your products appeal to the eye, especially when you’re selling online. Remember: the customer can’t handle your handmade goods in person while deciding whether or not to make a purchase the way they could at a craft booth or small shop. […]
Lately I’ve been obsessing over graphic design and creating new images to promote CreativeIncome and FaveCrafts. I love art and graphic design and I love seeing the impact my designs have on blog traffic, site design, and social media engagement. I may have minored in Art in college, but here are three fun facts: I […]
This is Part Three of a three-part series about Instagram. Find Check out Part One and Part Two. Now that you’re posting to Instagram, you might be wondering how to interact with followers. Instagram is a social network,which is a community of people who want visual stimulation as well as conversation. Look at Instagram as […]
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series about getting started on Instagram. Find the first part here. Now that you’ve gotten started with Instagram, you have to figure out what to post, how to attract followers, and how to drive sales/web traffic. What should you post to Instagram? You should create visually appealing […]
Instagram is a social network that allows users to share photos and videos and apply filters to make content more visually appealing before sharing them. Videos and photos can be shared to Instagram and a handful of other social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, simultaneously. To get started on Instagram, you need a smartphone, […]
