đ¨ Meet the Maker Monday: My Favorite Canva Design Tools
- Rea Weeks
- Jun 9
- 3 min read
Behind the scenes of what I actually use (and love!) to create my designs
Welcome to Meet the Maker Monday, where I pull back the curtain and share a little of what goes on behind the scenes in my creative world!
As someone who lives in Canva almost dailyâwhether Iâm creating printable scrapbook paper, building Instagram content, or designing templates for my shopâIâve discovered a handful of tools that have become total must-haves in my creative toolkit.
If youâre a digital creator, planner lover, or Canva newbie looking to create with more ease and confidence, I think youâre going to love these too.
⨠1. Magic Write (AI-Powered Copy Help)
Letâs be honestâsometimes the hardest part of designing isnât the visuals⌠itâs writing the text.
Thatâs where Magic Write comes in. Canvaâs built-in AI writing assistant helps me:
Brainstorm product names
Draft Pinterest descriptions
Write short, fun phrases for sticker sheets
Come up with titles and blog intros (like this one!)
đĄ Tip: Try typing â5 cozy words for fall journaling stickersâ or âtitle ideas for printable paper packsââMagic Write is surprisingly good at nailing the vibe!
đźď¸ 2. Frames & Grids
Frames and grids are my go-to when I need a clean layout, especially for:
Product mockups
Sticker sheets
Digital paper previews
Story templates
I love that you can just drag and drop your image into a frame or shapeâit auto-crops and makes everything look tidy without extra effort.
đ Favorite Frame:Â Rounded photo frame + Polaroid-style grid = instant nostalgia!
đ¨ 3. Color Palette Generator
One of my favorite hidden Canva tools is the Color Palette Generator.
Upload any imageâlike a floral pattern, vintage book cover, or product photoâand Canva will give you a matching palette you can apply to your entire project.
I use it to:
Build scrapbook paper collections
Match my branding across products
Create mood boards with harmonious tones
⨠Bonus: Itâs also a great way to discover new seasonal color pairings (hello, sun-kissed June peaches + muted seafoam greens).
âď¸ 4. Curved Text Tool
Curved text is one of those tiny things that instantly elevates a design.
Whether Iâm creating:
Planner headers
Label stickers
Instagram graphics
Thank-you cards for my shopâŚ
âŚthe curved text tool adds personality and polish in a flash.
Try it with script fonts or play around with a rainbow layout for fun, whimsical designs!
đ§ 5. Magic Edit & Magic Eraser
These tools save me so much time, especially when Iâm customizing mockups or adjusting printable layouts.
Magic Edit: Highlight part of an image and type what you want to appear instead
Magic Eraser: Quickly remove background clutter, logos, or distractions
đď¸ Real life example: I recently used Magic Edit to turn a generic notebook in a stock photo into one with my own scrapbook pattern on itâwithout needing Photoshop!
đď¸ Bonus Tool: Canvaâs Smartmockups
I love showcasing my designs in real-world settings, and Smartmockups lets me place my sticker sheets, paper packs, or printable pages into styled photos instantly.
These are perfect for:
Etsy listings
Product previews
Social media promos
Pinterest pins
⨠Want to see how I use these in my own shop?đ Click here to check out my latest digital products
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đŹ Final Thoughts
These tools have truly helped me save time, design more confidently, and show up consistently as a creative business ownerâand I hope they do the same for you!
Let me know in the comments:Whatâs YOUR favorite Canva feature or tool? Or is there one youâd like help learning how to use? Iâd love to hear from you.
And stay tuned for next weekâs edition of Meet the Maker Mondayâmore tips, tools, and behind-the-scenes peeks are on the way! đ
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