Planning & Creating
11 DIY wall art and decor ideas
Whether you’re moving into a new place or looking to freshen up a few rooms at home, you’ve probably wondered: How can I decorate my walls affordably? Before you ...
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How to make a comic book cover in 10 steps
Creating a comic book usually happens from the inside out, making cover design the last step of the process. But even with the end in sight, you don’t want ...
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How to create your own custom planner
Published: December 2, 2019. Last updated: January 19, 2024.
Life can often seem like a whirlwind of appointments, responsibilities, and tasks, and keeping track of it all can be a ...
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How to Make a Grandparent Memory Book
Kids love to ask questions about their grandparents, and grandparents have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with younger generations. Celebrate your loved ones and preserve treasured ...
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How to become a children’s book illustrator
For book lovers with a keen imagination and artistic skill, the world of children’s book illustration has a natural appeal. Bringing unique characters to life and portraying tales of ...
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Gift a Thanksgiving Cookbook
Do you have a stuffing recipe that your family can't stop talking about? Is your cranberry sauce the hit of every Thanksgiving dinner? Why not share your culinary secrets ...
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Seven anniversary photo book ideas
When you find that special someone to share your life with, every season brings an abundance of new memories. Your anniversary is the perfect time to step back and ...
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Make a Best Friend Book in 5 Steps
Although the International Day of Friendship only comes around once a year, we believe in celebrating our favorite pals all year round. Treat your BFF to a one-of-a-kind gift ...
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How Many Pages Should a Book Be?
One of the most frequent questions people making books ask is “How many pages should my book be?” The answer is, it depends on what kind of book you ...
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How to make a pregnancy journal
Pregnancy is one of the most special times in a person's life. With so many firsts—from finding out that you're pregnant to your first ultrasound—you will want to remember ...
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Large Order Services Spotlight: The Influencer Marketing Handbook
Aron Levin, entrepreneur and co-founder of marketing technology company Relatable, never thought he would write a book. After his company sparked the idea behind The Influencer Marketing Handbook, Aron ...
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Book Layout & Design Ideas: Layout 8
This blog series aims to provide some basic book design ideas for your photo books, magazines, and other book formats. The spreads you see here, and the added notes, ...
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Discover digital scrapbooking
Wondering what to do with all of the photos that have accumulated in boxes over the years? Not to mention the hundreds upon hundreds of digital photos that are ...
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How to make an interior design portfolio
As with any creative job, an interior design portfolio is essential to showcase your unique ideas, style, and creative capabilities to future clients or hiring managers.
It doesn't matter if ...
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Book Layout & Design Ideas │ Layout 7
This blog series is designed to provide some basic book design ideas for your books, magazines, or ebooks. The spreads you see here, and the added notes, are not ...
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How to make a graphic design portfolio
A well-curated graphic design portfolio is an essential asset to anyone working in the industry. For graphic designers and other creative professionals, the job market is highly competitive—especially with ...
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How to Build a Makeup Artist Portfolio
Whether you are a makeup artist just starting out or a seasoned professional, having a professional, well-organized portfolio is must-have to grow your business. New clients, even if they ...
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How to make a product catalog that grows your business
Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 8, 2019, and most recently updated on August 4, 2024.
What if your catalog could do more than showcase products—what if ...
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Sri Lanka: capturing an experience in print
This is a guest post by photographer Dan Rubin in partnership with Blurb. Rubin walks us through his book-creation process from start to finish and shares his experience using ...
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How to Mix Photography and Illustration
The creative world is a wonderful world, but it is one in which participants are under pressure to conform, at least to some degree. You might think this is ...
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How to make a photography portfolio
Picture this: A previous client gushed about you to a friend, the art director at a magazine you know and love. The art director is impressed with your social ...
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How to Curate Your Family Holiday Photos
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During the holidays, everything is a little bit more beautiful. From decorations to delicate sweets, to parties, and visits with faraway family and friends, ‘tis the season with a ...
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How to make a notebook or journal to sell: A guide for creative entrepreneurs
If you're looking for a creative way to start or build your own business, you may consider making and selling notebooks and journals. Not only is this a relatively ...
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How to become an author: your step-by-step guide
In some ways, becoming an author isn’t as hard as it seems. But in other ways, it’s much harder than you might think.
To become an author, you have to ...