Hello friends!
It’s one of the most important parts of product creation….COVER ART! I’ve been creating my own resrouces for years, but when I started selling things online, I had to create covers for my work to make my products stand out. Initially, I thought that I was ‘pretty good’ at it, but…now, after having been working on projects for sale since June of 2012, I see that my first few offerings left a lot to be desired when it comes to the optics of the cover.
If you’re new to creating your own cover art for selling your own resources…here are a few tips!
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| Here you can see that I changed this from tons of text on my cover to a much simpler approach. I used a bold eye catching font, a border to layer over a filled shape, an attractive understated paper, and larger clip art. |
1.) I exclusively use Microsoft Powerpoint to create my projects.
Why? Well…when I’m working in powerpoint, I am able to manipulate the images much easier than in word. If you’d like to replicate some of what you see me do, then…use powerpoint. ๐ It will be just about impossible to do it in Word.
2.) The right font can make or break the cover of your work.
I love a good freebie as much as the next person, but, I’ve learned to sometimes purchase fonts for specificity. What I mean is, I try to get fonts that will work for a cover. Use something bold and clean that is easy to read in a quick scan of a product cover photos.
3.) Use digital papers that enhance your work.
There are lots of teacher/blogger/artists that offer digital papers. These can easily be added to your project as a background. Remember that when combining fonts & papers…keep it simple! ๐
4.) Remember that this is a learning and growing process…take a look at old projects after a few months to see if you still feel that the cover of your product best represents your work.
I learn new techniques all the time–just from other teacher/artists who are willing to share helpful hints! It’s made all the difference in the appeal of my product covers! ๐
5.) Last but not least…ask for help when you need it! ๐
Here’s a picture of a craftivity that I started working on a few weeks ago. I’m not much for ‘crafts’ that don’t have some kind of learning attached to them. I knew where I wanted to go, but I couldn’t get there on my own. Check out the improvement that I made but just asking some of my first grade team mates! ๐
Thanks for stopping by today! ๐
I hope some of these tips help you out! ๐
You're too cute with your craftivity, lol! Thanks for sharing and always being a VERY big help for me personally :o) You're such a good blogging soul mate!
Sabra
Teaching with a Touch of Twang
Thanks! That craft was 'cray, cray' until I got some help!! As for being a help, you are welcome! Your blog is too precious!!:) Anythong I can do to help or encourage, I want to do!! ๐
Oops…*anything…my phone typing is usually TERRIBLE! :/
I can't believe the difference between your two covers. I am now inspired this summer to go back and look and my older covers.
Awesome! ๐ Let me know if there is anything I can do to help! ๐
Such a great resource. I wish I would have seen this a year ago:) I am sure so many can take a tip or two!
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple
Thanks, Tammy! ๐ I really hope folks find it helpful! ๐
This is a great resource! I just started creating things to sell on TPT and this post was very helpful! I definitely have some earlier things that I want to update! Happy to be your newest follower!
Carrie
Table Talk with C & C