Canva
Beautiful designs without being an artist.
What is Canva?
- Free design tool — works in browser or app.
- Drag-and-drop — no technical skills needed.
- Thousands of pre-designed templates.
- Make cards, posters, invitations, photo collages.
- Print at home or send to print service.
- 200+ million people use it worldwide.
What you can make
- Birthday cards — print or send digitally.
- Holiday cards — Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter.
- Photo collages of family + grandkids.
- Family newsletter — share with relatives.
- Memorial programs for funerals.
- Invitations to parties + reunions.
Free vs Pro
- Free version — plenty for most seniors.
- Hundreds of free templates + photos.
- Canva Pro — $14.99/month or $119.99/year.
- Pro adds: more templates, background remover.
- Most personal use fine on free plan.
- 30-day free trial of Pro available.
How to start
- Go to Canva.com or download app.
- Sign up free with email or Google.
- Search a template type (e.g., "birthday card").
- Pick a design that catches your eye.
- Click any text or image to change it.
- Download as PDF, image, or share link.
Make a photo book
- Search "Photo book" in templates.
- Pick layout — grid, magazine style, etc.
- Upload photos from phone or computer.
- Drag photos into book pages.
- Add captions + dates.
- Print at home or send to Shutterfly.
Tips for seniors
- Use templates — don't start from blank.
- Save designs — re-edit later anytime.
- Share editable link with family — they help.
- Print at FedEx Office or Walgreens.
- Free version has plenty for personal use.
- Watch free YouTube tutorials when stuck.
Make this year's holiday card
Skip the $40 box of holiday cards from the store. Spend 20 minutes in Canva making a personalized holiday card with photos of grandkids. Print 30 at home for under $10 in cardstock and ink, or send to Shutterfly for printing. People treasure personalized cards more than store-bought ones. Canva makes it as easy as filling out a form.