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Hello, my beautiful sisters.
I see you.
I see the stress, the uncertainty, the frustration of needing to make extra money yesterday. Bills don’t wait, and neither do opportunities.
Whether you’re saving for something big, trying to get out of debt, or just want more financial freedom, you’re looking for a way to bring in extra income without waiting months to see results.
And let’s be real—you’re not afraid of putting in the work, but you need something that fits into your life right now.
Something that allows you to use your creativity, your resourcefulness, and your hustle without requiring a big investment upfront. I’ve sold printables on Etsy and ebooks on Amazon, and I know that you can do this.
That’s why today, we’re talking about 5 ways to start making money using Canva. Because sis, you already have the skills—you just need a system that works. Let’s get into it.
1. Sell Printables on Etsy
Printables are digital downloads that people buy over and over again—meaning you create it once and keep making money from it.
🚀 How to Start:
- Pick a niche: planners, budget trackers, self-care worksheets, meal planners, or anything useful.
- Use Canva to design professional templates that people can easily use.
- Sell them on Etsy, Gumroad, or your own website.
💰 How much can you make? Some Etsy sellers make $500–$5,000 per month selling simple printables!
2. Offer Social Media Templates to Small Businesses
Every business wants to look professional on Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok, but not everyone knows how to design eye-catching posts. That’s where you come in.
🚀 How to Start:
- Create Instagram carousels, Pinterest pins, TikTok covers, or YouTube thumbnails.
- Sell custom template packs on Etsy or Creative Market.
- Offer custom branding services to influencers and business owners on Fiverr or Upwork.
💰 Potential earnings: $10–$100 per template pack, or $300+ per month with recurring clients.
3. Design and Sell E-book Covers & Workbooks
People are publishing e-books, workbooks, and guides every single day. But guess what? Many of them don’t know how to design a good-looking cover. That’s where you come in.
🚀 How to Start:
- Design e-book covers, PDF workbooks, or course guides in Canva.
- Sell pre-made templates on Etsy or Creative Market.
- Offer custom design services on Fiverr or Upwork.
💰 Potential earnings: $50–$300 per custom order, or $500+ per month selling templates.
4. Create Merch for Print-on-Demand Stores
You don’t need a warehouse or inventory to sell t-shirts, mugs, or tote bags. You can create designs in Canva and sell them through print-on-demand services like Printify, Teespring, or Redbubble.
🚀 How to Start:
- Design trendy, simple, or inspirational quotes and graphics in Canva.
- Upload them to Printify, Redbubble, or Teespring.
- Promote your store on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.
💰 Potential earnings: $5–$20 per sale, with unlimited earning potential!
5. Sell Logos and Branding Kits
New businesses and content creators need logos, branding colors, and social media banners, but not everyone can afford expensive designers. Canva allows you to create and sell affordable branding kits.
🚀 How to Start:
- Offer logo and branding packages on Fiverr, Upwork, or your website.
- Create branding templates that include logos, color palettes, and fonts.
- Upsell social media graphics and website banners to increase profits.
💰 Potential earnings: $50–$500 per project, depending on experience.
Encouragement: You Don’t Need to Be a Graphic Designer
Sis, if you’re sitting here thinking, “But I’m not a designer… Can I really make money using Canva?” let me stop you right there.
You don’t need to be a pro. You just need to be resourceful and willing to learn. Canva has tons of templates that you can customize in minutes, and there are free tutorials everywhere.
What matters is taking action. You don’t need the perfect plan—you just need to start.
Uplifting Call to Action: Get Started Today
Here’s what I want you to do right now to make money using Canva:
1️⃣ Pick ONE of these methods that sounds doable for you.
2️⃣ Set up a free Canva account and start playing around with designs.
3️⃣ Create your first product and list it for sale—even if it’s not perfect!
Money flows to action-takers. The faster you start, the faster you’ll see results.
So tell me, which one are you going to try first? Drop a comment and let’s get this money! 💰✨
