Fast, Easy, On-Brand Thumbnails in Canva | Tech Tips for Conscious Entrepreneurs
- Kathryn Gorham
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
You didn’t start your business to become a tech expert—you started it to share your gifts.
But when something as small as making a thumbnail keeps you from showing up fully and getting results—that’s a problem worth solving.
This idea came to me while walking the beach the other day with Henry and Maya. In the process of taking a picture of the two of them in the surf... a client happened by and offered to catch all three of us.
The conversation moved into being an entrepreneur opening a new business AND having to create videos which then necessitated learning to do thumbnails in Canva. Thank you, Kerry!
In this Tech Tip, I walk you through how to create clean, vibrant, on-brand thumbnails using Canva.
No design degree required.
No overwhelm.
Just a simple, repeatable process to help you stay in your creative 🎨 flow and let your work shine ✨.
Step by step walkthrough! Watch above or on YouTube https://youtu.be/T-E3MUhPPeY 🧾 Quick Steps Covered in This Tutorial:
🔸 00:00 – Why This Matters
A quick note on why conscious entrepreneurs need just-enough tech—without overwhelm.
🔸 00:45 – Canva Pro vs Free Differences
A few features shown (like background remover) are only available in Canva Pro, but the process still works with free tools.
🔸 01:53 – Starting a Design in Canva
Open a new design, choose the right thumbnail dimensions, and keep your work organized in folders.
🔸 03:00 – Choosing & Customizing Templates
How to pick templates that are simple, flexible, and brandable for reuse.
🔸 05:00 – Understanding Layers & Elements
Canva isn’t one flat image—it’s made of many stacked layers. Learn how to move elements forward/back for a clean design.
🔸 07:00 – Changing Colors & Fonts
Customize background and text colors to reflect your brand’s vibe and make sure it’s readable.
🔸 08:30 – Adding Your Face (and Why You Should)
YouTube loves faces. Here’s how to add yours with Canva’s background remover.
🔸 10:30 – Replacing Photos & Text
Easy swaps so you can reuse your design for future videos or different topics.
🔸 13:00 – Pro Tips for Positioning Elements
Keyboard shortcuts, resizing tips, and alignment tricks to save time and reduce frustration.
🔸 20:00 – Duplicating Templates for Future Use
Keep your visual branding consistent by reusing and updating designs for each new video.
🔸 26:00 – Know When to Skip a Template
Not every design is worth fighting with. If the background color or layout isn’t flexible—ditch it and move on.
Ready to bring more ease into the way you show up online? These Tech Tips are here to help you stay in your creative flow while removing those excuses to quit.
Kathryn Gorham 💜
Purple Door Entrepreneur | Conscious Entrepreneurship
P.S. How can I help you? I'm Kathryn Gorham. Connect with me at:🌐 PurpleDoorEntrepreneur.com
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P.S. Mark your calendar!I’m teaching a Free Intro Class: AI for Conscious Entrepreneurs on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30pm ET, followed by a live class on Saturday, June 28 at 2:00pm ET.
We’ll cover both the mechanics of how to use AI tools and the energetics of doing it in alignment with your values, frequency, and intuition. You’ll walk away with practical tips and a fresh perspective on how AI can support—not override—your voice, your vision, and your deeper purpose.
✨ Whether you're brand-new to AI or looking for a more conscious way to work with it, this is for you.
Thank you