Using Fonts/Text

2009.01.23

Putting Text in Banner

Hi Inkers! So its been a while since my last post, I didn't forget! I have been busy thinking of new topics, saving designs, and making sure they are what YOU want to watch. Maybe you have some ideas?? Well just post your suggestion in a comment. I will try to use it in an upcoming video. SO, for today's video I am using some of my favorite new clipart to spice up an all text design. Banners are a great, quick way to add some art to your message. Try putting your text in one next time you make a shirt! Thanks for watching!


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2009.01.09

Combining Clipart & Text - Cheer Squad series 3 of 3

Happy Friday Inkers! Here is the final video in the series, rounding out our cheer squad design. Somtimes adding just a little bit of clipart can really take your design to the next level. It's and easy addition that boosts the creativity level, and makes your design more engaging. Try it out when making your next shirt. Thanks for watching!


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2009.01.07

Adding a Shadow - Cheer Squad Series 2 of 3

Hi Inkers! Here is the second video in this series, focusing on adding a drop shadow to your text. It's so easy, you'll wonder why you didnt use it before! You can even use the same technique for solid clipart. This is a great way to add color and dimension to your design with little effort. Try it out on your next shirt. Thanks for watching!


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2009.01.06

Choosing Fonts - Cheer Squad Series 1 of 3

Good Morning Inkers! This week will feature 3 videos focused on one shirt design and the different techniques used to make it. You may have seen these before if you were one of the few who had been to our previous video page. These videos have great easy tips for making the most out of fonts, and include some insider tricks to designing in the lab. So I wanted to make sure everyone reading this blog had the chance to add these skills to their design arsenal. So check back for the next installment, and thanks for watching!


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2008.12.26

Quick & Simple Text Design

Hi Inkers! Today's video has a couple quick tips for making a simple text design a little more thoughtful. We have a bunch of options available in the lab to spruce up your text only design. This tip is actually what we use when making our employee shirts. That's a fact... Plus I think we all have about 3 shirts each! So, it's safe to say this is a style most people will like. Give it a try next time you make shirt. Thanks for watching!


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2008.12.24

Legible Centered Text

Hi Inkers! Are you planning a shirt with a lot of text? Or maybe you want to fine tune your saved design? Well This video has a couple quick tips to make aligning your text easier. Of course, my fellow Inkers here at the office will double, even triple check your text and design to make sure your get the best shirts possible. So have fun designing and thanks for watching!


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2008.12.15

Rotate Text to Liven Up Your Shirt

Hi Inkers! Hope you had a great weekend. Today's video focuses on the Text Rotate tool. It's an easy tool to use, and can make your design more thoughtful and energetic. You can also combine it with the other Text Tools in the lab for even more effects. Try it next time you make a shirt. Thanks for watching!


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2008.12.08

Outline Colors for an Easy Read

Good Monday Inkers! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Maybe you spent some time designing your next shirt? In this video I talk about outline color choices to help make your design easy to read. The right color choice can make all difference in your design, and this video will give you the knowledge to choose wisely. For more on outlines check out this video. Thanks for watching!


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2008.10.21

Use "CASE" to stand out.

See how case, that is upper case and lower case text, can make your creation different and bring focus to your design.

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