How to Create a Printable Using PicMonkey

Now, let’s get into the core topic of this post: how to create a printable using PicMonkey. I will be creating a printable To-Do Today pocket card, and will be using screenshots to show you exactly how I do it. This is just one method; as you play around on PicMonkey you will discover many other options.

Step 1: Create a wireframe

Create a wireframe – a visual representation of how you want your printable to look. It need not be very elaborate, just a rough sketch on paper will do. This is not the final design and might change as you improvise on it in PicMonkey. Here’s what my pocket card wireframe looked like.

Step 2: Open PicMonkey

Open PicMonkey in your browser and mouse-over the ‘Design’ option.

Note: If you want to use a background image, you will have to choose the ‘Edit’ option and upload your image.

Step 3: Select the Canvas

Select a canvas for your printable. I chose a square canvas.

Step 4: Change the canvas dimensions

Under the ‘Basic Edits’ menu, select the ‘Resize’ option. This is if you want to change the dimensions of your canvas. The default size for a square image is 2000 x 2000.

Enter the exact dimensions of your printable. I’ve used 285 x 385 to create 3 x 4 inch pocket cards.

Step 5: Select the background color

If you’d like to change the background color of your printable, select the ‘Canvas Color’ option under the ‘Basic Edits’ menu. You can choose a shade from the color selector, or enter the hex code. I’ve left mine as white which is the default. 

Step 6: Add the text

Click on the ‘Text’ menu and click ‘Add Text’ button.

A text box will appear on your canvas.

Type in your text in the text box. I entered the word “Date” followed by dots which serves as space for the user to enter the date.

Select the text box and drag it to it’s corresponding place on your printable. I wanted the date to be at the top of the printable, so I moved it there.

Change the text color. I used the palette on the right to select a pretty shade of blue.

Add more text. I wanted more lines, so I added another text box and followed the same steps outlined above.

Duplicate the text as needed. When you right-click a text box, it will give you the option to duplicate it. I used that option to add more lines of dots.

If you are not happy with the font you have, you can always change it from the left sidebar.

Step 7: Add the graphics

Click on the ‘Overlay’ menu and choose the type of graphic you want to include in your printable.

When you select an overlay, it’s immediately added onto your canvas. I’ve selected a vintage blossom for my printable cards.

You can then resize your overlay and move it around to where you actually want it. I’ve added two blossoms to the bottom of my printable.

Note: If you have a PicMonkey Royale membership, you can add your own graphics from the ‘Overlays’ menu and work with it.

Step 8: Add a border

Click on the ‘Frames’ menu option on the left.

Select the ‘Simple Edge’ border.

Play around with the color and thickness of the border, until you’re happy with the overall look of the printable.

Step 9: Save it

Your printable is now ready to be saved. Click on the ‘Save’ option at the top.

Save your image as a JPEG file.

You can either offer this printable as an image download, or you can convert it into a PDF document using a PDF creator.

Today’s Challenge: Create a simple printable using PicMonkey. Even if you’re not planning to give it away to your audience, it is still good practice!

Have you tried creating a printable with PicMonkey?
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