15 Ways To Make Money With Canva

Canva is an online design tool established in 2013. I love Canva because it is super easy to use, even if you have no design skills. It offers a generous stunning template library that allows anyone to create professional-looking graphics. 

And the exciting part is that you can make real money from Canva, too! Stick around — I’ll show you the 15 greatest ways to make money with Canva!

1. Create low-content books

Low-content books have simple pages inside – minimal or no content inside at all. Journals, planners, sketchbooks, activity books, notebooks, and coloring pages are some popular ones. 

You can easily design low-content books with Canva. Then, you can sell them on Amazon or Etsy for money.

2. Create Pinterest graphics

I create Pinterest templates and graphics using Canva and then sell them to business owners who need them, such as bloggers and online shops.

You can even work as a virtual assistant on Pinterest if you want to earn more.  Beginners can earn between $25-$35/hour. Here are some tasks you can do:

• Create and maintain a Pinterest account
• Design branded Pinterest graphics
• Connect pins to social media accounts, landing pages, or websites
• Make custom brand kits 

3. Design E-book Covers

The demand for visually appealing e-book covers is high due to the large number of people self-publishing on Amazon and Apple. But not many writers are good at designing the covers, that's why I stepped in. 

You can create custom or premade e-book covers and sell them online. The Book Cover Designer is a great site to list your designs. You will receive 70% on each sale.  

Fiverr and Upwork are other reliable platforms where you can offer your services.

4. Design Invitations

You can make both printable and digital invitations with Canva. Invitations are one of the hottest-selling items on Etsy. So, it's a creative way to earn extra income just right at home.

You can sell pre-made templates or offer custom designs for special events.

Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, retirement, bridal showers, save the date, bachelor and bachelorette, or gender reveal – The market for designing invitations is really very big! 

5. Print On Demand

Print-on-demand (POD) requires zero upfront cost and risk. The POD industry is expected to grow by over 25% a year in the next few years. Thus, it's worth it for you to try!

You use Canva to create a cool design. Then, send your designs to a print provider (I highly recommend Printful). They will use your design to print on items like t-shirts, mugs, or tote bags when someone orders.

You don't need to do anything more. Printing, packing, and delivering – Printful handles them all. 

6. Design Logos

Every business needs a logo. And it's an opportunity for you to design professional logos for small businesses and social media brands.

You can create custom logo packages or sell premade logo templates on sites like Fiverr, Etsy, 99designs, or Creative Market. 

7. Sell Canva templates

People are constantly searching for done-for-you designs for presentations, newsletters, social media postings, and more! Then, you can create them to sell and earn money. 

It is quite easy to create professional-looking templates with Canva. You can sell them in bundles on Fiverr, Etsy, or your own Shopify store. 

8. Design & Sell Printables

I’ve seen many people out there do this for a full-time income. You can reach up to $10,000+ a month with this business! 

Coloring pages, planners, wall art, stickers, and worksheets are some popular things you can start to create and sell. 

The easiest platform to sell your printables is Etsy. The best part? When someone buys your products, Etsy will send them the file automatically — no inventory, no packing, no shipping.

9. Design & Sell Digital Products

This is my favorite. Why? Because you just need to design products once, and then sell them again and again. Shopify and Etsy are 2 platforms to sell your digital products I suggest. 

Here are some awesome ideas for you to consider: 

• Printable journals, planners, & calendars
• Social media templates & resumes
• Stock photos & digital artwork
• Online courses & eBooks
• Subscription-based products like exclusive memberships

10. Design Social Media Graphics

Thanks for Canva. It provides us with a big library of ready-made templates that you can use to create professional, eye-catching graphics with ease. 

Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube – Canva comes with all the things you need to design different social media graphics.  

Or else, you can choose to work as a virtual assistant. This side job can earn you thousands of dollars a month. 

11. Design Websites

Sound tricky, right? But you don't need any coding skills to design a website with Canva. Canva's website builder allows you to create simple and mobile-friendly websites without hassle. 

Search for Canva website templates and customize them in the way you like. When your sites are ready, sell them on Facebook groups, 99designs, or Creative Market.

12. Make Canva tutorials to Share on YouTube

YouTube is booming right now, and Canva tutorials are quite popular. A smartphone and a ring light will be enough for you to start. 

Create your own YouTube channel and upload your Canva tutorial videos. At first, you can earn through affiliate links, brand deals, and selling your own digital products. 

Then, when your channel gets 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 view hours, you can earn more from YouTube ads.

13. Create Canva Courses for Beginners

If you are good at Canva, it's time to turn that skill into cash by creating courses. You don't need to be an expert to do this. 

You can make easy courses for beginners. Many people feel more comfortable to learn from someone just a few steps above them.

You can make a simple Canva course from anything. For example, how to design social media graphics, how to make a logo, how to create a book cover – anything will work. 

If you are new, you can list your courses on Skillshare or Udemy. Then, when you have an audience, host them on Thinkific to get great money. 

14. Become A Canva Contributor

Joining Canva's Contributor Program is another cool way to make money. You upload your own images, graphics, movies, or stickers, and you will get paid every time your creation is used in a project.

 You only have to create stuff once and keep getting money later. However, due to heavy demand, Canva is currently temporarily pausing new contributors. But it's still worth paying attention to the reopening times!

15. Become A Canva Affiliate

If you have an active social media following, share Canva and get paid. You will get a commission whenever someone clicks your affiliate link and signs up for Canva Pro. 

To do this, you need to apply for the Empower Canvassador Program of Canva. To qualify, you have to post at least one Canva-related tutorial or feature every month. 

Canva was the first thing I shared when I created a blog, and it works. Share an awesome tool and get money. Why not? 

And here is a quick look for you:

15 Ways To Make Money With Canva

1. Create low-content books 2. Create Pinterest graphics 3. Design E-book Covers 4. Design Invitations 5. Print On Demand 6. Design Logos 7. Sell Canva templates 8. Design & Sell Printables 9. Design & Sell Digital Products 10. Design Social Media Graphics 11. Design Websites 12. Make Canva tutorials to share on YouTube 13. Create Canva Courses for Beginners 14. Become A Canva Contributor 15. Become A Canva Affiliate

If you need any help on your online making-money journey, these tools and resources can help. 

Final Words

So there you have it — 15 ways to make money with Canva. You can start with a free account (limited features) and then upgrade to Canva Pro later. The fee is also very reasonable, just $12.99 per month. 

Your task is to choose one idea from the list and give it a try!