Create a fun Video Birthday Invite with Canva

Create a Fun Video Birthday Invite with Canva

Welcome to another exciting tutorial from Canva! I'm Ronnie, and today is a special day because it's my birthday (September 21st). In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how I created a personalized video invite to send to my friends for a birthday picnic in Sydney. If you want to learn how to use Canva's video features for creating cool designs, follow along!

Step 1: Document Setup

First, select your document type. Since I'll send this invitation via platforms like Messenger or WhatsApp, I’ll use an Instagram post-sized format. On Canva, select “Instagram Post,” and it will open a document with the right dimensions.

Step 2: Designing the Background

Sky and Bubbles: Head to the video tab and search for a sky with bubbles video. Once found, stretch it to cover the entire document.
Grass: Search for grass cutouts in the photos tab. Choose one without a background, duplicate it, and make it a double layer.
Trees and Flowers: Add trees and flowers cutouts to adorn your park scene. Make sure to push them backward so they blend well with the grass.

Step 3: Adding Text and Stickers

Initial Text: Use the 'T' key to create a text box and type “You are invited to”. Use a fun font like Bryce Bold Condensed and make this text white.
Personal Touch: Add stickers for maracas, hearts, or any visual elements that match the birthday theme. Plan to animate elements to make them move and add fun.

Step 4: Sequential Slides

Suspense Slide: Duplicate the first slide. Change the text to build suspense.
The Main Event: Another duplicate where the text now says “A Picnic with Friends.” Personalize with Bitmojis of yourself and friends.
Celebrate: Add text “to Celebrate” using Bryce Extra Light font, and bring in more Bitmojis for a celebratory vibe.
Birthday Announcement: Add text “Ronnie's 40th Birthday” along with balloon alphabet visuals from Canva.
Details: Information like the date and time go in here. Make it visually engaging with matching Bitmojis.
Location: Show where the event will take place using a video or screenshot of the location from Google Maps.
RSVP: Encourage friends to screenshot and send their responses using fun visual elements.
Response Options: Two separate pages, one for “Yes, I’m coming” and another for “No, I can’t make it,” each decorated with fitting animations and Bitmojis.

Step 5: Final Touch

Final Slide & Animation: End with "Hope to see you there" and animate the text using the block effect for a delightful finishing touch.

Conclusion

Preview your final video to ensure everything flows well, and then share it with your friends. This tutorial provided a comprehensive guide on how to create a fun and personalized birthday invite using Canva.

Keywords

Canva
Video Invite
Birthday
Picnic
Sydney
Bitmoji
Animation
Design

FAQs

Q1: What document type should I use for sending birthday invites via messaging apps? A: Use the "Instagram Post" format for square dimensions suitable for messaging apps.

Q2: How do I add a personalized touch to my invites? A: You can add Bitmojis, stickers, and animated elements to make the invite fun and personal.

Q3: Can I use Canva to show a specific location in my invite? A: Yes, you can upload a video or screenshot from Google Maps to show the location.

Q4: How can I animate text in Canva? A: Select the text box, click on “Animate,” and choose the preferred animation effect, such as "block."

Q5: How do I get Bitmojis into my Canva design? A: Connect your Bitmoji account to Canva through Snapchat, then you can use your Bitmojis directly in your designs.