A few years ago I discovered a great website called Picnik that allowed me to use pictures with filters, overlays and text to create some really pretty designs. Although Picnik closed down in 2013 (thanks Google), their mantle has been taken up by PicMonkey. It's easy to use and (mostly) free - although there are some features that are only available to paid subscribers - but what I love about it is that I can make stuff. I've used it for work (for signs, postcards, handouts, etc.) and for personal stuff (HOLIDAY CARDS!!). It's basically custom stationery without the cost.
Where: www.picmonkey.com
Cost: Free (with paid upgrade)
What: Web-based graphic design studio
Students! Try PicMonkey if you need to...
make a poster
create a website
design an advertising campaign
put some pretty in an assignment or hand
create flyers for fundraisers or extracurricular activities
Teachers! Try PicMonkey if you need to...
make handouts
display student work digitally (they have a great collage feature that allows you to put several pictures into one file!)
create a website
use photos
MAKE HOLIDAY CARDS (or any other type of card, like thank yous for all of the great gifts you get before winter break)
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