UPLOADING IMAGE MADE IN CANVA TO CUSTOMIZE IN ZAZZLE

[justcarrie2]

Hello, new user here.  I actually created some artwork in Canva and would like to upload to Zazzle then add some customizable text to it.   I don't want the customer to be able to copy and paste the artwork.  I only want to give them them option to change the "text".  

#1 - Is this possible to do? 

#2 - I know how to upload and add a text box but what Toggles do I click on or off.  I tried to click all of them but it wouldn't let me click both  - Make object(s) permanent and always visible and Make object a template. 

How does this actually work? Or am I doing something wrong? 

Thanks 🙂 

[Windy]

What kind of machine are you working with? I work mainly on iPad, and the lock functionality seems to be completely missing for me on this machine. If I could lock a layer in the design tool, the one with the image on it, the shopper would not be able to mess with that image.

[idraw]

Hi again Windy, I also use an ipad,along with my Mac. You are right about the ipad, what seems like a missing lock icon is really an icon that sort of blends into the background of the button. Hard to see. Try select all, lock everything, then select none, and  unlock the text. When you select all you will also be able to see if there are any unlocked layers in the design area.

[Windy]

I don't think I can see any locks which blend into the background, and yes, I can sometimes get the icon to show. But when I have the icon showing, it does not have the effect of locking the layer and if I then click on another layer the lock icon disappears. I am totally baffled as to whether i am supposed to be able to use this functionality on the iPad, or how I would do it.   Am I missing something, @idraw  ?

[idraw]

@Windy
Windy, It's tricky, for sure. I see the top one locked. So select all and click the top one, it should unlock it. Then select all again, lock em all. Then select none. Click on the text layer, and unlock it. Done deal. Should work for you now. I had to figure it out maybe about a couple of years ago. It's maddening. Try it again and get back to me w/results. ( or my twisted humor, get a locksmith,locksmith scratches head, mumbles what am I supposed to do with this?)

[Windy]

Can you really see lock icons there which are just blending into the background? I can't see anything like that at all. 

I am trying your method.....it takes me a good 15 or 20 clicks to get one layer to lock. Then when I select all the layers, it will unlock that first layer, and another layer will spontaneously lock. Maybe. If I am lucky. Mostly nothing I do to any layer will result in any layer locking.  I do find it easier to simply get off my tush and head over to the desktop, where locking is easy. But mostly I just don't mess around trying to do any layer locking.

[idraw]

@justcarrie2    @Windy 
(May also help justcarrie2 about locking layers)
You have to make sure that you have done select all layers,then see whether you have any locked. Unlock if any are. Then while all layers selected. Lock all layers. You’ll know when they are locked bks looking at the design area  you won’t see any dotted line scalable “boxes”. While layers still selected,select none. Then unlock the text layer. All other layers will stay locked. The scalable dotted line box will now only be active for the unlocked text layer. Once you get the method, it,s easy, just a little pita, we have brought up the hard to see locks on the new forum, so tech is aware.

Note—Are you using an Apple Pencil or your finger. The pencil seems to be far more accurate and responsive to locking on the iPad, I noticed that myself. Also, I agree with you I try to avoid using my iPad for creating products on zazzle, too frustrating compared to using the computer.

[justcarrie2]

Thank you very much!

[justcarrie2]

Hi there!  I work from an HP Desktop. 🙂 

[KeegansCreation]

1) You can prevent the customer from entering the design tool. Then they can only change what you have made into a template. When you publish the product, scroll all the way to the bottom of the publishing page. There will be a toggle that says Show Customize Button. It defaults to allow. If you toggle it off, the customer can't get into the design tool.

2)To make your text a template, the toggle you want to click is Make Object a Template. You can verify this worked by clicking Done which takes you out of the design tool and into the product page. You should now see a box the customer can change to their own text.

[justcarrie2]

Thanks so much, that is definitely helpful! 🙂

[Sara_H]

I'm pretty sure it's prohibited under their content license terms to upload artwork made in canva to zazzle @justcarrie2 - see   https://www.canva.com/policies/content-license-agreement/

"9. Prohibited uses
You definitely can’t do these things with any free or Pro Content on Canva:
5. Use or display the Content on a standalone basis on websites or other venues designed to induce or involving the sale, license or other distribution of “on demand” products, including postcards, mugs, t-shirts, posters and other items;"

[justcarrie2]

Hi Sara, I have my own art uploaded into Canva which I pulled my designs together.  Yeah, doing digital is a big no-no using Canva elements.  You can use their elements if you choose to for Printed items only.  No digital anything though.  You are right for sure! 🙂

[Sara_H]

Hi @justcarrie2 Sorry - I was under the impression that you used canva assets - sorry about that! Take care

[justcarrie2]

Hi Sara, 

No worries at all.  It's nice to have help and offer advice etc.  It's a tricky world we live in so we need to stick together!  Thanks again!  

[idraw · Accepted solution]

@justcarrie2
You said you are a new user, so this tip can help (everyone) for future:
Use the search box: Community.zazzle.com/t6/forums/searchpage/
you can use search terms/words to find any post that comes up in the forum for your question, and most likely your question already asked/answered.
See this link for questions about canva being answered on 4/17/22
Using canva Pro for zazzle designs
by womaninlove1980 in Create Products
‎04-17-2022 07:17 AM
Hello fellow Zazzlers! I was wondering if anyone uses Canva pro to create designs for Zazzle? If so, am I allowed to use their images/graphics with some modifications, changes to sell on Zazzle? F...
replies:
SimplyDesigned
New Contributor III

‎04-17-2022 09:56 AM
The only thing i've used canva for was to make thumbnails for my blog posts so I could have something nice looking to share to pinterest. If you're looking for a free photo editting software you can check out GIMP, for being free its pretty good for what I need it for.

PenguinPower
Contributor III
04-17-2022 08:40 AM - edited ‎04-17-2022 08:40 AM
the simpler answer is No, you shouldn't be using it.... 
In the link Col has provided, see section 9. Prohibited uses, Things you many not do subsection 5 - Use or display the Content on a standalone basis on websites or other venues designed to induce or involving the sale, license or other distribution of “on demand” products, including postcards, mugs, t-shirts, posters and other items;

While the Canva platform itself does appear to use some CCO licensed materials, it would likely be best to just go to the sources of those things rather than try to sort out what in Canva is safe or not... 

ColsCreations
Contributor III
04-17-2022 07:33 AM
https://www.canva.com/policies/content-license-agreement/
Refer to #2, 6, and 9.

[justcarrie2]

Thanks so much for the tip. So far, this has been a very kind, understanding, and helpful forum. I have been able to find answers without having to post which was great!  Didn't have to bother anyone with silly questions. Thanks again! 

[homespuncottage]

Hi Carrie. You mentioned that you are new so I wanted to suggest that you check Canva's TOU's to make sure that it's okay to post designs made on Canva. I know that their templates are definitely not allowed. Just FYI. You may have already done that. 🙂 No shade. Just trying to be helpful.

[justcarrie2]

Thanks so much!   Yep, I did get ahold of Canva's team.  Their policies have been rewritten so they are much clearer than before.  I wanted to make absolutely sure that I am not in violation of using them in any way shape or form.  Yes, the templates or any digital anything is a definite no.  I appreciate the tip and help very much! It's nice to think someone respectfully has your back!  Thanks again! 

[wands1101]

Hi Carrie, 

Sorry, complete newbie here, 

May I ask what examples you mean by 'digital anything?' I am confused as to what they are. I emailed Canva and they said it was fine to use my designs as long as the elements are 'correctly altered' from the original. Are the elements not digital?  I am just confused about the whole licensing situation. 

 Thank you for your help

[justcarrie2]

Hi! Wands1101!  I know it is very confusing.  Everyone says you should just use Canva Free but I like Canva Pro it gives you a lot of great tools closer to something like using Photoshop which is what I use to use.  It also opens up more elements/photos/backgrounds etc you can use.  Forgive me if you already know this info.  Digital is tricky.  If the elements used can be easily copied then Canva frowns on that.  The safest way to use Canva is for the "end product" to be printed on something like a t-shirt, mug, wall art, etc.  If it is sold as a digital-only product I wouldn't use Canva for that.  Meaning the person you sell it to gets a digital file from you and they print it out.  Now, as far as the term "altered" if you choose an element say a "cat" picture you must add something else to it like a word or background for example with something else or you use your own uploaded artwork to Canva with the "cat" for instance. Single-use is prohibited as in using just the "cat".  Canva is correct, but when it comes to Digital like making invitations or templates that's where you need to be careful.  Even if you have purchased art from Creative Market or Fabrica they have even changed their policies on usage. So read the fine print.  For instance, if you buy a subscription to either Creative Market or Fabrica and you have used art from them if you cancel your subscription then all of that art you used can no longer be used by you. Yeah.  Be careful, it's getting trickier all the time.  Also, in Canva when you want to use an element or anything check in the top right corner there are three little dots.  Click on those and it will tell you how you can freely use the art.  It will say unlimited commercial use or something like that.  Then, you will know for sure if you are okay to use it.  Fonts are hard to check but usually, there is a crown next to it for Pro users.  I hope I didn't confuse you but through a lot of checking myself, this is what I have found. I know that everyone gets upset when you mention Canva but there are way more people out there using them and Creative Market and Fabrica to accomplish what they need to do.  I appreciate full-blow artists and it's wonderful to see original stuff but there are artists out there who are willing to sell their artwork and see it used by others.  Again, I hope this helps!  It's nice to have someone share vital information instead of digging for it.  Wishing you all the best!    

[wands1101]

You are an absolute LEGEND!!! Thank you so much. Your response has relieved a lot of anxiety, and I am really grateful. I am sure loads of people will benefit from your knowledge/thread. 

Just one more thing, regarding the fonts, are you saying that fonts with the crown are for commercial use and 'free' Canva ones are not? Then I got really confused because of this list from Canva

https://www.canva.com/learn/50-free-commercial-fonts/

Some of the fonts are free and some are Pro.

 It's all very confusing! I appreciate that you might not know but it was worth a try. Thank you again. 

[justcarrie2]

Oh, I am so happy this helped you!!!!! This was all very confusing for me and my sister too!  I hounded Canva until someone explained it clearly.  Most explanations are as clear as mud! 

As far as Fonts go...when you use the fonts there will be a little crown next to the font on the right side.  This means only Pro users can use these.  If there isn't a crown then it's a free font.  I saw the 50 free fonts as well and that confused me too.  There are so many Free fonts on Canva much more than 50.  They included the word Commercial which could me that those are truly the only Free "Commercial" fonts to use.  Again, this is that muddy water area.  To make sure and put your heart at ease contact them and if it isn't clear KEEP asking until it is.  Make them say it plainly.  That is what I did.  I am a Pro user so I didn't really go into the research but if you find anything out other than what "I think I know"...please let me know! 🙂 It's good that you are checking and finding out before you proceed.  Wishing you all the best!!!! 

[wands1101]

Hi Carrie, 

Canva's responses to me were so vague as well. I felt like they were gaslighting me! Honestly invaluable info. I can't thank you enough!