This is my first card, second attempt. I’m using the app Canva. I was so excited to receive my first test order of “Red cards” yesterday. But there was something wrong. My excitement soon turned to disappointment.

I thought I had created a folded card with Red’s photo on the front, my logo on the back and blank inside so people can write a personal message. What came in the mail was this:

A flat two-sided card that was blank on the back. No logo. No fold. Not what I thought I had created.

I used Canva AI to help with the layout to make sure I had the pages set up correctly. According to AI, it was ready to go and AI even complimented me on my card!

After delivery, I immediately went to Canva’s website to complain that my cards weren’t printed correctly. Customer service was through a chatbot. What a world we live in! No human beings around. The bot told me that I had selected “Cards” when I should have selected “Folded Cards.” I asked where to find it and was told “Go to Home, click on Print Shop, click on Folded Cards.”

But of course. Silly me. Why didn’t I think of that. Instead, I clicked on Templates. Ugh.

Canva was kind enough to give me an instant refund. After finding “Folded Cards,” I was able to recreate the card properly (I hope) and ordered another small test run. (See first photo above.)

In the meantime, while I wait to inspect round two of test cards, I got my business license, I ordered business cards (with my license number) and I’m creating more cards.

One of my graphic designer friends who encouraged me in this project said, “Next comes your website!”

I’ve tried to stay away from AI, but it pops up everywhere.

Are you finding more and more AI in your daily life? Where and do you use it?

Do you have any suggestions for an easy website app that’s not WP?