Unlock the Magic of Interlocking Triangles: A Canva Design Tutorial You’ll Love!

Hey everyone!

I hope everything’s going smoothly on your end! Can you believe it’s almost October already? That’s crazy! I walked into a store today and had a mini heart attack when I saw the first sight of Christmas decor—it's coming faster than I thought!

But let’s get back to what you're really here for. I want to show you how I created this stunning interlocking triangles effect in Canva. And no, before you ask, I’m not being paid by Canva (though I wish they’d hurry up and reply to my affiliate application already!). I just genuinely love how versatile and user-friendly Canva is, especially for creating unique designs like this.

Step 1: Choose Your Design Size

To start, open up Canva. You can actually choose any design size you like, but as always, I went with my go-to: A4 landscape. It’s a good default for most design projects.

Step 2: Add a Triangle Frame

Next, head over to the **Elements** tab and search for **Frames**. Scroll until you find the triangle frame, and then add it to your design. Once you’ve got your triangle frame, insert an image or a video inside it. I experimented with both, and I can confirm—it looks fantastic either way!

Step 3: Add a Square Shape

Now, for the next step, go back to **Elements**, but this time, search for **Shapes**. Find the square shape and place it right in the middle of your triangle frame. Adjust the size to your liking, and make sure the square is filled with white—it’s crucial for the effect to work.

Step 4: Save and Duplicate

Once that’s done, save your file. Now, start a new design, follow the same steps again, and add your triangle images or videos. Upload both of your triangle designs back into Canva and place them on your canvas.

Here's where Canva's **Background Remover** tool comes in handy. Remove the background from both of your triangle images.

Step 5: Adjust and Flip

Make sure both triangle images are the exact same size by placing one on top of the other. Now, flip the top triangle horizontally.

Step 6: Create the Interlock

Here’s the fun (and a little tricky) part!

- **Duplicate the top triangle**, then cut the image in half by cropping it. Make sure this cropped half of the triangle is positioned **in front** of the triangle beneath it.

- Now, for the second half of the top triangle (the one you just duplicated), crop it as well, but this time position it **behind** the triangle underneath.

Ta-da! You’ve now got an interlocking triangles effect!

Pro Tips:

- Precision is key—make sure your triangles are aligned perfectly so the effect looks seamless.

- If you want to elevate your design even further, experiment with different triangle sizes or even try layering textures and colors.

- Try using **Canva’s Animation** tool to give your interlocking triangles a dynamic twist!

Why I Love Canva for Effects Like This

Canva is packed with features that make it so easy to create professional-looking designs without being a graphic design expert. From the intuitive drag-and-drop interface to thousands of customizable templates, Canva is a powerhouse for any creator.

One thing I love about Canva is that it allows me to keep up with my fast-paced, creative ideas while juggling all the other responsibilities in my life. As a mom of two and someone who works full-time in digital marketing and at a hot air balloon company (yep, I do that too!), I don’t always have the luxury of sitting down for hours learning complicated design software. Canva lets me jump in, create something beautiful, and jump out in record time.

Fun Fact:*Did you know that Canva offers over **250,000 free templates** to work with? It’s like having a design team in your pocket, ready whenever you are!

Want to See it in Action?

If you’re more of a visual learner, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. Check out the full video tutorial I made on TikTok to see the step-by-step process in action. Trust me, once you see it, you’ll be creating your own interlocking triangle designs in no time!

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Happy designing, and be sure to tag me when you try it out! I can't wait to see what you create.

Until next time!