u/Weird_Necessary_1994

Hi, I’m selling digital invitations on Etsy and could really use some guidance , I’m a bit confused and would appreciate honest advice.

1. I currently use Canva Pro to design my invitations. A lot of the best elements (backgrounds, textures, graphics) are Pro-only. If my customers don’t have Canva Pro, how are they supposed to edit or use the design? Does that mean I shouldn’t be using Pro elements at all? If so, where do people find high-quality elements, textures, and backgrounds that are safe to use?
2. Also, if I can’t rely on premium templates, how do I actually create designs that sell? It feels like most trending designs on Etsy look very polished and similar in style, where are sellers finding these trending elements or inspiration? Are they creating everything from scratch, or sourcing from somewhere?

I’m trying to do this properly without violating any rules, but I also don’t want my designs to look basic or outdated. Any clear advice would really help. Thank you!