How I Created Custom Wallpapers to Promote My New Song

Today I finished editing all the footage I filmed yesterday, and I’m really pleased with how things are shaping up. I prefer to do video work in chunks rather than filming everything first and editing later. Some might say it’s not the most efficient way to work, but with 30 pieces of content on my to-do list, this method keeps me from feeling like I’ve got loads of unfinished tasks hanging over me. Instead, I work on 5-8 pieces at a time, edit them, and get them scheduled, which helps me keep my head clear.

Why I’m Making Wallpapers

Lately, I’ve been focused on creating downloadable wallpapers featuring the mantra from my song My New Meaning. The lyric—"I've been saying yes without the fear of what comes next, what is meant for me will come to me, she delivers all her promises"—is something I really live by. It’s a reminder to trust the universe and believe that everything will turn out fine in the end.

I wanted this message to stick with people, so I thought, why not create wallpapers that they can use on their phones or computers? Every time they see the screen, they’ll be reminded of the mantra and hopefully feel a bit more grounded. Plus, it’s a nice little promotional tool too—keeping my song in people’s minds every time they glance at their devices.

Keeping Things Minimalist

When it came to the design, I decided to keep it simple. My graphic design skills aren’t amazing, so a clean, minimalist look felt like the way to go. Using Canva, I played around with a few different designs and colour options. I ended up creating a few versions so people can choose whichever one speaks to them. I wanted the focus to be on the mantra itself, so I didn’t add too many extra elements. Less is more, right?

Instagram and Canva Tricks

Now, I knew just posting text wouldn’t get much engagement on Instagram, so I needed to find a way to make these wallpapers stand out visually. That’s when I discovered Canva’s 'frames' feature, which lets you place your designs into mockups of actual devices. I even took some screenshots of my own phone’s lock screen and added them to make it feel more polished. If you haven’t used this feature in Canva, it’s a super easy way to create professional-looking graphics.