In this Affinity Publisher tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a tear-off flyer template. This flyer is quick and easy to create, and you can easily adapt it with your own choice of images and fonts. You’ll learn how to create a cool flyer with tear-off tabs—a bonus free tear-off flyer template is also included.

This flyer template is for a US Letter-sized flyer with tear-off tabs, perfect for advertising business services or local events in your neighborhood. You’ll pick up tips on how to create a catchy flyer, using impactful colours, graphics, and photos to create a compelling tear-off flyer. 

This tear-off flyer tutorial comes complete with a downloadable free tear-off flyer template for both Adobe InDesign and Affinity Publisher, allowing you to quickly create your own flyer with tear-off tabs. 

Follow the steps below to get to grips with Affinity Publisher, pick up key print design skills, and learn how to make a good flyer from scratch. 

Follow along with this Affinity Publisher tutorial over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:

What You’ll Learn in This Affinity Publisher Flyer Tutorial

• How to make a blank tear-off flyer template and good flyer design, complete with stylish typography and colours.
• How to create layers and colour swatches and then format text for your tear-off flyer in Affinity Publisher.
• How to create a flyer template with tear-off tabs, set up to a standard US Letter format.
• How to make a flyer template with an adaptable layout that can be customised with your own images and fonts.

Looking for more Affinity Publisher templates and blank tear-off flyer templates? Don’t miss the wide selection of flyer templates on Envato Elements. 

What You’ll Need to Create Your Tear-Off Flyer Template

Let’s get started with how to make a tear-off flyer in Affinity Publisher. In this tutorial, we’ll be using Affinity Publisher to create our tear-off flyer template, and we’ll dip into Affinity Photo to edit the photo to place into the Affinity Publisher template. If you’re an InDesign user, you can download the InDesign flyer template. 

As well as access to Publisher, you’ll also need to download the following fonts and images from Envato Elements to recreate the tear-off flyer design pictured here:

• Picture of a dalmatian dog
• Animal icons set
• Lumber font
• Southern font

1. How to Set Up Your Blank Tear-Off Flyer Template in Affinity Publisher

Step 1

Open Publisher, and go to File > New. 

Select Print from the options along the top of the window. Set the Page width to 11 in and Page height to 8.5 in. Deselect Facing Pages under the Pages section.

Step 2

From the Margins options, set a margin width of 0.5 in for all sides of the page except the Bottom, which you can set to 2.75 in. Add a Bleed width of 0.25 in. 

Then click Create. 

Step 3

Double-click on Page 1 in the Pages panel to go to the main page of your document.

Go to the Layers panel (View > Studio > Layers), click on the Add Layer button at the bottom-right of the panel, and rename Layer 1 as Background. 

Click on the Add Layer button again. Name this second layer Text Behind. Repeat to create two more layers: Images and Text in Front. 

Select all the layers except Background and lock them by clicking the padlock icon at top-right. 

Step 4

Go to the Swatches panel (View > Studio > Swatches) and choose Add Global Colour from the drop-down menu at top-right. 

Name the swatch Off-White and set the levels below to C=3 M=1 Y=4 K=0. Then click Add. 

Repeat to create five more swatches:

• Dark Yellow: C=4 M=44 Y=90 K=0
• Medium Yellow: C=0 M=35 Y=81 K=0
• Pale Yellow: C=0 M=28 Y=72 K=0
• Purple: C=76 M=78 Y=0 K=0
• Dark Purple: C=92 M=100 Y=7 K=2

2. How to Add Colour and Text to Your Tear-Off Flyer Template

Step 1

Working on the Background layer, select the Rectangle Tool (M) from the Tools panel and drag across the whole of the page, extending the edges up to the bleed. 

From the Swatches panel, set the Fill Colour to Medium Yellow. 

Step 2

Lock the Background layer and unlock the layer above, Text Behind. 

Select the Frame Text Tool (T) and drag across the left side of the page to create a small text frame.

Type in the description text (e.g. “Ellie’s Friendly / Dog Walking / Service”), and from the Character and Paragraph panels (View > Studio > Character), set the Font to Lumber, All Caps, and Align Center. 

Set the Font Colour to Off-White and Dark Purple. 

You can add more text below the heading (such as “30% Off / Your First Walk / With the Code Below”), set in Lumber, All Caps, Align Center, and an Off-White Font Colour. 

Step 3

Switch to the Pen Tool (P) and, holding Shift, click twice to create a straight vertical line below the bottom text frame. 

From the Swatches panel, set the Stroke Colour to Off-White.

From the Stroke panel (View > Studio > Stroke), set the Width of the line to 2.5 pt. From the End drop-down menu, choose Simple to apply an arrowhead to the stroke. 

To the right of the End arrow option, increase the percentage to 225% to enlarge the arrowhead. 

Step 4

Open up the set of EPS animal icons in a vector program, such as Affinity Designer or Adobe Illustrator, and identify the paw icon. You can either use this as an outlined icon, or fill the paw with solid colour, as I’ve done here. In the vector program, Edit > Copy the paw icon. 

Back in Publisher, and still working on the Text Behind layer, Edit > Paste the icon onto the page. Adjust the colour to Pale Yellow, and position it towards the top right of the layout. 

Paste more paw icons, grouping them across the page to create a trail effect, setting the colour of some to Pale Yellow and others to Dark Yellow, to contrast against the background. 

Step 5

Switch to the Pen Tool (P) and use this to draw a loose, wavy line across the top-left corner of the page. To create curves, hold the mouse down while you click. You can tidy up the curve afterwards by using the Node Tool (A) to select individual anchor points.

Make sure the line has no colour, from the Swatches panel. 

Choose the Artistic Text Tool (T) from the Tools panel. Hover over the far left edge of the line and click to transform the line into a text path. 

Type in introductory text (e.g. “did someone say…”). Highlight the text and set the Font to Southern, with an Off-White Font Colour. 

Step 6

Select the Frame Text Tool (T) and create a larger text frame below the curved line, for a main title (e.g. “Walkies”). Rotate the frame slightly anti-clockwise. 

Set the Font to Southern and the Font Colour to Dark Purple. You can make the text appear jauntier by highlighting individual letters and adjusting the Baseline value from the Positioning and Transform options in the Character panel. 

For this design, I’ve also added a question mark in a separate text frame. 

3. How to Remove the Background From a Photo in Affinity Photo

Step 1

Before we can use the photo we’ve chosen for our tear-off flyer design, we’ll need to remove the background. 

Open the photo in Affinity Photo, before duplicating and switching off the visibility of the Background layer. 

Go to Select > Select Sampled Colour, and click on the white background.

In the Select Sampled Colour window, adjust the Tolerance slider until all of the background colour is selected. Then click Apply. 

Step 2

Delete the selection to remove the background, before saving the file as an afphoto file. 

Step 3

Back in Affinity Publisher, use the Picture Frame Rectangle Tool (F) to create an image frame on the Images layer, towards the right side of the page, above the bottom margin. 

File > Place, choosing the edited photo and opening it. Double-click inside the frame to select the image and scale it if needed. 

4. How to Add a Tear-Off Section to Your Flyer Template

Step 1

Working on the Images layer, use the Rectangle Tool (M) to create a shape across the bottom margin area. 

Set the Fill Colour to Dark Purple. 

Step 2

Use guides pulled out from the left-hand ruler (View > Show Rulers) to divide the page into sections. You can divide the width of the page (8.5 in) into as many sections as you want—these will form the tear-off parts of your flyer. 

Step 3

Use the Pen Tool (P) to create a vertical line over the first guide, setting the Stroke Colour to Medium Yellow. 

From the Stroke panel, set the Style to Dash Line Style and the Width to 2.5 pt, and adjust the Dash options at the bottom of the panel to adjust the look of the dashed line. 

Copy and Paste the line, moving each over a guide, to create a row of tear-off tabs. 

Step 4

Use the Frame Text Tool (T) to create a text frame for the details on the tear-off tab, such as contact details. 

Set the Font to Lumber, and vary the Font Colour between Off-White and Pale Yellow. 

On the text frame, Right-Click > Transform > Rotate Left, and position the text frame centrally on the first tab. 

Copy and Paste the text frame, positioning each pasted frame in its own tab. 

5. How to Export Your Tear-Off Flyer for Print

Step 1

When you’ve finished working on your flyer, it’s time to export your artwork as a PDF, ready for sending to print. 

Make sure to File > Save your work, before going to File > Export. 

In the window that opens, choose PDF from the icon options at the top, and select PDF (press ready) from the Preset menu. 

Make sure the Raster DPI is set to 300 and that the Include Bleed box is checked.

Then click Export. 

Step 2

Name your file, select a folder to save it into, and then hit Save. 

You can now send the exported PDF straight off to the printers!

Conclusion: Your Finished Tear-Off Flyer Template

Your tear-off flyer template with tear-off tabs is finished—great job! 

In this tutorial, you’ve picked up a wide range of skills and techniques for how to make a good flyer and how to create a tear-off flyer in Affinity Publisher, from setting up a blank tear-off flyer template to creating colour swatches, placing images, and formatting typography to create a stylish and contemporary tear-off flyer design. 

If you want to compare your tear-off flyer design with my own, make sure to download the completed Affinity Publisher template. The same tear-off flyer design is also available as an InDesign flyer template.

It’s quick and easy to customise your tear-off flyer design further by swapping in different colour swatches, fonts, and images, to create a completely unique tear-off flyer of your own. 

Looking for more Affinity Publisher templates and InDesign flyer templates? Discover more flyer templates for tri-fold brochures, tear-off flyers and more over on Envato Elements. 

Eager to develop your flyer design skills further? Don’t miss these Affinity Publisher and Affinity Photo flyer and print design tutorials:

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What is a monogram? In this article, we’ll cover your questions on monograms, looking at what they are and how they’re used, and then we’ll check out a great list of fonts to use for your next project. 

Monograms are a powerful tool in modern brand design. In this article, we’ll cover the history of monograms and look at different monogram styles and how to use them. At the end, you can find some great monogram font options to get you started on your next project. We’ve also compiled some awesome monogram designs from Elements. 

But what is a monogram? A monogram is a motif made up of two or more letters to form one symbol. Monograms have long been used by companies as recognizable logos and as symbols for a country’s reigning sovereign. The purpose is to distill a brand, person, or even a country into a graphic that best represents them.

If you’re a beginner designer and are looking for some monogram ideas to get inspired, be sure to check out Envato Elements and GraphicRiver. There are lots of great monogram styles to inspire you. 

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The History of Monograms

In history, monograms were used as a royal signature. The first recorded monogram appeared on coins and dates back to 350 BC. Greek cities issued monogrammed coins with the first two letters of the city’s name. Monograms have also been used as Christian symbols. The Chi Rho monogram is formed of the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ and was used as part of military standards. In the Middle Ages, artists and craftsmen used monograms to sign their artwork. In the Victorian period, high-class society would use monograms as a symbol of their status. 

Monograms have also been used as symbols of resistance. In Poland, during the war, the PW for Polska Walcz?ca (Fighting Poland) was used, also known as ‘the Anchor’ because of the characteristic shape. 

Monograms started out as a practical mode of identification that evolved into a brand design tool for companies. A few examples of contemporary monograms are the famous LV logo for Louis Vuitton, created to prevent the production of fake designer luggage. Coco Chanel has the interlocked ‘C’s logo, which is a symbol of high-class elegance. 

How Do Monograms Work?

Monogram letters have always been in style but became more notable in the Victorian era. Monograms decorated many items, especially amongst the wealthy and growing middle class. For monograms to be successful, we don’t only need the company initials. We need to make sure the style of the monogram also conveys the brand’s ideals properly. Monogram designs have had many different uses across our history, and we can classify the types of monograms as:

• Crown: Royals around the world have been known to adopt the tradition of an official monogram. These are applied to clothing and royal seals. 
• Brand: Brands with a longer name might choose to use only their initials as monograms. A combination of two or three letters is normal, and the style must reflect the overall feel of the brand.
• Personal: Monograms are also very popular at weddings—they can be applied to invitations, cakes, and clothing. Wedding monograms are a great symbol of a union. Embroidered goods with the child’s initials are traditional as a baby’s birth present.

How to Write a Monogram

There’s a wide range of monogram styles and initials order to choose from. There isn’t a specific rule to follow when it comes to branding and monogramming, but as long as it makes sense and comes across as a cohesive brand, you are set for success. 

So how do initials go on a monogram? As a rule of thumb, the monogram initials order for personal use goes as follows:

• Soon-to-be or married couples: The monogram contains the bride’s first initial, the couple’s last name, and the groom’s first initial. For the names Andrea and Mark Baker, the monogram would be ABM.
• Monogramming women: The monogram should include her first, middle, and last name initials. For instance, for Andrea Marie Jones, the monogram would be AJM. Traditionally, a woman’s maiden initials can be used, even after marriage. For instance, if Andrea married Mark Baker, the monogram would be ABJ.
• Monogramming for men: Some people prefer to use a slightly different order: the first, middle, and last name initials. For Mark Thomas Smith, the monogram would be MTS. It’s also possible to use the last name in the second position, so the monogram would be MST. 
• Monogramming for children: The same rule is followed for children. The order is first, last, and middle name initials. For instance, for Andrea Elizabeth Fischer, the monogram would be AFE.

Monogram Illustrated Banner (AI, EPS)

This three-letter monogram logo is a perfect example of the monogram initials rules. The file is fully editable for you to include your own initials, and this one is perfect for a wedding or for a brand name made of three letter initials. Don’t forget to follow the monogram letter order suggested above!

Monogram Arrangements and Styles

There are many types of monogram arrangements and monogram styles. When it comes to styles, make sure that you’re following your brand vision if the monogram is for a brand. That way, you can translate the essence of the company into a successful monogram design. As a rule of thumb, follow the same concept as display fonts. Use the style that best works with the purpose of the project.

When it comes to monogram arrangements, there are many types. The most popular monogram arrangements are:

• The initial style monogram is just a one-letter monogram where only the initial of the company or name is used. This single-letter monogram can also have decorative flourishes, depending on the style you’d like to achieve. 
• The block style is popular for three-letter monograms. This style has all the letters the same height and width. 
• The traditional style is popular for three-letter monograms and is used mostly for names. The initials on the sides are the first and middle name initials, while the middle letter represents the last name. Both initials on the sides are slightly smaller to emphasize the last name.
• The stacked style works best for three-letter monograms. The first and middle name initials are stacked on top of the other and placed on the left side. The last name is placed on the right side, and the height should match the first two. 
• The interlocking monogram style is mainly used with fonts that have flourishes. That way, these elements touch each other. 
• The circle monogram style works great for two-letter monograms and three-letter monograms. The characters are inside a circle, or they can be shaped to take the form of a circle. 
• The diamond monogram style works the same way as the circle monogram. The characters can fit within a diamond shape or can take the shape of a diamond. 
• The split-letter monogram consists of a small space overlapping the initial character. This space can contain the complete word of what the initial stands for. 

How to Make a Monogram

Use the company/brand name, or if you are designing monograms for personal use, make sure you remember the monogram definition. Use two or more letters as the base of your design. Then, you can get creative as to how you want the letters to merge or interlock. There isn’t a wrong or right way to do it—just make sure that it makes sense and aligns with your brand’s ideals. 

The best software for designing monograms would be Adobe Illustrator as it allows you to deconstruct, merge, cut, and interlock letters. So if you’re wondering how to do a monogram, make sure you use software that lets you work with vectors and allows you to cut characters. 

In the Victorian era, the use of monograms went through a boom. People were using them on every piece of clothing and personal object. If you’re wondering how to monogram for personal use, embroidery or stamping are your best options. 

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Monogram Assets

Check out this list of monogram examples and assets for you to get inspired by! Using the information above, decide the number of initials you have and the type of arrangement you want to create. Don’t forget to take a look at the monogram rules above to get started on your own design. 

URH Monogram Logo (EPS, AI, PSD)

Looking for a circle monogram? This design is perfect for brands that contain three-letter names. The slab serifs on the monogram logo give it a rustic style that’s perfect for a brand based on handcrafted and handmade products. This is a great monogram example, and if you are planning on starting your own, make sure to check out the monogram meaning at the beginning of this article to create a successful design. 

AW Vintage Monogram Logo (AI, EPS)

Pay homage to vintage Americana with this two-letter monogram. This logo features an interlocking design, and it’s fully editable with its AI and EPS format. Incorporate it into your next sports-themed project!

20 Monogram & Crest Logos (AI, PSD, EPS)

Check out this logo pack full of crests and different types of monograms. You can find anything from cursive monograms to elements that can inspire you to make monogram patterns. The set is fully editable, and you can modify anything from the size to the colours. 

Tender Feeling – Monogram/Fonts (EPS, JPG, PNG)

Check out this dainty and elegant cursive monogram, perfect for wedding invitations. This hand-drawn monogram initials font features gorgeous, delicate flowers, and the set includes 14 pre-made logos. The flowered monogram initials font include uppercase, lowercase, and ampersand. With this font, you can create multiple monogram formats, so you don’t have to stick to the traditional circle or stacked—it’s time to get out of the box!

Monogram C – 2 Letter Monogram (AI, EPS, PSD, JPEG)

Looking for a themed split-letter monogram logo? This blackletter style capital is highly ornamented and perfect for any of your vintage and gothic-themed projects. This monogram is also great to use in editorial projects as a powerful drop cap. 

Monogram World Serif

This monogram serif font contains 600+ monogram combinations. Each letter was designed to be combined as two-letter monograms. The uppercase and lowercase have slightly different attributes so that they fit together. Bonus points for the ten high-resolution textures that go hand in hand with the monogram style. This is the perfect interlocking monogram font if you’re looking to combine several letters. Or you could design a stacked monogram—since the letters have different heights, it would make for a great contrast!

Love Story Monogram Font (TTF, OTF, WOFF)

Design a super stylish wedding invitation with this romantic style monogram font. The unique flourishes add a nice airiness and natural feel to the monogram font. The set contains TTF, OTF, and WOFF files, and all the characters are in AI and EPS format. The swirls on the characters are perfect as a circle monogram font.

Fine Future – Monogram Initials

Design a luxury brand with this amazing logo featuring monogram initials. This modern and sophisticated logo comes as a vector and is easy to edit. Develop the brand further by creating a monogram pattern for the ultimate feeling of opulence. 

WAW Monogram Font

If you are looking for something highly customizable, this script monogram font features many options for swirls. Each font file includes swirls on different sides of the characters, as well as a fancy version if you choose to go all out! Make sure to check out the monogram definition and the rule of thumb to design your own successful monogram!

AV/VA Monogram Logo

Create a strong brand with this two-letter monogram logo. This striking design works perfectly for a restaurant brand. You can use whichever combination you need and complement it with your choice of font underneath to extend the brand. 

Conclusion

In this article, we’ve covered your questions on the meaning of monograms, how to do a monogram, and lots of insightful information. We talked about the different monogram initials order for men, women, and children. We also added an amazing list of assets to help you get inspired to start your own monogram design. 

If you’re looking for monogram fonts to use for your next project, be sure to check out Envato Elements and GraphicRiver. There are tons of options there to help you make your own monogram. 

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