Instagram Story Tutorials: Aesthetic + Cute Ideas
Are you struggling to come up with Instagram Story ideas? Are you looking for Instagram Story tutorials so you can create aesthetic Instagram Stories? I’ve got you covered.
So many people suggest a zillion other apps that you should use to create aesthetic Instagram Stories. But that’s too much hassle for me. I prefer creating my Instagram Stories entirely within the Instagram app. It’s easier, faster and free.
That’s why I’ve come up with the Instagram Story tutorials that I’m sharing with you below, so you can create aesthetic Instagram Stories.
Keep reading for my best Instagram Story tutorials for creating aesthetic Instagram Stories entirely within the Instagram app.
Tutorials for Cute + Aesthetic Instagram Stories
These are my favorite tutorials for Instagram Stories that you can create entirely in the Instagram app.
You can also find these Instagram Story tutorials and other social media and influencer tips on my TikTok account @influencerguide and my Instagram account @fashiontravelrepeat. Be sure to watch the videos below or on TikTok, because many of these aesthetic Instagram story ideas include the use of video and moving GIFs/stickers!
1. Moving Clouds Instagram Story Tutorial
In this Instagram Story tutorial, I show you how to create a cute Instagram Story with a moving cloud background using the GIFs feature. You’ll want to watch the video tutorial because photos won’t do it justice.
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2. Pantone Palette Tutorial
This is one of the easiest ways to create a unique and aesthetic Instagram Story. As I show you in the video tutorial below, you can use the Pantone Studio app to create a Pantone palette inspired Instagram Story.
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3. Video Background Instagram Story Tutorial
Instead of sharing a photo or a video in your Instagram Stories why not combine them? In this tutorial, I show you how to layer a photo over a video. You’ll want to watch the video tutorial to see the full effect.
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4. Sunset Vibe Tutorial
Have a sunset photo you want to share in your Instagram Stories? Here’s a simple and cute Instagram Story that you can post to show it off!
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♬ Backyard Boy – Claire Rosinkranz
5. New Post Announcement: Repeating Text Tutorial
This Instagram Story tutorial shows you how to use repeating text in your Stories. This is a great way to announce your latest post in your Instagram Stories!
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6. Block Text Instagram Story Tutorial
This Instagram story tutorial shows you how to easily make a creative text block in your Instagram Stories.
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7. Wavy + Sparkly Lines Instagram Story Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a twinkle lights inspired border in your Instagram Stories.
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♬ Aesthetic Girl – Yusei
8. Travel Instagram Story Tutorial
Have a photo of an airplane window in your camera roll? This tutorial shows you how to use that pic to create a travel themed Instagram Story.
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More Hacks for Creating Cute + Aesthetic Instagram Stories
Looking for more hacks to create cute Instagram stories? Here are tutorials and other helpful resources to help you change the background color in your stories, use the eraser tool strategically, add stickers aka GIFs and use free Instagram Story filters.
How to Change the Background Color of Your Instagram Stories
Changing the background color of your Instagram Stories is one of the easiest ways to make them look more aesthetic. This tutorial shows you exactly how to change the color of the background in your Stories.
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Use the Eraser Tool to Make Shapes + Frames
I like to use the eraser tool to make shapes and frames in my Instagram Stories. This tutorial shows you exactly how to do this. It’s so easy and has a big impact!
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Add GIFs / Stickers to Instagram Stories
Adding GIFs aka stickers is an easy way to make your Instagram Stories more fun. Since it’s easy to get overwhelmed since there are so many Instagram Story stickers, I’ve compiled an epic list of my favorite Instagram story stickers.
Use Free Story Filters
Another easy way to make your Instagram Stories look good is to use the free story filters within Instagram. I love the vintage look in my Instagram Stories, so I created my own “vintage peach” Instagram Story filter and made it publicly available to you for free.
This video shows you how to access and use my free Instagram Story filter:
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Wrapping Up
Now you’ve got my best Instagram story tutorials for creating aesthetic and cute stories. Which one is your fave? Let me know in the comments!
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