Polka Dot Creations Business

03/11/2022

Hellooo!

I decided to set up a new arm to the business to differentiate the brand design work from the wedding stationery work, so a couple of months ago The Brand Design Boutique was launched!

Head on over and give the page a like/follow if you’re looking for branding/graphic design tips and/or services!

25/03/2022

Helloooo followers! I just wanted to apologise for the radio silence on this account recently!

Some of you may be aware that I not only work on corporate stationery and branding but also have another side to my business creating bespoke wedding stationery.

As I’m sure you can imagine, with the postponement of 1000s of weddings over the last two years things have certainly come back with a bang this year!

With probably well over double the amount of weddings due to take place this year compared to normal*, my orders have gone through the roof! (*Not official statistics!)

So, just wanted to let you know that I am still here!

And if you or somebody you know are due to get married, then feel free to hop over to and give that account a follow!

Feel free to DM with any corporate stationery enquiries too of course!

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14/02/2022

These 4th year anniversary event cards were put together for Shabana at Perfect Planners for her 4th year anniversary event.

Shabana had some illustrations commissioned that I then incorporated into the design and had printed on a luxurious textured gatefold card. Delicate vellum menus told the guests what they were eating. Shabana had thought of every detail as she does with all the weddings and events that she works on!

04/02/2022

Sneak peek at one of the icons for the new brand created for .encouragingparents …….more to follow!

25/01/2022

Well, I'm super excited to announce that I am partnering with Deep Bajwa - The Well Heeled Coach to help in the launch of her next round of her 10-week sales coaching course Step up to Sell - ideal if you run a small business or are a solopreneur!

I undertook the course with Deep back in March 2020 and to say it has helped my business is a complete understatement. When she advised that she was looking for affiliates to help launch the programme again I jumped at the chance!

If you're anything like I was, I used to love the creating part of my business but hated talking about the finances/how much things cost/making the sale. Now, that side of things I am a lot more comfortable with thanks to Deep and the Step up to Sell course.

If you're looking to upscale your business and feel more confident in what you sell (whether that be a product or a service) OR if you're looking to advance into the luxury market then this course will definitely help with all of that.

The course covers things such as:

Money Mindset

Building Trust and Credibility

How do you price for the luxury market?

How do you deal with objections from clients?

How do you engage them and ultimately close the deal?

I do receive a small affiliate fee if I sign anybody up (not going to hide that!) but that really is not the reason I’m promoting it. It genuinely did have a massive effect on my business so wanted to shout about it to others!

The link below will give you all of the details and if you are looking to invest in your company (it's the only way we progress!) then I am also giving away a BONUS as a little thank you for signing up......... You can choose between a 3-5 page brochure designed for your website in your brand colours/using your logo etc (could be used as a lead magnet for example) OR a double sided business card design and including the printing of 250 business cards.

To make the most of this BONUS offer if you sign up to the Step up to Sell course, it has to go through my link here:

https://nickyfish.krtra.com/t/axi2KSOzj6a4

The first live session starts on Tuesday Feb 15th and then after that it is every Monday evening until 18th April. You have lifetime access to all content/recordings etc.

Check out the link above to see if it is right for you and to help scale your business to the next level and feel super confident in selling!

24/01/2022

FREE SALES MASTERCLASS TONIGHT!

Are you a business/entrepreneur looking to make successful and consistent sales? Then don't miss out on tonight's FREE Masterclass run by Deep Bajwa - The Well Heeled Coach.

I have undertaken courses with Deep before and to say they have transformed my business is an understatement.

Suitable for both product and service based businesses, Deep is just a fountain of knowledge when it comes to closing that sale.

This is a completely FREE masterclass for one evening only - tonight!

Link to join:

https://thewellheeledcoach.lpages.co/5-things-you-need-to-know-masterclass/

17/01/2022

MENU DESIGN AND PRINT

I recently designed and arranged the printing of ’s menu for their tea room. Using the lovely green colour from their logo, I redesigned the menu from scratch giving a more cohesive look and improving brand awareness.

Swipe to see their previous menu design to see how it has been transformed.

I also ensured that they were laminated with anti-bacterial gloss lamination…..how important is that in the times we’re living in!

22/12/2021

Christmas 2021 is upon us and it’s time for a break!

It’s been a strange year but you’d think we’d be getting used to this new “normal” by now after last year.

Can you believe it’s nearly 2 years since this whole thing started??

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everybody who has used my services this year whether it be for graphic design, printed marketing material or wedding stationery. The core part of my business is with my wedding stationery work and it’s seen the busiest year I’ve had since launching in 2010!

My little business couldn’t run without you and appreciate everybody who placed an order with me.

Thanks too (sounds like an Oscars speech!) to everybody who has liked and shared my posts. Social media plays a large part in attracting new business for me and so am super grateful for you all!

Next year will see some changes to the graphic design side of my business as I’m going to be concentrating more on branding for the wedding, events and creative industries. Watch this space for news of my new website, new social media account and packages!

Enjoy some well deserved time off with your loved ones and here’s to 2022!

20/12/2021

A ROYAL INVITATION ! (Well, not quite!) But I was so pleased to be asked to create event invitations and welcome boards recently for an event with a royal guest of honour!

Princess Anne was the guest of honour last week at the 30th anniversary celebrations in Lincoln.

Incorporating Carers First brand purple colour and a silver foil to give the invitations that little bit of luxury, I also then paired this with a matching information card and belly band. The logo and each guest name and address were printed directly on the envelopes too and I then mailed them out directly for this amazing care charity.

Unfortunately I didn’t get any photos of the welcome boards. The cake was provided by the very talented Zoe from - how great does it look!

15/12/2021

Apologies for the lack of posts recently! Just seem to have been so busy with orders that Instagram doesn’t get a look in!

Here’s an extra wide roller banner created a couple of months ago for . Their logo was in need of a refresh (more posts to follow on that) and they then followed on with a banner design which is ideal as a video backdrop and can also be used at tradeshows/exhibitions etc. Love the boldness of an XL banner!

26/11/2021

I couldn’t run my business without Dubsado CRM!

Suitable for any type of business it does everything! (Well, maybe not everything - can’t make me a cup of tea, but you get the point!)

Enter “polkadotcreations” as the affiliate code to receive 20% off (on top of their Black Friday deal which ends on Tuesday 30th) and this brings the monthly fee down to under £15 a month if paid annually!)

Such amazing value…..

26/11/2021

Gorgeous foiled swing tags created for recently….

Foil definitely does elevate your marketing material or product tags! Would you agree?

09/10/2021

Something a little different this week - vellum presentation folders for AG Celebrants to present the marriage certificate and paperwork to their happy couples.

Jenny opted for a personalised wax seal incorporating their company logo and the folder and ribbon we tied in with their brand colours.

How elegant do they look! Another little touch to really elevate your brand.

Don’t hesitate to contact if you think your business could use this style of folder.

Or indeed if you’re looking for bespoke wax seals incorporating your logo to give your packaging that really luxurious feel.

26/09/2021

Flyers designed recently for Unique Yoga - using Amanda’s brand colours, great images and eye catching arches made this quite an “on trend” design!

04/09/2021

New business/appointment cards and pricing menus designed and printed for Joseph at MANE hairdressers in Branston, Lincoln.

These flyers are also promoting the gorgeous Davines products. (First hand experience of these lovely products as Joseph’s my hairdresser!)

25/08/2021

Afternoon tea anybody?! Created these for Tilly's Tea & Gift Shop in Metheringham recently - they do the most amazing afternoon teas. And you can now buy gift vouchers for these!

15/06/2021

New logo created recently for https://www.facebook.com/thegardenflorist.co.uk/.
Tina is such a talented florist and with her new flower school opening too, we worked on a design together to coincide with the flower school launch.

27/05/2021

Just look at the gold foil shimmer against the midnight blue background with soft touch finish - just gorgeous.

23/05/2021

Gorgeous foil elements on some of this full stationery set completed recently for - circular stickers, allergen stickers, business cards x 2 colours, order cards and printed vellum - beautiful!

01/05/2021

New leaflets created for WithLoveFromLincolnshire / Pre-Loved From Lincolnshire - took my two girls in today to this lovely little shop and they bought lots!

29/04/2021

Postcards and business cards created for a local campsite for their visitors using the logo I created for them. Oh how I can’t wait for a holiday!

22/04/2021

A strong powerful logo I created a few months ago for entertainment agency.

I customised the font by removing the bar from the A to ensure it was exclusive to Invasion Angels. The gold gradient really lifts it and gives it that exclusive edge too!

01/04/2021

Foiled swing tags created for a new product range for The Scent Styling Company. Love the gold shimmer!

16/03/2021

Accessory header cards here created for the lovely Jazelz for their luxury hair accessories!

27/02/2021

Business cards and extra large event banner completed recently for CL Events and Weddings! Lila’s getting organised, ready for those events restarting - are you ready?

23/02/2021

Are you a small business looking to streamline your processes? I signed up to Dubsado about 3 months ago and it is sooo worth it!

Invoice creation, scheduling meetings, form creation, sending customised proposals, expense logging, easy report generation for the dreaded tax return! The list goes on. You can also create automated workflows to really streamline your processes saving so much time!

They currently have a 5 day sale on until this Friday 26th and I also have a 20% discount affiliate code meaning that the annual fee works out at £170 which is just over £14 a month! Complete bargain in my opinion!

If you want to trial it first their trial version has full functionality - you’re just limited to 3 clients. And their customer support to help with set up is fantastic. So quick to respond to queries via their online live chat feature.

Head on over to this link:

https://www.dubsado.com/?c=polkadotcreations

to gain access to the code or don’t hesitate to DM with any questions!

Dubsado is a business management solution designed to cut out the busywork. Build relationships, schedule appointments, and create workflows to streamline your projects from start to finish.

13/02/2021

“Thank you for your order” cards created and printed recently for Jayne at The Courtyard Beauty Salon who is a retailer for the gorgeous Comfort Zone products. Love working with small businesses!

01/02/2021

Branded apron, chef’s whites, polo shirts and business cards created for the lovely Caz of Caz's Cakes & Sugarcraft a couple of months ago.

The logo I recreated from a design she had made herself in Canva which just wasn’t high enough quality for print purposes - another service I offer.

16/01/2021

Logo, business cards and short and long sleeved polo shirts created for MK Cooling - on their way to their new owner now!

06/01/2021

Gorgeous gold foil stickers and foil order cards created for the lovely Bal Cakery recently.
I do love a bit of foil! Gives your business that super luxurious feel.

And loving the logo created by Nishma at .

04/01/2021

If you send products out in the post and are in need of cards to pop in with your orders, then don’t hesitate to contact me to go through your ideas.

These little double sided cards were created for the lovely Decorasian!

31/12/2020

Happy new year to all my page followers!

Hoping 2021 will be kinder to us all....a glimmer of hope now that the vaccine rollout is underway.

This time next year it will all be a distant memory (she says optimistically!)

16/12/2020

New logo created from two separate logos for WithLoveFromLincolnshire and Pre-Loved From Lincolnshire ! Doesn’t it look great embroidered onto their aprons!

13/12/2020

Gorgeously shiny snap, tag and share / “Yes to the dress” gold foiled cards for Ivory & Lace Bridal boutique. So hard to photograph foil!

06/12/2020

Christmas cards still available at Little Miss Gift & Coffee Shop. (Or can be posted!) Don’t hesitate to message my page to order.

27/11/2020

**** BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL OFFER ****

– THANK YOU / SNAP TAG AND SHARE CARDS –

Special offer on A6 double sided thank you cards:

SPECIAL OFFER PRICE

50 A6 cards double sided = £0.70 per card = £35.00 (SAVE £5.00)

100 A6 cards double sided = £0.45 per card = £45.00 (SAVE £10.00)

250 A6 cards double sided = £0.30 per card = £75.00 (SAVE £12.50)

Don't hesitate to DM the page to discuss your requirements - get your marketing material sorted for 2021!

*Surcharge applicable for foiled cards

25/11/2020

Last chance to order cheeky elf letters to accompany your child’s elf on December 1st!

24/11/2020

20/11/2020

Elf on the shelf and Santa letters available to order!
Are your children due to receive a visit from the elf on the shelf on December 1st? If so, why not order one of my personalised letters to give them to accompany the elf (elf not included!)

OR how about a personalised letter from Santa posted direct the child during the 1st week of December! Letter can include up to three things on the child’s Christmas list, as well as a mention of a sibling, friend or other family member.

Just £4.95 each! Both include matching designed envelopes.

Don’t hesitate to message via the page or comment in the post below for me to contact you!