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You’ve probably heard that you need to create “scroll-stopping” content… but it’s not just about the idea or the words. ...
24/09/2026

You’ve probably heard that you need to create “scroll-stopping” content… but it’s not just about the idea or the words. It’s also about HOW you’re presenting it – aka, the design.

Because you could have something really useful to say, but if the design is difficult to read, feels overwhelming or just doesn’t work well on a small screen, people might scroll past before they’ve even read the first line.

And that means all that lovely content you’ve spent time creating isn’t getting the attention it deserves!

These are some of the design mistakes I’ve been spotting on my feed lately ➡️

Are you guilty of any of these? 😂 And what else would you add to the list – what makes you scroll straight past a post?

If you’d like a bit of help getting your designs right (without second guessing everything you create!), comment CLUB and I’ll send you some details about the Brand Confidence Club and the support I offer inside.

I recently helped Tanya | Photographer & Videographer redesign a flyer for an upcoming event.Tanya generally creates her...
22/09/2026

I recently helped Tanya | Photographer & Videographer redesign a flyer for an upcoming event.

Tanya generally creates her own designs and already has a strong brand and style, but she felt stuck with this one and needed a bit of extra help.

Take a look through the post to see the before and after, and some of the changes I made 👀

I’m a big advocate for small business owners DIYing their own designs. It can save money, and with a strong brand behind you, there’s no reason why you can’t create great things yourself.

But sometimes you just need an extra pair of eyes. You’re not expected to be able to do it all!

And having a design you’re really proud of can give you such a boost of confidence when it comes to putting yourself out there, promoting what you do and actually selling it.

That’s why I offer one-off design support like this, as well as expert advice and feedback through the Brand Confidence Club.

If you’d like help with a design project or are interested in joining the Club, pop me a message 😊

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I’m slightly obsessed with consistency when it comes to branding 😂I...
17/09/2026

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I’m slightly obsessed with consistency when it comes to branding 😂

It’s why I love creating templates for my clients that they can use again and again! Keeping everything feeling recognisable and joined-up, without every post needing to look exactly the same.

I recently worked with Donna Donna | Cancer Survivor & Advocate | Gifts for Cancer & Selfcare to create a new brand identity for her evolving business. We built on some of the elements she already had and introduced some new ones to create a brand that really reflects her heartfelt and thoughtful gifting business.

So, of course, I was very happy to then turn that brand into a set of social media templates she can use 🙌🏻

We created a mix of single posts, carousels and Instagram Story templates, giving Donna plenty of flexibility while still keeping everything unmistakably Calm & Collective.

Take a scroll through to see them 👉🏻

And if you’d love a set of templates that actually make it easier to stay consistent, then get in touch.

I don’t need to have created your original branding either. I’m very happy to work with what you already have and help bring it all together.

I’m currently fully booked until mid-October, so if you’d like to get something booked in before the end of 2026, pop me a message 😊

I genuinely LOVE running this Club. 🥹There is something so lovely about teaching something and then seeing the ideas sta...
15/09/2026

I genuinely LOVE running this Club. 🥹

There is something so lovely about teaching something and then seeing the ideas start clicking into place.

Yesterday’s masterclass was From Idea to Campaign, and the messages afterwards absolutely made my day.

Beth told me that shifting from “what can I post?” to “what do I want them to know?” had got rid of her mental block — and she’d already started spider-diagramming content ideas off the back of the session. 🙌

THAT is what I want from the Club.

And then Tanya summed it up perfectly:

“So great and so much more than branding – full on marketing!”

YES.

Because the Brand Confidence Club isn’t just about making things look good.

It’s about learning how to actually USE your brand. Having ideas, making decisions, creating things, marketing your business — and then actually getting on and doing it rather than second-guessing everything.

And seeing members learn something, get inspired and then actually take action is probably my favourite part of the whole thing.

We follow up the masterclass with a co-working session today so everyone could start putting those campaign ideas into action while they’re fresh.

I’m genuinely so excited about what this Club is becoming 🖤

If you’d like to be part of it, click the link in my bio or comment below! Come and join us.

My superpower is joining the dots between your marketing, website, social media and branding. Bringing everything togeth...
14/09/2026

My superpower is joining the dots between your marketing, website, social media and branding. Bringing everything together to create a business that feels aligned, professional and easy to manage.

Because when everything is working towards the same goal, marketing becomes simpler, decisions become easier, and your customers know exactly who you are.

There isn’t one way I do this as it depends on where your business is at right now and what level of support you need. Here’s how I can support you:

💜 Branding - working with you to create a brand identity that feels right

💜 Website Design - I design websites that are as beautiful as they are functional; specialising in RocketSpark websites meaning once the design is complete you can take over control to keep your site up to date with ease.

💜 The Brand Confidence Club - my new membership designed to build your consistency, clarity and confidence in your brand.

💜 Strategy Calls - sometimes you don’t need anything new, what you need is an expert eye and some honest & practical feedback to bring you clarity

💜 Ongoing Creative Support - if you need more hands on support my retainer packages are here for you. I’m not just a designer, I’m an extension of your team

💜 Canva Design Systems - this isn’t just about templates; it’s about making Canva work for you & your business (not the other way around!)

💜 One Off Design - for when you just need a project done I offer one off design support

For more information about any of these services please get in touch with me to book a call. We can chat about where your business is, what support you feel you need and what I can offer. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Sorry to be a buzzkill…
12/09/2026

Sorry to be a buzzkill…

I think branding needs to get simpler again.I was talking to a friend about this the other day and I’ve realised I’m str...
10/09/2026

I think branding needs to get simpler again.

I was talking to a friend about this the other day and I’ve realised I’m stripping things back more and more in the work I’m creating.

There is SO much visual noise everywhere at the moment.

And AI has added to it. So many AI-generated images are incredibly busy, full of stuff and they just feel like AI.

They don’t feel like the person behind the business. They don’t really say anything about them at all.

And it’s making me want to go completely the other way.

I’m talking, clean layouts, strong typography, breathing space, striking photography and a considered amount of recognisable brand elements used really well.

Simple design doesn’t mean boring design! 

And it definitely doesn’t mean you haven’t put enough effort into it.

Sometimes good design is knowing what not to add.

I think we’re all a bit overwhelmed by how much we’re seeing and consuming every day, and I’m finding myself thinking more and more about how I can make something clear, beautiful and easy to take in.

Rather than adding another thing to an already very noisy world.

Anyone else craving a bit more simplicity?

Something that I see a LOT is centre aligned text, and I get it. It looks pretty and can look like it's filling the page...
08/09/2026

Something that I see a LOT is centre aligned text, and I get it. It looks pretty and can look like it's filling the page better than left aligned text. But when it comes to people actually reading the text and accessing your design centre alignment is not always the best choice.

The majority of your text, and especially body text, should be left aligned. Centre aligned works for titles and headlines. Right aligned should be used very sparingly!

Take a scroll through this post to find out a bit more about why this is and see some examples.

The question of text alignment came up recently in my Brand Confidence Club. This is one of the things I'm enjoying most about the club - the conversations and questions that come up.

From these I am developing resources to support my members with their designs - including one about text alignment.

If you want to know more about the resources and conversations we're having in the Brand Confidence Club pop me a DM.

In the meantime let me know in the comments how do you tend to align your text - left, centre or right??

I am SO excited about what we’re doing inside the Brand Confidence Club this month 🙌Our September Masterclass + Ideas Se...
02/09/2026

I am SO excited about what we’re doing inside the Brand Confidence Club this month 🙌

Our September Masterclass + Ideas Session is all about building a marketing campaign – what you need to think about, what you need to create and how to make the design work across it all.

AND the next day, I’m trialling a co-working session so members can actually start putting it into practice, with me there to help along the way.

It’s a little experiment, but also part of how I want the Club to evolve – bringing even more marketing support alongside the branding and design.

So if you’ve been thinking about joining, this is a VERY good month to get yourself in there 👀

Want to join us? Click the link: https://www.grovescreative.co.uk/join-the-club/

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