Hone your inner creative decision-maker and build a DIY brand you believe in

For non-designer entrepreneurs in the DIY branding stage

DIY is not the enemy.

The knowledge gap is.

It’s pretty amazing what DIY-ers are capable of with the right guidance. Considering the plethora of DIY marketing courses out there, it’s about time strategic brand-building is just as accessible so you don’t have to wait until you’re ready to invest in a huge custom branding package!

this course will:

Show you how to implement the elements in an on-brand digital presence so that it looks unified and professional

Share my original frameworks for making confident creative decisions without all the guessing & tweaking

Help you build a cohesive set of brand elements like colors, fonts, logos, and imagery that don’t depend on trends

Call you to think radically differently about your brand and the impact it can have on people

Teach you brand-building techniques and AI tips that you can use in your ongoing marketing beyond this course

Fun Fact:

Zero professional Adobe tools were used in the making of the branding on this page. DIY tools only  🤓

A DIY brand-building course & mentorship program that removes the guesswork

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What is

(And the gatekeeping)

Join class of fall '24

Two ways to join:

Full Program

Homeroom

$997

$1,097

  • Includes everything from Self-Study, plus personalized ideas from Kristina, paced out lessons, and group community support

  • Individual reviews & creative ideas via Loom videos from Kristina as you reach specific milestones along the way

  • 10 weeks of Homeroom group chat access for accountability, bouncing off ideas, and additional reinforcement & support

  • 3 Live Study Hall Calls with the group for Q&A and workshopping what you're working on (calls recorded for replay)


12 spots max!

Course Only

Self-Study

$597

$697

  • 18 lessons guiding you to discover your brand's vibe, build a unique set of elements, and sharpen your creative skills as you show up for your brand beyond this course

  • Canva templates, Notion Notebook, PDF of slides, and other resources to simplify and accelerate the DIY process

  • The final tangibles: A completed Brand Guide with colors, messaging, font family, logos, style, plus on-brand social media graphics and landing page foundation


Need a payment plan?

Split-pay options are available at checkout! Lessons go live on Monday September 30th, 2024.

Self-Guided Only! If you want direct feedback, personalized ideas, Q&A, and group support, join the full program: Homeroom!


Every lesson simplifies the process so you can take immediate action.

Each lesson has original step-by-step frameworks, multiple examples, and immediately actionable (and fun) homework activities that support multiple learning styles.

Templates & resources are provided along the way to get you over the hump of getting started. You'll come away with a Brand Guide, core messaging, colors, fonts, logos, and on-brand graphics showcasing your brand.

I'm Kristina! 

After 10+ years doing custom design, I can’t deny that there’s a whole group of brilliant business owners who need a different level of support. I built this program to bridge the gap between DIY and custom, and simplified the process for non-designers to implement with ease.

With the DIY tools you’re probably already using (like Canva, a smart phone, AI, and user-friendly apps), we’ll maximize your brand’s ecosystem to bring unique impact & identity to light!

The Brand Tutor that DIY-ers always wish they had

Fun Fact:

While getting my Visual Design degree, I tutored math, earth science, and philosophy! 🤓 Nerd is my middle name.

"Started implementing some of the new branding I'm developing, and holy moly I feel like I have a whole new business"

Alexa phillips

"So tangible and actionable, and it all just clicks super easily! You've made it so accessible and fun!"

Niki Dunagin

"I'm also obsessed with how it turned out. It's ALL coming together and I couldn't be more excited (or grateful!!)"

Caitie cupples

"I'm really loving it, I think it's amazing personally to see the ideas that I'm capable of bringing together. I'm really confident."

eugenia woo

Let's nerd out over your brand 🤓

You can start building a believable brand now and maximize the tools already at your fingertips, without the multi-4 figure investment of getting a huge custom branding package. I’ll guide you through each step of the way!

ANy questions?

Shoot Kristina a DM on Instagram or email   hello@gemcreative.co!

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