– LIFESTYLE –
When I had only been blogging for a couple of months I came across this company called Dot Creates from their Instagram (which is amazing can I just say) and I fell in love with what I saw. They are a stationary and gift shop that sell a wide range of gifts from planners, stickers and phone cases to pencils, posters and notebooks – WHAT EVERY BLOGGER COULD POSSIBLY NEED/WANT! They have a good selection of different colours and prints on everything they sell which is great as there is something for everyone. The prices of the products are really affordable and every couple of weeks they have a big sale on their website. They currently only deliver to the UK and Europe and the delivery charge depends on how much it weighs.
The Ultimate Blog Planner- £6, Gold Foil Pencils -£4.30 and the Stickers -£1
This main inside of the planner. On the right side is where you plan your blog posts and on the left side is where you can write down your upcoming events and sponsored content. I find the sponsored content section is really good as I can take note of all of the collaborations that are either completed or are upcoming. I like being able to tick off when the product has arrived for me to review and whether I have been paid or not. This side is great for the organisation of the collaborations which for a blogger i think it really important and what every blogger should be doing.
I find the section on the right really useful for me to plan blog posts, since receiving this planner I havent used anything else to plan blog posts. I love how big the space is, you can completely make the space your own to plan posts. I sometimes do lists, sometimes write little paragraphs and sometimes do spider diagrams. During the process of creating that post there are 4 sections for you to tick off once completed ‘Words’ , ‘Links’ and ‘Photos’ and ‘Published’ ( TICKING OFF THE PUBLISHED BOX IS ONE OF THE BEST FEELINGS!!!). I find these boxes are also a good reminder of what each post should normally consist of and its easy for you to see what you still need to do. I love looking back on the pages towards the start of this planner so i can see all of the posts that i have completed.
At the bottom of the page there is a mini diary, I write down where I am at with that particular post. If there is anything else I need to add or if there is anything that I need to do during the process of editing and putting this idea together.
There are a couple of quotes that are spread throughout the diary which I really like. I think that not only is it a nice touch but it also gives you that extra bit of motivation that you might need after a long hard planning sesh! It’s really nice to read the different quotes when you reach them in the planner.
THESE STICKERS ARE MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE! I think they are so cute, I don’t want to use them. It doesn’t matter what age you are, everyone loves stickers and on their website they have 3 different types of stickers so there is bound to be something for you. These stickers are good as they have a mixture of picture ones and text ones, I LOVE that they have a mixure of the two. You could add the picture ones to the front of your planner or even stick them on your laptop. Adding these stickers can make your planner more colourful, for example adding a ‘Done’ sticker next to your post or adding ‘Important’ next to an event.
OKAY I LIED, THE PENCILS ARE MY FAVOURITES! These are the only pencils that they currently have on their websites but they do have pens. You can only buy the pencils as a set but they are really worth the money if you are going to use them. I really wanted some pencils because I think it is so much better to use pencils when post planning because you can rub it out, whereas if you use a pen you can’t. Each pencil has a cute little saying on it, I think the I NEED COFFEE one is my favourite, because coffee = life. I like that the pencils are white as this is such a sophicasited colour, but also when do you ever seen white pencils?! and the gold foil writing adds something extra to them.
Dot Creates is the perfect stationery shop for anyone who is obsessed with stationary like me, but also for every blogger. I really recommend buying some of their bits, I would 100% recommend purchasing the planner as it has been a life saver!!!! There are some really lovely wall hangings and picture quotes on their website that would make some lovely gifts and would also look cute in anyones bedroom. When I purchased these, they didn’t take long to come at all and I was really happy with the service.
If you havent already checked out Dot Creates then I would 1000% recommend that you do, you are guaranteed to find something that you love. I would also say for you to follow their Instagram and Twitter so you can keep up to date with their new products and also when the have a sale on. If you already own something from Dot Creates then let me know down below what you have!
Sophia xo
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I. need. this. everything is so adorable! The pencils are my absolute favourite. I also feel the planner would be mega useful to stay organised 🙂
Haven’t heard of this brand before so I’m glad you featured them!
I am honestly so obsessed with them. The planner has been my life saver when it comes to planning posts and it is sooo affordable too! I love the pencils!! Aw Im glad you have heard of them too, I am sure you will love them! honestly check out their website! xx
I honestly love Dot Creates, they are always on my Christmas list!!
Sophie xx // http://www.oneunique.co.uk
Same!! I am glad that you love them too! xx
I need everything – especially the pencils!! I may have to go to purchase a couple of things when I next get paid! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
HAHA! that is what I think what I look on their website! Trust me, check out their website!! no worries, I appreciate you reading it! xx
These look awesome! I would love everything, especially the stickers and pencils ❤️😍 wish they delivered to the US! Thanks for sharing 😊
-Helene, https://angelspartaness.com/
SAME!! their website is so lovely, I literally want all of it! I know that does suck, but hopefully they will be able to send to the US soon! thank you for reading! xx
I need everything here! The design is so adorable and it would be so efficient. Maybe a purchase I should make!
you do!!! I keeps me so organised! it is such a great little shop for everyone! I would love to see what you get! x
This is so stinking cute!! I was thinking about hosting a giveaway on my IG once I reach 1k and I’m thinking a set like this would be perfect! I’ll also probably buy a set for myself of course haha
I honestly think this would be perfect! they also have a set for like £25 and it has everything in it! go on their website and check them out! I also think the stickers would be perfect for the giveaway! and yes of course lol
This seems like a good investment. I will definitely check it out.
DOMINIKA GOODNESS BLOG
IT IS! I am never disappointed with them! x
Great post Soph. I’ve seen dot creates on twitter I think I may need to visit their website now after your fabulous write up 💗
Thank you girl! You should, trust me girl you will love them! they are the perfect little stationary/gift shop for anyone! let me know what you get! <3
I will do 😘
The planner is so cute and it really is perfect for bloggers! I LOVE the pencils as well x Nikita
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It is honestly so good! it has everything that you could possibly need/want in a planner. I have been using it every time I need to plan a post and I am not even half way yet! Same xx
Everything is so cute!! I need😍
Right?!!!
Ooh this planner sounds absolutely amazing, I also love how cute the little stickers are! I’m definitely going to have to consider purchasing this; I love it! Xx
It really is, probably one of my best purchases throughout 2017 and I buy alotttt ( mostly rubbish ) They have other stickers aswell and I think they have unicorns on!! Definitely check them out!!xx
This is really cute. Especially the stickers. I’m in the US though, so I can’t purchase anything.
I love them! ahh hun that is so annoying!! hopefully soon you can get some x
I need that blog planner!
it Is the best!! I love it so much!
Omg I need these in my life everything looks so photo ready!!
Have an awesome day!
xx Kris
https://dreamingofpink.wordpress.com
You do!! the planner is honestly a life saver! Thank you, you too!xx
These are soooo cute!! Such a great way to stay organized in blogging!! I wish they delivered outside of Europe!
LITERALLY!! I know, that is too annoying!!
This looks amazing – I might make a cheeky purchase
Check them out!! they have honestly saved my life! they also have some really pretty products!
Oh my gosh!! This post and all the stationary is amazing! I want so bad!! x
I am obsessed with stationary so for me this is like heaven!! thank you so much!!xx
These products are amazing!! I love stationery and if its blog related I there with bells on! Next payday I may have to have a look at what I can be tempted too!
Michelle x
http://www.wanderingcuriosities.com
Aren’t they?!!! same!!! I am obsessed with all things stationary. I will buy like notebooks and pencils even if I don’t need them, just because they look pretty. Definitely check them out, I would 1000% recommend it! they are sooo affordable and I can’t stress enough how much they are worth the money. xx
As I said on Twitter, these look GORGEOUS! Seriously, need to pick one up myself. But I think my favourite part of this post are your amazing flat lays! What camera are you using girl?!
I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU THINK SO!! you should, I can’t recommend something enough! it helps with my head so much, I can clear so much space in my head when I use this planner. The pencils and stickers are cute as!!! thank you so much, I appreciate it. I use a Nikon Coolpix p530 xx
I wish they shipped to the United States! I’m a sucker for anything stationary. The stuff you got is so cute! xxx
Melina | http://www.ivefoundwaldo.com
Since uploading this post soooo many people have said that they wished they shipped to the US! I’m sorry they don’t, this makes me so sad that you can’t receive these products! Thank you so much. I hope you can find products similar! xxx
Love it! put on my list of absolutely necessary stuff. They are so cute they have to be on my desk!
LITERALLY!!! the planner you definitely need, but the stickers and the pencils you could go without, but WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO?! look how cute they are? how can you possibly not want them xx
I’m literally obsessed with stationary so this company sounds perfect for me! Lovely post 🙂
Anika xo | anikamay.co.uk
So am I. I have a bigggg love for stationary. Check them out, you will love them too! thank you xx
I’m definitely in need of that blog planner. Everything looks so cute!!
Faye Jessica
You need it! it will change your life!! x
Oh wow, these are beautiful! And the prices are incredible, I think I’m definitely going to have to check them out, I love stickers and I’m currently thinking about starting a bullet journal so this would really help me get organised! X
The prices are so so good! they are definitely worth the money and if anything you would think they would be more expensive for what you are getting! Yes check them out! I would love to know what you think of them! That would be perfect, adding a little colour always makes everything better! x
Ah all of this is honestly so beautiful!! I’ve just started my blog and am in desperate need of some super cute stationary to get my creativity flowing! Definitely going to be checking them out soon!
Gee
I 100% agree. I think they are gorgeous and sooo cute!! Definitely check them out, this is the same position I was in when I first purchased them! It definitely makes you feel like a proper blogger haha and you want to come up with creative ideas so you can write them down!! x
Aaah, these pencils!! I AM IN LOVEEE?!? And also, I need that planner in my life..
Lauraconteur ♥
RIGHT?! you do, check them out!!! they have other planners too, all with really cute designs!
Thank you for sharing this, I need this in my life now! I’ve been searching high and low for a planner to be organised with my blog posts and this just looks perfect 😍
Steph x
Any time! You do, it is honestly amazing! This has everything you need in a planner in this planner! x
Definitely going to be checking out their website!! I’m loving this!! Great post xx
DO IT!!! trust me, you will fall in love with their stuff!! I just want everything haha!! xxx
I did!! I’m considering ordering the box! Soooooo tempted. X
I did too!!! you get everything and for £25 bloody bargain! xx
That’s why I’m tempted 😋
DO IT, DO IT, DO IT! X
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OMG This is all so adorable! I need it all, especially those pencils!
Sophia x http://sophiawhitham.co.uk
Aren’t they so cute?! xx
I need all of these products. They are so cute. The pencils are my favourite, I love this post!😍😍
Thank you so much!! I love them too! I am definitely going to be purchasing more from them! xx
I. Need. All. Of. This! I’ll have to check them out immediately! Thank you for sharing! Xoxo
YOU DO!!! Any time girl!! xxx
I’m starting uni in a few weeks and on the hunt for some new stationary so this post was perfectly timed. Everything in your photos looks amazing and so cute, I definitely think the pencils are my favourite too. I’m literally going to check out this brand as soon as I’m done typing this. Thank you for the most helpful blog post x
Oooo I am glad then! thank you so much. I just love everything. you know when you are online browsing through the shops, adding things to your basket? well when I am on Dot Creates I literally do this!! I just want everything! I love their stationary and i want It allll!!! any time girl, I am glad that I helped! xx
Those stickers are so cool, I really feel like I need some now! May have to make an order soon as I am always keen to buy new stationary!
– Lauren xx
http://theflowerthatblooms.com/
They also have Unicorn ones and I have been eyeing them up for a while now, I am not going to lie. Who doesn’t need new stationary ALL THE TIME? HAHAH! xx
Stationary is life!!! xx
This stuff is all so cute! x
http://www.taintedblues.co.uk
RIGHT?! I am glad that you think so! 🙂 x
Thank you for sharing, I definitely need some of this stationery in my life!
You do!!! I hope you find something you love 🙂
I havnt tried them yet. But would definitely try them.
Lippie 💋
You should!! xx
Get out of my brain! I was literally JUST searching for a blog planner. This is fate, I must get this planner! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
OMG THAT IS CRAZY!! definitely look in to getting it. I absolutely love mine!! x
Oh my goodness!!! Where has this planner been my whole blogging life?! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful blogging planner! This is so much better than having a silly college ruled composition notebook!! Xx.
haha! any time, I am glad that you enjoyed it and found out about this blogging planner. Exactly!! there Is so much to it, you have everything you need! xx
SO super cute!! So sad they don’t ship to Singapore 🙁
It makes me sad too! they should definitely look to ship worldwide as you guys shouldn’t miss out on this!
Pity they don’t ship to nz
What a neat range of items. Love stationery! Pity they don’t ship to my part of the world, but then post would probably be a killjoy anyway.
That is annoying, hopefully they will branch out soon and ship worldwide!
Loved everything in your blog post! everything is so cute! Follow for follow?
Thank you! and sure I will follow you back x
It seems so cool and it would help me a lot since I’m the most unorganized person on earth ahah !!!
Deborah X
http://theblacktheory.wordpress.com/
I’ve heard absolutely amazing things by dot create and there products, I love the planner it looks amazing and the stickers are so cute x
Kayleigh Zara 🌿www.kayleighzaraa.com
I LOVE THEM! they are such a lovely brand to order products from. The planner is one of my favourite buys from this year for sure! Yes! aren’t they?! xx
A blogging planner is a very cool idea, I have never thought of that! Too bad they don’t deliver to Canada 🙁 Maybe we have something similar here– I will keep an eye out!
Also, I did my post on the Mystery Blogger Award that you nominated me for. Thanks for the nomination! You can find my post here:
https://supernovabeautyblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/mystery-blogger-award/
That is sooo annoying for you! Yay and I will check it out! thanks for letting me know you completed it xx
This looks the perfect blogger planner, it has everything you would need.. I really want to pick up one now xx
Ronnie // http://www.veronicabizzarri.com
Literally! I appreciate this blog planner so much, it has helped me with everything!! check out their shop they have some really cute designs! xx
Wahhhh I want this planner so badly! But I live in the US 🙁 great post though! Maybe I can find something similar here in the states! 🙂
oh no!! it makes me sad as you can’t get it and it is such a great planner! I hope you manage to find something similar!!
Looks so nice! Sucks they only deliver in the UK though. Lucky you! Because I definitely need something like this in my life.
I know!! they definitely need to start delivering worldwide! Hopefully you manage to find another one similar!
Hopefully!