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Designs That Inspire & Elevate Your Brand

Kalin Johnson Graphic Designer SATX

From logos & branding to custom creations, I’m here to bring your vision to life with thoughtful, joyful designs tailored for you.

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I love seeing how different each of these feels.

Some are playful. Some are grounded. Some are bold in the best way.

It’s always interesting to see which one people instinctively pick.

Which one feels like you?

I love seeing how different each of these feels.

Some are playful. Some are grounded. Some are bold in the best way.

It’s always interesting to see which one people instinctively pick.

Which one feels like you?

You know I love a Canva hack moment 💖

This embossed text hack is one of those tiny details that make people go “wait…how did you do that?!”

It’s simple, it’s fun and it adds dimension.
Save this for your next project && let me know if you try it out!

You know I love a Canva hack moment 💖

This embossed text hack is one of those tiny details that make people go “wait…how did you do that?!”

It’s simple, it’s fun and it adds dimension.
Save this for your next project && let me know if you try it out!

The design process can be all over the place sometimes. It’s a lot of moving things around, overthinking tiny details, walking away, and coming back with fresh eyes. That’s just part of the process!

I used to push myself to be creative every day, but I’ve learned I do my best work when I give myself intentional design days instead. Most weeks that means 2–3 focused days where I can really dive in, and it’s made such a difference in both my creativity and energy.

Would love to know what your creative rhythm looks like. Do you have dedicated focus time, or do you work whenever inspiration hits?

The design process can be all over the place sometimes. It’s a lot of moving things around, overthinking tiny details, walking away, and coming back with fresh eyes. That’s just part of the process!

I used to push myself to be creative every day, but I’ve learned I do my best work when I give myself intentional design days instead. Most weeks that means 2–3 focused days where I can really dive in, and it’s made such a difference in both my creativity and energy.

Would love to know what your creative rhythm looks like. Do you have dedicated focus time, or do you work whenever inspiration hits?

Different projects = different vibes.
I don’t pick fonts just because they’re cute (even though, yes they can be😂).

Each one brings a totally different feel to a design, and sometimes finding the right one is what makes everything finally click.

These are a few I’ve been reaching for lately.
Save this for later and tell me which one you’d use first 👇

Different projects = different vibes.
I don’t pick fonts just because they’re cute (even though, yes they can be😂).

Each one brings a totally different feel to a design, and sometimes finding the right one is what makes everything finally click.

These are a few I’ve been reaching for lately.
Save this for later and tell me which one you’d use first 👇

saw this on a valentine’s cookie and loved it 😂💖

saw this on a valentine’s cookie and loved it 😂💖

In a room full of people, I don’t look for business cards or perfect pitches. I look for connection & for women who cheer each other on.

These moments at @bsbsatx always remind me why showing up matters. It’s the conversations, the laughs the encouragement, and the feeling of walking into a room knowing you belong.

If you have ever walked into a space hoping to find your people, this is your sign 💖

In a room full of people, I don’t look for business cards or perfect pitches. I look for connection & for women who cheer each other on.

These moments at @bsbsatx always remind me why showing up matters. It’s the conversations, the laughs the encouragement, and the feeling of walking into a room knowing you belong.

If you have ever walked into a space hoping to find your people, this is your sign 💖

Running a business means thinking ahead.
Running my brain means not asking it to remember everything 😂

• Notion : big picture planning and client management
• Paper Planner : writing things down helps me slow down and think clearly
• Structured App : keeps me on track when my attention drifts
• Wall Calendars : quarterly perspective & to see what’s coming ahead

It’s not about being perfectly organized.
It’s about making space to do my best work.

Running a business means thinking ahead.
Running my brain means not asking it to remember everything 😂

• Notion : big picture planning and client management
• Paper Planner : writing things down helps me slow down and think clearly
• Structured App : keeps me on track when my attention drifts
• Wall Calendars : quarterly perspective & to see what’s coming ahead

It’s not about being perfectly organized.
It’s about making space to do my best work.

A simple reminder for today and any day you need it 🩷

A simple reminder for today and any day you need it 🩷

allow me to (re)introduce myself 👋🏼

if you’re new here, hii friends! my name is kalin.

I run a business, love trying new local food & coffee spots, hoard craft supplies like it’s a personality trait, and I’m actively trying to spend more time outside.
Most days are a mix of work, family life, travel plans, and squeezing in the little things that make life feel fun.

If that sounds like your life too, we probably have a lot in common.

Stick around, I think you’ll like it here 💖

allow me to (re)introduce myself 👋🏼

if you’re new here, hii friends! my name is kalin.

I run a business, love trying new local food & coffee spots, hoard craft supplies like it’s a personality trait, and I’m actively trying to spend more time outside.
Most days are a mix of work, family life, travel plans, and squeezing in the little things that make life feel fun.

If that sounds like your life too, we probably have a lot in common.

Stick around, I think you’ll like it here 💖

Little bits of life this week 💖

Desk days, getting out of the house, and finding small pauses in between. A mix of client work, behind-the-scenes creating, and moments that made the week feel a little more balanced.

Little bits of life this week 💖

Desk days, getting out of the house, and finding small pauses in between. A mix of client work, behind-the-scenes creating, and moments that made the week feel a little more balanced.

No two projects should feel the same & fonts have a lot to do with that.

Every typeface says something different, sets a different tone, and creates a totally different first impression.

These are a few favorites I’ve been reaching for lately, depending on the feel a project needs.

➡️Swipe through and tell me which one you’d use first.

No two projects should feel the same & fonts have a lot to do with that.

Every typeface says something different, sets a different tone, and creates a totally different first impression.

These are a few favorites I’ve been reaching for lately, depending on the feel a project needs.

➡️Swipe through and tell me which one you’d use first.

Future me can handle it.
That’s Mondays problem. 💕

Future me can handle it.
That’s Mondays problem. 💕

Looking back on 2025 and realizing how much really fit into one year.

So many ideas turned into projects, creative growth I can genuinely feel, and moments I’m truly proud of.

This year pushed me in ways I didn’t expect and clarified what matters most to me, both in my work and outside of it. Between creative milestones, time with family, and moments away that gave me perspective, it shaped how I show up now.

Ending the year grateful for the progress, the lessons, and the memories that made 2025 what it was.💖

Looking back on 2025 and realizing how much really fit into one year.

So many ideas turned into projects, creative growth I can genuinely feel, and moments I’m truly proud of.

This year pushed me in ways I didn’t expect and clarified what matters most to me, both in my work and outside of it. Between creative milestones, time with family, and moments away that gave me perspective, it shaped how I show up now.

Ending the year grateful for the progress, the lessons, and the memories that made 2025 what it was.💖

Nothing hits quite like the “looks perfect” email 💌
Instant happiness

Nothing hits quite like the “looks perfect” email 💌
Instant happiness

Wrapping Paper Reveal ❤️🎄

Wrapping Paper Reveal ❤️🎄

Custom wrapping paper might be my new personality trait 🎁

I made this in about 30 minutes using photos of my pets (obviously) and a few cute Canva elements…and I can pick it up from Staples in two days!

Highly recommend trying this for your holiday gifts. It’s way too fun!

Custom wrapping paper might be my new personality trait 🎁

I made this in about 30 minutes using photos of my pets (obviously) and a few cute Canva elements…and I can pick it up from Staples in two days!

Highly recommend trying this for your holiday gifts. It’s way too fun!

You wouldn’t believe how many times these questions pop up.
So I rounded up a few of my favorites (and gave them my honest answers… with a little humor obviously)

You wouldn’t believe how many times these questions pop up.
So I rounded up a few of my favorites (and gave them my honest answers… with a little humor obviously)

I’m back with another round of fonts I’m loving lately.💖

You know I can’t resist a good typeface & it can completely change the vibe of a design.

Swipe through and tell me which one you’d grab for your next project.

I’m back with another round of fonts I’m loving lately.💖

You know I can’t resist a good typeface & it can completely change the vibe of a design.

Swipe through and tell me which one you’d grab for your next project.

*** GIVEAWAY CLOSED ~ Winner: @hollykallemyn ***

GIVEAWAY TIME!

I’m giving away 2 FREE VIP Tickets to the Boerne Handmade Market && a FREE gift from my booth🎉

Get ready to shop from amazing vendors and find one of a kind gifts!!

Here’s how to enter:
💖Like this post
💖Tag a friend who loves handmade goods (each tag =
1 entry!)
💖Follow @boernehandmademarket
💖Bonus: Share this reel to your story + tag me for 5
extra entries!

Winner announced Friday, 11/14/25

BHM Market
📍1910 Church, 130 Sisterdale Rd.
🗓️November 21 & 22

#bhm2025 #boernehandmademarket #shoplocal #shoplocaltexas #boernetx

*** GIVEAWAY CLOSED ~ Winner: @hollykallemyn ***

GIVEAWAY TIME!

I’m giving away 2 FREE VIP Tickets to the Boerne Handmade Market && a FREE gift from my booth🎉

Get ready to shop from amazing vendors and find one of a kind gifts!!

Here’s how to enter:
💖Like this post
💖Tag a friend who loves handmade goods (each tag =
1 entry!)
💖Follow @boernehandmademarket
💖Bonus: Share this reel to your story + tag me for 5
extra entries!

Winner announced Friday, 11/14/25

BHM Market
📍1910 Church, 130 Sisterdale Rd.
🗓️November 21 & 22

#bhm2025 #boernehandmademarket #shoplocal #shoplocaltexas #boernetx

A little October Recap 🧡
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#octoberrecap #smallbusinessowner #satx #graphicdesigner

A little October Recap 🧡
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#octoberrecap #smallbusinessowner #satx #graphicdesigner

I updated my sales map for October, and it still makes me so happy seeing all the new spots fill in! 🧡

There’s something so fun about tracking where my orders have gone, and a little extra motivation seeing the states I still get to fill in.

I updated my sales map for October, and it still makes me so happy seeing all the new spots fill in! 🧡

There’s something so fun about tracking where my orders have gone, and a little extra motivation seeing the states I still get to fill in.

A little reminder that joy doesn’t always shout.
Sometimes it’s just waiting for you to slow down and notice it. ✨

A little reminder that joy doesn’t always shout.
Sometimes it’s just waiting for you to slow down and notice it. ✨

Call it hustle, call it caffeine, call it creative energy, either way, the work’s getting done

I love being busy 💖

Call it hustle, call it caffeine, call it creative energy, either way, the work’s getting done

I love being busy 💖

the way to my heart ❤️

the way to my heart ❤️

Remember when IG let you add moving elements to your stories? Yeah… I miss that too. But here’s a way you can do it in Canva!!

This hack adds those fun moving tag icons back to your reels, posts or stories ✨ It’s quick, fun, and honestly gives major “how’d you do that?” energy

Save this post so you can try it next time you design in Canva 💖

Remember when IG let you add moving elements to your stories? Yeah… I miss that too. But here’s a way you can do it in Canva!!

This hack adds those fun moving tag icons back to your reels, posts or stories ✨ It’s quick, fun, and honestly gives major “how’d you do that?” energy

Save this post so you can try it next time you design in Canva 💖

Too many stickers?! That’s some “boo-sheet” 👻 there’s no such thing as too many stickers.

Grab this one (and a few more you definitely don’t need but absolutely want) in my Etsy shop 🛒

Too many stickers?! That’s some “boo-sheet” 👻 there’s no such thing as too many stickers.

Grab this one (and a few more you definitely don’t need but absolutely want) in my Etsy shop 🛒

This is your sign to finally do that market you’ve been thinking about!

If you’re a small business owner who only sells online, let me tell you… a few pop-ups can change everything:

1. Expand your reach to local customers

2. Build real in-person connections

3. Instant feedback on your products

4. Content galore! markets give you so many behind-the-scenes moments to share

5. And honestly? You might even walk away with new business friends 💛

Markets aren’t just about sales, they’re also about community. 🌟

This is your sign to finally do that market you’ve been thinking about!

If you’re a small business owner who only sells online, let me tell you… a few pop-ups can change everything:

1. Expand your reach to local customers

2. Build real in-person connections

3. Instant feedback on your products

4. Content galore! markets give you so many behind-the-scenes moments to share

5. And honestly? You might even walk away with new business friends 💛

Markets aren’t just about sales, they’re also about community. 🌟

Ever notice how the thought of change feels heavier than it actually is?
Staying the same can be just as hard, sometimes harder.

Save this as your reminder that new beginnings are worth the butterflies. 🌼

Ever notice how the thought of change feels heavier than it actually is?
Staying the same can be just as hard, sometimes harder.

Save this as your reminder that new beginnings are worth the butterflies. 🌼

Stickers make everything better ✨

These best sellers that everyone’s been obsessed with!

If you could only choose ONE from this bunch, which would it be?

Stickers make everything better ✨

These best sellers that everyone’s been obsessed with!

If you could only choose ONE from this bunch, which would it be?

A grateful heart makes room for more joy 💖

A grateful heart makes room for more joy 💖

September introductions 🤗

I’m Kalin, the owner & designer behind KLN Designs: part creative brain, part color palette enthusiast, part “wait, I can totally make that myself.”

Stick around for behind-the-scenes peeks, client glow-ups, canva tips, and a whole lotta design magic. ✨

Now your turn: what’s one thing that always ends up in your shopping cart? (Mine’s notepads and stickers. Always.) 🛒💖

September introductions 🤗

I’m Kalin, the owner & designer behind KLN Designs: part creative brain, part color palette enthusiast, part “wait, I can totally make that myself.”

Stick around for behind-the-scenes peeks, client glow-ups, canva tips, and a whole lotta design magic. ✨

Now your turn: what’s one thing that always ends up in your shopping cart? (Mine’s notepads and stickers. Always.) 🛒💖

Want to make your desktop a little more fun to look at every day? Here’s how to design your own corkboard-style mood board in Canva. It’s quick, customizable, and gives your screen a little personality boost.

Fill it with things that inspire you:
• Colors that energize you
• Photos of people, places, or projects you love
• Favorite quotes or mantras
• Visuals that reflect your current goals or big ideas
• Textures, doodles, or shapes that spark joy
• Images that remind you of your why
• Future trips or adventures

Surround yourself with inspiration every time you open your laptop. ✨

Save this tutorial and try it for your next mini creative refresh!

Want to make your desktop a little more fun to look at every day? Here’s how to design your own corkboard-style mood board in Canva. It’s quick, customizable, and gives your screen a little personality boost.

Fill it with things that inspire you:
• Colors that energize you
• Photos of people, places, or projects you love
• Favorite quotes or mantras
• Visuals that reflect your current goals or big ideas
• Textures, doodles, or shapes that spark joy
• Images that remind you of your why
• Future trips or adventures

Surround yourself with inspiration every time you open your laptop. ✨

Save this tutorial and try it for your next mini creative refresh!

Business tip: plan your week on Sunday so Monday still surprises you, but less aggressively.

Save this if you can relate (or if Monday already came in hot) 😅

Business tip: plan your week on Sunday so Monday still surprises you, but less aggressively.

Save this if you can relate (or if Monday already came in hot) 😅

Currently in my font era.
Here are a few Adobe fonts I’ve been loving lately, bold, funky, and full of personality.

Funky fonts? Yes please.

Swipe through and tell me which one’s your fav!✨

Currently in my font era.
Here are a few Adobe fonts I’ve been loving lately, bold, funky, and full of personality.

Funky fonts? Yes please.

Swipe through and tell me which one’s your fav!✨

POV: you’re deep in the font rabbit hole for a design and forget how to sit like a human 🦐

Which would you pick, good posture or the perfect font? 😅

#fontaddict #branddesign #typography

POV: you’re deep in the font rabbit hole for a design and forget how to sit like a human 🦐

Which would you pick, good posture or the perfect font? 😅

#fontaddict #branddesign #typography

August nails have entered the chat && they understood the assignment 💙

One of my favorite things is switching up my nails and Reshma at @polishednailssatx always delivers!

August nails have entered the chat && they understood the assignment 💙

One of my favorite things is switching up my nails and Reshma at @polishednailssatx always delivers!

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