VTS Resources
Go-To Business & Creative Tools
I’m often asked what tools I use to run Vivid Thistle Studio, design brands efficiently, and keep my business humming without chaos.
This page is a curated list of platforms, products, and services I genuinely use and recommend. Some links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to use them. I only share things I actually love, rely on, and would recommend regardless.
If it’s on this page, it’s been battle-tested in real client work and real life.
Every project here started with a business that had outgrown its original brand — and needed something clearer, stronger, and more aligned with where it was headed.
This work spans industries, but the goal is always the same: create cohesive brand systems that communicate trust, clarity, and confidence at first glance.
Scroll to see a selection of brand transformations — each designed to do real work for the business behind it.
Smart, stylish work bags & accessories
dagne dover
👉 Use this link for $20 off your first purchase
What I use it for:
Carrying my entire business with me—laptop, notebooks, chargers, and everything in between.
Why I recommend it:
My Dagne Dover backpack is my mobile office. Thoughtfully designed, durable, and genuinely stylish, it keeps me organized and makes working on the go feel effortless instead of chaotic.
Custom, design-first websites
SHOWIT
👉 Build your site on Showit, and enjoy a free month from VTS
What I use it for:
Designing fully custom websites that are easy for clients to update and manage.
Why I recommend it:
Showit gives complete creative freedom without requiring ongoing developer support. It pairs beautifully with WordPress for blogging and SEO, and it’s the platform I use for all Vivid Thistle Studio websites.
Contracts, invoices, and workflows
Honeybook
👉 Explore Honeybook, and get an exclusive discount
What I use it for: Managing proposals, contracts, invoices, and client communication in one place.
Why I recommend it: HoneyBook creates a seamless, professional client experience while keeping everything organized behind the scenes.
It’s the backbone of my client workflow and helps everything run smoothly from inquiry to final payment.
Beautiful, conversion-friendly email marketing
FLODESK
👉 Check out Flodesk, and save 25% off your first year
What I use it for:
Sending newsletters, nurturing leads, and delivering lead magnets in a visually consistent way.
Why I recommend it:
Flodesk makes email marketing feel simple and design-forward. The flat-rate pricing, intuitive workflows, and beautifully designed templates make it ideal for creatives who care about both aesthetics and clarity.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means Vivid Thistle Studio may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend tools we personally use and trust in our business.
Offers and conditions are subject to change or removal by the companies offering them. Offers are not provided or guaranteed by Vivid Thistle Studio.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links, which means Vivid Thistle Studio may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend tools we personally use and trust in our business.
Offers and conditions are subject to change or removal by the companies offering them. Offers are not provided or guaranteed by Vivid Thistle Studio.
get in touch!
You’re welcome to use the form below or email me directly:
Please include a bit of context about your business and what prompted you to reach out — thoughtful details help me respond efficiently.
SUBMIT
You’re welcome to use the form below or email me directly:
Please include a bit of context about your business and what prompted you to reach out — thoughtful details help me respond efficiently.
amy@vividthistle.com
get in touch!
You’re welcome to use the form below or email me directly:
Please include a bit of context about your business and what prompted you to reach out — thoughtful details help me respond efficiently.
amy@vividthistle.com
Thank you! We'll get back to you within two business days.
You’re welcome to use the form below or email me directly:
Please include a bit of context about your business and what prompted you to reach out — thoughtful details help me respond efficiently.
