Services & Pricing

At Tulip Tree Creative, I provide thoughtful, custom design services for nonprofits, small businesses, public institutions, and creative professionals who are ready for a refined and strategic online presence. Each project is shaped around your goals, with transparent pricing and personalized support throughout. The result is a cohesive brand and website designed to support your work as it grows.

Why Choose Tulip Tree Creative?

Working with me means partnering with a designer who is deeply invested in your work. My process is collaborative, grounded in experience, and intentionally streamlined to move your project forward with clarity and confidence.
  1. Discovery and Direction: We begin with a focused consultation to understand your goals, audience, and long-term vision.
  2. Proposal and Scope: You’ll receive a detailed scope of work tailored to your needs, with clear expectations and timelines.
  3. Design and Development: Through a collaborative process, I provide creative direction to help shape and refine your project, with up to two rounds of revisions included.
  4. Delivery and Training: Final designs are delivered with guidance and training so you can move forward confidently.
  5. Post-Launch Support: Optional support is available for continued collaboration as your brand and online presence evolve.

Work directly with me throughout the entire process for a focused, hands-on collaboration from start to finish.

I equip you or your team with custom-designed, user-friendly tools and training so you can confidently manage your online presence long after launch.

A single point of contact keeps communication clear and efficient, while thoughtfully incorporating stakeholder input when needed.

Every project includes practical tools and guidance designed to help you maintain and evolve your online presence with confidence.

Accessibility-conscious design is integrated into every project to ensure your online presence is usable, welcoming, and inclusive for all audiences.

Website Design & Development

Let’s build your new online home.

Whether you’re launching something new or refining an existing presence, I design custom websites that balance form and function. Your website should actively support your goals, whether that means booking clients, sharing your message, or growing your organization through a custom-designed, mobile-friendly website.

I work primarily in WordPress, Squarespace and Shopify to ensure the best fit for your needs. With over 20 years of design experience, I provide thoughtful creative direction to ensure your website feels cohesive, clear, and aligned with your work.

Custom Website Design for Solopreneurs & Small Businesses

Mobile-friendly websites designed to establish and elevate your online presence. Ideal for 1-2 person teams.

FEATURES:

Custom-designed, mobile-friendly, responsive website.
Foundational core pages, with additional service or resource pages scoped as needed.
Content structuring and on-page optimization to ensure your website is clear, well organized, and built with search visibility in mind. I help shape and refine your messaging for clarity and flow while respecting your voice and expertise.
Foundational SEO strategy and accessibility best practices to support visibility and usability.
Domain setup and security configurations for a secure, professional online presence.
Integration of social media, blog, & email marketing tools.
Customized training and a website style guide for long-term consistency and confidence.
1 month of complimentary post-launch support.
eCommerce functionality available upon request and scoped individually.

INVESTMENT:

Starting at $1,500 + HST

Timeline:

Typically 4–6 weeks

Website Design & Development for Nonprofits, Public Institutions & Growing Organizations

Custom, scalable websites with advanced functionality tailored to your organization’s mission and long-term growth.

FEATURES:

Custom design and development for all website pages.
Intuitive and user-friendly website navigation.
Responsive design to ensure optimal viewing across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Accessibility-conscious design for long-term usability and growth.
Intentional content structuring and information architecture to support clarity, consistent messaging, and strong search foundations across your site.
Implementation of SEO best practices to optimize search engine visibility.
Custom coding as needed to enhance unique features and layouts.
Seamless integration of your social media accounts to boost engagement and reach.
Advanced functionality and custom features (e.g., donation systems, event calendars).
Collaborative design process with stakeholder input.
Domain setup and security configurations for a secure, professional online presence.
Scalable to suit your organization’s evolving needs.
Detailed website style guide to ensure consistent brand implementation across your logo, colour palette, and typography.
Customized training manual to empower your team to confidently manage and update the website.
1 month of complimentary post-launch technical support and bug fixes.

INVESTMENT:

Starting at $4,500 + HST

Timeline:

Typically 7–12 weeks, depending on project scope and internal reviews.

How to Get Started

Let’s connect to discuss your goals and the best approach for your needs. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, I’ll guide you through the options that align with your vision and priorities.

Pricing may vary based on scope, complexity, and any additional features. After our consultation, I’ll provide a customized proposal with all the details and final costs.

Ready to begin? Contact me today to schedule a discovery call.

Featured WEBSITE DESIGN Case Studies:

Three mobile screens displaying key pages from the North Tahoe Arts website, including a welcome message, artist highlights, and a donation call-to-action.
WEBSITE DESIGN

Custom website and print design for a regional arts nonprofit

Header image showing the Reporting in Black Communities website, visual identity system, and symposium poster designed by Tulip Tree Creative.
WEBSITE DESIGN

Website and communications design for a national research project

Desktop and mobile homepage mockups for the Wendy Bulthuis Counselling website, featuring the custom visual identity, collage imagery, and WBC brand mark created for the counselling practice.
WEBSITE DESIGN

Website design for a counselling practice in St. Catharines

Website Design for Eternity Martis by Tulip Tree Creative
WEBSITE DESIGN

Website design for a multi-award–winning journalist, author, editor, professor, and speaker

Branding & Visual Identity Design

Let’s create a cohesive and memorable brand presence.

Your brand should resonate and inspire trust both online and in your community. Together, we’ll shape a visual identity that aligns with your vision and supports how you want to show up.

Visual Identity Design for Solopreneurs & Small Teams

A focused, professional visual identity designed to establish credibility and consistency across every touchpoint. Ideal for 1-2 person teams.

FEATURES:

1 unique logo concept with horizontal and vertical versions (additional concepts available by request).
Up to 2 rounds of revisions.
Final logo provided in all essential formats for print and web, including vector files, transparent PNGs, and colour/black & white variations.
Style guide with colour palette & typography guidance for seamless integration across social media, website & print designs.
Social media kit with designs for your avatar & cover photos.
Favicon design for a polished and professional web presence.
5 editable Canva template designs of your choice, e.g. letterhead, social media templates, email signature template, email newsletter template, YouTube video template, etc. (more templates available by request).

INVESTMENT:

Starting at $1,350 + HST

Timeline:

Typically 3–5 weeks

Branding & Visual Identity Design for Nonprofits, Public Institutions & Growing Organizations

Comprehensive branding systems designed to engage your community, stakeholders, and donors with clarity and consistency. Including detailed brand guidelines and editable templates for reports, marketing collateral, presentations, and social media.

FEATURES:

In-depth brand discovery sessions and positioning guidance.
Up to 3 logo concepts, with optional mascot/sub-brand variations.
Multiple logo orientations & colour adaptations.
Up to 2 rounds of revisions on the concept of your choice.
Final logo suite provided in all essential formats for print and web, including vector files, transparent PNGs, and colour/black & white variations.
Expanded colour system with accessibility considerations.
Comprehensive typography system and brand elements.
Development of a full, flexible visual identity system.
Comprehensive, detailed brand guidelines document.
Up to 2 collaborative meetings with your team (additional meetings available upon request).
Social media kit with designs for your avatar & cover photos.
A tailored set of editable templates for consistent branding across print and digital platforms (e.g. letterhead, social media templates, email signature template, email newsletter template, report and presentation templates, business card template, YouTube video template, etc.).

INVESTMENT:

Starting at $4,500 + HST

Timeline:

Typically 6–8 weeks, depending on project scope and internal reviews.

How to Get Started

Let’s connect to discuss your goals and the best approach for your needs. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, I’ll guide you through the options that align with your vision and priorities.

Pricing may vary based on scope, complexity, and any additional features. After our consultation, I’ll provide a customized proposal with all the details and final costs.

Ready to begin? Contact me today to schedule a discovery call.

Featured BRANDING & VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGN Case Studies:

WordPress website design and visual identity design for Lincoln Public Library by Tulip Tree Creative
BRANDING & WEBSITE

Brand & website redesign for a public library

Website design, logo design and branding for Community Land Trust of Niagara
BRANDING & WEBSITE

Visual identity & website design for a community land trust

Shopify Ecommerce Website Design and Visual Identity Design for QRS Educational Services by Tulip Tree Creative
BRANDING & WEBSITE

Visual identity & website design for a healthcare education provider

WordPress website design and visual identity design for NurseRecruit by Tulip Tree Creative
BRANDING & WEBSITE

Brand identity, website & marketing for a national nursing platform

Communication Design

Communication design that engages, informs, and inspires.

I design communication materials that align with your goals and extend your brand across digital and print platforms. From annual reports to email newsletters, every piece is designed to communicate clearly and consistently.

FEATURES:

Digital Design: Professionally designed email newsletters, editable Canva templates, and branded digital assets.
Print Design: Professionally crafted annual reports, promotional flyers, guidebooks, and more to make an impact offline.
Consistent Branding: All materials are designed to align with your brand identity across platforms.
Tailored Solutions: Custom design solutions built around your audience and communication goals.

INVESTMENT:

Small Design Projects (e.g., Rack Cards, Posters)

Starting at $450 + HST
Concise, impactful designs to suit your specific needs.

Multi-Page Publications (e.g., Annual Reports, Guides)

Starting at $1,200 + HST
Structured, polished layouts for reports, guides, and extended publications.

Timeline:

Project timelines are customized based on the scope of your project, but typically range from 2-8 weeks. Contact me to learn more.

How to Get Started

Let’s connect to discuss your goals and the best approach for your needs. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, I’ll guide you through the options that align with your vision and priorities.

Pricing may vary based on scope, complexity, and any additional features. After our consultation, I’ll provide a customized proposal with all the details and final costs.

Ready to begin? Contact me today to schedule a discovery call.

Featured COMMUNICATION DESIGN Case Studies:

Booklet Design for St. Catharines Enterprise Centre by Tulip Tree Creative
PUBLICATION DESIGN

Booklet design for a small business enterprise centre

Shopify Website for Figg Street Co. of Thorold in Niagara designed by Tulip Tree Creative
CROSS-PLATFORM MARKETING

Ecommerce & marketing for a paper & gift shop

Two smartphone mockups showing CLICK Instagram post templates. The designs feature the CLICK logo, photography, branded colours, and layout elements used for sharing research updates and visual literacy messages.
MARKETING COLLATERAL

Visual identity system for a university research initiative

Website design and digital marketing for Pamela's Jordan Village by Catherine Toews Tulip Tree Creative
CROSS-PLATFORM MARKETING

A curated online experience for a fashion destination

Client Testimonials

“I had the pleasure of working with Catherine to create my new brand and develop the website for QRS Educational Services, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the result! She truly understood my vision and brought it to life in a way that exceeded all my expectations. From the clean, professional design to the intuitive functionality, my new website looks amazing and represents my brand perfectly. Catherine’s attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to ensuring everything was just right made the entire experience exceptional. I highly recommend Tulip Tree Creative for anyone looking to elevate their brand and online presence.”

Darlene Hutton
QRS Educational Services

“Catherine was instrumental in setting up my website, MuslimWomensWellness.com. Throughout the entire process, she showed exceptional kindness, support, and remarkable patience. She went above and beyond, not only in building the site but also in sourcing meaningful content that perfectly aligned with my vision. Her dedication and thoughtful approach made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. I’m thrilled with how my website turned out and highly recommend her!”

Kamela Salimi
Muslim Women’s Wellness

“I had the pleasure of working with Catherine on my website redesign and branding. From beginning to end, Catherine was attentive, detail oriented and was able to capture my vision. We hit an unrelated hiccup during the process, and Catherine went above and beyond to ensure she was meeting my deadlines, and putting out a product that was exactly like I had imagined. I cannot recommend her work more. Thank you, Catherine, for all of your help and hard work. You were so patient, and I absolutely love the outcome.”

Daria Oliveira
Registered Psychotherapist | MMHC, RP

“Working with Catherine was a true pleasure. She is very skilled at translating a concept and vision to an excellent final product. Catherine is a talented web designer, attentive to details, and a great professional who works seamlessly. I wholeheartedly recommend Catherine.”

Omayra Issa
Award-winning Canadian journalist, producer, anchor, and speaker

“Collaborating with Catherine from Tulip Tree Creative has been phenomenal! Her expertise in web and graphic design resulted in remarkable branding and a fantastic website for my company, NurseRecruit. Catherine’s guidance throughout the process, coupled with her outstanding responsiveness to my questions, made the collaboration seamless. Look no further than Tulip Tree Creative for exceptional design services and a delightful experience!”

Connor Kucharic
NurseRecruit

“Catherine built two websites for us and working with her was a true joy. She is detail-oriented, creative, problem-solving, attentive. She walked us through everything and when unexpected details cropped up, she always brainstormed a workaround. When we first approached her to make our sites, I didn’t know what I didn’t know but Catherine knew the whole way through. Thanks for ably guiding us through, Catherine! We look forward to working with you again.”

Hannah Sung
Media Girlfriends

“Catherine’s attention to detail and her eye for design made sure our site is both beautiful and user-friendly. We are thrilled with it and would recommend Catherine to any organization with a website change in mind.”

Julie Andrews
Lincoln Public Library

“I love working with Catherine! She is an excellent listener who works hard to deliver exactly what you ask for. She captures the essence of her clients very well. I always look forward to seeing her artistic work come to life in our ongoing projects. So grateful.”

Antoinette D’Angelo
Figg Street Co.
Catherine Toews

Hi, I’m Catherine Toews, the designer and artist behind Tulip Tree Creative. As a one-woman design studio, I work closely with clients to create tailored solutions that reflect their work and make a meaningful impact.

Specializing in website design, visual identity, and communication design, I help small businesses and mission-driven organizations present their work clearly and confidently through thoughtful, scalable design. I collaborate with clients locally in Niagara and remotely across North America and beyond, bringing your vision to life with creativity, care, and clarity.

Want to work together?

Get in touch to create a beautiful online presence that reflects your vision and makes a meaningful impact.

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