I’m so excited to finally have Eva Kipler join us in THE DIGI FILES this month! I really love Eva’s use of colors and patterns in her kits and her contribution this month is no exception!! Let’s take a closer look at her contribution:
This is just ONE of the collections you get in THE DIGI FILES this month! You can see the rest of them as they are revealed throughout the month on our awesome designers page. Here’s a look at what our team created with “Princess With An Attitude” (remember, we reveal some of the techniques that were used in these layouts as well as a play-by-play for recreating Sunghee’s card in this month’s Playbook):
Layout by Melissa L., additional supplies: Aja Abney/Crystal Livesay Story Starter template, Lauren Grier wire brackets, Lauren Reid Bitty Stitchies 2, Gina Miller Button Bonanza , Font is 1942 Report
Layout by Jenn, additional supplies: Fonts: Designer Notes and Echelon
Layout by Karen, additional supplies: Additional Credits: Ali Edwards word art
Hybrid card by Sunghee, additional supplies: ErinInk Inkblot “Getting Cozy” templates no. 10
Layout by Juli (Eva’s CT member)
You can see many more inspirational layouts using this collection on the Team Inspiration page.
I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia with my husband of 18 years and our three children (ages 18, 15, and 11). My husband, who is a U.S. Naval officer, is often deployed overseas, so the vast majority of my time is spent with my children and our rambunctious three-year-old goldendoodle dog, Lola.
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I am not an active scrapper. I prefer to design, but I do scrap once in a while. My most current layout is a page I did of my daughter’s 5th grade graduation. I used my kit “Boho Chic” and a template from the fabulously talented Janet Phillips to create this layout. I adore using page templates as a starting point when I am scrapping. It makes the creative process so much easier for me.
Don’t be afraid to use or try multiple programs when designing or scrapping. While I do the majority of my designing in Photoshop CS3, I also love to use Paint Shop Pro as well as Illustrator. Each program has their own strengths and weaknesses, but by using and learning different programs you expand your design knowledge and become a more rounded graphic artist.
I discovered digital scrapbooking after returning from a family vacation to Washington, DC in 2005. I had tons of photos and I wanted to make a scrapbook. I am not naturally a “crafty” person so I knew that traditional scrapbooking was not really an option, but I am very good with a computer. I did a few google searches and found so much information about digital scrapbooking and I was immediately hooked! I was already very familiar with Paint Shop Pro so I didn’t have the obstacle of learning a graphics program. I scrapped with freebies at first (especially loving Shabby Princess’ freebies), but there were times that I wanted a specific element or paper that wasn’t part of the kit, so I started making my own. It didn’t take me very long to realize that I was a much better designer than I was a scrapper and I started selling my designs in August of 2005. I have sold my designs at Digital Freebies, Scrapbook Bytes, The Digi Chick, and I now call Sweet Shoppe Designs my home. I have been a designer at Sweet Shoppe Designs for going on three years now and love it there!
So many things inspire me! I would have to say that I am probably inspired the most by colors and patterns I see in everyday life. I have taken photos of my bedroom because I loved the colors in my comforter. I also remember taking a photo of a gift bag that I bought for my daughter because the colors were so whimsical and fun. I “pulled” colors from these photos to make color schemes for kits. The color scheme of my blog was inspired from that same super cute gift bag!
I am all about making templates of commonly used elements (such as stitching or journal blocks). It saves me a tremendous amount of time when I am designing – and since I have been designing for five years now I have a TON of different templates! I save them in layered format and then can easily change the colors to match the kit I am currently working on. I also love preset shapes. The possibilities for them are endless. I can mess around with them in vector format and make new original shapes or I can use them as is. I can make elements with them as well as using colored in shapes to make unique paper patterns.
I primarily design on my laptop, but I also have a desktop computer as well. All of my computers are Dell PCs and I have never used a Mac. I use a Spyder to calibrate my monitors on a regular basis to make sure that what I am seeing on my screen is going to print just as beautifully.
I do the majority of my designing in Photoshop CS3, but I have a true love for Paint Shop Pro since it was my first graphic program. I still use PSPXI on a regular basis when designing. I also use Illustrator CS5 when working with doodles, swirls, and clipart, but my 18 year old son has a love of Illustrator and tends to “borrow” my Intuis 3 Tablet without telling me. When I notice that my tablet is missing I will often try to talk him into drawing elements for me. He is actually much better at drawing than I am! I am also a lover of fonts and find that I can’t live without a font organizing program. I have been using Suitcase Fusion for years and would be lost without it!
My favorite kit varies on a regular basis. LOL One day I will love one kit and the next day a different kit of mine will be my favorite. Right at this moment my favorite kit is probably “All the Little Things.” I love all of the kraft paper elements in this kit especially the date elements.
I have quite a few kits that are very close in sales. Out of my more recently released kits… one of my best sellers is “Love My Daddy.” This kit has special meaning for me since I designed it when my Daddy was very ill and in the hospital. I put all of my heart and soul into that kit and I adore it (and it appears my customers do, too!). My Daddy has since recovered and I was always Daddy’s Little Girl. I really do Love My Daddy!
Here are some of my favorite products by Eva
Here’s some inspirational layouts using Eva’s products. All of the layouts are linked to the originals with credits.
Go have a look in Eva’s Store! We will randomly select a winner from the comments posted below to win $10 in product from Eva’s store! (Comments must be posted before midnight EST to qualify)!
As a thank you to our readers, Eva has created this coupon code to share with all of us!
30% Off, it can be used twice!
Coupon Code: EvaK-Save30
Expires: October 15, 2010
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Beautiful designs Eva! Love your use of color and fun elements.
Eva Kipler has been my absolute No. 1 designer at SSD since I discovered digital scrapbooking
I know it’s too late for the giveaway, but I just wanted to say I had a ton of her stuff from back in the day at Digital Freebies! So fun to see her new stuff! Thanks!
I really love Eva’s stuff!! I’ve been a big fan for a long time now! Thank you so much for the chance
Eva’s color combinations are marvelous…she has a great eye for putting together great elements & paper patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’m really lovin’ some of her new kits, Leaf it to Me and Celebrate Her. Thanks for the chance to win!
Eva’s designs stand out in such fabulous ways! I love how she puts together her color palettes in her kits! I think I’m in love with Mimosas in Charleston!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I love her use of color, especially in Savannah Flea Market!
I think “Just Breathe” looks like a great kit to have!
Thanks for the coupon!
I love Next Tuesday! Thanks for the chance!
So glad to learn more about Eva! Such awesome designs and color combos! Thank you for the coupon! I will be visiting the store!
Thanks for the coupon. I’m off to check out your store!
Oh my! I loved working with Eva’s kit–she uses bright colors so well! I found so many things I love in her store. I really like her Clip Me kits–they would come in very handy. I love the bright colors in Keepin’ it cool by the Pool, Awesomazing, and Color Me Happy. I could shop all day!
I love so many, but I think my faves are Viva La Diva and Lil Miss Drama Queen. Love the bright palettes and beautiful paper patterns. Thanks for the chance to win!
Eva’s kits are gorgeous! There are so many I would love to have! It’s My world is one of my favorites.
So many wonderful choices that it’s hard to decide. My Wish for You, Life is a Highway, Just Breathe & My Way are my top favorites.
I love My Way! And Beach Bound caught my eye as I just came back from the beach.
Anything You Can Do, The Heart of Home, Love My Daddy, and My Wish For You. That’s my top picks! Yummy, yummy, yummy digi goodness! Thanks Eva!
Viva the Diva and Chalking the Way are very nice. I also like Next Tuesday and Mimosas in Charleston. Many great choices. I love your color ways.
Thanks for your great kits and the coupon. I’m going to the store right now!
I have wanted Sunday Morning for FOREVER!! I love your stuff Eva!
Love the happy colors of the “Leaf it to Me”, thanks for the chance.
Thanks so much for the chance to get to know Eva better. Eva, I can relate a bit to parts of your life as my husband is a retired Marine aviator. He, too, was gone a lot. I love all of Eva’s designs, and I appreciate the one that is in the Digi Files this month as well. But I think my favorite might be the same as hers, All the Little Things. Among other things, I like the krafty colors in some of the lovely papers. Thanks for the tip on the font organizer as well. I’m going off to read about it right now.
I’m loving Eva’s most recent collab with Flergs! “Leaf It To Me” and her collab bundle “Celebrate Them” with Traci. I’m also loving “What I Like About Me.” Love Eva’s stuff!! Thank you for the chance to win!
seriously gorgeous stuff! thank you for the coupon!
I like Savannah Flea Market and Anything You Can Do. I love her designs!
Wow it is so inspiring to see Eva’s designs – love her use of color and her unique elements. I especially love It’s My World and All the Little Things. Thanks for the chance to at the gc and for the great coupon!
Great, great stuff! I’m just looking at her store, and “My Way” looks perfect for pictures of my boys.
Oh my gosh, these kits are to die for! Thanks so much for sharing, Eva with us. I love discovering new designers. So inspiring…Really great work!
Really like the Mimosa in Charleston. That one looks fun…..and Next Tuesday. Really great colors and cute little knickknacks.
LOVE Eva Kipler! She is one of the first designers I found in the digi world and have loved her designs ever since! Her kits are stuffed with digi goodness! Love them all!
Oh wow, the Pretty Without Pink collection is fabulous!
So many cute kits; it’s hard to choose just one! Love All the Little Things . . . but so many others, too. Beautiful!
Great job Daily Digi on another awesome profile! Ava’s work is awesome… I love the Love my Daddy kit too!!!!
I have to say my favourite is All the Little Things as well. It has so many neat elements and papers and could be used for so many layouts.
P.S. I forgot to mention the Savannah Flea Market!
You know I love your designs, Eva, and I’m SURE to use the coupon. Twice.
I wouldn’t even know where to start with my faves. The Boho Chic, obviously, but there are so many gorgeous ones. All the Little Things, Love My Daddy, My Way, Clip Me!, Mimosas in Charleston, Be Neutral…
Such gorgeous kits – what a talented designer! Swooning and Love My Daddy are two of my favorite kits, but they’re all beautiful.
I love the bright colors in No Worries.
Friday Afternoon looks like a fun kit to pick!
Oh, I love so much of her stuff! Earthy Mama, Savannah Flea Market, and My Way caught my eye right away!
L-O-V-E this designer! Thanks for the coupon and chance to win. My favs are Anything You Can Do and Earthy Mama.
Love the colors and patterns in Next Tuesday…
Wow! My favorite thing about this site is learning about designers. I love her boy kits, especially Little Big Man featured above.
I adore Eva’s designs. I have several of her templates! I especially like Love My Daddy and My Way. Her colors are so vibrant, and the designs are crisp and fresh. She is one of my fav designers!
I love My Way! The stars are great.
I love Daddy’s Little Girl. I can see how that is a fave of so many. And the other kits…wow. Thanks for the generous coupon because I will def. need it!
This kit is gorgeous! I really love the CT samples above. So inspiring.