A big thank you to Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls for a wonderful feature on the Celebration's Blog. As one last treat for all of you she has created a fabulous mini-kit for all of you to download. Enjoy and please remember that all freebies are for personal use only.
Below is a sample layout created with the mini-kit!
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Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls shares some tutorial tips and some great creative ideas below.
"Along with the other Scrap Girl designers, I regularly write tutorials that are included in the daily newsletter. All of these tutorials are compiled quarterly and featured in an e-book, Scrap Girls Tutorials and Way Cool Stuff, that is available for purchase in the Scrap Girl Boutique.
I don’t hybrid scrapbook layouts. I do, however, use my digital scrapbooking supplies to create crafts. Some of the projects I have completed are mini books, coffee mug inserts, greeting cards, decorative magnets, and graphic baby onesies for baby shower gifts."
Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls has an adorable quickpage freebie for us to download. All you need to do is add your own photos and journaling in a software program like Adobe Elements and you are done. You can upload the page to Shutterfly and they can print a beautiful 8 x 8 or 12 x 12 print for you.
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Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls shares some of her technology insights with us. Enjoy!
"My favorite piece of technology is my MacBook Pro! Love, love, love my computer because I love, love, love designing. My iPhone and Nikon 70 camera are a close tie for second place.
I have no real photography background. Digital scrapbooking has changed all that. Now, it’s hard to find me without a camera in my hand or, at least, close by me. I read photography books and have taken some classes. I love photographing people and that is what you will see in most of my layouts. I’m fascinated with the expressions, movements and faces of people. I rarely use a photo without first tweaking it a bit. How can I resist playing with all the cool things that can be done in Photoshop?!
The digital software I use is Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Illustrator. I love everything about the software and get excited that I have only scratched the surface. My favorite tool or technique would have to be blending modes and layer masks. I use layer after layer of blending modes while designing digital papers and embellishments. Layer masks allow me to create realistic layouts with depth and dimension."
Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls shares some good old fashioned "Everyday Inspiration" with us!
Everyday life:
Each time our family gets together, it is a celebration for me. One of the highlights is seeing my grandchildren interact with one another. It may be crazy and chaotic with little munchkins running everywhere, but I love every minute of it. This photo shows our oldest grandson, Dylan, playing with our granddaughter, Adrianna. Dylan is totally in love with his cousin and wants a baby sister of his own. At the time this photo was taken, his mommy (my oldest daughter) was pregnant and we didn’t know whether Dylan would be gaining another brother or a little sister. We now know that his newest sibling, due to arrive on April 19, will be a little brother! So, I’m sure this adoration society they have formed will continue for quite a while.
Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls shares an awesome freebie card for all of us to download. You can of course upload this card in Shutterfly and have it printed for you if you choose. Please remember that all freebies are for personal use only! Thanks Kim!
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Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls shares some personal info!
"My husband, Carson, and I live in Pennsylvania where we own and operate a landscaping company. We raised four daughters (can you spell D-R-A-M-A) and our family has now grown to include two sons-in-law, two grandsons, one granddaughter, and a fourth grandson due this year. Throw into the mix one chihuahua, one miniature dachshund, and one ornery, orange tabby cat, and you know that my home is anything but quiet. But, I wouldn’t have it any other way!
I discovered digital scrapbooking and Scrap Girls in May 2007 while looking online for scrapbooking supplies. It was a match made in heaven! I joined the product design team at Scrap Girls in July of 2009. Through digital scrapbooking, I have met amazing individuals and formed life long friendships. One of my biggest thrills was meeting many of those people at the Scrap Girls’ conventions held in Salt Lake City over the last several years. My hope is that my designs will spark the artistic flame in others and help them create lasting memories for future generations. When not designing and scrapping, I love to watch movies (but only with a happy ending), read, cook, drink coffee and spend time with my family.
Digital Scrapbooking background: I happened upon Scrap Girls while doing a computer search for paper scrapbooking supplies. I was fascinated with the possibilities digital scrapbooking presented. I downloaded a trial copy of Photoshop Elements software and purchased Ro’s Scrapbook Software Secrets Revealed: Photoshop Elements. Within hours, I had completed my first digital scrapbooking layout! I was so proud of myself. The Scrap Girl messageboard was a great source of information and the members were so friendly and helpful. I also registered for classes offered in the Scrap Girls’ University. Eventually, I joined the Scrap Girls’ Layout Artist team. Finally, I began experimenting with creating my own designs, applied to the Scrap Girls’ Product Design team, and was accepted as a product designer. I love my job and the people on my team! I try to learn a new skill or try a new technique with every collection I design. The best piece of advice I can give to anyone is just play, have fun and ask questions. Scrap Girls is a great place to learn digital scrapbooking."
Welcome Kim Meeder , designer for Scrap Girls! She will be sharing awesome info about her life and her digital design. Here are a few layouts that Kim Created!
A big thank you to Shalae Tippitts, designer for ScrapGirls for sharing such wonderful insights about her digi-style and of course all the incredible layouts and inspiration. Shalae has one last gift for us. She has a beautiful mini-kit freebie that she created for us to download.
Have fun creating and please remember that all freebies are for personal use only.
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Shalae Tippitts, designer for ScrapGirls talks technology with us. Enjoy!
What is your favorite piece of technology?
"My favorite piece of technology... wow... how can I limit it to one. The first would be my computer. I wouldn't be able to do anything without the computer. The things I'm able to create, the internet that has vast amounts of information, it's just amazing how so many things can be found in one simple machine.... I'm addicted."
Tell us about your photography background.
"I've never taken a photography class, although I do believe that my fine art background and understanding of design principles and elements has helped me be able to develop my photography skills. I like bright pictures, and so you will seem most of my stuff full of color. I just have a simple point and shoot, but it works great and can take some great pictures. I like my subjects close up, and I like good angles, or interesting views. I'm always wanting to learn how to improve my skills though, as I believe the pictures really can make the layout."
What software do you use?
"I currently have CS2, and Illustrator that I use the most often. I plan on upgrading before my husband graduates, but right now, they do exactly what I need them to do, and it serves me well. I would not be able to survive without the blending modes on the layers palette. I LOVE blending, and use it in every layout I've ever created."
