Designer Spotlight: Harper Finch
I've got a special feature for you today! Perhaps you've seen her designs and great freebies floating around the web, but I would like to introduce you to Harper Finch. Can you believe she's only been designing for 6 months?
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? Where do you live? Who’s in your family? What do you do in the average day?
A: My roots and my heart belong to Oklahoma, south Tulsa to be specific. I grew up here and have found my way back after finding myself in Des Moines and Austin. I'm a bit of a free spirit, very open-minded, endlessly curious and believe in the power of humanity. I am infinitely fascinated in people, which led to my studies in Psychology (which I loved!). I am a sassy, single goofball who holds my parents, two sister and brother-in-law (to be) closest to my heart. Though in our family, our Dauchsaund/Beagle mix, Reeces is the Queen Bee and seemingly my constant companion. There's nothing funnier than seeing Reeces with her ears blowing in the wind, hanging out a window of my Tahoe - trust me!
Q: How did you start digital scrapbooking? When did you start designing?
A: I was in Grad School when I found digital scrapbooking and it became an incredible creative outlet which I definitely needed. So I decided to teach myself Photoshop and just fell in love with the endless possibilites which exist with platforms such a Photoshop and Illustrator. I began to experiment with design 6 months ago, doing things like creating birthday cards for family, designing the invitation for my sister's engagement party, etc. and just loved it. So I decided to start my own blog in December, which has been of the best decisions I've ever made!
Q: What tools do you use to design?
A: I primarily use Photoshop but occassionally dabble in Illustator. My Bamboo tablet is a God-send and I love the extension of my creativity which it allows.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite designs you’ve created?
A: I think my favorite collections as yet have been "Map it Out," "My Classic Valentine," both of which are available in my Etsy shop, and "Ready, Set, Go," a MASSIVE collection available FREE on my blog!
Q: What are some designs that inspire you?
A: Typography and color palettes are the source of all of my inspiration. I come up with a swatch that I love and then decide upon a theme and plan for using it to create a scrapbook kit. Designers who infinitely amaze and inspire me are Miss Tiina, Just Jaimee, Mommyish and Kate Hadfield, to name a few!
Q: Do you have any advice for designers?
A: Design what you love and don't restrict yourself with a theme that you feel like you have to do. The process should be organic or so I believe, and I do my best work in that vein.
Besides all the wonderful freebies that you can find on her blog, Harper has also given us this exclusive coupon that you can use in her store. Be sure to stop by and visit her and say hi!
Blog: http://imharperfinch.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HarperFinchDesigns
Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HarperFinchDesigns
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/imharperfinch
If you are a budding designer or know of one, and would like to be featured here at the DigitalScrapbook.com blog, send me an email at [email protected]
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About Me
Hi There! I’m Marisa Lerin and you’ll see me around at DigitalScrapbook.com a lot. I started this site in 2010 soon after I discovered a new love in digital scrapbooking. DigitalScrapbook.com has gone through some significant changes since that time and it’s grown into this lovely community site you are seeing now. I am daily surprised by the turn of life’s events that has led me down this path. If you're new to the site, welcome! Here are a few tidbits about me that I hope will help you get to know me better!
I’m originally from Minnesota, USA, but spent a good chunk of my childhood living abroad (in Bolivia and Hong Kong). I returned to Minnesota to attend university, got married and then moved overseas again (Korea, then Jordan and 1 year of traveling). My designs are heavily influenced by these many nomadic years. I am currently back in the USA, now living in the great state of Oregon!
I have no official training for what I’m doing, since I decided very wisely (haha) to study physics in university. I am always learning new things about digital scrapbooking, and this community has been immensely helpful for that!
If I manage to stop digital scrapbooking you will probably find me watching TV, reading or baking. I also enjoy writing for the blog here at DigitalScrapbook.com where I talk about whatever happens to be catching my fancy at the moment.
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Recent Comments
Enjoyed discovering a new designer. Following Harper now on Facebook.
I am SO glad to find Harper Finch! Love her stuff! I always like to "meet" new designers that have great stuff! So hope we see more!
I love this feature, and I cannot wait to see more like it!
i love the look of the classic valentine kit
I love that snow day alpha
I am a HUGE fan of Harper Finch Designs. She is so generous w/ her work and her designs are fabulous! She amazes me, she gives away kits that I would pay for and she often hosts giveaways, too (of which I have won before) and she is just an all-around awesome designer and she's a HUGE blessing to the scrapping community!!!
Can't wait to check out Harper's site, thank you for bringing her work to our attention. I love this new feature of showcasing design talent - very much in keeping with DigitalScrapbook.com's generous spirit of community.
Thank you for profiling Harper! I love her stuff, and she is actually how I discovered your site.
Ooh, great idea to profile budding designers and what a way to kick it off! I'm definitely a fan now and am looking forward to seeing her designs. Also, thanks so much for pointing out her HUGE freebie kit!
I love this new feature of digitalscrapbook.com, and what a delight to " meet" Harper Finch. Her success and creativity is very inspiring. Fantastic designs, and very unique.
Thank you for the introduction to this designer. She is incredibly talented!
I love the things created by Harper! She's so talented and has a great imagination for her sets!
Such a fun interview! Thank you Harper for all gorgeous work, your designs are beautiful and super fun!!
Thank you for the introduction! And Harper, thank you for the beautiful freebies and coupon. I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work.
I discovered Harper's blog at the beginning of the year, and I can't believe she's only been designing for 6 months! Love her eye for color!
Thanks so much. Loved ready this and seeing Harper's great designs!
What a great idea to publish this interview! There are so many sites out there and its so difficult to find a great one like Harper's and Pixelscrapper lol. Thank you for sharing!
I've been following her blog for a while and it's great to hear more about the designer. Thanks!
love your design Harper!!
Fun! Thanks for sharing! *heart*
This is so awesome! Thanks! What a good idea to put it all on etsy!
I LOVE Harper! She is one of my favorite designers!
Yes I will go check out her blog...I see some nice designs! Thanks!!
Love your designs! Been following you for awhile on DeviantArt... you're so talented! thanks for sharing with us!! :)
Beautimus! Love the designs! I will def check out her etsy shop! Thank you for the exclusive coupon too~