Even as a child Anina Takeff knew she was going to be an artist some day. Hence, she decided to study at the New Bulgarian University in Sofia to pursue her vocation. From this day on, she devoted all of her time to art. In an interview we asked her how this young girl became a recognized artist.

Interviewer: How would you describe yourself and your career as a designer in just a few words?

Anina: As a child I’ve spend hours in my room painting and making up stories. Even then I knew that I’d be an artist someday. After finishing my A-level I summoned up all my courage and started my studies in Visual Communications at the New Bulgarian University. Thinking back I’d say I always made the right decisions and regret nothing.

Interviewer: How did you get the idea of becoming a professional designer?

Anina: In my family there are teachers, doctors and politicians but no one with an art background – so I guess I went on a new path. Character-wise I was always quiet and concentrated – I observed my surroundings. If one goes through life with open eyes, appreciating the beautiful things and has a talent for creating, one has a great chance of becoming a Graphic Designer.

Interviewer: Who or what has influenced you the most as a designer?

Anina: Finnish Graphic Design as well as Polish and Japanese Poster Art have fascinated me for a long time now. Especially the Japanese illusionist Shigeo Fukuda with his accurate and meaningful posters has influenced me the most.

With much love and passion Anina Takeff creates diversified card designs for EventKingdom. Here, the use of water colors gives every card a unique character. Are you planning the next birthday party or even your own wedding? Then, get inspired by the card designs of our talented designers.

There is no need for searching desperately for the perfect bridal shoes for your wedding day. Shoes of Prey is the answer to all your prayers. There, you can create your own bridal shoes.

With the start-up company Shoes of Prey from Down Under you can choose between 12 different shoe shapes and 170 different materials. With one click you can put together your perfect shoes for your wedding online. There, you can purchase your dream high heels for 149£ and your favorite flats for 109£. Please take note of the fact that it takes about 5 weeks from ordering to receiving your unique pair of shoes. In case you don’t fancy the bridal shoes after arrival, Shoes of Prey has a 365 day return policy that makes it easy to send back your bridal shoes or place a new order.

(All images are taken from: www.shoesofprey.com)

Father’s Day is right around the corner and you and your kids still don’t have a clue of what to get the hero of your world? We know, life can be stressful. So, here are 5 quick and easy DIY gift ideas for Father’s Day you can do with your kids.

1) I’m walking in my Heros Shoes

All you need for this precious gift are some shoes of dad and water colors. Make an imprint of dads shoes and the feet of your kid. Let everything dry and write the sentence “Walking in my Hero’s Shoes” on the paper. A nice frame gives this special gift a nice touch.

*Easy & Thoughtful

(source: pinterest.com/eventkingdom)

2) The Candy Bar Card for Father’s Day

This gift is easy to make and doesn’t cost much. You simply need to think of what you’d like to write on your card and find the matching candy bar to fill in the missing words.

*Easy & Yummie!

(source: pinterest.com/eventkingdom)

3) Coffee Cup Excitement

Are there ever enough cups in this world? If daddy is a tea or coffee lover, this is the perfect gift idea for him. Buy a plain cup and painters pens (you can get both inexpensively at Walmart) and stick letter stickers on the mug to spell out ‘DAD’. Then, your kids can have some fun, coloring on the cup in whatever way they like. Remove the stickers and bake the cup for 30 min. Fill up the cup with some candy of your choice and include a beautiful card and you are all done.

*Easy & Creative

(source: pinterest.com/eventkingdom)

4) My Dad the Hero

This is for the hands on dads. You’ll need a  wooden board and some water colors. Get your kids to imprint their hands on the board and write the sentence “We have a HERO we call him DADDY”. You can put some nails on the bottom of the board where hammers, pliers and screwdrivers can be hung on.

*Easy & Useful

(source: pinterest.com/eventkingdom)

5) Books are the Best

This is for the bookworms out there. If daddy loves reading he’ll definitely be in need for bookmarks. Printing out pictures of your kids with their arms up and transforming it into a book mark is not only easy but will make their daddy smile, especially if their belly buttons are showing.

*Easy & Fun

(source: pinterest.com/eventkingdom)

Feel free to check out our Pinterest page to get more inspiration.

Frederick Strasche

Frederick Strasche is a young and talented illustrator who is designing magazines, children’s book covers and commercial ads. Since May 2015 he designs cards for EventKingdom. His humorous and colorful cartoonlike card designs give each online and paper card that special touch. In an interview we clarified the question where he is getting his inspiration from to put this colorful world in card format.

Interviewer: How would you describe yourself and your career as a designer?

Frederick: My interest in pictures in general has been developed when I was a child. Since I was little I felt the urge to express myself through pictures. This urge has increased even further throughout the years. I began by copying comic figures like Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Later, at the age of 11 I started skateboarding. During this time I began drawing the logo of skateboard brands. Through skateboarding I came into contact with the graffiti and street art scene. This still shapes my work as an illustrator nowadays. In 2008, I began my studies as a graphic designer specializing in illustration. This development is still continuing.

Interviewer: Where do you get your ideas for your card designs from?

Frederick: I always loved designing post cards. Most of my ideas were stuck in my head for a long time already. Hence, I am very happy to finally being able to realize my ideas and put them onto paper.

Interviewer: What inspires you in life? Where are you the most creative?

Frederick: I draw my inspiration from everything that surrounds me. This might sound a little cheesy but I couldn’t describe it in any better way. Everything can be inspiring for me. When travelling or being in nature I always get many great ideas.

Interviewer: Are there any special places in Hamburg that excite creative thoughts?

Frederick: Hamburg has a couple of good museums that I visit occasionally. I like to go for a walk or ride my bike along the Elbe to clear my head. Sometimes I take the train without any specific destination and let my thoughts run freely.

Designs of Frederick Strasche are available for online invitation cards as well as for paper cards at EventKingdom. Would you be interested in the designs of a burning brazier for your next barbecue or a dancing groom’s hat for a wedding? Frederick Strasche has them all – check out his beautiful card collection.

Larissa von Buchwaldt is the owner of the card publisher Langelütje in Hamburg. In 2012 she opened the online shop paperthings and with this project she made a childhood dream come true. There, customers can find lovingly designed paper cards and several gift ideas. Since April 2015 Larissa is creating beautiful and imaginative card designs for EventKingdom. They can be bought on the EventKingdom webpage. Her designs are characterized by her straight forward style and her love to details. But who is the person behind paperthings? We wanted to find out with the following interview.

Interviewer: How would you describe yourself and your career as a designer?

Larissa: I am a rather spontaneous than shy person but really authentic. If I am convinced of an idea I convert it immediately into something. I usually don’t think much about the success that might follow my idea. If I want something I just go for it. I usually make decisions based on instinct and heart. My career wasn’t straightforward: I studied History, worked as a contributing editor for many years and finally I worked in the book industry. Becoming an entrepreneur was quite a spontaneous idea that still fascinates me nowadays.

Interviewer: Where did you get your ideas for new card designs from?

Larissa: Basically, I didn’t really like any of the card designs made in Germany. It was my love for texts and messages which I could arrange in small spaces, that made me want to create postcards by Langelütje. That challenged me. The ideas come out of my inspiration that I am finding on a daily basis either consciously or unconsciously. The trick is to retrieve and convert it at the right time.

Interviewer: What inspires you in life?

Larissa: Nature, especially its colors inspire me the most. Music and literature, but also my friends, my husband and my children of course – my whole life, if you want to put it that way.

Interviewer: Which places are the best for you to be creative?

Larissa: My office at home. Sometimes even a café. But always very private surroundings. There, I can listen to the music I like, I have my documents and all my pens and papers that I need for textual designs or sketches. Furthermore, I have my bulletin board which is essential for me when it comes to organizing my inspirational ideas.

Are you planning your next summer party or corporate event? Is the most important day in your life ahead of you? Look through our card collection of paperthings and be inspired by them.