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Palm trees and glamingos and lashed lobsters, oh my! Yes, that joyful artwork now available in Evite-form is from Kendra Dandy, the highly acclaimed and beloved artist whose work you've likely seen already at several other well-known companies. Kendra gave us a little insight into her design process (including her views on digital and traditional painting), so sit back and enjoy learning more about her!
Evite: What inspired you to become an artist?
Kendra: I have always been interested in art and was always the kid who doodled in class on my notebooks and on my arms, so it seemed pretty natural for me to end up with a career in art. After unhappily working in retail for several years, I decided to try my luck with full-time freelance illustration, and thankfully it worked out and is continuing to do so.
Evite: Which three words describe your design aesthetic?
Kendra: Colorful, expressive and fun.
Evite: You work using both traditional and digital painting. What aspects about each medium do you appreciate? When you're conceptualizing a design, do you know which medium you'll use to bring it to life?
Kendra: Digital art is great because you can experiment on the go with a full toolbox with no limits. You can easily erase or delete something that doesn’t work and work without having to pull out all your art supplies.
Physical mediums are great because you get to experience the materials, and everything has a true handmade nature to it. There’s also a satisfying feeling holding something you created with your hands and raw materials. I use both mediums interchangeably. Sometimes I have a small doodle on paper that I want to explore more, so I’ll grab my iPad and work with colors/backgrounds/different versions. Other times I’m working on a traditional painting, and I can’t decide how to finish it, so I’ll take a picture of it and work on finishing options on my iPad since it’s easier to play with elements digitally.
Evite: When you have a creative block, what pulls you out of it?
Kendra: I try not to force it. I’ll most likely go off and do something else, including sitting around doing nothing, watching TV or anything else but something creative. If I try to force something out, I’m usually pretty unhappy with the result, so it’s best to just leave it alone for a while. Of course, if I suddenly come up with an idea, I at least will write it down or do a very quick doodle if I don’t have the energy to complete it. That way, when I’m ready to create, I have something I can work on.
Evite: What inspires your work?
Kendra: I am inspired by a lot of modern art, art from the Impressionism era forward and things like nature, beauty, animals and fashion. Current events and things that happen in my personal life and career also serve as inspiration for some pieces.
Kendra Dandy is the talented illustrator and Philadelphia native behind the brand Bouffants & Broken Hearts. Kendra discovered surface design while trying to find a way to be involved in the fashion world. Surface Design allowed her to combine her love for illustration and fashion to create brilliant and exciting new patterns. Today her work graces many products from apparel to home goods. Her most loved influences are nature themes, fashion, makeup, the 50s and 60s, junk food and animals. Collaborations include Vans, Sephora, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, and Nike.
Kendra Dandy’s Bouffants & Broken Hearts brand represents a sense of individuality, self-expression, and fun. As a surface designer, Kendra enjoys creating 'simple' repeat prints inspired by many of her beloved influences, but nothing about the brand, or the art, is conventional – the mix of patterns, colors, and subjects is original; designs are loud, and everyday life is reinterpreted in amusing ways. Each illustration provokes a conversation, tells a story, and pushes the boundaries of what is considered ‘normal’-- whether that is seductively winking fries or leopards strutting bright red pumps-- she stimulates the imagination and takes the audience on a whimsical and fun adventure.
You can find all of Kendra Dandy’s invitations right here.
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What makes Evite SignUp Sheets different from other signup tools?
Developed hand-in-hand with community organizers, PTA presidents, parents and teachers, Evite's signup sheets are designed to make organizing volunteers a breeze. Here are a few ways SignUp Sheets are different than other signup tools:
- 100% free: SignUp Sheets are free to use.
- Ad-free: No popup ads ever! Our signup sheets remain clutter-free, keeping your volunteers focused on signing up.
- No extra login required: Seamlessly use your Evite account to create and manage your signup sheets, keeping all your events in one convenient location.
- Automatic reminders and notifications: Stay on top of your event with automated reminders and notifications for you and your participants. Perfect for busy parents, teachers and anyone juggling multiple commitments.
- Customization options: Tailor your signup sheets to your specific event, whether it's a school fundraiser, potluck, volunteer opportunity or team activity. Add custom tasks, time slots and requirements for smooth coordination.
- User-friendly experience: Our intuitive interface makes creating and sharing signup sheets simple for everyone, regardless of tech experience.
- Real-time updates: Get instant notifications whenever someone signs up or makes a change, so you always know where things stand.
Choose Evite SignUp Sheets for the easiest, most streamlined way to get volunteers and signups for your next event!
What is a SignUp Sheet?
Signup sheets are the perfect way to streamline scheduling, volunteer recruitment, class parties, snack duty, potluck organization, parent-teacher conferences and more! You can think of them as your digital assistant for coordinating events and tasks and ensuring that your event is a success.
Evite SignUp Sheets offers parents, teachers and event planners customizable online forms that organizers and volunteers can access and update effortlessly. Volunteers can choose their preferred time slots, sign up for tasks or indicate what they'll bring to the event. It only takes organizers a few minutes to create a signup sheet and send it out with a shareable link, so they can get the word out via text, email or social media—whichever way they prefer!
Long story short, SignUp Sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
How do I create a SignUp Sheet?
Creating a signup sheet has never been easier than with Evite! Here’s how to create a sheet that’s sure to make your event an absolute success:
- Go to Evite SignUp Sheets and choose the template that best fits your needs. Evite offers multiple signup sheet templates perfect for every occasion, including:
- Signup sheets for one day events (without different time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing a class party, potluck or end-of-season party.
- Signup sheets for single or multiple day events (with time slots), perfect for when you’re organizing concession stand volunteers, fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, meal train, post-game snack duty or during appreciation week.
- After selecting your sheet template, create a title for your signup sheet and add the date, the location, the time (if applicable), who the organizer is, the organizer’s phone number or email and an optional note describing the event to your volunteers. You can also change your signup sheet background and title image if you wish!
- Next, create slots for your signup sheet. If you aren’t logged into your account, you will need to do so at this point, but luckily, you can use your existing Evite account (no need to create yet another login!). What you’ll include here will depend on what your event needs, but you can include a list of what’s needed (along with optional descriptions), how many volunteers are needed, and dates and times.
- After creating your slots, you can then add a wish list from any retailer or include supply suggestions from Evite’s retailer partners. These are to help your volunteers find and purchase supplies quickly and easily.
- Finally, review your sheet, copy your shareable link and send it out to everyone on your list! Every time a volunteer signs up for a slot on your signup sheet, Evite will email you. We will also send reminders to you and your volunteers before your event so no one will forget about it, and we’ll even let volunteers know if you remove their slot or cancel your event sheet so you don’t have to!
What information should be included on a SignUp Sheet?
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
- A title for your signup sheet. Tip: Aim to keep your signup sheet title concise but clear. You want volunteers to read it and have a general understanding of what your event is about, and also make it easy for them to look for later if they need to reference your sheet again. You have the option to include a more descriptive note in a different field about your event, so save the more in-depth details for that!
- When and where the event is taking place.
- The organizer’s name and phone number.
- Slots for volunteers to choose from. Once you choose the SignUp Sheets template that fits the occasion, the slots you’ll need for your sheet will be right there and ready for you to add the relevant info, such as dates, times, items to bring and tasks to complete.
When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
What are the benefits of using a SignUp Sheet template?
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
- A 100% free experience (no subscriptions required!).
- Shareable links for quick and easy sharing.
- No need to create another login—you can use your existing Evite account.
- The option to add a wish list to help your volunteers out.
- Automatic reminders—we’ll remind everyone on your behalf.
- An easy-to-use experience with eye-catching guided templates.
- Clean, modern designs with no pop-up ads.
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.
