I want to learn how to make kits

[SwirlyQ]

where to start ? How does one become a designer? I'd love to learn ...

[Scrapness]

lot's of designer start of making some freebies and posting them on their blog

i'm not the expert, but you can look up some photoshop tutorials and try to find your way, start by making some papers, of some elements, and see if you like it.
I think great effort is made in making gorgeous kits, and it takes time to get to know the programs you are using...

[SwirlyQ]

I've been working with photoshop for years and years now, so I think I can work with this program very well.
I just have no idea were to start for making papers , except a white 300 x 3600 canvas ...lol...

[diannerigdon]

Well if you know photoshop, it should be easy for you to make the transition. Use your imagination, play around, have fun. Try to make something similar to what you've seen and like (taking care not to copy outright) and ask for critiques as you go along. Enjoy, and if you want a great resource, I'd say join Amanda Rockwell's Inside the Scrap Artist Studio. You won't regret it.

[Welli Designs]

a few years ago there were some fantastic tutorials from Tandika Star
I remeber subscribing to them, but all of a sudden the website was closed and well..I did not print the tutorials yet, so could not use them any more...
don't know if her lessons are still available or not... they were very detailed and good !!

[Ripal]

Wendy just came out with eBook with all the info and tool about how to start designing. the book contains LOTS of usefull info, tips along with a grab bag that includes many CU products. You also get $20 coupon to Wendy's store that has lots of designer tools!

[wendyzine]

There are several aspects to designing. You have the technical end, learning to make elements and papers. For that, Inside the ScrapArtist Studio by Amanda Rockwell is a great resource. Then, learn as much as you can about your program. Photography skills and learning about shadows will take you a long way to making realistic elements.

Then, there is the business side of things. My book (thanks Ripal) goes into all of that. Everything from getting started, to advertising and common mistakes. It does give you a few resources for learning to create kits too, but mainly focuses on building your business.

[Poetic Expressions designs]

Would the e-book be good for those who use psp? Or is it more geared towards photoshop users?

[Ripal]

Nicole, book itself covers the business aspect of designing, it's software independent. However, Grab bag comes with some PSD files along with PNG, JPG and few other formats.

Here's list of topics: (the image in my previous post is linked to the store)
Chapter 1—Through Maya’s Eyes: A History of Digital Scrapbooking
Chapter 2—Finding Your Niche
Chapter 3—Finding A Mentor
Chapter 4—What You Need
Chapter 5—Setting Up Shop
Chapter 6—Know Your Program
Chapter 7—Designer Resources
Chapter 8—Building A Kit
Chapter 9—Advertising & Marketing
Chapter 10—Using Technology In Your Business
Chapter 11—Copyright Issues
Chapter 12—Taxes
Chapter 13—What Customers Want
Chapter 14—Common Mistakes
Chapter 15—Miscellaneous
INTERVIEWS by Maya, Barb Speck, Annette Fazzbech, Amanda Rockwell, Cassel, Faith True, Tangie Baxter, Disasterpiece Studios and Kristi Wood.

[littlekiwi]

What an awesome book, I am definitely going to look into buying that