Illustrator Reflect Tool Tutorial

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Check out today’s free design video!

Want to learn more? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

Need some Free or Low Cost Ways to learn more about design?
Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite

Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

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How to line up a design with no registration marks on the Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Shadow Box Card Fun

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Here are some crafting highlights from shadow box cards I have done recently! I don’t always have time to post them here to my blog so I thought I would drop a few from my instagram feed at @carinagardnerpapercrafts. Feel free to check out more there! I will be sure to do a round up of all the summer things I am posting (there is A LOT!)!

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Illustrator Glyphs Window Tutorial

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Check out today’s free design video!

Want to learn more? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

Need some Free or Low Cost Ways to learn more about design?
Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite

Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

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How to Make A Chill Out Pillow with Heat Transfer on Your Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Girls Trips - Las Vegas with the Elms Crew!

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A couple of weeks ago I met up with 7 of my girlfriends from college. I love this group of ladies and they make me want to be better. I thought you might enjoy my quick reel from the trip (so you can get a taste of what we do on trips) along with a message about working hard and playing hard. I’m ALWAYS a big fan of working hard and playing hard. That’s why you’ll find me designing like a mad woman, hanging out with my family, and vacationing with friends. Enjoy! Carina

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Design Bootcamp Begins Next Week!

DESIGN /

Next week is my Design Bootcamp! You can still sign up for it here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/design-bootcamp! Registration is open through Sunday so hop on quick so that you get your registration email and admission to the Facebook Group.

My members who have taken this with me LOVE the results! You will start thinking about how you want to start a career in design. I will be giving you strategies for how to make money and so much more! And for the fun of it, I have a round up of videos from my @carinagardnerdesigns feed that will help motivate you!

 

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2021 Block of the Month - June

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Block of the Month is here! You get the free pdf here:
https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/collections/block-of-the-month/products/2021-
block-of-the-month
To join my VIP group for free (I send them pdfs so they don’t have to download them
from the shop), go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY.

I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Illustrator Eyedropper Tool Tutorial

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Check out today’s free design video!

Want to learn more? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

Need some Free or Low Cost Ways to learn more about design?
Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite

Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

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Illustrator Color Picker Tutorial

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Check out today’s free design video! Want to learn more? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY.

Here are some free or low cost ways to get started:

Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course:
https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar:
https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite

Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

Want to be one of my Course VIPs for free? Join here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY

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An Ava Kate Update!

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Hopefully you are loving all the projects I’ve been posting of Ava Kate! I have LOVED seeing your projects! Here’s a little update of things I have posted recently that I hope you like!

And if you are looking for the patterns, many of these are either free or part of my Ava Kate Quilt Bundle.

https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/avakatequiltbundle

 

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How to Make a Vellum Lantern with the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Biking Shadow Box Card Silhouette Tutorial

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Upcoming Design Bootcamp…What You Need to Know!

DESIGN /


I’m so excited for my the next upcoming bootcamp! It is less than a month away and if you have been thinking about learning how to design, this is the jumpstart you will need to get started!

So what is Design Bootcamp? It’s my 5 day live event that will help you learn the strategies that I have used to become a financially lucrative designer. There are plenty of designers out there who have not utilized the strategies I go over in bootcamp and it will be the best $17 you have ever spent to learn to design. (Yes, it’s only $17 to actually know the strategies I have used to make money over the years!)

To learn more about the upcoming bootcamp, click below!

https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/design-bootcamp

Want to see some of the behind the scenes at my last bootcamp? Check out these:

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Illustrator Flag Tutorial

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Want to learn more? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY.

Here are some free or low cost ways to get started:


Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course:
https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar:
https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite
Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

Want to be one of my Course VIPs for free? Join here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY

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Wreathed Flower Shadow Box Card for the Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Make a Hot Dog Tray with Your Silhouette Machine

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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House Update - Planting and Painting

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The last couple of weeks I finished painting the exterior of my house and planting a good portion of my garden. Not everything is done, but I made some great progress. I thought I’d post all the videos in one place for you to check out!

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Illustrator Eraser Tool Tutorial

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Check out today’s free design video! Want to learn more? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY.

Here are some free or low cost ways to get started:

Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course:
https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar:
https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite

Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

Want to be one of my Course VIPs for free? Join here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY

 

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Illustrator Swatch Library Tutorial

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Check out today’s free design video!

Want to learn more? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

Need some Free or Low Cost Ways to learn more about design?
Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite

Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

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Happy Summer Banner for the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Chill Out Banner for the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Like getting freebies? To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Learn How to Be A Designer: Smart Designers Pivot

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Are you a smart designer or learning to be one? Here's a little listen on what I think on this!

If you want a free course, I have one for you here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introtoillustrator

To see all of my current available courses, go here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/

I send out links to my new tutorials and free pdfs to my Courses VIP Group! To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

Want to join my new Design Bootcamp? For only $17 start learning how to design and what you need to do to make money!

https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/design-bootcamp

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Learn to Be A Designer: How to Plan a Successful Design Career

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If you want a free course, I have one for you here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introtoillustrator

To see all of my current available courses, go here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/

I send out links to my new tutorials and free pdfs to my Courses VIP Group! To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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How to Make an Always Sunshine Banner on the Silhouette Cameo

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

Today is also the day I sent out a FREE SVG my VIP Silhouette Group. To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Our Ava Kate Spring Sampler Quilt!

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I sent the free pdf for this project to the Fabric VIP Group! To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

You can watch all my quilt tutorials every Thursday on my instagram feed or my youtube channel.

Here's the full video of putting together this quilt!

XOXO,
Carina

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The 3 Elements Your Need to Create a Successful Design Career

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Here's your design lesson of the day! Learn the 3 elements you need to create a successful design career!

Here are some low cost or free ways to get started designing:

Free Introduction to Illustrator Mini Course: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/introsavemyspot

Free Make Money Doing Something Creative Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/design-suite

Current Bootcamp: https://carina-gardner-32e8.mykajabi.com/all-courses-f5862aa8-f009-42ff-8b39-513e3d4a3510

More on this soon, but you may have noticed some new programs and courses!!!! I"ll be sure to tell you more about them soon!

Carina

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Week 1 - Exterior House Make Over | Painting Brick

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I rarely post my personal projects but since I moved into a new house  9 months ago I started posting to my instastories some of my renovations. I decided I better start documenting them on my blog as well. Partially for myself and for anyone else considering these types of projects.

First off, I'm just an amateur having a good time making changes to my house. I'm not afraid of a little work. That being said, I definitely underestimated what it would take to paint my house.

If you have painted brick before, comment below. You can also see all my in process videos on my instagram feeds (in particular at @carinagardnerdesigns).

Here's a little video I put together that will help you see what I did on weekend one. Josh helped me do a lot of the top of the house (I'm scared of heights), but I did get up there to hand paint a few areas.

Here is a before picture of my house.

The brick needed washing and cleaning. It wasn't too hard with a pressure washer. However, the stucco had old iyy stuck to it and it was a beast to work with. I spent 8 hours cleaning the back of my house from a ladder. I couldn't reach the ivy on the back side of the house. I"ll be using a boom lift on week 2 to get to that.

I love the look of ivy, but now that I have had to clean it off, I won't let it grow on this house!

The brick needed primer first, which I put on after 2 prep days. I bought my sprayer from Home Depot (This is NOT a sponsored post, BTW). I ended up with Magnum 5X, which was about $350. I highly recommend this for brick. I originally thought I was going to just roll it (ya, that wasn't going to work).

As for paint color, I was trying to decide between alabaster, white dove, and swiss coffee. I went with swiss coffee because of my dark brown roof. Jury's still out on whether I chose the right white. I thought I wanted it warm but I'm not sure that I love the way it looks at all points in the day. If you are looking for a truer white, I would recommend white dove. If you like this creamier look, check out swiss coffee.

I ended up painting about 2-3 coats of the swiss coffee on the front of the house and most of the bottom of the house.

I decided a few months ago on a blue on my front door. I simply taped paint chips on the door and looked at it at different points in the day.

Feel free to comment below whether you have painted stucco and brick before!

I'll post before and after pictures in a week when I finish the house!

Here are some of the things I have left to do:

    1. Columns Redone
    2. Paint the backdoor
    3. Prep and clean up of the back side of the house
    4. Paint the top of the house
  1. Clean up of the eaves and rain gutters

So that was a quick look at week 1. Hope you enjoyed this!

 

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Pop Up Cards, Hexagon Boxes, and Favor Boxes

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I have a lot of different releases this week! Here are links for all the videos and instructions for these new 3D projects!

Pop Up Cards

I have a previous post of this right here: https://carinagardner.com/2021/03/22/pop-up-card-tutorial-for-silhouette/

I recommend going to that post to see the video! There are LOTS of these Pop Up cards hitting my shop so enjoy! See the ones coming out this week in this post!

Favor Boxes

These are simple and the best way to see them get put together is to visit my instagram feed at @carinagardnerpapercrafts. 

If you are nervous about putting these together, here are some simple instructions:

  1. Fold on all the score lines.
  2. Use stick glue or hot glue to layer the images on the side before gluing the box together.
  3. Use the tabs to glue together the side of the box.
  4. Use twine or ribbon to keep the top together to hang this or put a bow!

Hexagon Boxes

I LOVE hexagon boxes with lids. They make great party favors.

These are simple and the best way to see them get put together is to visit my instagram feed at @carinagardnerpapercrafts. 

If you are nervous about putting these together, here are some simple instructions:

  1. Fold on all the score lines.
  2. Use stick glue or hot glue to layer the images on the lid before gluing the tabs.
  3. Use the tabs to glue together the side of the box. Then glue all the tabs on the lid!

 

 

 

 

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Ava Kate Quilt Along - House Table Runner All Videos

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This has been such an enjoyable week making this table runner with you! I hope you enjoyed it to!
I wanted there to be an easy place for you to access all the videos so I made this blogpost for you. If you scroll down you will find measurements for all the pieces. For the full pattern, please subscribe to my Fabric VIP group. I regularly resend out pattern and I'll add this one into the rotation!

You can join here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY

Fabric is my Ava Kate line for Riley Blake!

Enjoy!

Carina


Measurements for this 6 in. X 9 in. Block
Roof - (cut 1) 3.5 in. x 6.5 in.
White Roof Sides - (cut 2) 4 in. X 4 in.
Top House - (cut 1) 3.5 in. X 6.5 in.
Sides - (cut 2) 2.75 in. X 3.5 in.
Door - (cut 1) 2 in. X 3.5 in.


Measurements for this 6 in. X 9 in. Block
Roof - (cut 1) 3.5 in. x 6.5 in.
White Roof Sides - (cut 2) 4 in. X 4 in.
Strips - (cut 4) 2 in. X 6.5 in.


Measurements for this 6 in. X 9 in. Block
Roof - (cut 1) 3.5 in. x 6.5 in.
White Roof Sides - (cut 2) 4 in. X 4 in.
Strips - (cut 3) 1.5 in. X 6.5 in.
Side A - (cut 1) 4.25 in. X 3.5 in.
Side B - (cut 1) 1.5 in. X 3.5 in.
Door - (cut 1) 2 in. X 3.5 in.


Measurements for this 6 in. X 9 in. Block
Roof - (cut 1) 3.5 in. x 6.5 in.
White Roof Sides - (cut 2) 4 in. X 4 in.
Middle Square - (cut 1) 2.5 in x 2.5 in.
Top and Bottom Inner Strips - (cut 2) 1.5 in. X 2.5 in.
Side Inner Strips - (cut 2) 1.5 in. X 4.5 in.
Top and Bottom Outer Strips- (cut 2) 1.5 in. X 4.5 in.
Side Outer Strips- (cut 2) 1.5 in. X 6.5 in.


Measurements for this 6 in. X 9 in. Block
Roof - (cut 1) 3.5 in. x 6.5 in.
White Roof Sides - (cut 2) 4 in. X 4 in.
Middle Squares - (cut 2 white and 2 fabric) 3.5 in x 3.5 in.
Trim Your Pinwheel to 4.5 in.

Side Strips - (cut 2) 1.5 in. X 4.5 in.
Top and Bottom Strips - (cut 2) 1.5 in. X 6.5 in.


Measurements
Sashing - (cut 4) 2.5 in. x 9.5 in.
White Borders - (cut 3) 2.5 in. x WOF
Binding - (cut 3) 2.5 in. X WOF

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Adore Sweet Quilt Block

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I sent the free pdf for this project to the Fabric VIP Group! To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

You can watch all my quilt tutorials every Thursday on my instagram feed or my youtube channel.

TUTORIAL VIDEO SCHEDULE

Tuesdays Silhouette Projects 10am MST
instagram @carinagardnerpapercrafts
facebook https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
instagram @carinagardnerdesigns
Youtube only

Thursdays Fabric Projects 10am MST
instagram @carinagardner
facebook https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs/

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Pop Up Card Tutorial for Silhouette

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I’m excited to show you what’s new in my shop! This new video is part of this week's new releases. You can visit my new products here:
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

These pop ups are SO fun to make and give. They fold completely flat. Most of the designs are 5 in. x 6 in. (with the fringe). Some are 4 in. x 6 in.

Tuesdays I send out a FREE SVG my VIP Silhouette Group. To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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Ava Kate Quilt Along - House Table Runner

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This Table Runner is part of my Ava Kate Quilt Quilt Along. I hope you can join in!

The Quilt Along official begins March 22, 2021 but you can jump in anytime. All the videos will appear on my blog at the end of the week. To watch them as they come out, please visit my instagram feed at @carinagardner.

Full pattern and measurements available to my Fabric VIP group. To join and get patterns every week, go to  http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY.

Fabric is Carina Gardner’s Ava Kate for Riley Blake. Here's a sneak peek at what we are making!

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Squared Off Quilt Block

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I sent the free pdf for this project to the Fabric VIP Group! To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

You can watch all my quilt tutorials every Thursday on my instagram feed or my youtube channel.

TUTORIAL VIDEO SCHEDULE

Tuesdays Silhouette Projects 10am MST
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Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
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Paper Cutout Bunny House for Easter - Best Bunny House Tutorial

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In today’s blog, I show you how to make my Best Bunny House, an adorable paper cutout bunny house for Easter, using your Silhouette machine.

This Bunny House combines cute flowers, adorable bunnies, and a double-decker design to add a flourish of Easter fun to any room or table top. The darling spring garden that surrounds the house makes this a fun and colorful way to celebrate springtime. So, whether you put it on a shelf, on a table, or in an entryway, this little house will fill all the little bunnies in your life with joy.

In this tutorial, you will learn and practice:

  •  how to use score lines and folds to create more advanced Silhouette structures
  • how to use glue lines to hide mistakes that happen along the way
  • how to use a clever bottom cutout so that you can illuminate your design with a tealight
  • when you should use hot glue and when you should use a glue stick

You can find my new products in the Silhouette store here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689 

You can find the Best Bunny House here: https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/designs/D-347131

Check out even more Easter projects here: Easter Project Round Up

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Easter Banner Tutorial

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Are you looking for a fun way to decorate this Easter holiday season? In today’s blog, I’m excited to show you how to make this decorative Layered Easter Banner! Whether you hang it along a wall or in an archway, this Happy Easter banner is the perfect way to make a space more festive for the Easter Holiday.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use accordion folds to add layers, texture, and depth to your Silhouette projects. Learn the method I use to string twine through each piece so that each letter in the banner displays in the way that’s prettiest and that hides some of the structural pieces of the banner. I hope you enjoy making this project as much as I did and that it adds a pop of color and flair to your Easter celebration this year!

Like this project? Find more Easter paper projects in our Easter Round Up blog post!

 

You can visit my Silhouette shop here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-artist/252689

You can find the Layered Easter Banner here:

https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/designs/D-347130

 

To join my VIP group for free, go here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY. I regularly RESEND files so be sure to sign up so that you are getting all my free tutorials!

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