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The Sweet Life of a Designer Summit

Join us for The Sweet Life of a Designer Summit, a FREE three-day virtual event packed with inspiration, creativity, and community! Mark your calendars for April 16-18, 2025, because you won’t want to miss this!

What to Expect:

Daily Classes: New presentations for The Sweet Life of a Designer Summit drop each morning at 8 AM MST and are available for 24 hours—perfect for watching at your own pace!
Live Sessions: We’ll have interactive games, giveaways, and Q&A sessions to keep the energy high!
Live from Carina’s New Barn! Yep, you read that right! Carina will be hosting some fun live sessions from her brand-new Barn Designer Office! Hang out with Aja, Sarah, and Carina in the BARN as we play Truth or Dare! Bring your own sugary treat (or maybe just some popcorn 🍿) to enjoy the madness.

Who Should Attend?

If you love creating, designing, or running a creative business, The Sweet Life of a Designer Summit is for you! Whether you’re just starting out or looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll walk away with new skills, ideas, and connections to take your creativity to the next level!

And the best part? Tickets are completely FREE! Just sign up, grab your spot, and get ready for three days of creative magic.

Stay tuned! The full event schedule is coming soon via email and our community. In the meantime, subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates and behind-the-scenes details about the summit!

Check out the LIVE event schedule below so you can plan ahead and catch your favorite presentations in real time!

Save your spot now and get ready for The Sweet Life of a Designer Summit Here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/sweetlifesummit

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Get Ready for a Crafty Holiday Party: The Holiday Crafts Summit!

Classes, EVENTS / Carina Gardner Team

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with the Holiday Crafts Summit from October 17-19, 2024! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a holiday enthusiast, this event is your go-to destination for all things festive and creative.

🗓️ Dates: October 17-19, 2024
📍 Where: Online – Join from the comfort of your home!

Carina will be teaching a class titled, “Create Magical Holiday Decor with Paper Poinsettias.” She will guide you through the art of making beautiful paper poinsettias, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your holiday decorations.

But that’s not all! The Holiday Crafts Summit is brimming with creative projects and ideas, including:

3D Ornaments: Craft eye-catching ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree.
Popup Cards: Create personalized and interactive holiday cards that will delight your loved ones.
Decorative Serving Tray: Make a stunning tray to serve holiday treats in style.
Christmas Stockings: Design and personalize stockings for your family and friends.
Christmas Crackers: Add a fun and festive touch to your holiday table.
Treat Boxes: Craft charming boxes to present holiday goodies.
Christmas Tags: Design beautiful tags to add a special touch to your gifts.

…and so much more!

The Holiday Crafts Summit is the perfect opportunity to get inspired and prepare for the holiday season with beautiful, handmade decorations.

Don’t miss out on this festive crafting event! Sign up for your FREE ticket here:

https://designsuite–bettesmakes.thrivecart.com/holiday-crafts-summit-2024/

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Introducing the University of Arts & Design

carina update, Classes, COURSES, UNIVERSITY OF ARTS & DESIGN / Carina Gardner Team

I am so excited to announce the University of Arts & Design Business! This has been quite the undertaking and we are SO excited to start in enrollment in August for our Fall Semester.

Why a University?

As many of you know, we have a program called Design Suite. This professional development program teaches budding artists and designers how to create profitable businesses. Over the last three years, the course load in this program has grown to over 17 courses and includes replays of virtual conferences, workshops, weekly meetings, and bonus courses.

The insights we have gained from working with creatives daily and understanding what it takes for any designer or artist to get sales have been invaluable.

The Evolution of Design Suite

Design Suite has been a transformative platform for our designers. The program’s growth reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive education that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in the art and design industry.

Based on my own experiences as a designer for the last 16 years, I have seen new artists and designers find their creative strength and learn to create businesses that really work. From foundational courses on design principles to advanced workshops on business strategies, Design Suite holistic approach has helped creatives find their own markets to sell in including die cutting files, surface pattern design, printables, planners, stickers, clipart, laser files, and so much more.

Bridging the Gap: From Program to University

Given the success and expansion of Design Suite, the natural next step was to establish a university. At the beginning of 2024, I started revising and retaping the current coursework in Design Suite into semester long courses. I started adding more definitive final projects and quizzes to these courses.

This up-leveling process was to help our current (and lifetime course members) continue to improve and hone their design skills. As we see our students become better critical thinkings, develop their business skills, and develop their artwork, it became clear that what we were doing was a game changer.

This decision to create a university wasn’t made lightly. We recognized a growing need for a more structured, in-depth educational experience that could offer not just courses, but a full-fledged degree. By transitioning to a university format, we can provide a more rigorous and recognized pathway for creatives to achieve their professional goals.

What to Expect from Our University

Our university will build on the foundation laid by Design Suite. Students can expect a curriculum that integrates design and business education seamlessly. Courses will cover a wide range of topics, including advanced design techniques, marketing strategies, product development, and business management. The goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the competitive world of art and design.

Starting Fall 2024, we are offering a Master of Arts in Design Business with 2 areas of Emphasis—Digital Technology and Visual Arts. We are also offering Undergraduate Certificate Programs. Both of these programs include 36 credit hours, which we recommend being done in 4 semesters.

Design Suite is NOT going away. If anything, we have seen the membership grow as we have made strides to build the University. We believe that the University appeals to those who are interested in a degree or certificate to continue to build their resume, seek higher education, or want a structured method of learning how to run a design business.

Community and Flexibility

One of the core strengths of Design Suite has been its vibrant community. As we transition to a university, we aim to foster an even stronger sense of community among our students. To achieve this, we have designed a balanced mix of meetings and flexible online courses.

Some courses will meet a few times during the semester, while others will have no scheduled meetings. This approach allows our busy students to benefit from ample opportunities to learn from classmates and build valuable professional connections while maintaining the flexibility necessary to balance work and family life.

Looking Ahead

We are incredibly excited about this new chapter and the opportunities it brings. By establishing a university, we are reaffirming our commitment to supporting creatives at every stage of their careers. We believe that with the right education and resources, our students can achieve remarkable success and make a significant impact in the art and design world.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to develop our programs and prepare for the launch of our university. Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for Design Suite and our future university. Together, we are creating a brighter future for creatives everywhere.

To learn more about the University of Arts & Design Business, please visit www.uadb.education

Looking forward to designing with you!

Carina

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The Top Three Things You Need to Start Your Surface Pattern Design Business

Classes, COURSES, Design Lessons, PODCAST / carina

Many people dream of creating a surface pattern design business or businesses in the craft field like sublimation, Cricut or Silhouette files, Glowforge files, or printables. As my own design business has flourished over the last 14 years, I have turned part of my focus to helping other designers get started in this field.

Today I want to focus on surface pattern design since this was one of my early goals when I was a new designer.

Many of the things that I’m going to cover today are also in my New Designer Checklist. You can get this free download by going to my Instagram and following me at @carinagardner. If you comment “CHECKLIST” on the most recent post, I’ll send you a PDF link in your DMs.

This checklist contains six practical points to help you get started. Today I’m going to talk to you about three of those.

The Top Three Things You Need to Start Your Surface Pattern Design Business

Tools

1. Tools are everything. In Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” he says to “sharpen your saw.” Abraham Lincoln said, “If I only had an hour to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my axe.” Both Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Covey understand that tools save you time and money. A sharpened saw or axe will make the work go quicker.

I’ve been known to tell people to hold off on joining my Design Suite program until they have purchased the right tools.

One example of something I do not skimp on is computer memory. I will pay extra to put more memory into my laptop because I know it will save me hundreds of hours of time because the computer will go faster.

Software

2. I’m a huge advocate of the Adobe software. I have been using the software for over 20 years and it is the gold standard. While there are a lot of new programs out there, none will help you create your final production pieces. Do the hard work and learn Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and it will serve you well as a professional designer.

Other tools like Procreate can be used in conjunction with the Adobe Software (many of our courses reference Procreate and many of our Design Suite members use it). However, we have to finalize all design work in Photoshop or Illustrator before sending it on to it’s final destination.

I get a lot of resistance to this because many people really emphasize that the other programs are so much cheaper. Have you heard the saying, “you get what you pay for”? This is certainly the case with design software.

A Plan

3. Finally, you need a plan for selling your designs. I talk about this in my Design Bootcamp because it is such a vital piece of making money as a designer. This was one lesson I personally learned.

I find that many people go into design with the mentality that they are just going to make what they like. Creating a plan for who you are designing for will make your design work stronger and help you build for the final production stages.

Do you know where to start now? Are you ready to learn more?

Check out an upcoming bootcamp, here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/designbootcamp.

Keep designing!

Carina

Want to learn more about this? You can listen to our Podcast Episodes here.

You can also watch the full episode here:

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Online Class: Merry and Bright Card | Michaels

blog, Classes, CRAFTS, Holiday Projects, Silhouette, SVG, Tutorials, Video / Carina Gardner Team

Carina shows you how to make this project with Silhouette America and Michaels! Files available in her Silhouette Shop at https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689.

Originally done live on November 6, 2020.

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Online Class: Spring Floral House with Silhouette | Michaels

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Carina shows you how to make this project with Silhouette America and Michaels! Files available in her Silhouette Shop at https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689.

Originally done live on April 2, 2021.

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Online Class: 12 Days of Cardmaking: Christmas Advent Folded Card with Silhouette | Michaels

blog, Classes, CRAFTS, Silhouette, SVG, Tutorials, Video / Carina Gardner Team

Carina shows you how to make this project with Silhouette America and Michaels! Files available in her Silhouette Shop at https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689.

Originally done live on November 12, 2021.

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Online Class: Open When- Envelopes and Box Gift Set with Silhouette | Michaels

blog, Classes, CRAFTS, Silhouette, SVG, Tutorials, Video / Carina Gardner Team

Carina shows you how to make this project with Silhouette America and Michaels! Files available in her Silhouette Shop at https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689.

Originally done live on April 24, 2021.

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Online Class: Create a Vintage Halloween Poster Set with Silhouette | Michaels

blog, Classes, CRAFTS, Holiday Projects, Silhouette, SVG, Video / Carina Gardner Team

Carina shows you how to make this project with Silhouette America and Michaels! Files available in her Silhouette Shop at https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689.

Originally done live on September 24, 2021.

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Illustrator Warp Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner Team

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 Shear Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner Team

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 Drop Shadows Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner Team

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 Scale Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner Team

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:

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Illustrator Stroke Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner Team

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 Arranging Objects Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer, Video / Carina Gardner Team

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 Hidden Tools Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer, Video / Carina Gardner Team

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 Review Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer, Video / Carina Gardner Team

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

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner

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 Flag Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner

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 Eraser Tool Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner

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

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / Carina Gardner

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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Learn How to Be A Designer: Smart Designers Pivot

Classes, COURSES, Learn to be a Designer / carina

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

Classes, COURSES, Video / carina

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/

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The 3 Elements Your Need to Create a Successful Design Career

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

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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Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Grid Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

It’s another week and time for another tutorial!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube

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

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Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Star Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

It’s another week and time for another tutorial!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube

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

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Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Heart Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

It’s another week and time for another tutorial!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube

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

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Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Paint Brush Icon Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

It’s another week and time for another tutorial!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube

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

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Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Type on the Path Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Today I want to show you how to open up a new document in Illustrator!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

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Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Intro to Pen Tool Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Today I want to show you how to open up a new document in Illustrator!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Intro to Pen Tool Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Intro to Eraser Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Today I want to show you how to open up a new document in Illustrator!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Intro to Eraser Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Open Illustrator Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Today I want to show you how to open up a new document in Illustrator!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Open Illustrator Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Brush and Eraser Tutorial

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Today I want to show you how to use the brush and eraser in Illustrator! I send out links and freebies to my VIP Courses Group. You can join this group for free by clicking here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY or going to carinagardner.com and clicking on Exclusive VIP. Freebies and links are sent out weekly! Hope you have fun making 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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Brush and Eraser Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Banner Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Today I want to show you how to make a banner in Illustrator! I send out links and freebies to my VIP Courses Group. You can join this group for free by clicking here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY or going to carinagardner.com and clicking on Exclusive VIP. Freebies and links are sent out weekly! Hope you have fun making 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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Banner Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Aligning Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials / carina

Today I want to show you how to use aligning tools in Illustrator! I send out links and freebies to my VIP Courses Group. You can join this group for free by clicking here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY or going to carinagardner.com and clicking on Exclusive VIP. Freebies and links are sent out weekly! Hope you have fun making 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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Aligning Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Evergreen Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Hello there! Today I’m showing you how to put together your own quick little evergreens in Illustrator so that you are one your way as a designer!

Watch the video below!

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Evergreen Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Type Manipulation Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

One of my favorite tricks is to manipulate type so I can use it for different things! In this video I show you how to change your type and add flourishes to it! I hope you enjoy!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Type Manipulation Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Bloated Leaf Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

We are putting together a leaf today and as always, my tutorials are technique based! I’m showing you a cool tool you can use to asily achieve this look!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Bloated Leaf Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Leaf Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Line leaf? No problem! Learn how to make this with me in Illustrator!

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/

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

Tuesdays Silhouette Projects 10am MST

instagram @carinagardnerpapercrafts

facebook https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs/

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST

instagram @miniloukids

facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos

Youtube only

Thursdays Fabric Projects 10am MST

instagram @carinagardner

facebook https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs/

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Leaf Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Pumpkin Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials / carina

Connect with me!
instagram @carinagardner and @carinagardnerpapercrafts
facebook https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs/

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Pumpkin Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Broomstick Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

Today I have an awesome Learn to Be A Designer Tutorial for you! I’m going to show you how to make a broom stick in Illustrator!

Connect with me!
instagram @carinagardner and @carinagardnerpapercrafts
facebook https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs/

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Broomstick Tutorial Read More »

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Artboard Tutorial

Classes, COURSES, Tutorials, Video / carina

TUTORIAL/LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE

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

Tuesdays MiniLou 10:30am MST
instagram @miniloukids
facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniloukids/

Wednesdays Learn to Design Videos
Youtube only

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

Learn to Be A Designer: Illustrator Artboard Tutorial Read More »