Have You Registered For Your Free Ticket to the Craft and Design Event?

April 3, 2024 by Carina Gardner Leave a comment

Are you ready to dive into a world of creativity? Mark your calendars for the Craft and Design Event happening on Thursday, April 18th, and Friday, April 19th, 2024! This two-day event promises to be an unforgettable experience for creatives, crafters, designers, artists, surface pattern/textile designers, and small business owners alike.

What to Expect:

Inspiring Speakers: Get ready to be inspired by 20 speakers who will share their knowledge, techniques, and insights.
Latest Trends and Techniques: Stay ahead of the curve by learning about the latest trends and techniques in the world of crafting and design. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, our event will provide valuable insights to help you stay at the forefront of your craft.
Skill Enhancement: Elevate your skills to the next level with hands-on workshops and demonstrations. Whether you want to master a new software or refine your existing techniques, our event offers something for everyone looking to level up their skills.
New Revenue Streams: Discover new ways to turn your passion into profit. Our event will provide invaluable tips and strategies for earning as a creative.
Holiday Inspiration: Get a head start on your holiday crafting with a plethora of ideas and inspiration.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting virtual event! Mark your calendars, gather your crafting supplies, and get ready for an unforgettable experience. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we countdown to the Craft and Design Event 2024! Get your FREE ticket here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/event

See you there!

Merry Christmas Heat Transfer Shirt Tutorial

November 25, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Create these fun tea towels as a gift or for your house for Christmas! Heat transfer does the trick for the simple but Christmas-y project!

What you need

Silhouette or Cricut Machine
Heat-Transfer Vinyl Assorted Colors
Household Iron
House Cut File (provided)
White Dish Towels (in Amazon shop link below)
Hook Weeding Tool

Many of the items I used I have archived in my influencer store on Amazon here if you want the exact product: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carinagardner

Please note that some of the links here may be affiliate links.

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the Tutorial Here:

Christmas Houses Tea Towel Tutorial

November 16, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Create these fun tea towels as a gift or for your house for Christmas! Heat transfer does the trick for the simple but Christmas-y project!

What you need

Silhouette or Cricut Machine
Heat-Transfer Vinyl Assorted Colors
Household Iron
House Cut File (provided)
White Dish Towels (in Amazon shop link below)
Hook Weeding Tool

Many of the items I used I have archived in my influencer store on Amazon here if you want the exact product: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carinagardner

Please note that some of the links here may be affiliate links.

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the Tutorial Here:

November Ink Club is all about Christmas!

November 11, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Our Ink Club Bundle this month is inspired by Christmas! Our bundle is all about spreading holiday cheer.

From holiday quotes to the Big Christmas House, this bundle is your gateway to Christmas crafting!

You will get this entire bundle for only $4.99 through our monthly membership on our Ink Club App for November 2022. After that you can find this bundle for the regular price on carinagardner.com.

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here: https://ink-club.passion.io/

I hope you enjoy this month’s downloads and the tutorials because it’s always a good day to create!

October Ink Club Tutorials

November 5, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Last month we came out with our new bundle and it is now available in our store. Past bundles can always be purchased from our shop. Please know that our best pricing is always for our Ink Club Membership!

To join the membership, you can download the ink club app onto your phone from Google Play or iTunes Apps. Just search “Ink Club.” You can also sign up on your computer here: https://ink-club.passion.io/.

Use the same sign in to go back and forth between your computer and phone to watch the new tutorials and download the new bundle each month!

We provide the tutorials and past bundles to those of you who still want to get these products at an insanely great price! Normally this bundle would be purchased from my other shops for $50- $150. So even past bundles are a steal of a deal!

Here are this bundles tutorials!

Introduction to October Bundle:

1. Haunted Mansion Tutorial

2. Framed Haunted House Tutorial

3. Skeleton Family Costume Tutorial

4. Framed Owl Tutorial

5. Framed Skeleton Tutorial

Join the membership for the current bundle at just $4.99 a month for your Cricut and Silhouette machine.

Christmas is early with November Ink Club!

November 2, 2022 by Carina Gardner

This month at Ink Club we kick off the holidays! The bundle of 101 Cricut and Silhouette files for our $4.99 membership is a great way to start this season.

From the Big Christmas House to the heat transfer T-shirt, all of the files this month are easy to craft with.

Download the App to join our membership. Each Ink Club Cricut and Silhouette bundle is worth $50-$100 and comes with tutorials for great ways to use the files.

Stay inspired by downloading the app on iTunes or Google play. This bundle is only available for this month so check out the description for a link to the app.

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Can’t wait to create with you!

Haunted Mansion Tutorial

October 21, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Have you ever wanted to create a giant Haunted Mansion?

Now is your chance! This beautiful project comes together on a standard 12’’ cutting machine even though it turns out extra large.

You will love all of the ghost and pumpkin detailing that bring this project to life.

This project makes an awesome centerpiece for your Halloween party, or great decoration for your entryway all month long.

be sure to tag us @carinagardnerinkclub so that we can share your awesome work!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Silhouette or Cricut Machine
Assorted Cardstock
Hot Glue Gun
Gluestick
Distressing Ink, if desired

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the tutorial here:

Skeleton Family Costume Tutorial

October 19, 2022 by Carina Gardner

This project creates fun for the whole family and you will have a Halloween costume that you’ll never forget!

Use your Cricut or Silhouette machine to cut out skeleton bones for each of your family members.

You can even add fun accents like flowers, bowties and more!

After you make this project, be sure to tag us @carinagardnerinkclub so that we can share your awesome work!

Here’s What you’ll Need:

Silhouette or Cricut Machine
Heat-Transfer Vinyl White
Heat-Transfer Vinyl Assorted Colors
Household Iron
Skeleton Family zip file (provided)
Blank Black Shirts
Hook Weeding Tool

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

Watch the Tutorial Here:

Metal Skinny Tumbler Sublimation Project

October 14, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Today I’m showing you the difference between sublimating a white tumblers vs. a metal tumbler. The difference was a huge surprise to me!

I’m using the following equipment:

HPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Automated Sublimation Mug and Tumbler Press
Sawgrass SG500

Click here. Copy and paste the equipment I am using above.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=3278573&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=

You can find all of my new crafting videos at www.youtube.com/carinagardner.

Secret Skinny Tumbler Sublimation Project

October 12, 2022 by Carina Gardner

I’m sharing a fun project I did for some of my friends. I made some mistakes along the way but over all found the process simple and fun!

The biggest challenge was remembering to put the paper on the correct way! I made two tumblers—including my own—upside down! Whoops!

I recommend for this project a Saw Grass Printer and Mug Press. In particular I am using the

HPN Signature Series 2-in-1 Automated Sublimation Mug and Tumbler Press
Sawgrass SG500

Click here. Copy and paste the equipment I am using above.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=3278573&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=

You will also want Adobe Illustrator for this project. I recommend looking more into Adobe products here:

http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=264355&a=3228985&g=22804962

You can find all of my new crafting videos at www.youtube.com/carinagardner.

Spooky Halloween Projects That you can Make with Your Family!

October 2, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Have you joined our Cricut and Silhouette bundle membership? $4.99 for our Generously Spooky Halloween Files for the Month of October!

Join the app to get access to this month’s download. Past bundles available at https://carinagardnershop.myshopify.com/ for $9.99

Join the App for free here:: https://ink-club.passion.io/

We can’t wait to see what you make!

Secret Silhouette Tank Top Project

September 28, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Today I made a quick logo, cut it out and transferred it to a tank top for a mastermind I was headed to. This was such a fast and easy project.

Here are some favorite techniques I like:

Flip over the shirt and press on the back of the shirt to keep the design in place.
Wash your shirts inside out for longer lasting results.
Keep shirt and hoodie designs simple for longer wear

Check out my Silhouette shop at http://shorturl.at/gnY14 or https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/252689

XOXO,

Carina

Ciao Bella Skinny Tumbler Sublimation Project

September 21, 2022 by Carina Gardner

Today I am using my SG500 Sublimation printer from Sawgrass to make a skinny tumbler out of my new fabric line Ciao Bella!

This was my first ever skinny tumbler and I was surprised at how fast and easy the process was. The best part is that it feels like magic when you pull off the paper after pressing!

Check out the Mug Press I used and Sawgrass printer here:

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=3278573&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=

Please watch my video on setting up a repeat for a tumbler directly on my channel here: www.youtube.com/carinagardner.

XOXO,

Carina

How to Create a Repeat Pattern for a Tumbler Sublimation Project

September 9, 2022 by Carina Gardner

If you have been wondering how to set up a repeat for your tumbler designs, I recommend doing it in Illustrator. Watch how I set up this design to make a skinny tumbler with my Sawgrass Sublimation printer.

I recommend for this project a Saw Grass Printer and Mug Press.

https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1137072&u=3278573&m=77504&urllink=&afftrack=

You will also want Adobe Illustrator for this project. I recommend looking more into Adobe products here:

http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=264355&a=3228985&g=22804962

Other things to note, Sawgrass has an amazing onboarding phone call that is FREE when you purchase a printer. Go to https://www.sawgrassink.com/ to set up the call.

You can find all of my new crafting videos at www.youtube.com/carinagardner.