Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina recently watch the Eras Tour Concert Movie not once but twice! She talks about some the amazing things Taylor Swift has done in her young life and career and how we can follow some of those amazing action steps as designers. Episode 386 The Taylor Swift Episode _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book...

Carina has made some changes to the podcast and she hopes you love them! Learn more about how she has reinvented the podcast on her birthday! Episode 385 Reinvention of the Make and Design Podcast _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the path of making you...

Carina talks about how you can still plan but have spontaneity in your artwork. She calls this being deliberately chaotic. Put time on your calendar to design but then do the work! Carina is working in Procreate in this episode. Episode 384 Deliberately Chaotic _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Desi...

Carina talks about design tools and how they have changed over the last 40 years. What was unacceptable before is now acceptable. With this past in mind, designers should think smart as they choose their tools for the future. Want to see Carina watercolor her way through this episode? Be sure to check it out at (youtube direct link).   Episode 383 Smart Designers Use the Tools _________ Love to cr...

Carina talks about how Procreate can be a good tool if you use it effectively. While she talks about some of the issues with Procreate, she shows how she uses layers to make it easier for her to vectorize her artwork later. Watch the YouTube channel to see her working in Procreate throughout this episode:  https://youtu.be/sq4d0IYg2j4 Episode 382 Mitigating the Downfalls of Procreate (While I Use...

Carina shows you how she uses watercolor to create a digital library that can be used as textures in her art work. Learn how she created these watercolors and then uses them digitally in today's episode. Episode 380  Creating Your Own Designer Textures with Watercolor _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new...

Carina challenges you to work through the activity with her in today's youtube/podcast episode. In order to get a keen sense of self we need to ask ourselves the following questions: What do we like? What do we not like? Is this something future (name) would approve of? And then Carina walks you through your daily activities and how they are the bridge for present you and future you. Episode...

What does it mean to be an Action Taker vs. a Thinker? Which of these do you believe you are? Learn more in today's episode why Carina values one more than the other. Episode 379  Action Taker Versus Thinker _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the pa...

Carina talks about the wonderful unintended consequences of going after her dreams even as a young mom. She talks about her children and their creative dreams and how big dreams lead to big results. Want to see Carina watercolor her way through this episode? Be sure to check it out at https://youtu.be/PGExKaKKdt0 Episode 378 One of the UnIntended Consequences of Choosing To Be A Designer _________...

Today's guest is Carina's husband Josh! Josh talks about a recent experience he had fishing in Alaska and the lessons he learned. And yes! They relate it back to designing! You don't want to miss this fun episode. Episode 377 Casts with Carina's Husband Josh Gardner _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit?...

Ever gotten advice from an online "expert" and wasn't sure if it was true or not? Carina talks about 3 things you should be cautious of as you receive advice from internet resources. Episode 376  3 Cautions About Online Advice _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Pros...

When we have hope we look forward to the future. When we get bogged down with worry about things like Generative AI, we actually expend energy that we shouldn't be using. Learn more in today's episode! Want to see Carina watercolor her way through this episode? Be sure to check it out at  https://youtu.be/-Y38buozNA0 Episode 375 The Power of Hope _________ Love to create, design and craf...

Carina talks about the evolution of technology and using Illustrator on the iPad. Learn more about using Illustrator on the iPad, the difference between pixel and vector art, and why you are missing out if you aren't using this tool. Watch the youtube channel to see Carina using Illustrator on the iPad as she hosts the podcast.  _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always want...

Carina talks about why she sees people playing small and how failure plays a part in that. If you are on the podcast, Carina watercolors throughout this podcast and you can watch what she makes at www.youtube.com/carinagardner If you haven't signed up for the summit yet, you can get you free ticket until Nov 8 at www.carinagardnercourses.com/designsummit Episode 373 Watercoloring and Why We P...

Dawn K is a designer in Design Suite who has been making some seriously big shifts in making creativity an important part of her life. She talks about making changes that have helped her create MORE. Learn more about Dawn in today's episode. Like what Dawn had to say about Design Bootcamp? Join a Design Bootcamp here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/a/2147517829/zAfwGmrU Learn more about...

How often do you let your mind do nothing? This is a great way to let it breath so it can process the world around you and build ideas for future projects. Learn more in today's episode. Episode 371 Giving Your Mind Time for Ideation __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Prospe...

Want to know more about the speakers and topics in the upcoming Design Summit on November 9-10? Carina talks more about what to expect from your expert speakers! Enroll in the Summit for Free at www.carinagardnercourses.com/designsummit . Episode 370 What We Will Be Talking About At Summit __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into pr...

There is a lots of fear around AI for designers. Carina breaks down why you shouldn't be afraid of AI if you are a great designer. She talks about how designers will be needed even more for their ability to humanize the process for clients and customers. Episode 369 Why AI Will Help The Right Designers _________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your...

Tune in to today’s episode for an exciting sneak peek into what our Design Suite coaches have in store for you at the upcoming Design Summit on November 9th & 10th! Get ready to be inspired, learn, and take your design skills to the next level. The best part? You can enroll for the Design Summit absolutely FREE! Don’t miss this opportunity to join us! To register visit: www.carinagardnercourse...

Design Suite Member Tiffani Hawkins is a mother, employed full time, and still has time to work on her dream of being a designer. Learn more about Tiffani's experience in today's episode. Learn more about Design Bootcamp here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/a/2147517829/GoDzZA2E Learn more about Tiffani here: Instagram @akraftingalley www.akraftingalleycrafts.com Etsy akraftingalle...

Carina talks about the upcoming Design Summit that is live November 1-3, 2023. This event is FREE with a VIP option for the replays. Learn from experts who are makers, surface pattern designers, and crafters to create a dream creative career for yourself. Learn more at www.carinagardnercourses.com/designsummi t __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn...

Carina talks to Design Suite Member Viveca Chenowith about what is it like to be an artist who now makes money from her sales! Learn how Viveca is taking the path to creating a beautiful design business. Find out more about Viveca here: Etsy Shop:   https://www.etsy.com/shop/VRChenowethDesign?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/VRChenowethArt/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

Developing an eye for design is one of the reasons design training is important. Learn the two things that you need to learn as a designer in today's episode. Episode 364 Developing An Eye For These Things __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design Profit & Prosper will lead you down the pat...

Carina goes over a video she saw of trick shots and how that relates to being a designer today. If you have ever wondered how long it really takes to become a designer, this is the episode for you! Episode 363 Doing Something Long Enough To Be Amazing At it __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Design...

We interviewed some Design Suite Members about their thoughts on the Design Bootcamp. Learn more about the valuable information you could receive when you join a current bootcamp. I am hosting a fresh LIVE session of Design Bootcamp on October 16th that you won’t want to miss. You will get both the 10 Day Design Bootcamp and the Live Version as a bonus! You can enroll here: https://www.carinagardn...