Make and Design with Carina Gardner

About a month ago Carina came out with a Profitable Designer Starter Guide for anyone who was trying to figure out the first steps for getting started. She talks about this brand new free asset and what is included in it. Get this videos, worksheets, and other free resources by clicking the link below. www.carinagardnercourses.com/staterguide while it is available! __________ Love to create, desig...

We interviewed some of my Design Suite Members about their experiences within the Design Suite program. Learn more about the valuable information they have received alongside the design projects that they have been working on. Want to learn more about getting started? Get access to my free mini class here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/starterguide Episode 360 The Design Suite Experience __...

A designer's schedule is different than the regular holiday season which is why Carina is done designing Halloween by the time October arrives. Learn more in today's episode! Episode 359 Why You Should Be Done With Halloween By The Time October Hits  __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Desi...

We recently had our 2023 Design Suite Live Retreat where we had various workshops covering design and business skills. This episode showcases some of the interviews we conducted with the Design Suite members about their experiences from the retreat. Want to learn more about getting started? Get access to my free mini class here: https://www.carinagardnercourses.com/starterguide Episode 358 2023 De...

Design is not something that you will be great at on day one. Instead it is a medium that you get better with increased experience. Carina talks about increasing that experience to get the best results. Episode 356 Increased Experience  __________ 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...

Carin talks about her model for finding the Sweet Spot in her book Design Profit and Prosper ( www.designprofitprosper.com ). Learn more about how you can also find the sweet spot to become a profitable designer. Episode 357  Design Profit and Prosper __________ 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...

Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe you are equal to others in ability, skill, and creativity? Or do you at least believe you could be equal? Carina breaks done some of the barriers created by belief. Episode 355 Belief Plays A Big Part In Our Decisions  __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new book – Des...

Today we are showcasing an interview Carina did with Ryan Leacock of the Creative People Podcast. As a creative we tend to be scattered and need direction so that sales can become a part of our business. Listen in as Carina gives sage advice on what creatives needs to do to make money. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 354  Carina's Advice on Making Money with Ryan Leacock Part 2 __________ Love t...

Today we are showcasing an interview Carina did with Ryan Leacock of the Creative People Podcast. As a creative we tend to be scattered and need direction so that sales can become a part of our business. Listen in as Carina gives sage advice on what creatives needs to do to make money. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 353 Carina's Advice on Making Money with Ryan Leacock Part 1 __________ Love to...

Carina often gets asked about how to develop a design style. She goes over the two things that help with the development of your own personal style. Episode 352 Development of Design Style __________ 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 your dream...

This episode is from Carina's lecture to BYU Idaho's Art Department. She spoke to about 200 students about selling their art. This is Part 2 of 2 from this lecture. Episode 351  Carina's Workshop to BYU Idaho Department of Art Part 2 __________ 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 &a...

This episode is from Carina's lecture to BYU Idaho's Art Department. She spoke to about 200 students about selling their art. This is Part 1 of 2 from this lecture. Episode 350 Carina's Workshop to BYU Idaho Department of Art Part 1 __________ 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 &am...

Carina talks about the feelings that come along with comparison and how to think logically about comparing ourselves to others. If you have been feeling imposter syndrome, this is a great episode to listen/watch! Episode 349 Personal Lessons Learned on the Comparison Game __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new...

Carina talks about the three things in design that can lead to your sweet spot and relates it to the sweet spot she found on her trip to Santorini. Episode 348 Finding the Sweet Spot in Santorini __________ 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 her recent 2 week trip to the Greek Islands and how she was able to be present. By doing this she was able to rest and renew and come back to her design business with more ideas and inspiration. Episode 347 Rest and Renew to Focus - Lessons From My Trip to the Greek Islands __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into...

Carina recently visited the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London and was blown away by the details in the props and design work there. To capture the full experience of the tour, please visit this episode on youtube at www.youtube.com/carinagardner Episode 346 It's All in the Details at the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to...

Carina talks about the activities in your design business that are the most important and you should be making a priority. Learn more in today's episode! Episode 345  Leveraging Your Most Important Activities As A Designer __________ 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...

Carina digs into a family tradition to talk to you about a little known fairytale that we can take some great design lessons from. Learn about the Mouse, Bird, and Sausage from the Brothers Grimm in today's episode. Episode 344  The Mouse, The Bird, and the Sausage __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Carina’s new b...

Elizabeth Chappell teaches an amazing sewing pattern course that helps women create industry standard patterns that are professional. Learn more about how you can get involved in today's episode. Find out more about Elizabeth's program here https://learn.quilterscandy.com/a/2147484436/tFXvciVu __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your pa...

Carina talks about how she always shares joyfully about her design work and how you should too! Learn more in today's episode. Episode 342  Delight in Our Design Work __________ 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 your dreams a reality. Get...

Carina talks today about 3 design lessons learned from Miyzazki's film Spirited Away. Carina loves experiencing new shapes and colors that help her stay inspired as a designer. Learn more in today's episode. Episode 341 Lessons Learned From Miyazaki's Spirited Away __________ Love to create, design and craft? Have you always wanted to know how to turn your passions into profit? Cari...

Carina and SuiKim talk about building their businesses and how many years it took before their husbands retired to support them. Learn more in today's episode! Episode 340 Bringing Your Husband Home with SuiKim Friedmann __________ 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...

Carina talks about getting intentional about design work and becoming known for what you do. This is a great strategy for marketing yourself as a designer. Learn more in today's episode. Episode 339 Getting Intentional About Our Design Work __________ 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 &...

Carina talks about how summer can be a rough time for designers. She encourages designers to take a deep breath as we go into the autumn season. Episode 338 The Summer Slump Is Over __________ 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 your dreams a rea...

Carina talks about some of her own doubts and what she does to overcome them. Learn more in today's episode. Episode 337 Overcoming Doubt _________ 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 your dreams a reality. Get your copy today!  https://www....