Make and Design with Carina Gardner

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...

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...