Make and Design with Carina Gardner

We finally reached the 100th episode! Today, Carina Gardner will talk about milestones and the important role that they play in our daily lives. Learn more about Carina as she shares a story about the achievements that have changed her life for the better. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2R...

Struggling with instant gratification? In this episode, Carina Gardner dives into the time that it takes to learn new skills. In the long run, patience and perseverance will help you develop the tools that you need to be successful as a designer. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   _____...

Looking for the perfect way to start your day? In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about her morning routine and how it has helped her succeed in life and in business. With the right plan in place, you can plan your day with intention and purpose. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __...

Trying to find the right niche on social media? You don’t need to stick to one medium in order to be successful. In this episode, Carina talks about the benefits of using different mediums to express your creativity. Learn how to use social media to expand your audience, no matter what you are sharing!  __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surfa...

What do Broadway and Riley Blake have in common? Christopher Thompson, the Tattoo Quilter, joins us to talk about his recent move to New York City and the experiences that have informed his career. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________   About Carina Gardner: Carina Gardner is a...

Ready to get to the next level of design? In this episode, Carina Gardner shares the importance of accelerating yourself as a designer. The market is changing rapidly, and trends are always evolving. This is the perfect time for you to explore new ideas in the design field. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http...

Experience is the best teacher! Join Carina Gardner as she shares some of the benefits of making mistakes in your design business. After all, you have to make mistakes in order to move forward and accomplish marvelous things in your life and career. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __...

Afraid of taking risks? In this episode, Carina Gardner explores the benefits of being a risk taker in business. The more conservative you become, the less likely you are to succeed in the highs and lows of design. Join her as she shares her tips for incorporating risk into your career. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Design...

What are some of the unintended consequences of pursuing a career in design? Join us as Carina Gardner shares three of the unintended consequences of her design business and how they have affected her career. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About Carina Gardner: Carina Gar...

Want to learn more about quilt pattern design? In this episode, Melanie Colette joins Carina Gardner to explore quilt design and share her latest patterns. Learn more about Melanie Colette by visiting her website at http://www.hellomellydesigns.com/ . __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY  ...

Raising kids is the one of the most rewarding aspects of adulthood and married life. Join Carina Gardner as she shares 90 real life examples that will help you work with your children to accomplish their dreams. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About Carina Gardner: Carina...

How do you share creativity with your kids? In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey join Carina Gardner to share their tips and tricks for modeling creativity for children. You can listen to the Outnumbered Podcast by visiting their website: https://outnumberedthepodcast.castos.com/ . __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here...

Ink Club is all about crafting, being creative, and being inspired by anything you do creatively. It’s a really fun way to get that inspiration in your life for a really inexpensive price. Find out more in this episode! __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About Carina Gardner:...

When we put the focus on our products, it’s easy to miss this simple but powerful concept! Join Carina Gardner to learn more about the missing component in your business, and find out how you can bring it into your daily life. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About Carina G...

What are your goals for the new year? In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about goal setting and shares three ways to hit your goals for 2022. With the right plan in place, you can head in to the new year with confidence, knowing that you will reach the goals that you have set for yourself.   __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Patter...

What is your one word for the new year? Today, Carina Gardner shares her one word and how it will guide her in life and in business through the upcoming year. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About Carina Gardner: Carina Gardner is a fabric designer, paper designer, and des...

In this episode, Carina Gardner welcomes Gracey Larson to the podcast! Gracey is a fellow Riley Blake designer, who has over 400 designs in her Etsy shop. Her Quilt Blocks Different designs each have a story to tell. Check her shop at https://www.etsy.com/market/gracey_larson     __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here...

Do you ever wonder why you chose a career in the design field? In this episode, Carina Gardner explores the concept of purpose. You are exactly where you are supposed to be, and the next step of your journey is deciding where you are supposed to be next.   __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2R...

Happy Holidays! Carina Gardner is looking forward to spending the Christmas season with her loved ones. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on the holidays and her best wishes for you and your family. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About Carina Gardner: Carina Gardne...

Need to design quickly? In this episode, Carina Gardner will share three tips to cut down your design time. When you produce more products, you will be able to pull in a bigger paycheck using the same materials that you started with. __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About C...

Who are you designing for? In this episode, Carina Gardner talks about the importance of catering to your ideal customer. Learn more during the design process by focusing on the One instead of the masses.   __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer here: http://eepurl.com/dN2RcY   __________ About Carina Gardner: Carina Gardn...

In today’s episode of the Make and Design Podcast, Carina talks about remaining present during the busy holiday season. Listen to the differences between people who live in the past, the present, and the future. Which kind of person are you? Carina, as a planner and brainstormer who tends to live in the future, gives some tips on how she approaches “being present” for the people around her.   ____...

Creative block can be a real problem. Sitting down to design should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but often we may be unable to do anything with that blank screen or paper. Here are three reasons why you might be experiencing creative block and what you can do to help solve this issue.   __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pat...

What do you consume? Of course, Carina isn’t just talking about what you eat but what you listen to, watch, and do. Our consumption leads us to what we think about and ultimately leads to our actions. Very often, we aren’t thinking about how we are consuming. Instead we just do it. Analyze with Carina your current consumption habits and how can you flip those habits to become a producer.   _______...

Carina meets up again with fellow Riley Blake designer Bev McCullough about her embroidery business. Bev shows some of her work (see more at www.youtube.com/carinagarder ) and talks about the art of embroidery.   Learn more about Bev and her new book at instagram at @flamingotoes.   __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer h...