Dessert Trio

Carina Gardner

• DAY 1: Getting Started with Typography in Illustrator 
• DAY 2: Marketing Simplified for Creatives
• DAY 3: Photoshop Basics

Carina Gardner, Ph.D. is a fabric designer for Riley Blake and designer for Silhouette. Her designs have appeared in Michaels, Hobby Lobby, My Mind's Eye, Northcott Fabrics, Riley Blake Designs, Deseret Books, Cartabella Paper, Echo Park Paper to name a few. Carina Gardner Inc's children's brand MiniLou has appeared in Nordstrom, Peek Clothing, and over 500 independent toy stores and museums in the United States.

Felt Flower Bookmark Bands

Terri Johnson

Add a touch of charm to your reading with our Felt Flower Elastic Bookmark Bands! The stretchy elastic band wraps snugly around your book, keeping your place in paperbacks, hardcovers, journals, or planners. This bookmark is topped with delicate felt flowers, carefully cut by hand or machine, and designed to sit pretty on your book cover.

Use code SWEETSUMMIT to get one free month of Terri's ATS club here: https://www.terrijohnsoncreates.com/free-month.

As a sewing and crafting instructor with over 30 years of experience, you'll find that Terri has a wealth of knowledge & passion for crafting, which she loves to share with others. Her long-standing relationship with Silhouette America & years of teaching others makes her the perfect person to break down projects in an easy-to-understand approach. With over a decade of experience in working with cutting machines and software, I've recently explored incorporating AI Generated Images into your Silhouette & Cricut projects. Prepare to be astonished by the creative possibilities!

Party Decor From Scratch:Design & Create the Ultimate Themed Celebration 

Stephanie Young, self proclaimed “Professional Crafter”. Stephanie is the Craft Coordinator for Siser North America, which is the industry leader in HTV and PSV vinyl. She has taught Brother ScanNCut, is a licensed Silhouette Instructor and currently providing video instruction on Siser’s newest products. Siser has launched their own electronic cutters, Romeo and Juliet. Stephanie educates on all things vinyl, embroidery and sublimation and offers helpful tips and tricks no matter what the topic is. If you want to have a great class and a good time… be sure to take a class from So Stephanie Says.

How To Craft Stunning Handmade Cards with Small Floral Dies

Shannon Lee Smith

Learn to create beautiful handmade cards with small flower dies that most of us have in our stash.

 Shannon Lee Smith is the crafty owner of Cards By Shannon Lee. Shannon lives in Pahrump, Nevada, an hour west of Las Vegas with her husband and dog. Together, they have a blended family of four sons, one granddaughter, two grandsons, and two great-granddaughters, who are the center of their world. Shannon is mostly a collector of card-making supplies but does spend as much time as possible creating handmade cards for family and friends. Although she is new to instructing, she has a blog, a YouTube channel, and a new website, which she is using to inspire others the same way that she has been inspired to evolve in this crafty business.

Pawsh Prints: Creating a Designer Dog Bandana from Start to Finish

Lisa Baldwin

Lisa Baldwin is a devoted coffee connoisseur and passionate dog lover. Driven by her love for coffee and inspired by the unconditional companionship of her beloved dog, Lisa embarked on a journey into the art of sublimation, seeking to merge her passions into tangible expressions of art. Her creations reflect a perfect blend of vibrant designs, heartfelt sentiments, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life.

How to Make Paper Roses

Sarah Kim

Let's handcraft a floral creations made from cardstock paper, designed to mimic the beauty of real roses. Each petal is carefully cut, shaped, and layered to create a lifelike bloom that never fades. Perfect for gifts, décor, or special occasions, paper flowers will offer a timeless and personalized touch to any arrangement.

Sara Kim is the founder and designer behind HandmadeBySaraKim, where she brings her lifelong love for crafting to life. With a background in music and a passion for handmade artistry, she transitioned from designing bridal accessories to specializing in creating paper art specializing in paper flowers. She has partnered with renowned brands like Michaels, Cricut, and the Getty Museum, and now focuses on crafting, content creation, and inspiring fellow artists through workshops and tutorials.

Crafting Your Online Shop: A Creative's Blueprint for Website Success 

Rebecca Inkrote

Launching and selling on your own website is a critical part of setting a solid foundation for your creative business. As you grow, an effective website can be a 24/7 sales machine for you. And I have good news; building a website doesn't have to be so hard! With proper preparation and planning, you can avoid the common mistakes that lead to wasted hours and frustration. We'll talk about what you need to do first to develop your e commerce strategy for success, so you can build your website right the first time.

Rebecca “Bex” Inkrote is a web designer, WordPress expert, and educator for handmade business owners. She helps creative entrepreneurs expand beyond Etsy to launch their own e-commerce websites through workshops, tutorials, and a signature training program. With an art degree in graphic design and over 14 years of web design experience, Rebecca has designed and built websites for many small businesses using a wide variety of platforms. As a craft lover immersed in creative communities, Rebecca noticed a common struggle for handmade sellers: website design and e-commerce setup. Driven by her passion for educating and empowering business owners, Rebecca simplifies website tech and teaches handmade sellers to leverage the world's most popular website platform to excel online!

Design, Print, Profit: Mastering DTV & Stickers

Patrick Ali

Learn how to transform your illustrations into real products! This class covers everything from designing for clothing and promotional items using DTV to making custom stickers and building a cohesive brand for your creative business.

Patrick Ali is a lead educator at Siser North America. With 9+ years of experience in the vinyl industry, Patrick has gained expertise in designing and teaching effective techniques that make the process of vinyl cutting easy and straightforward. Patrick was one of the leads involved in the development of Romeo and Juliet High-Definition cutters, as well as Leonardo Design Studio which are some of the most advanced vinyl cutters in the market. His contribution to the development team was instrumental in creating a superior product that produces exceptional results. Patrick's talent, dedication, and passion for the industry make him an invaluable asset to Siser North America, and he continues to be an inspiration to many who aspire to learn the art of creating. 

How to Create Products that Sell Out with Pinterest 

Nadalie Bardo

Nadalie Bardo simply loves Pinterest. As a blogger, she achieved 1 million views on Pinterest in her first month, organically grew her email list to 24K subscribers, and gained 1000s of happy customers. With eight years of Pinterest marketing experience, she has taught over 7,000 blogs, brands, and businesses through her online courses and coaching. As Your Pin Coach, Nadalie is here to help you increase your traffic, grow your audience, and boost your sales for free with Pinterest. No ads are required!

Flower Garden Gift Box

Michelle Price

In this class we'll be making several different paper flowers, then building a flower garden on top of a paper gift box.

Download the SVG files for Michelle's class here: Link

Michelle is the Marketing Manager at 12 x12 Cardstock Shop. 12x12 Cardstock Shop is an online store specializing in cardstock and scrapbook papers for paper crafters. They love paper like you love paper and they have over 3000 different papers in their store, from smooth and textured cardstock to foil cardstock, glitter cardstock, holographic cardstock and more.

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The Sweet Life of Passive Income: How Designers Can Turn Past Work into Profitable Printables 

Lindsay Ashworth

Discover how to transform your past designs into effortless income! Learn the secrets to creating and selling profitable printables with ease.

Lindsay Ashworth switched to selling printables on Etsy after she got burnt out from selling handmade party decorations. Now she teaches women how to make printables so they can use their creative skills to make passive income.

Create a Sweet Pop-up Birthday Card

Julie Thompson

This 3D popup card makes birthdays extra sweet!  This tutorial will show you how to make and assemble a cute Happy Birthday cupcake and flowers card which is as fun to make as it is to give!

Julie is a busy wife and mom of 4 and has always loved art, crafting and any kind of creative outlet.  She attended school for graphic design over 20 years ago and has worked in the industry doing freelance and other work on a wide range of projects including: book covers, marketing and logo design, websites, and video game design.

How to Authentically Use AI to 10x Your Art Sales and Social Media Reach

Jenna Webb

Promoting your art doesn’t have to be hard, scary, or time-consuming! When leveraged correctly, AI can be a fun way to build authentic relationships with enthusiastic art buyers—regardless of your experience or skills. You will learn 3 ways AI can boost your business!

Jenna Webb is the Art Business Coach who's all about helping fellow artists find their way in the online world and turn their passion for art into a full-time career. Jenna knows a thing or two about making dreams a reality; she built her own successful online art business after getting laid off from her “safe” corporate job. Jenna's not just a coach, she's a painter herself, and she's taken her corporate experience and business acumen and combined them with her love for art. The result? A thriving 6-figure art business and a full-time
artist lifestyle.

Interview with Carina

Jamela Payne

Join Carina as she interviews Jamela about her inspiring journey into the creative business world. Discover what motivated her to start, the lessons she’s learned, and her insights on growing a successful small business as an entrepreneur.

Hello, hello! I’m Jamela, your new bestie! I am a blogger, YouTuber, course and digital product creator and your new small business bestie!I started blogging in 2012 just as a hobby and back in 2017, I realized I was missing out on too much of my kids growing up (plus I was tired of building up someone else’s dreams). I needed a way to be there for them while still supporting my family. So, I took the plunge and quit my job, armed with nothing but my crafting skills and a determination to make it work. It wasn’t easy at first, but the drive to be present for my children kept me going.

A 6 Figure Etsy Handmade Case Study

Hannah Gardner

Discover the proven strategies to transform your handmade side hustle into a thriving 6 or 7-figure online Etsy business. In this presentation, you'll learn how Hannah scaled her first handmade shop to 7 figures and her second shop to later 6 figures. Whether you're just starting or looking to take your business to the next level, this session will give you the insights and tools to make it happen.

By the age of 27, Hannah had generated over $2.7 million in sales from her Etsy and Shopify brands, achieving a profit margin of over 30%. She has shared her journey in real time, offering more than 2,000 hours of free training on her YouTube channel. Now, she's excited to share her step-by-step process for setting your business up for ultimate success, along with the all the nitty gritty details that most people overlook to become a top seller.

Sweet Treats | Watercolor Cupcakes in Procreate

Aja Fillmore

In this class, you’ll learn how to create SVG-ready artwork by drawing a cute cupcake in Procreate and preparing it for vectorization in Adobe Illustrator. We’ll focus on clean, black line art to ensure the best results when converting to a scalable vector format. You’ll discover the techniques for refining your design, and setting up a smooth, high-quality SVG file—perfect for digital and cutting machine projects. Whether you’re new to SVG creation or looking to refine your process, this class will equip you with the techniques for achieving clean, high-quality results!

Aja Fillmore is an Illustrator, Graphic designer & lover of all things Design. Illustration & Design are one of my biggest passions in life!! I can work for hours and not realize that I've been working for so long. And I think that it is because designing doesn't seem like work, it's fun, and something that I enjoy. Even during my time-off you can find me drawing or designing something. I love to create patterns, sticker sheets, illustrations, stationary and so much more.

How to make Sublimation designs in Canva

Erin Reed

Learn how to make fun and easy sublimation designs in Canva in this class!

Erin Reed brings her projects a fun, romantic, and sometimes funky feel. Her first love is family. Her second love is crafts in all forms including scrapbook layouts, art journals, cards, mini albums, mixed media, altered items, home decor, sublimation, and DIY. Join her on her YouTube channel for a lot of crafty tutorials, tradeshows walkthuroughs, and crafty adventures, or at one of her in-person or Virtual Maker's Retreats!

Sweet & Chic: Ice Cream Cone Earrings with Vinyl & Resin

Emily Harper Fish

Learn how to make an SVG to cut out of vinyl, coat in resin, and turn into fun earrings.

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For over 15 years now, Emily has worked in clients’ homes doing kitchen and bathroom renovations. When the early days of the pandemic caused a work pause, she pivoted to designing giftables with her Cricut, many using her own SVG designs. Now she continues to enjoy designing SVGs for crafters available in her Etsy and Silhouette shops. Emily Harper Fish is the owner and designer behind HarperNCo. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, three kids, and a dog. You can find more about Emily at HarperNCo.com

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Perfectionism: A Blessing or A Curse for the Creative

Dara Tomasson

Before you scroll past this course because you don't think you are a perfectionist or you are a perfectionist and you have resigned to it. Perfectionism is asurvival strategy we picked up as little kids and many of us are still subconsciously trying to protect ourselves in similar ways. This class will open your mind to why you are behaving in certain ways and then learn some key concepts to permanent change.

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Professional free motion quilter and life coach helping you overcome your fears and worries so that you can be more productive, happy and accomplished every day. You learn how to address the mental and physical blockages that get in your way to living the life you really want. No more excuses and learn how to create freedom.

Crafts Gone Wild: The Adventures of Polymer Clay Meets UV Printing

Cheryl Kuchek

Dive into the vibrant world where cutting-edge Epson’s UV printing technology brings your polymer clay creations to life. This workshop pushes the boundaries of traditional crafting as you learn to combine innovative UV techniques with classic acrylic paint applications. Explore limitless possibilities, and create stunning, textured works of art that is sure to capture your unique style. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels.

Polymer Clay Class Materials: View the PDF here

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Cheryl Kuchek has over two decades of experience in the personalization industry, recognized for her expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence. As a respected columnist and speaker within the sublimation sector, Cheryl sharing her wealth of knowledge and insights gleaned from years of hands-on experience.  Her dedication to supporting others is evident through her role as the co-founder of Sublimation University, a pioneering institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and skills in the sublimation industry. Cheryl's love for sublimation also led her to establish the first-of-its-kind Sublimation Summit, a hands-on educational conference that has become a hallmark event in the industry. You can find Cheryl at Sublimation for Beginners and Beyond, a welcoming Facebook group offering guidance and resources to both newcomers and seasoned sublimators.

Create this Sweet Cupcake Card

Brandi Mahon

Create a fun, interactive cupcake shaker card filled with sprinkles and charm—perfect for any celebration!

Brandi’s cupcake file:
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Brandi Mahon, the Creative Content Creator behind Stamp Me Some Love, helps card makers and crafters bring their artistic visions to life through free tutorials, virtual crafting summits, and memberships. With extensive professional experience, she specializes in card making and crafting, fostering a supportive community through initiatives like the Card Maker Success Summit and Card Maker Success Membership. Her passion for the craft shines through as she empowers both beginners and experienced crafters to create beautiful handcrafted cards while connecting with a wider creative
community.

Take Your Business Audience From Curious to Customer

Bonnie Wiscombe

Learn the 3-part foundation of a customer journey and what your creative business might be missing.

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Bonnie Wiscombe is a serial entrepreneur and certified life coach, with experience in podcasting, video, e-commerce, manufacturing, digital design, and content creation. She lives in Arizona with her husband, 9 of her 10 children, and an abundance of chickens.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Social Media Content Repurposing

Andrea Jones

Are you ready to create a content system that works for you again and again? In this session, attendees will learn: How to create a content system that works for you. How to decide which content to repurpose. What the rules are for repurposing content on social media. How to layer repurposed content in your overall social media.

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Meet Andréa Jones, the mindful marketing strategist who helps you grow with simpler, smarter marketing. As the founder of OnlineDrea, she’s all about turning marketing headaches into victories with a mix of savvy strategy and playful creativity. With over a decade of experience, Andréa has guided over 4,000 students through her Mindful Marketing Lab, making social media fun and effective—no burnout required.

Monochromatic Magic: Creating Sweet Designs with a Limited Palette

Andi Stanfield

Focusing on just one color doesn't have to be boring! Bring a special flavor to your work with this recipe for choosing colors.

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Andi fell head-over-heels in love with quilting when her mother opened a fabric shop. She quickly learned free motion quilting on a longarm so she could be involved in every aspect of bringing her fabrics dreams to life. Watch her work on a variety of projects during a weekly livestream each Wednesday on her True Blue Quilts YouTube channel.

Mind, Body, Create: The Benefits of a Creative Life

Amber Hebert

Amber uses her experience
as a mental health professional and quilter to describe how creativity can improve overall health. The Candy Shop session reviews the benefits of creativity in mental, physical and social well-being.

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Amber Hebert, PhD LCSW is a social worker and quilting entrepreneur. As a child, she learned quilting basics by watching her grandmother hand quilt. The Cheeky Quilters make quilting videos for YouTube because they believe that every quilt has a story. Amber and her mother live in South Louisiana and love making quilts that celebrate their Cajun heritage. Alligators and road signs are her current passions!