SWEET LIFE OF A DESIGNER SUMMIT
Join us online April 16-18, 2025
Who is this for: Crafters, Designers, Artists, Surface Pattern/Textile Designers, and Creative Business Owners
Dates: April 16-18, 2025 THREE DAY VIRTUAL EVENT
Time: 8AM MST - New classes will be released each day of the conference and available for 24 hours! Check out event schedule (via email and our community) for LIVE SESSIONS including
- GAMES
- GIVEAWAYS
- INSPIRATION
- AND SO MUCH FUN! (coming to you live from Carina's new Barn! - see youtube for more on that!
Presentations At This Event Cover...
- Marketing
- Design (Software Tutorials like Illustrator)
- Surface Pattern Design
- Silhouette, Siser & Cricut Die Cutting
- Creating A Design Business
- Crafting
- Business & Life Skills
- And so much more!


Welcome to The Sweet Life of A Designer Summit, a vibrant gathering of creative souls and experienced experts!
Join us for an inspiring event filled with workshops & captivating conversations with leading creative influencers, business owners and makers. Here are the speakers and topics you will get to experience:


Carina Gardner
Photoshop Basics
Marketing Simplified for Creatives
Getting Started with Typography in Illustrator

Terri Johnson
Felt Flower Bookmark Bands

Sara Kim
How to Make Paper Roses

Rebecca Inkrote
Crafting Your Online Shop: A Creative’s Blueprint for Website Success

Jamela Payne
Interview with Carina

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

Erin Reed
How to make Sublimation designs in Canva

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

Stephanie Young
Party Decor from Scratch: Design & Create the Ultimate Themed Celebration

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

Julie Thompson
Create a Sweet Pop-up Birthday Card

Nadalie Bardo
How to Create Products That Sell Out with Pinterest

Dara Tomasson
Perfectionism: A Blessing or A Curse for the Creative

Andi Stanfield
Monochromatic Magic: Creating Sweet Designs with a Limited Palette

Bonnie Wiscombe
Take Your Business Audience From Curious to Customer

Patrick Ali
Design, Print, Profit: Mastering DTV & Stickers

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

Brandi Mahon
Sprinkle Some Joy: Crafting the Perfect Cupcake Shaker Card

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

Carina Gardner
Marketing Simplified for Creatives

Aja Fillmore
Sweet Treats | Procreate Cupcake for SVG Creators

Andrea Jones
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Social Media Content Repurposing

Shannon Lee Smith
How To Craft Stunning Handmade Cards with Small Floral Dies

Hannah Gardner
A 6 Figure Etsy Handmade Case Study

Carina Gardner
Photoshop Basics

Michelle Price
Flower Garden Gift Box

Amber Hebert
Mind, Body, Create: The Benefits of a Creative Life
Expert Speakers in the crafting, art, and design world come together for this three day event!

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Can you believe that your ticket is FREE? ⤵️

WHEN
April 16-18, 2025
24 Hour Access to Presentations
Live Sessions
WHERE
Private Community & Live Sessions on Zoom
All links are given via email when you sign up!
FREEBIES
Each presenter has a special freebie for you inspired by their class!
COMMUNITY
Private community will have the full schedule, list of presenters, places to ask questions to join this incredible event!
Giveaways all done in the community! Watch your email for this event!
PRESENTATIONS
Speakers will teach from between 20-30 minutes on topics in the creative and business space including creative business, Silhouette, Siser and Cricut crafts, sublimation, sewing, stickers, Procreate, Adobe Products, creativity, design and lots more!
24 HOUR ACCESS
Watch our scheduled presenters each day of our conference! You have 24 hours to access the presentations and join us for live sessions. Watch on your own time for FREE during this event! (Need more time? All Access Pass available after you sign up for your free ticket!)
Why Should You Join?
- Learn the latest design trends and techniques
- Level up your skills
- Learn new software
- New ways to earn as a creative
- Inspiration and practical tutorials!


What if you could build your skill and turn your hobby into your side hustle or full time gig?
Are you a...
- Passionate Maker with a Business Dream?
- Aspiring Designer or Artist?
- Creative Ready to Monetize Your Skills?
This event will kick start you in a way you did not know was possible! Learn from creatives, designers, and crafters who have turned their passions into careers so that you can too!

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Transform Your Creativity into a Dream Business in 3 Days!
Join us for an exciting journey filled with expert guidance, creative fun, and the skills you need to launch your design success story.
Sponsors
Thanks to our Generous Sponsors of the April 2025 The Sweet Life of a Designer Summit!






