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! 
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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! 

 

Here's a peek at past Conferences and Summits we have hosted! 

 
 
 

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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?

  1. Learn the latest design trends and techniques
  2. Level up your skills
  3. Learn new software
  4. New ways to earn as a creative
  5. 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!

More Reasons You Should Attend This Event!

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.

 

 

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Sponsors

Thanks to our Generous Sponsors of the April 2025 The Sweet Life of a Designer Summit!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Results are not typical or guaranteed. For questions, email me at [email protected].