Christine Schinagl, Cutting for Business

Since 2015, Christine Schinagl has been helping crafters start and run craft businesses through her blog, Cutting for Business. As a Silhouette and Cricut crafter herself, she has a unique take on what works and what doesn't work in the craft business world. She also enjoys teaching other crafters how to create digital SVG designs, available through the Design with Me series.

Several readers have asked my opinions about Etsy’s new website service called Pattern. If you aren’t familiar with it, learn more here. I’m happy to give my opinion, but remember – it’s just my opinion. So, I was excited for the launch of Pattern and immediately headed over there to start building my site. Then, …

I have to say, I usually don’t make Cutting for Business readers mad. But I had a few beer drinking crafters who have been wondering why I didn’t create a beer sayings for crafters list like my 50+ Wine Sayings for Crafters. Beer drinking crafting friends, here it is! 50+ Beer Sayings for Crafters Free Beer. …

Today, we are returning to the subject of trademarks, something I talk about on Cutting for Business regularly. During one of my sessions at the All Things Silhouette Conference, attendees asked me about trademark concerns related to selling Straight Outta shirts. First, if you aren’t familiar with the phrase, it originates from a hip hop …

Several readers ask me every week how to package decals they made on their Silhouette or Cricut for shipping to customers. Today, I’ll show you how I package them. Two Ways to Package Decals for Shipping Method 1 – Put the decal in an envelope and put a stamp on it. Pros – This is …

I’ve shared before that videos are a great way to encourage interaction with your followers on social media. Today, I’m showing you how to create animated social media graphics – easily – using an app called Ripl. Tutorial to Create Animated Social Media Graphics Using Ripl Install Ripl on your smartphone, then open the app. Tap …

I don’t know about you, but when my neighbors see something cute on Pinterest they come running to my house to see if I can make it. I usually say yes, and today’s cut file was just that: A quote my neighbor wanted on her bedroom wall. She picked the fonts and spacing, but I’d …

Yesterday I showed you how to create original pins on Pinterest and highlighted the importance of creating pins with your products or links to your store. Today, I’m giving you some additional tips – as well as some things to avoid. Do’s for Using Pinterest in Your Silhouette or Cricut Business DO be consistent – …

Today we are going to look at creating pins on Pinterest. I’ve blogged about the benefits of using Pinterest in your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut business before. In case you missed those: Pinterest is a top referrer of traffic to websites and stores. The primary demographic of Pinterest users is women. Pinterest users have deep …

I’m just back from the All Things Silhouette Conference (ATSC) and am recapping it today for anyone that is thinking about signing up for a future conference. The ATSC was held in Peachtree City, Georgia and was a weekend full of hands on classes, lectures, contests, giveaways, and more. Speakers and Presenters Cindy Eckhoff – …