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.

Alright readers, I have a challenge for you today! Answer these questions quickly (and accurately!): How much money did you make in your Silhouette Cameo based business last month? What did you spend in expenses for the month before last? How many supplies do you have on hand right now? If you can’t answer these …

What is a Domain Name? A domain name is a website address. For example, my domain name is cuttingforbusiness.com. Why Do I Need a Domain Name? Here are a few reasons you need a domain name: To prevent someone else from getting it. You should reserve the domain name related to your business. Even if …

Do you carry every color vinyl, paint, or paper color that your supplier offers? Most businesses don’t, so it is helpful to have a color chart to reference and also share with customers. Custom color charts are not difficult to create in Silhouette Studio. Here’s how: 1) Open a new file in Silhouette Studio. I …

I’ve covered Silhouette Studio Business Edition in depth. First, I explained the different versions of Silhouette Studio. Then, I highlighted the unique features of Business Edition. Today, I’m going to give my opinion on whether or not Silhouette Studio is worth it. Is Silhouette Studio Business Edition Worth It? In my opinion, Business Edition is …

I recently talked about the differences between the four versions of Silhouette Studio. As a refresher, they are Basic, Designer, Designer Plus, and Business Edition. Today, I’m am going to give an overview of the additional features found only in Business Edition. Features Only Found in Silhouette Studio Business Edition Ability to Open AI, EPS, …

Silhouette Studio is the name of the software design program that most crafters use to create designs with their Silhouette Portraits, Cameos, and Curios. Silhouette Studio Versions Silhouette Studio is available in four versions. Basic Edition: Free. Silhouette Studio Basic Edition is available to anyone who wants to download it. Designer Edition: $49. Silhouette Studio …

Have you received inquiries about making an extra large order for a customer with your Silhouette Cameo? If you haven’t, at some point, you probably will. A good small business owner knows the limitations of themselves – and the limitations of their cutting machine. For example, it isn’t cost effective to handle an order of …

If you don’t have an email list for your craft business, this article is for you. While a mailing list may seem like another ‘to do’, email lists are the easiest way to reach your current and future customers. What is an Email List? An email list is a list of customers and potential customers …

Need a printable care card for your Silhouette or Cricut craft business? Great, I’m happy to share my free printable care cards. I’ve designed the care cards to be business card sized, which allows you to order online or print at home. What You Can Do with the Free Printable Care Cards What You Cannot …