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.

Heya! How’s it going? I normally don’t add anything to the blog over the summer because I take the time to spend with my kids. However, a few days ago Paypal released information about updated fees and policies. This time, it is important enough to break my summer post fast to tell you about it. …

Easter is coming up quick and I’m happy to share a few free Easter SVG Cut Files for Cricut and Silhouette with you. Did you know? All these files include a commercial use license. You can view the full license terms.

These freebies all month long have been so fun. But, all good things come to an end Cutting for Business readers. As we close out the year, I’m leaving you with a reminder. I work with small business owners every day. One thing that I see over and over again is new crafters expecting to …

If I had to sum up a motto I use with my kids, it would be ‘Born to Explore’. I encourage active observation to learn about the things around them – rather than just tell them about things. This is how we stumbled across a huge colony of bats off the beaten path on our …

I poured so much ‘love’ into this design, and I ‘love’ it so much! Today, I’m sharing a free Valentine’s Day love SVG. It works well with the farmhouse style. I recently made into a square wood sign, but it works well for a shirt as well. Want to download? First, save an image below …

If one good thing has come out of the pandemic, it’s the shift in the attitudes towards mental health. It is increasingly becoming more commonplace to speak openly about mental health. Today’s free Mental Health Matters SVG cut file celebrates mental health, and serves as a wonderful public service announcement. Did you know? This free …

With Christmas over and the new year just days away, you might be wondering what you should start working on in your Silhouette or Cricut craft business. First, take a break. Honestly, take some time for yourself and celebrate making it through the holiday season. Whether it is your first season or your 20th, the …

One of my favorite things about working with small business owners is hearing what motivates them in their small business. I’ve had Cutting for Business readers who run businesses to help with the family bills, to get out of debt, to take care of aging parents, to save for retirement, and so much more. I …

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! I hope you are enjoying a break from the hustle and bustle of your craft business. I know I am. Since I can’t get each and every Cutting for Business reader a gift, I’m leaving everyone with the cutest free Merry Christmas stickers SVG file today. I was …