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.

According to the American Pet Products Association, in 2023 Americans spent a combined $147 billion dollars on their pets. (Source.) With so much money being spend, crafters should take advantage of the trends and offer customized or personalized pet goods. I was looking at some pet products the other day and asked Mirage Pet Products …

It’s finally the last day of school! I know that quite a few schools got out last week, but our county’s last day is today. I don’t know about you, but our family is looking forward to soaking up the sunshine all summer long. From kayaking to snorkeling and fishing to hanging out on the …

With summer upon us, buyers will be seeking patriotic products to celebrate. If you are thinking of crafting with the US flag, read on for some best practices. The Flag Code All rules and regulations having to do with the United States flag are handled through the Flag Code which was adopted on June 14, …

Have you ever wanted to learn to design SVG cut files to use with your Silhouette or Cricut? Yes? I’ve got great news for you: My brand new course, How to Design SVGs, is officially available! What is the Course About? How to Design SVGs is all about creating SVG cut files. When I sat …

Did you know that if you are selling something with a military logo, military name, or military insignia you must get a license to do so? Today, we are going to look at the trademark concerns and licensing requirements for each of the five US military branches. What Does the Military Have Trademarked? The military branches collectively …

It has always been difficult to convert Instagram posts to actual traffic to your website or shop. This is because you can only post a single link in your profile bio to direct shoppers. I’ve been using Linktree for a bit now without any problems, so I’m confident enough in the service to offer you …

Feeling the love yet? You should be! Grab these free, commercial use SVG cut files for Silhouette or Cricut as you prepare for Valentine’s Day. Free SVG ‘Wine & Chocolate Season’ Valentine’s Day Cut File Free SVG ‘Love’ Valentine’s Day Cut File Free SVG ‘Love’ Valentine’s Day Cut File Free Valentine’s Day ‘Love Potions’ Farmhouse …

Recently, Spotify products have become hot sellers in the handmade craft market. As always, my first thoughts were about the legality of making and selling products using screenshots of Spotify, Spotify codes, or the Spotify logo. I reached out to Spotify for an official statement after hearing rumors that Spotify was having infringing products removed …

New year, new habits! I’ve spent the last several weeks working one-on-one with a small group of women with existing craft businesses. All of these businesses were making a handful of sales, however, these businesses could have been doing better. One thing that I noticed while working with this small group of women was that …