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.

I shared last week with my email subscribers (Not a subscriber? Click here!) that one of my good friends has finally closed on the house of their dreams. Of course, I had to make them a house warming gift! I ended up making a few different files, but didn’t use them all. There’s no sense …

Whoa – 2018 is flying past! I looked down recently in my blog planning and couldn’t believe it was already time to recap January! My favorite post of January was giving readers a free 2018 small business planner. I’ve gotten tremendous feedback on how it has simplified tracking the progress of several home businesses already! …

One thing is certain at the beginning of a new year: Small business owners have to file taxes. Lately, I’ve been bombarded with questions about taxes, tax prep, and incorporating your business. Let’s take a look back on the tax resources I’ve shared with you in the past. Probably the most asked question I’ve gotten …

I’m sure everyone around here knows about my throw pillow obsession… Well, I just made some Valentine’s Day throw pillow covers. Of course, I’m happy to share the SVG design with you today. The ‘Pucker Up’ freebie below is perfect for Valentine’s Day. As usual, commercial use is included. Ready to download? Save the image …

I’ve got a lot of information on Cutting for Business about preparing and attending craft shows. Today, I’m rounding it up into one place so it’s easier to find. The Ultimate Guide to Craft Shows for Sellers

Recently, I’ve seen more and more Cutting for Business readers making the switch from selling on social media and marketplaces to selling on their own websites. Yay! If you take a look at my recommended path for craft sellers, you’ll see that this is my recommended end goal for everyone. If you are in the …

Alright, we celebrated my birthday yesterday, but it is time to get back to work! Today, I’ve invited Sarah Guilliot over from SarahDesign.com to share some resources with you. Sarah specializes in drop dead gorgeous mockups of tumblers, coffee mugs, wine glasses, beer mugs, mason jars, and more. In addition to selling ready to use …

Ahem, it’s my birthday! Let’s celebrate today with some birthday inspiration! I’ve compiled a list of birthday sayings for you to use to create products in your Silhouette or Cricut business. These are perfect for shirts, banners, signs, cards, and more. To use any of these sayings, you’ll need to change the (age), (year of …

I swear I’ve said this a million times on the blog, but there are so, so many more designs for girls and women than boys and men in the craft world! Today, I’m sharing a dad and me Big Dipper Little Dipper SVG cut file set for Silhouette or Cricut. I think it’s perfect for …