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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.

Ok, I have given you some time to declutter your digital life after I wrote about it – Digital Clutter: 9 Things to Get Rid of Now – last week. Now, it’s time to tackle another New Year decluttering project: Your business Pinterest account. You should treat your business Pinterest account like prime real estate; …

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Last month, many crafters received Silhouettes and Cricuts under their Christmas trees. (If you didn’t go buy yourself one: Silhouette Cameo 3 or Cricut Maker!) Every January that I get tons of emails asking, “Christine, how do I start selling products made with my Silhouette or Cricut?” Today, I’m sharing my recommended path for new …

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I already have several sets of customer care cards on Cutting for Business. But, I decided to spice them up a bit and offer a free set of shaped printable case cards today. When you are selling handmade products to your customer, you should include instructions for caring for their purchase. Of course, feel free …

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My birthday is in a few weeks, and I figured we should start the party early this year! Today, I’m sharing an adorable birthday cut file that includes commercial use. This means that you can sell products using the design, but you cannot sell the digital cut file or give it away free. I also …

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Ahhh, goodbye Christmas and New Year! Silhouette and Cricut small business owners, it’s time to start thinking to Valentine’s Day. Today, I’m showing you how to create a carved initial tree trunk design with personalized initials. I think the design style is perfect for a ceramic tile, wood sign, or a card. Design Tutorial: Tree …

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