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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.

A few weeks ago, my inbox filled up with questions about how Etsy sellers were selling intricate iron on transfers. Here’s two of the links that were sent to me: fox and flowers. Today, I’ll show you how to create these using subliflock heat transfer material, a sublimation printer (read my sublimation series here), a heat …

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Cutting for Business readers – brace yourself – we are officially entering the holiday season. Next week is Black Friday, followed by Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. If you are selling your crafts through Etsy, social media, your website, or anywhere else – I urge you to participate in at least one of their …

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Glittered Christmas ornaments are popular every year and are a great way to making money with your Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Explore. Some crafters love making and selling ornaments, while others prefer to teach the technique. Today, let’s look how to host your own ornament making party. *You should be familiar with making glittered ornaments …

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Love it or hate it, Black Friday is right around the corner! If you or your customers are in a shopping mood, I created the perfect shopping shirt design. Feel free to use this SVG for personal or commercial use, but you cannot sell the file. Before you get crafting, be sure to have your …

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Every year in early and mid November I receive a lot of emails and social media requests asking, “Where should I start?” from new Silhouette Cameo and Cricut owners. This makes sense, because many people are trying to save up for holiday gifts. Today, I’m sharing the best posts on Cutting for Business for newbies. …

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Both Silhouette Cameo and Cricut small business crafters can use heat transfer vinyl and their machine to easily customize blank pajamas. Every year, I get emails asking where to buy Christmas themed pajamas. Honestly, it is best to buy these as early in the season as you can because they sell out every year. If …

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I got back from the All Things Silhouette Conference in Peachtree City, Georgia yesterday! This is the fourth conference I’ve taught at, and today I’m sharing pictures (lots of them!) from the event. The Classes & Instructors There were over 50 different classes that ranged from getting to know your Camo, Curio, or Mint to …

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Buy It Now: Click here to purchase Pinterest Boot Camp for Silhouette & Cricut Businesses. More Information Pinterest Boot Camp for Silhouette & Cricut Businesses is a 7 day self study guide. Each day I present information about specific tasks, and you are expected to complete the tasks before moving to the next day. You do not …

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What is your favorite recipe to share with friends and family when they come over? I have this awesome set of mugs I made to share my favorite things – like carrot butternut squash smoothies! Haven’t had one before? Try it! Today, I’m sharing a free SVG ‘The Best Things in Life are Meant to …

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