We have accumulated a lot of ScanNCut mats over the years and since we mostly never throw any away, we need somewhere to store them all. Now, the thing with ScanNCut mats, is that they have to be stored flat - you can't bend them or roll them...they have to stay flat. This means that they can be awkward to store, mostly because of their size. We have tried a number of … [Read more...] about How We Store Our ScanNCut Mats
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Why We Don’t Use the ScanNCut Fabric Support Sheet (& What We Use Instead)
If you cut fabric with the ScanNCut, then you are probably already aware of the Hight Tack Fabric Support Sheet. For those that aren't aware, it's basically a sheet of sticky plastic that is applied onto a Standard Mat in order to make the mat stickier so that fabric can adhere to it better. Fabric needs to be on a nice sticky surface in order for it to cut well with the … [Read more...] about Why We Don’t Use the ScanNCut Fabric Support Sheet (& What We Use Instead)
Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
If you are a regular watcher of our YouTube videos or reader of our blog, you may have seen our demo and review of the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool. This is a tool that allows anyone with a ScanNCut, Silhouette, Cameo or Cricut die cutting machine to engrave on aluminum, acrylic, acetate, leather, copper and more. I have had so much fun using this tool and I'm pretty sure you … [Read more...] about Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
If you are a crafter you may have come across the term 'ScanNCut' or 'Scan and Cut' and wondered what it means. Well, it refers to a die-cutting machine and we have been using it since 2013. I have to say, we are big fans of this machine, and we have even created a number of ScanNCut training courses on how to use it. Our courses cover cutting both paper and fabric. NOTE: We … [Read more...] about What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
How to Create Pattern Stencils in Canvas Workspace (ScanNCut)
Many moons ago, we created a video on how to cut stencils with the ScanNCut. However, we never actually showed you how to create those stencils. One of our YouTube subscribers mentioned that they would like to see how to do this, so here we are with a tutorial on how to create your own stencils using Canvas Workspace.. So let's get started...and by the way, this is pretty … [Read more...] about How to Create Pattern Stencils in Canvas Workspace (ScanNCut)
ScanNCut Print to Cut Tutorial – Learn How to Fussy Cut on Your Machine
Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with Brother in any way, so the opinions in this post are our own. We may link to products that we use and review in this post and If you click a link and make a purchase using those links, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. The ScanNCut Print to Cut Activation Card (for DX machines only) has been out for a while now but … [Read more...] about ScanNCut Print to Cut Tutorial – Learn How to Fussy Cut on Your Machine
Split Text Effect Using Canvas Workspace – ScanNCut Tutorial
A reader contacted us recently to ask how to achieve a split text type effect using the ScanNCut. I always like a challenge, so went ahead to see if it would work. I ended up with two different methods. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions or scroll down for the written instructions (If you can't see the video, you may have an adblocker on.) Start by … [Read more...] about Split Text Effect Using Canvas Workspace – ScanNCut Tutorial
Disney ScanNCut SDX230 – Is it Worth it?
Just recently a limited edition Disney model of the ScanNCut DX was released, and I noticed a number of people on Brother's Facebook page talking about upgrading their current machine to this new version. Because of this, I wanted to get in and talk about whether it is actually worth upgrading and if in fact this is really an upgrade at all. Let's start with the … [Read more...] about Disney ScanNCut SDX230 – Is it Worth it?
Brother ScanNCut DX – Unboxing – PART 1
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? This is a ScanNCut DX unboxing. In this video we show you what comes in the box when you purchase a Brother ScanNCut DX machine. This unboxing is for the DX1200 here in Australia and the equivalent machine in the United States is the DX225. The DX1200 and the DX225 are the same type of machine and work in exactly the same manner. However, the accessories … [Read more...] about Brother ScanNCut DX – Unboxing – PART 1
Check Out Alanda Craft’s Top 10 YouTube Videos
We have been creating craft videos for YouTube for a few years now. We love making things easy and understandable for our viewers. And we try to cover everything to help you make that quilt, bag or table runner so that it is a finished item that you are proud of. We love seeing your projects shared on our Reader's Project Page, so all the world can see how talented you … [Read more...] about Check Out Alanda Craft’s Top 10 YouTube Videos