Just a quick one to help clarify copyright for Scan N Cut users as there seems to be a lot of confusion out in the world right now…
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Print to Cut Alternative for CM and SDX Owners
This week I have put together a video showing how to create a printable sheet with alignment guides in Microsoft Word that can then be used to generate cutting lines in Canvas Workspace and then aligned in your Scan N Cut machine – whether it is a CM or SDX model.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – The Editing Tools In Scan N Cut SDX Models
I talk a lot about Canvas Workspace however all models of the Scan N Cut have their own built-in editing tools.
This video will show you just some of the creative power that you have available in SDX models.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Fixing Open Path Issues With Cut Files From The TemplateMaker Website
The TemplateMaker website is an awesome resource for Scan N Cut owners however some of the designs export in ways that are not compatible with the editing options available in Canvas Workspace.
This video will show you a way of working around this and getting exactly what you want.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Best Way To Extract A Shape From Another Design
Sometimes we look at designs and pass them by because we don’t like a part of the design however with the editing tools available in Canvas Workspace you can extract parts of a design easily – this video will show you how.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – 5 Tips for New Users
A quick video today sharing some tips to clear the fear for new users.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Self Intersecting Paths, WTH?!
A quick video about self intersecting paths. What they are and a couple of ideas for fixing them.
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Scan N Cut Project Notebook
For those that struggle to remember blade, mat, accessory of material settings, this handy 6×9 pre-printed checklist is definitely something you need!

The notebook features a DIY index that you complete as you fill out the book – making it very easy to find project notes again – and it includes all known official, and a few unofficial, mats, blade and accessories for all current CM and SDX models of the Brother Scan N Cut, so you can use it no matter which model you have.
If you’d like a copy, or two, you can find it on Amazon.
- Amazon UK – https://amzn.to/3udBSPE
- Amazon US – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WLYKM39
- Amazon Canada – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09WLYKM39
- Amazon Australia – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09WLYKM39
- Amazon New Zealand – https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B09WLYKM39
- Amazon Germany – https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09WLYKM39
- Amazon Spain – https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09WLYKM39

Scan N Cut Saturday – Resource Round Up
The other day I shared a large list of links for Scan N Cut users. This video is a quick talk through that and a rough idea of why I included them in the list, plus a couple that I didn’t but are still worth a look.
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The Big List of Scan N Cut Links, Resources and Other Useful Stuff
Below is a list of official links to websites, social media accounts and various other resources that Scan N Cut users may find useful.
I have sorted these into official and unofficial lists. First, the official links and resources.
Official Links and Resources
General Support, Downloads and Updates
For more general support, access to manuals, updates and more, you can visit the Brother support hub via the link directly below (circular icon with a chain link in it).
Find Support In Your Region
The easiest way to find support in your region is to visit the link directly below, (circular icon with a chain link in it), select your country or region from the first drop-down list, then select ‘cutting machine’ from the second drop-down list and click on ‘submit’.
You will then be redirected to the support website that covers your region or you will be presented with an online form to fill out details of your support request.
Social Media Accounts
For general information, project ideas and inspiration it is a good idea to follow some social media accounts. I have listed below links to all of the major social media accounts managed by Brother. Where possible I have linked to Scan N Cut specific content however in some instances these accounts also contain information about sewing and embroidery machines.
This list covers the majority of English speaking regions. There may be other accounts for your region and in local languages. You should be able to find these easily enough with a quick internet search.
The first link, (circular icon with a chain link in it), in each list is for the main website in that region.
Brother Crafts USA
Brother EU (Including the UK)
Brother Australia (Including New Zealand)
Brother South Africa
Canvas Workspace
Canvas Workspace is the companion software from Brother that expands on that editing capabilities available to you.
There are three distinct versions of the software. Canvas Workspace for Web, Canvas Workspace for Mobile and Canvas Workspace for PC.
All can be accessed by the link directly below (circular icon with a chain link in it).
This link will default to your region and language and will also default to Canvas Workspace for Web or Canvas Workspace for Mobile depending on the device you are using.
If you want to install Canvas Workspace for PC on your computer, you can download it from this site too.
Unofficial Links and Resources
This list comprises a list of online training, blogs, YouTube channels Facebook groups and social media accounts.
Online Training (By Me)
Cut, Draw and Scan with Confidence
From “out of the box” to creatively confident and everything in-between!
Now containing almost 20 hours of tuition, this on-demand course with lifetime access covers CM and DX models and can be watched, re-watched and watched again, you even get priority 1-2-1 support – all for one low enrolment fee.
Mastering Canvas Workspace
Get to grips with the Scan N Cut’s companion software, Canvas Workspace.
All three versions of the software are covered and every tool is explained!
Online Training (By Others)
The Papered Chef
- Brother Scan N Cut Basics
- Brother Scan N Cut Advanced
- Brother Scan N Cut SDX125
- Brother Scan N Cut Working with Fonts
- Canvas Workspace – Creating Boxes and Envelopes
Facebook Groups
I host and run my own Facebook group for Scan N Cut users which you can join via the link directly below (circular icon with a chain link in it).
Please make sure to answer all three questions and agree to the group rules prior to submitting your request.
There are many other groups that you might like to visit or join too. I have posted a selection below with links.
Please note, these are all run by individuals and NONE are affiliated or endorsed by Brother.
- Brother Scan N Cut
- Brother Scan N Cut Users
- Brother Scan N Cut Aussies
- Brother Scan N Cut for Fabric Users
- Scan N Cut Crafty Group
- Scan N Cut Users UK
- Brother ScanNCut Design & Inspiration
- brother scanncut
- Scan n cut uk
- ScanNcut users Help each other
- ScanNCut Support & Chat
- Brother ScanNcut Users
- Brother Scan n cut Drawing,Colouring, Cutting & Creating
- Brother ScanNCut DX
- Brother Scan ‘n Cut Support Group UK – Crafty Cutter
- ScanNCut Hints,Tips & Projects
More Content
I share a range of content across a number of platforms including this blog and YouTube. Please feel free to click either link below to check it all out.
Hope you find this useful!

Scan N Cut Saturday – Creating Shadow Layers On Text
Creating shadow layers for text can create a little more drama in your design, they can also be used as part of an overall theme. The method is mostly the same but as ever I have my own little ‘hack’ that I wanted to share too.
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Scan N Cut Users – Online Learning, On Sale!
For anyone not already enrolled on one of my Scan N Cut courses, I am running a limited offer (for the next few days) on both the Cut, Draw and Scan with Confidence and Mastering Canvas Workspace courses with a one-time enrolment fee of just 9.99 so grab it while it’s hot!
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Etched Glass Oil Bottle
Had a go at glass etching recently with a vinyl stencil made with the Brother Scan N Cut. It didn’t go exactly to plan but I was happy to have had the chance to explore a little bit of creativity.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Transferring Left-Overs
A quick test lab video today showing some pros and cons when transferring the left-over cuts from your cutting mat.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Making a Shrink Plastic Calculator
When cutting shrink plastic with the Brother Scan N Cut it can be a challenge to know how big to cut the piece to make it the right size when it shrinks. Here is a quick hack on how to create a shrink plastic calculator.
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