Scan N Cut Saturday – From The Archives 1

February 16, 2019September 3, 2020 John - Gentleman CrafterLeave a comment

Having been posting videos featuring the Brother Scan N Cut, and its design software, on YouTube for quite a few years now and there is quite a selection in the archive.

I thought that it would be a nice thing to share some of the older content that still gets a lot of interest in case you have recently found me, or have forgotten the old stuff, and would like to have a look for yourself.

DIY Drinks Coaster Scan N Cut John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (6)

Creating Coasters With The Scan N Cut, Or Not. THAT Is The Question. Also, A Load Of Waffle About D/W Safe Mod Podge – Oh, And Some Pictures…

February 16, 2019February 15, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Hallo, all. A thought occurred to me the other day that I have gathered a fair few newbies over the last few years that may have missed out on some of the stuff in the archives.

So, as the exciting month of March rapidly approaches time will be limited for me to create new content so I thought that it was a serendipitous opportunity via which I could dive into the archives to share some older, but still very popular, videos and tutorials.

Just before I do though, I have one technique that I would like to share with you and it’s double trouble as it CAN be done on the Scan N Cut, but, I will be asking you the question, should it … ?

A Quick Teaser

February 9, 2019February 2, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter9 Comments

So, in November last year, I stumbled across an awesome product that folks with electronic cutting machines, and perhaps others, are going to LOVE – especially if you want to make wallets or handbags.

I, therefore, set to work testing it with a simple project that I made in Canvas Workspace, cut on my Scan N Cut, hand stitched together and am pleased to be able to share those results …

Rhinestone Starter Kit Stamp Starter Kit Foiling Starter Kit

Three New Sections Added To The Scan N Cut Online Course

January 19, 2019June 17, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

Proud to say that I have managed to add three new sections to the online Scan N Cut course this month.

designing a positive and negative drawn design in canvas workspace desktop version

Creating A Positive/Negative Split Image For Use With A Scan N Cut

January 19, 2019June 17, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

I had an idea the other day – I wondered if I could create a split image effect that I could then draw on my Scan N Cut.

Well, I am pleased to say that the answer is yes and, you will be please to know that I recorded this process to share with you.

Creating A Lattice Vanity Screen Card In Canvas Workspace Desktop Version Low Res

Creating A Lattice Vanity Panel Card In Canvas Workspace Desktop Version

January 12, 2019June 17, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

A slightly lengthier tutorial today with this cool card style which I create from scratch in Canvas Workspace desktop version.

Creating A Cut Frame With Draw Fill Detail In Canvas Workspace Online

January 5, 2019December 29, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter9 Comments

Welcome to the first of my Scan N Cut YouTube videos for 2019.

This time, I will be sharing the process that I go through to create an aperture frame that has some draw fill detail added.

It’s Heeeerrrre – Brother Scan N Cut DX Launches In The UK Tomorrow

November 29, 2018November 27, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter12 Comments

Having launched in other regions of the world earlier this year it’s been much awaited, debated and talked about amongst Scan N Cut owners and it’s finally hitting the UK tomorrow!

Designing A Lacey Edged Card Front In Canvas Workspace For The Brother Scan N Cut BLOG

Scan N Cut Saturday Designing A Lacey Edged Card Front In Canvas Workspace For The Brother Scan N Cut

November 10, 2018November 9, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

A nice, simple and quick tutorial today for you Scan N Cut users. This time I would like to share with you an easy and quick way of creating lacey edged card front panels.

Designing A Cut Front Greetings Card In Canvas Workspace For The Brother Scan N Cut

Scan N Cut Saturday Designing A Cut Front Greetings Card

November 3, 2018June 17, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter10 Comments

Hall you. Been a while since I popped a tutorial out onto the tinterweb about that there Brother Scan N Cut so after I finished creating and uploading yesterday’s design pack on Digital Craft Emporium I sat down for a bit of a tinker.

This, is the result…

Accessing Alternate Characters With Character Map and Canvas Workspace Blog Image

Scan N Cut Saturday – Accessing Alternate Characters With Character Map

October 13, 2018October 8, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

Many true type fonts come with alternate characters however these are not directly accessible in Canvas Workspace so today’s video shares a quick tip on how to access these using Character Map in conjunction with Canvas Workspace.Read More »

Distressed Tea Chest By John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter With Aladine Products

Distressed Tea Chest With Aladine

September 24, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

After a couple of days away hosting workshops last week, and arriving home VERY late due to rail issues, I decided to give myself a day off. It’s a rare treat these days so I wanted to make use of it and have a little play time.

This coincided with the stockpiling of new goodies reaching ‘use it or lose it’ proportions so I chose to dive into those for this make.Read More »

A New Scan N Cut Experience Is Coming

September 8, 2018November 27, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter33 Comments

As you know I tend to try and keep abreast of all things Scan N Cut so I have been eager to find out more about the Scan N Cut DX which launches in the US next week.

Whilst I still haven’t got my hands on the new machine, nor been able to pin down a launch date for other areas of the world, I have been able to do a bit of research into what’s new and compile a list of information and resources that may be of interest to those that are waiting to see what’s new.

Canvas Workspace Update

August 30, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter18 Comments

For any Brother Scan N Cut users out there I thought that you might like to know that the Windows installable version of Canvas Workspace has been updated to Version 2.