I promised that I would tell you as soon as the Brother ScanNCut was available for purchase, so here's the good news: You can buy it right now!
Here are the (unofficial) details based on my experience of using the machine:
- The ScanNCut is an electronic die cutter.
- You do not need to attach it to your computer. All you need to do is plug in the (2 prong) power cord.
- There are designs and fonts built into the machine.
- You can scan in any design — hand drawn or computer generated — and the machine will create a cutting file.
- You can weld letters and shapes.
- You can save designs to the machine's memory or to a USB (which you provide).
- At the current time you can't take images directly from your computer to the machine. Everything needs to be scanned in.
- The ScanNCut will cut fabric, stencil material, paper, leather, vinyl, and even thinner chipboard.
- There are different blades and mats, depending on what you want to cut. If you're interested in cutting fabric, there are fabric support sheets for that task.
- I have managed to cut through a few mats by accident, but I've fixed that problem with duct tape on the back! :)
- There is a "test" function (to test the blade depth) which I highly recommend using so that you don't cut through your mat.
- Before you cut, the ScanNCut can scan in your pattered paper or scrap of paper or fabric so that you can place the image you're cutting exactly where you want it! It's like fussy cutting, but so much easier.
- Speaking of fussy cutting, the machine can scan in a patterned piece of paper, and if there's enough contrast with the background, it will cut around any object in the pattern you choose, with any size margin that you choose!
- I don't have a lot of experience with other electronic die cutters, so I can't compare it to other models. But, I believe it's the only machine with a built-in scanner and I adore the scanning function and the fact that it doesn't have to be attached to my computer.
- The machine is long and thin. When not in use, it takes up very little space. When in use, you need to have room for the mat to enter and exit the machine.
- There is a plastic dust cover that protects the ScanNCut's innards and flips down when you want to use it (you can see it in the product image).
Here's a quick video from Scrapbook Soup where I show how to create pop-up cards using the ScanNCut:
Here's a peek at those cards:
As I mention in the video, they were inspired by the hand cut versions I created many months ago!
If you have questions about the ScanNCut, feel free to ask them in the comments section and I'll do my best to answer them!
Full disclosure: I was not paid to write this post. However, I was provided with a free machine and have been paid to do video tutorials and other demonstrations. If you purchase a ScanNCut using this link, I will receive a small percentage of the sale, for which I am extremely grateful. Thank you! :)
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. The winner of the 4 Feathers stencils in 6×6 and 12×12 is….
Congratulations Tonya! E-mail me with your mailing address and I'll get those right out to you!
I really like the b-day card. Looks like a pretty cool tool.
I really like the b-day card. Looks like a pretty cool tool.
I really like the b-day card. Looks like a pretty cool tool.
I really like the b-day card. Looks like a pretty cool tool.
I really like the b-day card. Looks like a pretty cool tool.
this looks amazing!! love the idea that you can scan in any image and cut it too.
this looks amazing!! love the idea that you can scan in any image and cut it too.
this looks amazing!! love the idea that you can scan in any image and cut it too.
this looks amazing!! love the idea that you can scan in any image and cut it too.
this looks amazing!! love the idea that you can scan in any image and cut it too.
Questions:
1) What format are the cut files? SVG? If we cannot use our computer does that mean we cannot put the files we have on the USB and use them that way?
2) Will it cut wood veneer or balsa wood? What is the thickest it will cut?
It looks really fabulous, you must be having lots of fun with it!
Thanks for any info.
Questions:
1) What format are the cut files? SVG? If we cannot use our computer does that mean we cannot put the files we have on the USB and use them that way?
2) Will it cut wood veneer or balsa wood? What is the thickest it will cut?
It looks really fabulous, you must be having lots of fun with it!
Thanks for any info.
Questions:
1) What format are the cut files? SVG? If we cannot use our computer does that mean we cannot put the files we have on the USB and use them that way?
2) Will it cut wood veneer or balsa wood? What is the thickest it will cut?
It looks really fabulous, you must be having lots of fun with it!
Thanks for any info.
Questions:
1) What format are the cut files? SVG? If we cannot use our computer does that mean we cannot put the files we have on the USB and use them that way?
2) Will it cut wood veneer or balsa wood? What is the thickest it will cut?
It looks really fabulous, you must be having lots of fun with it!
Thanks for any info.
Questions:
1) What format are the cut files? SVG? If we cannot use our computer does that mean we cannot put the files we have on the USB and use them that way?
2) Will it cut wood veneer or balsa wood? What is the thickest it will cut?
It looks really fabulous, you must be having lots of fun with it!
Thanks for any info.
Ah finally the Scan and Cut is out. Now I know what I want on my wish list. I have a Cricut and the thing I never liked is that you can’t do your own designs. Adding the scanner to this machine is brilliant.
Ah finally the Scan and Cut is out. Now I know what I want on my wish list. I have a Cricut and the thing I never liked is that you can’t do your own designs. Adding the scanner to this machine is brilliant.
Ah finally the Scan and Cut is out. Now I know what I want on my wish list. I have a Cricut and the thing I never liked is that you can’t do your own designs. Adding the scanner to this machine is brilliant.
Ah finally the Scan and Cut is out. Now I know what I want on my wish list. I have a Cricut and the thing I never liked is that you can’t do your own designs. Adding the scanner to this machine is brilliant.
Ah finally the Scan and Cut is out. Now I know what I want on my wish list. I have a Cricut and the thing I never liked is that you can’t do your own designs. Adding the scanner to this machine is brilliant.
Pretty soon I will need another whole room! Can you update us on 21 Secrets Live?
Pretty soon I will need another whole room! Can you update us on 21 Secrets Live?
Pretty soon I will need another whole room! Can you update us on 21 Secrets Live?
Pretty soon I will need another whole room! Can you update us on 21 Secrets Live?
Pretty soon I will need another whole room! Can you update us on 21 Secrets Live?
Writing Santa PRONTO!!! 😉
Writing Santa PRONTO!!! 😉
Writing Santa PRONTO!!! 😉
Writing Santa PRONTO!!! 😉
Writing Santa PRONTO!!! 😉
Oh this is so GREAT. And I already looked the link up….they don’t send to Germany…..
Oh this is so GREAT. And I already looked the link up….they don’t send to Germany…..
Oh this is so GREAT. And I already looked the link up….they don’t send to Germany…..
Oh this is so GREAT. And I already looked the link up….they don’t send to Germany…..
Oh this is so GREAT. And I already looked the link up….they don’t send to Germany…..
Oooo, finally! It looks so flippin’ fun! Out of my price range, but I’ll wish upon a star… 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Oooo, finally! It looks so flippin’ fun! Out of my price range, but I’ll wish upon a star… 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Oooo, finally! It looks so flippin’ fun! Out of my price range, but I’ll wish upon a star… 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Oooo, finally! It looks so flippin’ fun! Out of my price range, but I’ll wish upon a star… 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Oooo, finally! It looks so flippin’ fun! Out of my price range, but I’ll wish upon a star… 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Yah, now the mysteries are revealed!
This is so awesome. Julie, you are probably having a great time testing this and cutting out gorgeous things.
Will have to save up for one…
Thanks for the detailed information and look forward to more as you keep trying new things.
Yah, now the mysteries are revealed!
This is so awesome. Julie, you are probably having a great time testing this and cutting out gorgeous things.
Will have to save up for one…
Thanks for the detailed information and look forward to more as you keep trying new things.
Yah, now the mysteries are revealed!
This is so awesome. Julie, you are probably having a great time testing this and cutting out gorgeous things.
Will have to save up for one…
Thanks for the detailed information and look forward to more as you keep trying new things.
Yah, now the mysteries are revealed!
This is so awesome. Julie, you are probably having a great time testing this and cutting out gorgeous things.
Will have to save up for one…
Thanks for the detailed information and look forward to more as you keep trying new things.
Yah, now the mysteries are revealed!
This is so awesome. Julie, you are probably having a great time testing this and cutting out gorgeous things.
Will have to save up for one…
Thanks for the detailed information and look forward to more as you keep trying new things.
I’ve watched the promos with interest. I’d love to cut stencils with this machine. What kind of stencil material will it cut? Any plans for a 240 volt version that can be used in Australia/New Zealand?
I’ve watched the promos with interest. I’d love to cut stencils with this machine. What kind of stencil material will it cut? Any plans for a 240 volt version that can be used in Australia/New Zealand?
I’ve watched the promos with interest. I’d love to cut stencils with this machine. What kind of stencil material will it cut? Any plans for a 240 volt version that can be used in Australia/New Zealand?
I’ve watched the promos with interest. I’d love to cut stencils with this machine. What kind of stencil material will it cut? Any plans for a 240 volt version that can be used in Australia/New Zealand?
I’ve watched the promos with interest. I’d love to cut stencils with this machine. What kind of stencil material will it cut? Any plans for a 240 volt version that can be used in Australia/New Zealand?
Watching the tutorials on Brother’s website, I am thinking that if you can cut vellum, it would be great to cut DELI PAPER.
Watching the tutorials on Brother’s website, I am thinking that if you can cut vellum, it would be great to cut DELI PAPER.
Watching the tutorials on Brother’s website, I am thinking that if you can cut vellum, it would be great to cut DELI PAPER.
Watching the tutorials on Brother’s website, I am thinking that if you can cut vellum, it would be great to cut DELI PAPER.
Watching the tutorials on Brother’s website, I am thinking that if you can cut vellum, it would be great to cut DELI PAPER.
It looks fantastic. Will your infomercial be on TV? When?
It looks fantastic. Will your infomercial be on TV? When?
It looks fantastic. Will your infomercial be on TV? When?
It looks fantastic. Will your infomercial be on TV? When?
It looks fantastic. Will your infomercial be on TV? When?
Will it cut craft foam? Hubby is looking for something that can cut craft foam for the flies he ties. I am thinking if it cuts craft foam, then I can talk him into buying it for me!
Will it cut craft foam? Hubby is looking for something that can cut craft foam for the flies he ties. I am thinking if it cuts craft foam, then I can talk him into buying it for me!
Will it cut craft foam? Hubby is looking for something that can cut craft foam for the flies he ties. I am thinking if it cuts craft foam, then I can talk him into buying it for me!
Will it cut craft foam? Hubby is looking for something that can cut craft foam for the flies he ties. I am thinking if it cuts craft foam, then I can talk him into buying it for me!
Will it cut craft foam? Hubby is looking for something that can cut craft foam for the flies he ties. I am thinking if it cuts craft foam, then I can talk him into buying it for me!
looks very cool but the price is ……. gulp. I need to write to Santa
looks very cool but the price is ……. gulp. I need to write to Santa
looks very cool but the price is ……. gulp. I need to write to Santa
looks very cool but the price is ……. gulp. I need to write to Santa
looks very cool but the price is ……. gulp. I need to write to Santa
I would also like to know the answer to these question. It looks like a great machine.
I would also like to know the answer to these question. It looks like a great machine.
I would also like to know the answer to these question. It looks like a great machine.
I would also like to know the answer to these question. It looks like a great machine.
I would also like to know the answer to these question. It looks like a great machine.
I am such a dork that until Just Now, I saw these posts and kind of skipped them because I thought they were about some kind of class/workshop for arty GUYS to get together. D’oh!! I probably shouldn’t admit something like that – but it made me laugh so hard (at myself) I thought I should share the chuckle.
I am such a dork that until Just Now, I saw these posts and kind of skipped them because I thought they were about some kind of class/workshop for arty GUYS to get together. D’oh!! I probably shouldn’t admit something like that – but it made me laugh so hard (at myself) I thought I should share the chuckle.
I am such a dork that until Just Now, I saw these posts and kind of skipped them because I thought they were about some kind of class/workshop for arty GUYS to get together. D’oh!! I probably shouldn’t admit something like that – but it made me laugh so hard (at myself) I thought I should share the chuckle.
I am such a dork that until Just Now, I saw these posts and kind of skipped them because I thought they were about some kind of class/workshop for arty GUYS to get together. D’oh!! I probably shouldn’t admit something like that – but it made me laugh so hard (at myself) I thought I should share the chuckle.
I am such a dork that until Just Now, I saw these posts and kind of skipped them because I thought they were about some kind of class/workshop for arty GUYS to get together. D’oh!! I probably shouldn’t admit something like that – but it made me laugh so hard (at myself) I thought I should share the chuckle.
What is the secret to cutting felt on this machine? All I have done is make a mess. We also cut through the sticky sheet that covers the mat. Is that correct? Using it all up and can’t find anywhere to buy more.
What is the secret to cutting felt on this machine? All I have done is make a mess. We also cut through the sticky sheet that covers the mat. Is that correct? Using it all up and can’t find anywhere to buy more.
What is the secret to cutting felt on this machine? All I have done is make a mess. We also cut through the sticky sheet that covers the mat. Is that correct? Using it all up and can’t find anywhere to buy more.
What is the secret to cutting felt on this machine? All I have done is make a mess. We also cut through the sticky sheet that covers the mat. Is that correct? Using it all up and can’t find anywhere to buy more.
What is the secret to cutting felt on this machine? All I have done is make a mess. We also cut through the sticky sheet that covers the mat. Is that correct? Using it all up and can’t find anywhere to buy more.
What is the thickest vinyl resist in mill size this machine can cut?
What is the thickest vinyl resist in mill size this machine can cut?
What is the thickest vinyl resist in mill size this machine can cut?
What is the thickest vinyl resist in mill size this machine can cut?
What is the thickest vinyl resist in mill size this machine can cut?
I am new to this. I am interested in making monograms and affixing to ornaments. is this possible with this machine. if you have a help video, I would love the link. also if the machine can do this, I want to purchase the machine. thanks
I am new to this. I am interested in making monograms and affixing to ornaments. is this possible with this machine. if you have a help video, I would love the link. also if the machine can do this, I want to purchase the machine. thanks
I am new to this. I am interested in making monograms and affixing to ornaments. is this possible with this machine. if you have a help video, I would love the link. also if the machine can do this, I want to purchase the machine. thanks
I am new to this. I am interested in making monograms and affixing to ornaments. is this possible with this machine. if you have a help video, I would love the link. also if the machine can do this, I want to purchase the machine. thanks
I am new to this. I am interested in making monograms and affixing to ornaments. is this possible with this machine. if you have a help video, I would love the link. also if the machine can do this, I want to purchase the machine. thanks
Thank you for this post. I will buy one, but I don’t know where to buy in Switzerland.
Do you have some experience with cutting fabrics ?
Thank you for this post. I will buy one, but I don’t know where to buy in Switzerland.
Do you have some experience with cutting fabrics ?
Thank you for this post. I will buy one, but I don’t know where to buy in Switzerland.
Do you have some experience with cutting fabrics ?
Thank you for this post. I will buy one, but I don’t know where to buy in Switzerland.
Do you have some experience with cutting fabrics ?
Thank you for this post. I will buy one, but I don’t know where to buy in Switzerland.
Do you have some experience with cutting fabrics ?
This is absolutely wonderful! One of the girls brought it to our crop yesterday and everybody there went crazy about it! We all want one! We all went home to look them up on the Internet and see when we will have enough to buy it.! Santa, our Hubbys and the income tax return man all will get wishes from us!
This is absolutely wonderful! One of the girls brought it to our crop yesterday and everybody there went crazy about it! We all want one! We all went home to look them up on the Internet and see when we will have enough to buy it.! Santa, our Hubbys and the income tax return man all will get wishes from us!
This is absolutely wonderful! One of the girls brought it to our crop yesterday and everybody there went crazy about it! We all want one! We all went home to look them up on the Internet and see when we will have enough to buy it.! Santa, our Hubbys and the income tax return man all will get wishes from us!
This is absolutely wonderful! One of the girls brought it to our crop yesterday and everybody there went crazy about it! We all want one! We all went home to look them up on the Internet and see when we will have enough to buy it.! Santa, our Hubbys and the income tax return man all will get wishes from us!
This is absolutely wonderful! One of the girls brought it to our crop yesterday and everybody there went crazy about it! We all want one! We all went home to look them up on the Internet and see when we will have enough to buy it.! Santa, our Hubbys and the income tax return man all will get wishes from us!
Hi Chris
Just letting you know these are available in NZ now – http://distressedthreads.co.nz/products-page/cutting-machines/
Hi Chris
Just letting you know these are available in NZ now – http://distressedthreads.co.nz/products-page/cutting-machines/
Hi Chris
Just letting you know these are available in NZ now – http://distressedthreads.co.nz/products-page/cutting-machines/
Hi Chris
Just letting you know these are available in NZ now – http://distressedthreads.co.nz/products-page/cutting-machines/
Hi Chris
Just letting you know these are available in NZ now – http://distressedthreads.co.nz/products-page/cutting-machines/
I have a Scan N Cut and just love it. Do you sell your cutting files?
I have a Scan N Cut and just love it. Do you sell your cutting files?
I have a Scan N Cut and just love it. Do you sell your cutting files?
I have a Scan N Cut and just love it. Do you sell your cutting files?
I have a Scan N Cut and just love it. Do you sell your cutting files?
Not at the moment, but I may in the future. 🙂
Not at the moment, but I may in the future. 🙂
Not at the moment, but I may in the future. 🙂
Not at the moment, but I may in the future. 🙂
Not at the moment, but I may in the future. 🙂
For cutting Balsa – you might want to check this out… it depends on the thickness & softness (hardness) of the Balsa (& if you don’t mind doing multiple cuts) – oh and modifying your machine http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2281916
For cutting Balsa – you might want to check this out… it depends on the thickness & softness (hardness) of the Balsa (& if you don’t mind doing multiple cuts) – oh and modifying your machine http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2281916
For cutting Balsa – you might want to check this out… it depends on the thickness & softness (hardness) of the Balsa (& if you don’t mind doing multiple cuts) – oh and modifying your machine http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2281916
For cutting Balsa – you might want to check this out… it depends on the thickness & softness (hardness) of the Balsa (& if you don’t mind doing multiple cuts) – oh and modifying your machine http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2281916
For cutting Balsa – you might want to check this out… it depends on the thickness & softness (hardness) of the Balsa (& if you don’t mind doing multiple cuts) – oh and modifying your machine http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2281916