Hey there!  I've got a bunch of new ScanNCut technique videos for you!

One of the questions I get the most is about scanning applique patterns, which makes sense because the ScanNCut is really perfect for cutting applique designs.

This is a simple applique pattern that I designed (find it in the Balzer Designs Downloads):

from the Balzer Designs Blog: #ScanNCut techniques - a collection of video tutorials
As you can see, it isn't easy to scan because of all the overlapping bits, as well as the logo.  In the video I share my workaround.

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And here's the finished applique design:

from the Balzer Designs Blog: #ScanNCut techniques - a collection of video tutorials

from the Balzer Designs Blog: #ScanNCut techniques - a collection of video tutorials
from the Balzer Designs Blog: #ScanNCut techniques - a collection of video tutorials
from the Balzer Designs Blog: #ScanNCut techniques - a collection of video tutorials

Next up, is a video all about the ScanNCut rolling tote.  It has some great design features that make it both useful and unique.

The "Direct Cut" function of the ScanNCut makes it quick and easy to cut around any image.  But what if you want to cut inside as well as outside?  Watch the video for the how-to:

Here's the cut from the video:

from the Balzer Designs Blog: #ScanNCut techniques - a collection of video tutorials
So, there you have it!  Three new technique videos.  I hope that they're useful to you.  As always, let me know if you have ScanNCut technique questions and I'll try to answer them in my next videos!

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. While I am a paid spokesperson for the Brother ScanNCut, I am happy to say that it is a machine that I love and use all the time.

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

36 thoughts on “Three ScanNCut Technique Videos

  • Thanks so much for the videos! Need to go try the inside/out right away!

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  • Thanks so much for the videos! Need to go try the inside/out right away!

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  • Thanks so much for the videos! Need to go try the inside/out right away!

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  • Thanks so much for the videos! Need to go try the inside/out right away!

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  • Thanks so much for the videos! Need to go try the inside/out right away!

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  • Thanks so much for the videos! Need to go try the inside/out right away!

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  • I desperately needed these tutorials Julie! The company I purchased has classes but they are very expensive so this is absolutely wonderful and I have you right here in my room whether it’s 2 am or 3 pm for your help!

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  • I desperately needed these tutorials Julie! The company I purchased has classes but they are very expensive so this is absolutely wonderful and I have you right here in my room whether it’s 2 am or 3 pm for your help!

    Reply
  • I desperately needed these tutorials Julie! The company I purchased has classes but they are very expensive so this is absolutely wonderful and I have you right here in my room whether it’s 2 am or 3 pm for your help!

    Reply
  • I desperately needed these tutorials Julie! The company I purchased has classes but they are very expensive so this is absolutely wonderful and I have you right here in my room whether it’s 2 am or 3 pm for your help!

    Reply
  • I desperately needed these tutorials Julie! The company I purchased has classes but they are very expensive so this is absolutely wonderful and I have you right here in my room whether it’s 2 am or 3 pm for your help!

    Reply
  • I desperately needed these tutorials Julie! The company I purchased has classes but they are very expensive so this is absolutely wonderful and I have you right here in my room whether it’s 2 am or 3 pm for your help!

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • So neato.
    I’ve got to get myself one of those scan n cuts.
    I so wish I wouldn’t have bought the imagine.
    Don’t get me wrong I ‘like’ it but aren’t we supposed to ‘Love’ our die cut craft machines?
    It’s super big takes up a lot of space in my already small studio craft room.
    I WILL have one of those epson machines before it’s over with.
    I enjoy all your videos about them as its loading me up for the big beg session with hubby coming up this Christmas. Haha. Thanks again Julie.
    Ps or of course you could have epson just go ahead and send me one. Haha. Wishful thinking.
    MaryKay

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I love your tutorials. And your wonderful art. I don’t have a ScanNcut, yet, but am doing some comparisons. What are some of he advantages of ScanNcut over, say, the Cameo Silhouette?
    Hoping to get to Sydney and Brisbane to see you next year.

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I love your tutorials. And your wonderful art. I don’t have a ScanNcut, yet, but am doing some comparisons. What are some of he advantages of ScanNcut over, say, the Cameo Silhouette?
    Hoping to get to Sydney and Brisbane to see you next year.

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I love your tutorials. And your wonderful art. I don’t have a ScanNcut, yet, but am doing some comparisons. What are some of he advantages of ScanNcut over, say, the Cameo Silhouette?
    Hoping to get to Sydney and Brisbane to see you next year.

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I love your tutorials. And your wonderful art. I don’t have a ScanNcut, yet, but am doing some comparisons. What are some of he advantages of ScanNcut over, say, the Cameo Silhouette?
    Hoping to get to Sydney and Brisbane to see you next year.

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I love your tutorials. And your wonderful art. I don’t have a ScanNcut, yet, but am doing some comparisons. What are some of he advantages of ScanNcut over, say, the Cameo Silhouette?
    Hoping to get to Sydney and Brisbane to see you next year.

    Reply
  • Hi Julie, I love your tutorials. And your wonderful art. I don’t have a ScanNcut, yet, but am doing some comparisons. What are some of he advantages of ScanNcut over, say, the Cameo Silhouette?
    Hoping to get to Sydney and Brisbane to see you next year.

    Reply
  • The ScanNCut is the only electronic cutter with a built-in scanner.  Requires no computer, etc.  Silhouette requires a computer and has no scanner.

    Reply
  • The ScanNCut is the only electronic cutter with a built-in scanner.  Requires no computer, etc.  Silhouette requires a computer and has no scanner.

    Reply
  • The ScanNCut is the only electronic cutter with a built-in scanner.  Requires no computer, etc.  Silhouette requires a computer and has no scanner.

    Reply
  • The ScanNCut is the only electronic cutter with a built-in scanner.  Requires no computer, etc.  Silhouette requires a computer and has no scanner.

    Reply
  • The ScanNCut is the only electronic cutter with a built-in scanner.  Requires no computer, etc.  Silhouette requires a computer and has no scanner.

    Reply
  • The ScanNCut is the only electronic cutter with a built-in scanner.  Requires no computer, etc.  Silhouette requires a computer and has no scanner.

    Reply

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