My Mom's friend Laurie recently bought a ScanNCut 2 from HSN. So Mom volunteered me to go over to Laurie's house and give her some tips and pointers to help make her into a ScanNCut expert! I was happy to oblige and I figured I'd pass the tips I shared on to you too!
Tip One: Learning happens best when surrounded by yummy food!
Laurie made homemade pizzas and a fabulous bean dip that we munched on all night. Definitely helped our concentration!
Tip Two: Learn the difference between "Scan to Cut Data" and "Direct Cut."
In the photo above you can see that we're scanning a snowflake die cut into the machine. This is "Scan to Cut Data" — we're creating a cut file from that snowflake which we want to manipulate (i.e. resize, etc.).
In the photo above I'm holding up a stamped image that we "Direct Cut." Direct Cut cuts out exactly what you see. It creates a cut file that you can't manipulate or save. It is whatever the scanner sees.
Tip Three: Get online with ScanNCut Canvas. It's free and it opens up the possibilities for what you can do with your ScanNCut. Plus it's free unlimited cloud storage for your cutting files!
It's a little difficult to tell in the photo above, but Laurie is on her PC and I'm helping her register for a free ScanNCut Canvas account and set up the wireless activation for her ScanNCut. We are using a computer, but you can also use a mobile device with ScanNCut Canvas. I use my iPad most of the time.
Tip Four: Use the right mat for the job. Mats are expensive, so I know it's tempting to just use one mat for everything. But the mats matter.
In the photo above you can see Laurie working to get the snowflakes off of the Standard Mat that came with her machine. The adhesive was a bit too strong for the thin cardstock we were using and so it was tough to pull things off. Here's your quick guide to mats:
- Black/Scanning Mat: For scanning only.
- Blue/Low Tack Mat: For scanning or cutting super delicate papers like tissue paper.
- Pink/Medium Tack Mat: For cutting paper.
- Purple/Standard Tack Mat: For cutting heavier materials such as stencil plastic or stamp material.
- High Tack Fabric Support Sheet (applied onto your mat): For cutting fabric.
It was fun to help Laurie explore her ScanNCut. She kept saying, "It can do that?!" It excited me about the machine all over again. That excitement is one of the best gifts that teaching gives to the teacher.
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So what mat (or mats) come with the machine?
So what mat (or mats) come with the machine?
So what mat (or mats) come with the machine?
So what mat (or mats) come with the machine?
So what mat (or mats) come with the machine?
So what mat (or mats) come with the machine?
Bought Scan n cut 2 – love it thanks for the help (from HSN)
Bought Scan n cut 2 – love it thanks for the help (from HSN)
Bought Scan n cut 2 – love it thanks for the help (from HSN)
Bought Scan n cut 2 – love it thanks for the help (from HSN)
Bought Scan n cut 2 – love it thanks for the help (from HSN)
Bought Scan n cut 2 – love it thanks for the help (from HSN)
How awesome I wish you were my near by friend. Looks Like Laurie is having a fab time with you and her new scanncut.
Laurie’s pizza looks delicious.
I would like you to know that I just experimented and scanned in a simplicity pattern piece to see how my older model scanncut would scan it in. It did, I then unified it so that when I do my practice cut on paper to just keep the wordage on the page from cutting out too.
I used my black photo mat for scanning it in. I will see how it works out.
Thank you for sharing this I wish Laurie the best of fun with her new Brother scanncut.
Fawna
How awesome I wish you were my near by friend. Looks Like Laurie is having a fab time with you and her new scanncut.
Laurie’s pizza looks delicious.
I would like you to know that I just experimented and scanned in a simplicity pattern piece to see how my older model scanncut would scan it in. It did, I then unified it so that when I do my practice cut on paper to just keep the wordage on the page from cutting out too.
I used my black photo mat for scanning it in. I will see how it works out.
Thank you for sharing this I wish Laurie the best of fun with her new Brother scanncut.
Fawna
How awesome I wish you were my near by friend. Looks Like Laurie is having a fab time with you and her new scanncut.
Laurie’s pizza looks delicious.
I would like you to know that I just experimented and scanned in a simplicity pattern piece to see how my older model scanncut would scan it in. It did, I then unified it so that when I do my practice cut on paper to just keep the wordage on the page from cutting out too.
I used my black photo mat for scanning it in. I will see how it works out.
Thank you for sharing this I wish Laurie the best of fun with her new Brother scanncut.
Fawna
How awesome I wish you were my near by friend. Looks Like Laurie is having a fab time with you and her new scanncut.
Laurie’s pizza looks delicious.
I would like you to know that I just experimented and scanned in a simplicity pattern piece to see how my older model scanncut would scan it in. It did, I then unified it so that when I do my practice cut on paper to just keep the wordage on the page from cutting out too.
I used my black photo mat for scanning it in. I will see how it works out.
Thank you for sharing this I wish Laurie the best of fun with her new Brother scanncut.
Fawna
How awesome I wish you were my near by friend. Looks Like Laurie is having a fab time with you and her new scanncut.
Laurie’s pizza looks delicious.
I would like you to know that I just experimented and scanned in a simplicity pattern piece to see how my older model scanncut would scan it in. It did, I then unified it so that when I do my practice cut on paper to just keep the wordage on the page from cutting out too.
I used my black photo mat for scanning it in. I will see how it works out.
Thank you for sharing this I wish Laurie the best of fun with her new Brother scanncut.
Fawna
How awesome I wish you were my near by friend. Looks Like Laurie is having a fab time with you and her new scanncut.
Laurie’s pizza looks delicious.
I would like you to know that I just experimented and scanned in a simplicity pattern piece to see how my older model scanncut would scan it in. It did, I then unified it so that when I do my practice cut on paper to just keep the wordage on the page from cutting out too.
I used my black photo mat for scanning it in. I will see how it works out.
Thank you for sharing this I wish Laurie the best of fun with her new Brother scanncut.
Fawna
Hi Julie! It’s been a while since I’ve left a comment but I’m still out here following along. I think I know this answer but I’ll ask to make sure. Is the scan n cut compatible with Apple? You said you use your iPad so I assume that’s a yes but just making sure. I’m on my second silhouette. I have the original cameo right now. It just seems like the scan n cut might be a little more user friendly. I’m thinking about replacing my cameo with the scan n cut. Thanks for your help.
Hi Julie! It’s been a while since I’ve left a comment but I’m still out here following along. I think I know this answer but I’ll ask to make sure. Is the scan n cut compatible with Apple? You said you use your iPad so I assume that’s a yes but just making sure. I’m on my second silhouette. I have the original cameo right now. It just seems like the scan n cut might be a little more user friendly. I’m thinking about replacing my cameo with the scan n cut. Thanks for your help.
Hi Julie! It’s been a while since I’ve left a comment but I’m still out here following along. I think I know this answer but I’ll ask to make sure. Is the scan n cut compatible with Apple? You said you use your iPad so I assume that’s a yes but just making sure. I’m on my second silhouette. I have the original cameo right now. It just seems like the scan n cut might be a little more user friendly. I’m thinking about replacing my cameo with the scan n cut. Thanks for your help.
Hi Julie! It’s been a while since I’ve left a comment but I’m still out here following along. I think I know this answer but I’ll ask to make sure. Is the scan n cut compatible with Apple? You said you use your iPad so I assume that’s a yes but just making sure. I’m on my second silhouette. I have the original cameo right now. It just seems like the scan n cut might be a little more user friendly. I’m thinking about replacing my cameo with the scan n cut. Thanks for your help.
Hi Julie! It’s been a while since I’ve left a comment but I’m still out here following along. I think I know this answer but I’ll ask to make sure. Is the scan n cut compatible with Apple? You said you use your iPad so I assume that’s a yes but just making sure. I’m on my second silhouette. I have the original cameo right now. It just seems like the scan n cut might be a little more user friendly. I’m thinking about replacing my cameo with the scan n cut. Thanks for your help.
Hi Julie! It’s been a while since I’ve left a comment but I’m still out here following along. I think I know this answer but I’ll ask to make sure. Is the scan n cut compatible with Apple? You said you use your iPad so I assume that’s a yes but just making sure. I’m on my second silhouette. I have the original cameo right now. It just seems like the scan n cut might be a little more user friendly. I’m thinking about replacing my cameo with the scan n cut. Thanks for your help.
The biggest problem I am having is with the scan to cut data. It just doesn’t read anything I scan through. The only way I’ve found for it to work is to draw around the image I want scanned. Which kind of defeats the purpose. Do you know of any other work arounds?
The biggest problem I am having is with the scan to cut data. It just doesn’t read anything I scan through. The only way I’ve found for it to work is to draw around the image I want scanned. Which kind of defeats the purpose. Do you know of any other work arounds?
The biggest problem I am having is with the scan to cut data. It just doesn’t read anything I scan through. The only way I’ve found for it to work is to draw around the image I want scanned. Which kind of defeats the purpose. Do you know of any other work arounds?
The biggest problem I am having is with the scan to cut data. It just doesn’t read anything I scan through. The only way I’ve found for it to work is to draw around the image I want scanned. Which kind of defeats the purpose. Do you know of any other work arounds?
The biggest problem I am having is with the scan to cut data. It just doesn’t read anything I scan through. The only way I’ve found for it to work is to draw around the image I want scanned. Which kind of defeats the purpose. Do you know of any other work arounds?
The biggest problem I am having is with the scan to cut data. It just doesn’t read anything I scan through. The only way I’ve found for it to work is to draw around the image I want scanned. Which kind of defeats the purpose. Do you know of any other work arounds?
Julie, thanks for these tips. I have the original scan n cut and want to upgrade to the new larger mat machine. These tips are so helpful, I read your blog every day with anticipation, but I must admit I get double excited when I see the headlines that the topic is going to be on Scan N Cut. I love my machine. A little tricky though on the amount of blade settings. I have cut up my mat, but keep patching it up anyway. I do own several mats. The medium one seems new to me, wonder if that is with the new model?
Julie, thanks for these tips. I have the original scan n cut and want to upgrade to the new larger mat machine. These tips are so helpful, I read your blog every day with anticipation, but I must admit I get double excited when I see the headlines that the topic is going to be on Scan N Cut. I love my machine. A little tricky though on the amount of blade settings. I have cut up my mat, but keep patching it up anyway. I do own several mats. The medium one seems new to me, wonder if that is with the new model?
Julie, thanks for these tips. I have the original scan n cut and want to upgrade to the new larger mat machine. These tips are so helpful, I read your blog every day with anticipation, but I must admit I get double excited when I see the headlines that the topic is going to be on Scan N Cut. I love my machine. A little tricky though on the amount of blade settings. I have cut up my mat, but keep patching it up anyway. I do own several mats. The medium one seems new to me, wonder if that is with the new model?
Julie, thanks for these tips. I have the original scan n cut and want to upgrade to the new larger mat machine. These tips are so helpful, I read your blog every day with anticipation, but I must admit I get double excited when I see the headlines that the topic is going to be on Scan N Cut. I love my machine. A little tricky though on the amount of blade settings. I have cut up my mat, but keep patching it up anyway. I do own several mats. The medium one seems new to me, wonder if that is with the new model?
Julie, thanks for these tips. I have the original scan n cut and want to upgrade to the new larger mat machine. These tips are so helpful, I read your blog every day with anticipation, but I must admit I get double excited when I see the headlines that the topic is going to be on Scan N Cut. I love my machine. A little tricky though on the amount of blade settings. I have cut up my mat, but keep patching it up anyway. I do own several mats. The medium one seems new to me, wonder if that is with the new model?
Julie, thanks for these tips. I have the original scan n cut and want to upgrade to the new larger mat machine. These tips are so helpful, I read your blog every day with anticipation, but I must admit I get double excited when I see the headlines that the topic is going to be on Scan N Cut. I love my machine. A little tricky though on the amount of blade settings. I have cut up my mat, but keep patching it up anyway. I do own several mats. The medium one seems new to me, wonder if that is with the new model?
Thanks for the tips. I ordered a Scan N Cut 2 from HSN as well. Now I just need to find a store that stocks the mats. HSN must have sold a lot of machines because most of the mats are out of stock.
Thanks for the tips. I ordered a Scan N Cut 2 from HSN as well. Now I just need to find a store that stocks the mats. HSN must have sold a lot of machines because most of the mats are out of stock.
Thanks for the tips. I ordered a Scan N Cut 2 from HSN as well. Now I just need to find a store that stocks the mats. HSN must have sold a lot of machines because most of the mats are out of stock.
Thanks for the tips. I ordered a Scan N Cut 2 from HSN as well. Now I just need to find a store that stocks the mats. HSN must have sold a lot of machines because most of the mats are out of stock.
Thanks for the tips. I ordered a Scan N Cut 2 from HSN as well. Now I just need to find a store that stocks the mats. HSN must have sold a lot of machines because most of the mats are out of stock.
Thanks for the tips. I ordered a Scan N Cut 2 from HSN as well. Now I just need to find a store that stocks the mats. HSN must have sold a lot of machines because most of the mats are out of stock.
Love my Scan N Cut 2! Thanks for all your tips and tricks! They really help! I haven’t hooked mine up to the site yet, but that’s on my to-do list! I was supposed to get a free class from the store, but it hasn’t happened yet–been put off twice. I wonder if I took home-made pizza and bean dip it would help with that?
Love my Scan N Cut 2! Thanks for all your tips and tricks! They really help! I haven’t hooked mine up to the site yet, but that’s on my to-do list! I was supposed to get a free class from the store, but it hasn’t happened yet–been put off twice. I wonder if I took home-made pizza and bean dip it would help with that?
Love my Scan N Cut 2! Thanks for all your tips and tricks! They really help! I haven’t hooked mine up to the site yet, but that’s on my to-do list! I was supposed to get a free class from the store, but it hasn’t happened yet–been put off twice. I wonder if I took home-made pizza and bean dip it would help with that?
Love my Scan N Cut 2! Thanks for all your tips and tricks! They really help! I haven’t hooked mine up to the site yet, but that’s on my to-do list! I was supposed to get a free class from the store, but it hasn’t happened yet–been put off twice. I wonder if I took home-made pizza and bean dip it would help with that?
Love my Scan N Cut 2! Thanks for all your tips and tricks! They really help! I haven’t hooked mine up to the site yet, but that’s on my to-do list! I was supposed to get a free class from the store, but it hasn’t happened yet–been put off twice. I wonder if I took home-made pizza and bean dip it would help with that?
Love my Scan N Cut 2! Thanks for all your tips and tricks! They really help! I haven’t hooked mine up to the site yet, but that’s on my to-do list! I was supposed to get a free class from the store, but it hasn’t happened yet–been put off twice. I wonder if I took home-made pizza and bean dip it would help with that?
It depends where you buy your machine. There isn’t a standard bundle.
It depends where you buy your machine. There isn’t a standard bundle.
It depends where you buy your machine. There isn’t a standard bundle.
It depends where you buy your machine. There isn’t a standard bundle.
It depends where you buy your machine. There isn’t a standard bundle.
It depends where you buy your machine. There isn’t a standard bundle.
It is. I use a Mac.
It is. I use a Mac.
It is. I use a Mac.
It is. I use a Mac.
It is. I use a Mac.
It is. I use a Mac.
You shouldn’t have to do a workaround. Contact Brother technical support for help with your machine.
You shouldn’t have to do a workaround. Contact Brother technical support for help with your machine.
You shouldn’t have to do a workaround. Contact Brother technical support for help with your machine.
You shouldn’t have to do a workaround. Contact Brother technical support for help with your machine.
You shouldn’t have to do a workaround. Contact Brother technical support for help with your machine.
You shouldn’t have to do a workaround. Contact Brother technical support for help with your machine.
They introduced the medium tack mat about a year ago. For some reason it doesn’t seem to be available on Amazon at the moment, but you can order one from any Brother dealer and they’ll ship it. Allbrands.com is a good one.
They introduced the medium tack mat about a year ago. For some reason it doesn’t seem to be available on Amazon at the moment, but you can order one from any Brother dealer and they’ll ship it. Allbrands.com is a good one.
They introduced the medium tack mat about a year ago. For some reason it doesn’t seem to be available on Amazon at the moment, but you can order one from any Brother dealer and they’ll ship it. Allbrands.com is a good one.
They introduced the medium tack mat about a year ago. For some reason it doesn’t seem to be available on Amazon at the moment, but you can order one from any Brother dealer and they’ll ship it. Allbrands.com is a good one.
They introduced the medium tack mat about a year ago. For some reason it doesn’t seem to be available on Amazon at the moment, but you can order one from any Brother dealer and they’ll ship it. Allbrands.com is a good one.
They introduced the medium tack mat about a year ago. For some reason it doesn’t seem to be available on Amazon at the moment, but you can order one from any Brother dealer and they’ll ship it. Allbrands.com is a good one.
Thanks so much for the tips Julie. I have the original scan n cut, but not enough time to play. I think a whole weekend would be good. These tips have been great for me too.
Thanks so much for the tips Julie. I have the original scan n cut, but not enough time to play. I think a whole weekend would be good. These tips have been great for me too.
Thanks so much for the tips Julie. I have the original scan n cut, but not enough time to play. I think a whole weekend would be good. These tips have been great for me too.
Thanks so much for the tips Julie. I have the original scan n cut, but not enough time to play. I think a whole weekend would be good. These tips have been great for me too.
Thanks so much for the tips Julie. I have the original scan n cut, but not enough time to play. I think a whole weekend would be good. These tips have been great for me too.
Thanks so much for the tips Julie. I have the original scan n cut, but not enough time to play. I think a whole weekend would be good. These tips have been great for me too.
Direct cute sounds awesome. Love the firetrucks.
Direct cute sounds awesome. Love the firetrucks.
Direct cute sounds awesome. Love the firetrucks.
Direct cute sounds awesome. Love the firetrucks.
Direct cute sounds awesome. Love the firetrucks.
Direct cute sounds awesome. Love the firetrucks.
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And I jumped! Replacing my Cameo with a ScannCut2. After watching you use for EVERYTHING on Scrapbook Soup I’ve been wanting this since it came out. Now I’m waiting for it to arrive. Ordered a mess of mats too based on this blog. Thanks Julie.
And I jumped! Replacing my Cameo with a ScannCut2. After watching you use for EVERYTHING on Scrapbook Soup I’ve been wanting this since it came out. Now I’m waiting for it to arrive. Ordered a mess of mats too based on this blog. Thanks Julie.
And I jumped! Replacing my Cameo with a ScannCut2. After watching you use for EVERYTHING on Scrapbook Soup I’ve been wanting this since it came out. Now I’m waiting for it to arrive. Ordered a mess of mats too based on this blog. Thanks Julie.
And I jumped! Replacing my Cameo with a ScannCut2. After watching you use for EVERYTHING on Scrapbook Soup I’ve been wanting this since it came out. Now I’m waiting for it to arrive. Ordered a mess of mats too based on this blog. Thanks Julie.
And I jumped! Replacing my Cameo with a ScannCut2. After watching you use for EVERYTHING on Scrapbook Soup I’ve been wanting this since it came out. Now I’m waiting for it to arrive. Ordered a mess of mats too based on this blog. Thanks Julie.
And I jumped! Replacing my Cameo with a ScannCut2. After watching you use for EVERYTHING on Scrapbook Soup I’ve been wanting this since it came out. Now I’m waiting for it to arrive. Ordered a mess of mats too based on this blog. Thanks Julie.
My sources tell me that they should be available soon. Fingers crossed!
My sources tell me that they should be available soon. Fingers crossed!
My sources tell me that they should be available soon. Fingers crossed!
My sources tell me that they should be available soon. Fingers crossed!
My sources tell me that they should be available soon. Fingers crossed!
My sources tell me that they should be available soon. Fingers crossed!