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Direct Cut Around a Stamped Sentiment

One of the most crazy cool features of the ScanNCut is its ability to cut around stamped images.  However, the ScanNCut isn't able to distinguish between a word and a shape.  So when you have a stamped sentiment like this one:

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The scanner wants to cut around each individual letter (aka shape)…

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…instead of creating a block, like this:

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In this video I show you how to create that block:

It's quick and easy to do and makes fussy cutting sentiments so very easy! 

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. I am a paid spokesperson for the Brother ScanNCut.  It is a machine that I love and use.  All projects and opinions are my own.

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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.

56 thoughts on “Direct Cut Around a Stamped Sentiment

  • So… the only way to do this is to use a computer as well as the machine?

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  • So… the only way to do this is to use a computer as well as the machine?

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  • So… the only way to do this is to use a computer as well as the machine?

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  • So… the only way to do this is to use a computer as well as the machine?

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  • So… the only way to do this is to use a computer as well as the machine?

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  • So… the only way to do this is to use a computer as well as the machine?

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  • So… the only way to do this is to use a computer as well as the machine?

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  • nice, I don’t have a scan n cut, seems easy to learn, especially with your tutorials.

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  • nice, I don’t have a scan n cut, seems easy to learn, especially with your tutorials.

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  • nice, I don’t have a scan n cut, seems easy to learn, especially with your tutorials.

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  • nice, I don’t have a scan n cut, seems easy to learn, especially with your tutorials.

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  • nice, I don’t have a scan n cut, seems easy to learn, especially with your tutorials.

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  • nice, I don’t have a scan n cut, seems easy to learn, especially with your tutorials.

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  • nice, I don’t have a scan n cut, seems easy to learn, especially with your tutorials.

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  • Have you already posted that method? Don’t have the access to computer sometimes that I need to do this. You are the ScanNCut Goddess!!!!

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  • Have you already posted that method? Don’t have the access to computer sometimes that I need to do this. You are the ScanNCut Goddess!!!!

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  • Have you already posted that method? Don’t have the access to computer sometimes that I need to do this. You are the ScanNCut Goddess!!!!

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  • Have you already posted that method? Don’t have the access to computer sometimes that I need to do this. You are the ScanNCut Goddess!!!!

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  • Have you already posted that method? Don’t have the access to computer sometimes that I need to do this. You are the ScanNCut Goddess!!!!

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  • Have you already posted that method? Don’t have the access to computer sometimes that I need to do this. You are the ScanNCut Goddess!!!!

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  • Have you already posted that method? Don’t have the access to computer sometimes that I need to do this. You are the ScanNCut Goddess!!!!

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  • I have an older Scan n Cut model, does this method work with older models instead of the newer DX?

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  • I have an older Scan n Cut model, does this method work with older models instead of the newer DX?

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  • I have an older Scan n Cut model, does this method work with older models instead of the newer DX?

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  • I have an older Scan n Cut model, does this method work with older models instead of the newer DX?

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  • I have an older Scan n Cut model, does this method work with older models instead of the newer DX?

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  • I have an older Scan n Cut model, does this method work with older models instead of the newer DX?

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  • I have an older Scan n Cut model, does this method work with older models instead of the newer DX?

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  • I was wondering if there is a transfer tape that can be used on paper. I have designed some detailed birds which I want to cut out in paper and the stick on to card. Is there a really low tack transfer tape that can be removed from paper to make the transfer easier.

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  • I was wondering if there is a transfer tape that can be used on paper. I have designed some detailed birds which I want to cut out in paper and the stick on to card. Is there a really low tack transfer tape that can be removed from paper to make the transfer easier.

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  • I was wondering if there is a transfer tape that can be used on paper. I have designed some detailed birds which I want to cut out in paper and the stick on to card. Is there a really low tack transfer tape that can be removed from paper to make the transfer easier.

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  • I was wondering if there is a transfer tape that can be used on paper. I have designed some detailed birds which I want to cut out in paper and the stick on to card. Is there a really low tack transfer tape that can be removed from paper to make the transfer easier.

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  • I was wondering if there is a transfer tape that can be used on paper. I have designed some detailed birds which I want to cut out in paper and the stick on to card. Is there a really low tack transfer tape that can be removed from paper to make the transfer easier.

    Reply
  • I was wondering if there is a transfer tape that can be used on paper. I have designed some detailed birds which I want to cut out in paper and the stick on to card. Is there a really low tack transfer tape that can be removed from paper to make the transfer easier.

    Reply
  • I was wondering if there is a transfer tape that can be used on paper. I have designed some detailed birds which I want to cut out in paper and the stick on to card. Is there a really low tack transfer tape that can be removed from paper to make the transfer easier.

    Reply
  • Thanks so much for posting this. I am delayed in commenting as I found and ordered the Enhance Image Tracing as thought I needed. I originally followed all steps from the video and did not work. Only part of one letter was caught and cut. Older machine, CM350, so thought I might need the Enhance Image Tracing. It arrived and is installed. So trying again. I get to the 3 minute mark on video (all goes well until then), when I pull in the red dash lines nothing turns blue showing what will cut. I then tell it to put on the mat and I cannot select or edit. All is greyed out and cannot select. I am extremely frustrated trying to figure this out and was one of the pro reasons for purchasing this machine. Very frustrated and would love for any suggestions or comments to come in and help me out. Thanks much.

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  • Thanks so much for posting this. I am delayed in commenting as I found and ordered the Enhance Image Tracing as thought I needed. I originally followed all steps from the video and did not work. Only part of one letter was caught and cut. Older machine, CM350, so thought I might need the Enhance Image Tracing. It arrived and is installed. So trying again. I get to the 3 minute mark on video (all goes well until then), when I pull in the red dash lines nothing turns blue showing what will cut. I then tell it to put on the mat and I cannot select or edit. All is greyed out and cannot select. I am extremely frustrated trying to figure this out and was one of the pro reasons for purchasing this machine. Very frustrated and would love for any suggestions or comments to come in and help me out. Thanks much.

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  • Thanks so much for posting this. I am delayed in commenting as I found and ordered the Enhance Image Tracing as thought I needed. I originally followed all steps from the video and did not work. Only part of one letter was caught and cut. Older machine, CM350, so thought I might need the Enhance Image Tracing. It arrived and is installed. So trying again. I get to the 3 minute mark on video (all goes well until then), when I pull in the red dash lines nothing turns blue showing what will cut. I then tell it to put on the mat and I cannot select or edit. All is greyed out and cannot select. I am extremely frustrated trying to figure this out and was one of the pro reasons for purchasing this machine. Very frustrated and would love for any suggestions or comments to come in and help me out. Thanks much.

    Reply
  • Thanks so much for posting this. I am delayed in commenting as I found and ordered the Enhance Image Tracing as thought I needed. I originally followed all steps from the video and did not work. Only part of one letter was caught and cut. Older machine, CM350, so thought I might need the Enhance Image Tracing. It arrived and is installed. So trying again. I get to the 3 minute mark on video (all goes well until then), when I pull in the red dash lines nothing turns blue showing what will cut. I then tell it to put on the mat and I cannot select or edit. All is greyed out and cannot select. I am extremely frustrated trying to figure this out and was one of the pro reasons for purchasing this machine. Very frustrated and would love for any suggestions or comments to come in and help me out. Thanks much.

    Reply
  • Thanks so much for posting this. I am delayed in commenting as I found and ordered the Enhance Image Tracing as thought I needed. I originally followed all steps from the video and did not work. Only part of one letter was caught and cut. Older machine, CM350, so thought I might need the Enhance Image Tracing. It arrived and is installed. So trying again. I get to the 3 minute mark on video (all goes well until then), when I pull in the red dash lines nothing turns blue showing what will cut. I then tell it to put on the mat and I cannot select or edit. All is greyed out and cannot select. I am extremely frustrated trying to figure this out and was one of the pro reasons for purchasing this machine. Very frustrated and would love for any suggestions or comments to come in and help me out. Thanks much.

    Reply
  • Thanks so much for posting this. I am delayed in commenting as I found and ordered the Enhance Image Tracing as thought I needed. I originally followed all steps from the video and did not work. Only part of one letter was caught and cut. Older machine, CM350, so thought I might need the Enhance Image Tracing. It arrived and is installed. So trying again. I get to the 3 minute mark on video (all goes well until then), when I pull in the red dash lines nothing turns blue showing what will cut. I then tell it to put on the mat and I cannot select or edit. All is greyed out and cannot select. I am extremely frustrated trying to figure this out and was one of the pro reasons for purchasing this machine. Very frustrated and would love for any suggestions or comments to come in and help me out. Thanks much.

    Reply
  • Thanks so much for posting this. I am delayed in commenting as I found and ordered the Enhance Image Tracing as thought I needed. I originally followed all steps from the video and did not work. Only part of one letter was caught and cut. Older machine, CM350, so thought I might need the Enhance Image Tracing. It arrived and is installed. So trying again. I get to the 3 minute mark on video (all goes well until then), when I pull in the red dash lines nothing turns blue showing what will cut. I then tell it to put on the mat and I cannot select or edit. All is greyed out and cannot select. I am extremely frustrated trying to figure this out and was one of the pro reasons for purchasing this machine. Very frustrated and would love for any suggestions or comments to come in and help me out. Thanks much.

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  • I have a three line sentiment and the first line keeps getting cut off. What am I doing wrong?

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  • I have a three line sentiment and the first line keeps getting cut off. What am I doing wrong?

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  • I have a three line sentiment and the first line keeps getting cut off. What am I doing wrong?

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  • I have a three line sentiment and the first line keeps getting cut off. What am I doing wrong?

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  • I have a three line sentiment and the first line keeps getting cut off. What am I doing wrong?

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  • I have a three line sentiment and the first line keeps getting cut off. What am I doing wrong?

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  • I have a three line sentiment and the first line keeps getting cut off. What am I doing wrong?

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