Welcome
If you’re new to cutting machines or digital crafting, you’re in the right place.
Go Create Craft is designed to help you understand your tools, develop practical skills and build confidence in your creative process.
Whether you use a Brother ScanNCut, Cricut or Silhouette machine, the aim here is simple: clear guidance, thoughtful projects and techniques you can apply straight away.
You don’t need to know everything before you begin.
Just start where you are.
How This Site Works
The tutorials and projects on Go Create Craft are organised into four core learning areas.
Each one focuses on a different part of the creative process.
You can explore them in any order, but many beginners find it helpful to start with cutting machines, then move into colour techniques and, finally, mixed craft.
1. Cutting Machines
Learn how to use your machine with confidence.
This section focuses on the practical side of digital crafting:
• blade depth and pressure settings
• preparing designs for cutting
• troubleshooting common problems
• using design software
If you’re struggling with torn cardstock, incomplete cuts or confusing settings, this is the best place to begin.
2. Colour & Techniques
Once your cutting is working well, colour brings your projects to life.
Here you’ll find tutorials covering:
• ink blending
• watercolour backgrounds
• stencils and texture
• pencil and marker colouring
These techniques are designed to be adaptable so you can experiment and make them your own.
3. Albums & Layouts
Structure is the secret to projects that feel balanced and intentional.
This section focuses on:
• scrapbook page layouts
• mini albums
• design templates
• organising photos and embellishments
You’ll learn how to create layouts that look thoughtful and cohesive without complicated measurements.
4. Mixed Craft
Creativity rarely fits into neat boxes.
This section explores projects that combine different materials and techniques, including:
• paper and fabric
• mixing digital and traditional crafting
• craft experiments
• seasonal projects
It’s the space where ideas come together.
A Good Place to Begin
If you’re completely new to cutting machines, these tutorials help you dive on in
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xTool C1: Could the New Print, Scan and Cut Machine Challenge Brother ScanNCut?
The newly announced xTool C1 combines a scanner, full-colour printer and cutting machine in one desktop unit. Could this be the biggest challenge to Brother ScanNCut’s distinctive place in the craft-cutting market? 20 October 2026 For more than a decade, Brother ScanNCut has offered something that sets it apart from many other electronic cutting machines:…
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Brother ScanNCut vs Bellissimo: Which Cutting Machine Is Right for You?
Brother has introduced a new cutting machine, the Bellissimo CT1, offering a more compact, app-controlled approach to crafting. But how does it compare with the established ScanNCut range, and which machine is best suited to your projects? For years, Brother’s ScanNCut machines have appealed to crafters who want to cut their own designs, scan stamped…
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Reverse Stamping Technique How-to
Hey everyone, it’s Brian from B&D Crafts. Today, I will be demonstrating how to produce a reverse stamped image. YOU WILL NEED: THE “REVERSE STAMPING” PROCESS: If you want a visual tutorial of this process, watch my YouTube video by clicking right here That concludes today’s tip. Hope everyone has a great day, and I’ll…
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Brother Bellissimo and CanvasWorkspace: What Crafters Need to Know
The Brother cutting machine family is growing, but what does that mean for CanvasWorkspace, your existing designs and the skills you’ve already learned? Brother’s new Bellissimo is attracting attention, particularly among crafters who already own a ScanNCut machine or have invested time learning CanvasWorkspace. One of the first questions existing users are likely to ask…
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CanvasWorkspace Web Has Closed: What ScanNCut Users Can Do Now
CanvasWorkspace Web has closed, but Brother still provides ways to download saved projects and activated collections. Here’s how to update the desktop app, resolve failed updates and connect your account.
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Why Are Temu Craft Supplies So Cheap—and What Should Crafters Check Before Buying?
Cheap craft supplies can be tempting, but price alone tells you little about performance, design origins or safety. Here’s how to check what you’re buying.
Free Guide
If you’re currently struggling with cutting problems, download the free guide:
5 Simple Fixes for Common Cutting Problems
It walks through the most common issues beginners face and shows how to correct them quickly.
Final Encouragement
Creative confidence grows with practice, but first you have to get it out of the box!
Take your time. Try new techniques. Adapt projects to suit your style.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s understanding your tools and enjoying the process.
Start exploring, and see where your creativity takes you.
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