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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What is Artspira? A Beginner’s Guide for Brother ScanNCut Users
1. What is Artspira? Artspira is Brother’s creative app for mobile devices that allows users to create, edit and send projects to compatible Brother machines including SDX models of ScanNCut, top-end sewing machines and their craft printers. It is rapidly replacing other online platform for these same machines. 2. Which machines work with Artspira? Artspira…
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Simple Supply Swaps for Beginners
Create with What You Have (No Need to Buy Everything) Starting a new craft project should feel exciting — not like you need to go shopping first. One of the most common things we hear is:“I don’t have the same supplies… can I still do this?” The answer is always yes. In Colour, Cut & Go…
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How to Design a Simple but Effective Page Layout
How to Design a Simple but Effective Page Layout 1. Start with a Focal Point Choose one main element. On your project base mark 2 vertical and 2 horizontal line evenly spaced to create 9 equal sections. Place your focal point at one of the intersections of the rule of thirds. Have fun with its…
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3 Easy Background Techniques That Instantly Improve Your Projects
Backgrounds don’t need to be complicated to look effective. A few simple techniques can transform even the simplest design. 1. Ink Blending This is where we use ink to build colour gradually using light pressure with either brushes or sponges. You can see more on ink blending here on the blog. You can use any…
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Why your Cuts Aren’t Clean (and How to Fix Them)
If your cuts aren’t coming out clean, it can be frustrating and confusing. The good news is that most cutting issues come down to a few simple setup details. Torn or Snagged Paper 1. Check Your Blade FirstA dull or dirty blade won’t cut cleanly. Remove it and check for debris including tapping out any…
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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