CanvasWorkspace WEB Closing Down: Download Your ScanNCut Files Before 1 October
With CanvasWorkspace Web closing on 1 October, here is how to download and check your projects, activated pattern collections and add-on designs before it is too late.
5 New Tools introduced in the latest Affinity Update that Crafters Need to Know
Affinity’s September 2026 update adds more than 60 improvements. Here are the five new tools introduced in the Affinity update that matter most when creating SVGs, printables and cutter-friendly craft designs.
Open the Go Create Digital Craft Library — Special Launch Offers, 11–14 September
From 11–14 September, explore special offers across the Go Create digital archive, including magazines, projects, papers, cutting files and practical ScanNCut teaching.
Behind the Scenes: Building a Better Craft Book
Today, I’m working on the final images for Affinity for Crafters. It’s a project that has gone through some pretty major
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
Simple Supply Swaps for Beginners
Create with What You Have (No Need to Buy Everything) Starting a new craft project should feel exciting — not
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
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.
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
5 Cutting Machine Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them)
Cutting machines are designed to make crafting easier, but when things go wrong they can quickly become frustrating. Torn cardstock,