Welcome to our Resources
This page brings together the most useful guides, tools and learning resources from Go Create Craft.
Whether you’re troubleshooting a cutting problem, exploring new techniques or looking for helpful tools, you’ll find them collected here in one place.
Everything is designed to help you get more from the tools and materials you already have.
Free Guides to get you started
Discover curated guides and tutorials to enhance your crafting skills and creativity.
5 Simple Fixes for Common Cutting Problems
If your machine is tearing cardstock, missing cuts or producing uneven results, small setup adjustments often make a big difference.
This guide walks through the most common causes and shows how to correct them quickly.
You’ll learn how to check:
• blade depth
• pressure settings
• mat grip
• file design issues
Beginner Learning Path
If you’re new to digital crafting, these tutorials provide a helpful starting point.
• Understanding Blade Depth and Pressure
• Why Your Ink Blending Looks Patchy
• Setting Up Pages in CanvasWorkspace
• Making Stencils with Your Cutting Machine
These tutorials introduce the core techniques used across many projects.
Design & Planning Tools
These resources support the design side of crafting.
Coming soon:
• Album layout templates
• Printable project planners
• Design checklists for cutting machines
These tools are designed to help you organise ideas and create consistent results.
Recommended Tools
These are tools and supplies that support many of the techniques shared on Go Create Craft.
Where helpful, links may be included to help you find reliable supplies.
Digital Crafting
- Cutting Mats (Nat uses a mix of Brother and Artistix mats)
- Machine Supports (from Walker Crafty Arts)
- Blades
- Mat cleaning materials: water wipes, scraper and/or lint roller
- Printable materials: sticker paper, printable vinyl and HTV, photo paper and card
Paper Crafting
- A good range of ink pads (Nat uses Distress Oxides as her go to for blending and Versafine Clair for stamping)
- Blending Brushes
- A mix of wet and dry adhesives
- A range of colour cardstock as well as a good mix of white yardsticks in a range of finishes
- Stamps, dies and other crafting supplies
Fabric Crafting
- Fabric Mat for your cutting machine
- Interfacing or other stabilisers
- Rotary Blades (hand-held and/or machine)
- Pins or clips for holding fabric during assembly or to the bottom edge of your cutting mat
- Thread, needles and patience
How It Works
Explore clear, structured guidance that walks you through digital crafting from setup to finished project.
Step One: Gather Your Materials
Begin by collecting all necessary tools and supplies, laying a solid groundwork for your crafting journey.
Step Two: Follow the Tutorial
Dive into detailed tutorials that guide you through each crafting technique with confidence and clarity.
Step Three: Make it your own
Learn to playfully experiment by swapping in items you already have in your crafty stash.
Inspiring Creations from Our Featured Artists
Discover clear, step-by-step tutorials designed to guide you through each crafting project with confidence and ease.
Lynda Sayers
Our Founding Featured Artist, and our longest supporter having featured on our Design Teams since 2020.
Lynda specialises in mini album and 3D construction projects. Whatever she works on will turn into a stunning piece of art that will endure for years to come.
Brian Dickey
Brian is our newest Featured Artist and he’s our resident Cricut specialist. Brian loves to make quick, simple makes the whole family can get involved with. Watch out for his seasonal makes to keep children crafting with you during holidays.
Mary Fisher
Mary is a popular crafter on vlog hops, virtual workshops and more. She is also new to Brother ScanNCut, so is on the same journey you are on with your new cutting machine.
