ScanNCut Gift Boxes & Bags

Using my Brother ScanNCut I completed several more projects. I made these pretty and fun little gift bags & boxes.

Pillow Box - 7.75"W x 5.5"H x 1.5"D

Autumn Gift Bag - 5.5W x 6.5"H x 2.25"D

Trunk Slide Boxes -3.5"W x 2.75"H x 1.5"D

Bird House Gift Bag - 2.75"W x 4"H x 2.75"D

Bookmark - 2"W x 6"H 

 All of these were free projects on the Brother CanvasWorkspace

Paper Lantern

 

 I made this lantern with the Brother ScanNCut. Another free project available on their CanvasWorkspace. 

I downloaded their project file into my ScanNCut machine and cut the required pattern pieces. CanvasWorkspace also provides a PDF  'recipe pattern' with each project which offers clear instructions on assembly.

I placed black 12" x 12" cardstock onto my cutting mat and  loaded it into my machine. The intricate pattern pieces took several minutes to cut. For the vellum pieces to reveal the light shining through, I used my paper cutter since they were just simple rectangular pieces.

The lantern is square measuring 5.5" x 5.5" by 9.25" H. I placed an LED battery operated candle inside. 

Scan N Cut

I'm enjoying learning my new Brother ScanNCut machine! It's quite an impressive little machine which doesn't take up a lot of space. Measures 20.9"W x 6.8"H x 8.4"D. Sits on the corner of my desk.

I was able to create these first few projects right out of the box! Although I've since connected it wirelessly, it has the ability to be a stand-alone machine without a computer or mobile device.

 It Features a total of 682 built-in designs, including 100 quilt patterns, and 9 letter fonts, this Brother Cutting Machine produces detailed work. 

It can cut a variety of materials such as paper, fabric, vinyl, foam, and balsa wood up to 3mm thick. 

Not only can it scan & cut, it can draw, write, emboss, rhinestone, and foil all with the proper accessories. 

The free CanvasWorkspace editing software allows you to create, edit, convert and send cut data to and from the machine. It has a desktop version and an online version each with hundreds of additional free downloadable projects easily transfered to a USB device which inserts into your ScanNCut. Loving it!

Mini Twig Book Series

I crafted a few more mini twig books. I believe I've begun a Twig Book Series :) 

Here's my previous post describing the first Twig Book I ever made. 

All natural, organic materials and the books measure 3" x 3.5".

My own little 'Nature Library' !
 

Easy Notebooks

Simple and easy notebooks to construct. No glue and no stitching!

Notebook on left is plain card stock cover. Used one sided scrapbook papers for the pages. Punched two holes & added eyelets. Bound with twine.

On the right is a TH double sided cardstock cover. Punched holes and bound with metal fasteners and vintage parchment papers. Easy Peasy!

Short video of a flip through below

 

'Perfect Binding' Notebooks

I created several of these notebooks using a method called 'perfect binding'. I used glue on the spine of folded pages and no stitching. Pages lay flat.

Measure 3.5" x 5.5" x .25"thick

The notebook covers were digital images printed onto cardstock paper I purchased from TheBooksmithShop on Etsy.

I used a variety of papers including parchment and heavier printer paper. The end papers (recycled newsprint) I used were from NormansPrintery also on Etsy. 

Step by step demo for perfect binding here.
 Video for quick flip thru below

 

Sashiko Boro Notepad Wallets

I sewed more of my quick and easy projects; reversible fabric basket & notepad wallets/card cases.

You can find an easy to follow tutorial to sew the fabric baskets (reversible!) at Sotak Handmade.

You'll find many variations on sewing the fold-over wallet/card cases. Did a little sashiko stitching on one. My finished size is 3.5" x 5" 

Used variety of handmade papers to sew the notepads using a 3-hole pamphlet stitch. 

Fabric used: Boro Patchwork Sevenberry and dobby weave-all 100% cotton.

Watch a short video below for a flip through