If you read our previous post, you would have already seen the selection of new accessories from Zoom Precision - the makers of the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool. This is a tool that allows you to engrave with your ScanNCut, Cricut or Silhouette machines. (Note that you have to buy a different tool for each machine as each machine is set up differently.) One of the new … [Read more...] about Zoom Precision Bracelet Making Kit – ScanNCut Tutorial & Review
Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
If you are a regular watcher of our YouTube videos or reader of our blog, you may have seen our demo and review of the Zoom Precision Engraving Tool. This is a tool that allows anyone with a ScanNCut, Silhouette, Cameo or Cricut die cutting machine to engrave on aluminum, acrylic, acetate, leather, copper and more. I have had so much fun using this tool and I'm pretty sure you … [Read more...] about Zoom Precision Engraving Tool Accessories for the ScanNCut
Quilted Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Fast & Easy!
As is the tradition here at Alanda Craft, we have to make a yearly Christmas table runner tutorial. So this is our contribution for 2021. If you want to see the others just click the links below. And yes, 2019 is missing - can't even think why we didn't do one that year but there you go! 2016 Christmas Table Runner Tutorial 2017 Christmas Table Runner Tutorial … [Read more...] about Quilted Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Fast & Easy!
Get Ready for Halloween – 6 Easy Halloween Projects
Our readers in the US will no doubt be gearing up to get projects started for Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas. Here in Australia we don't really celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are those who do hold Halloween parties, after all any excuse for a get together with friends and family for a bite to eat and a few drinks is always welcome, but very few go … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Halloween – 6 Easy Halloween Projects
How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips
Fabric baskets are useful for all manner of things, and they are quick and easy to make. You can use these baskets to hold bits of thread or fabric that you remove when you are sewing, or to hold items that you are using for a project. I'm sure you will think of many uses for them once you make them, plus they make nice gifts for friends and family. So if this is something … [Read more...] about How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips
How I Learned to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)
Each of us has our own unique tale on how we learnt to sew and we would love to hear your story, so why not share a comment below. Here is how I learnt to sew: My mother taught me to sew when I was very young. She also taught me to knit and crochet. Typical of a lot of women of her day she was proficient in all these crafts plus she was the most amazing cook. I would come … [Read more...] about How I Learned to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)
What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
If you are a crafter you may have come across the term 'ScanNCut' or 'Scan and Cut' and wondered what it means. Well, it refers to a die-cutting machine and we have been using it since 2013. I have to say, we are big fans of this machine, and we have even created a number of ScanNCut training courses on how to use it. Our courses cover cutting both paper and fabric. NOTE: We … [Read more...] about What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method
Make an Awesomely Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method I love how this creative stitched tote bag turned out and I use it constantly when I shop. It's one of my favorites. Paula stitched the front using the Stupendous Stitching method by Carol Ann Waugh and she tells me that it is favorite Craftsy class ever. What is the Stupendous Stitching … [Read more...] about Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method
Moda Charm Square Scarf – Keep out the Winter Chills
With Winter fast approaching it's time to think about ways to keep warm when you are out and about in those cold, wintry temperatures. And what could be better than a lovely warm scarf snuggly wrapped around your neck..(well along with a good quality overcoat) I made this scarf using the Morris Modernized Moda Charm Square pack. and backed it with some warm fleecy … [Read more...] about Moda Charm Square Scarf – Keep out the Winter Chills
How to Create Pattern Stencils in Canvas Workspace (ScanNCut)
Many moons ago, we created a video on how to cut stencils with the ScanNCut. However, we never actually showed you how to create those stencils. One of our YouTube subscribers mentioned that they would like to see how to do this, so here we are with a tutorial on how to create your own stencils using Canvas Workspace.. So let's get started...and by the way, this is pretty … [Read more...] about How to Create Pattern Stencils in Canvas Workspace (ScanNCut)