After the initial Brother Scan N Cut review went live, I got a LOT of questions on the YouTube video. The most prevelant question was how well it cut stamped images. Well, that’s exactly what I’m sharing with you today.
For this, video was really the only way to go!
Now let’s take a closer look at some of the detail shots of the stamped images I cut out.
And here’s that photo scan I shared. 
I have to admit, that after my first review I was a little lukewarm. Now I’m certainly seeing how helpful this is going to be in cutting out some of my stamped images for cards- WHEEE!!! And I’m guessing it will save me some cash in those coordinating dies. Who needs a die when you’ve got THIS?
And that idea of taking your favorite punch, scanning it in, an then being able to RESIZE IT? Totally AWESOME. I’m going to be begging friends for punched images from their collections, can you tell?
SO. Now that we’ve had round two, what say you? Anything else you want me to test? Did this review change your mind? Leave me a comment. I love to hear what you’re thinking.
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Having watched your videos and deciding Brother had the answer for my cutting machine desires, I got my SnC last week and made a card with the built in patterns and fonts, right off the bat. Easy Peasy. Just tried to scan and cut an image from a calendar (heavy, glossy paper, on both sides) using a brand new out of the package 12 x 24 standard mat. The mat wasn’t recognized so in trying to reposition the paper, the paper ripped, partly stuck to the mat and won’t come off with either the spatula or tweezers. Any suggestions on how to get it off?
Thanks for all the reviews you do. Have been thinking about purchasing one of these machines. Want one with a minimal learning curve cause I’m a puter dummie. Would you recommend the silhouete for me or the brother? If you can answer I would appreciate it.
Thanks again, Ruth
I seriously think this part of it is cool, but I still just can’t justify the price or the space requirement. And I don’t want to get rid of my other cutting machines that I’ve invested in. Hoping the other companies take their cue from this machine and figure out how to incorporate these features into the existing hardware.
I do a lot of fussy cutting. Now when I say fussy cutting, I MEAN really fussy cutting. I cut directly at the edge of the image with no border. My question is: can you cut to the edge of the image or is there always a wide border around it?
I noticed in your second video you are using a cutting mat to scan on. I did go on line to check this machine out and noticed they have a special mat just for scanning so you don’t have any other marks on the mat for the machine to see. Check it out. I really like this machine and I am going to start saving my money to buy one. Thanks for sharing.
I couldn’t see the video either, but it’s on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clvjJPbL9Jw). It explains about the borders around stamped images and it sounds like you can set how wide the border is. Great video, Jenny!
I’m not sure how I missed part 1 but now have seen both parts. I appreciate how you review products and provide information about different aspects of the product. This looks like a seriously cool cutting machine if you are a stamper especially. It would be nice for cutting any digital image since my stamping leaves a lot to be desired.
For now I’ll have to stick with my original cricut. But if I find a way to justify it this would be a great new cutting machine.
I wasn’t aware of this cutting machine – Thank you for reviewing it!
I tried to watch this video but there was no way to click on it. Is there another place to go to see part 2 of the brother scan n cut?
Ruth- since there is no computer, it eliminates that part of the learning curve. With any machine, you’ll have to learn the right settings for the materials you are cutting. What it really comes down to is artwork! Are you going to need images to cut? (The Silhouette has tons of low-cost, easy-to-download images.) Or will you be cutting fabric/stamped images necessitating the Scan-to-Cut feature? Good luck!
VERY impressive! Kaching… I can hear ourselves saving money, possibly, depending upon the initial price, which I don’t remember from your earlier review, and possibly more law suits in the future for infringements?????? Hmmmm I’ll have to keep a close eye on this. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for your answer to my question. I think I now know which machine I will look into purchasing.
Melinda- I re-embedded the video and it should work for you. I also keep the newest 10 videos on the side bar on the right hand-side. Also, you can subscribe to my YouTube channel and see them as soon as they are uploaded. :O)
Thanks, Jenny, for re-embedding the video. It did work and I really think it is cool. I wish I could afford it but not right now.
Thanks for all your videos. I watch them even if I don’t do that particular craft.
Melinda
Ellie- you would not want to use the scanning mat for the “direct cut” feature- as you might not be able to place the image back down on the cutting mat in the exact same location. I guess if you want to be absolutly goof-proof you could stamp on a clean sheet of 12X12 paper each time, but that’s not exactly practical.
Jean- yes, you have the option of cutting out right on the line. A few of my samples were just that.
Thanks so much, Jenny.
Thanks for your review. It is so nice to have such an unbiased report and video of the machine. You are the best!
Hi There! I might have missed this but can you scan an image then (estimating) the scan placement cut that shape out of any paper? I reuse my christmas cards as hangtags the following year and just focus on the shape I cut so could I place a card into and just cut out the shape? That aside this looks just amazing .. I wonder how to get the machine to cut out the insides of an image too?
Make sure you watch the Scan N Cut part one: http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-product-reviews/brother-scan-n-cut-part-1-paper-scanning-cutting/ I did just that! Enjoy!
Just watched your video, thanks. I called Brother and spoke to a rep about some things. I highly recommend calling if you are stumped, they are great..she mentioned that I can use a baby wipe to clean the mat surface. Works great.
I like to cut with no border, but I also like to cut places, like between the arm and hip or legs of a stamped image. Is there a way to do that without the use of a computer? I don’t have Internet service where I live. I love the scan and cut because it is stand alone.
You absolutely can! It’s just another setting on the machine.