One of the best features on the ScanNCut is the ability to scan in your material and see exactly what and where you’ll be cutting. This means that you can cut not only patterned papers or fabric anywhere, but photos as well! In this project, I will be creating a framed shadow box piece with baby photos using my ScanNCut. Whatever theme or shape you like would work for this, and the wonderful part is that the ScanNCut makes it all so easy!

Shadow Box

May Flaum

MATERIALS: ScanNCut Machine; Photo Frame; Patterned Paper; Cardstock; Photos; Glitter Glue; Glossy

Dimensional Adhesive; Liquid Adhesive

step 1. Decide on a shape and size. (My hexagons are 2 1/4".) Then, cut out your patterned paper from the ScanNCut.

projects

step 2. Place your photos on a standard mat. Select your shape (hexagon 2 1/4") and add the desired number. Once you are in the “Edit” screen, scan the mat and move

the shapes over your photos as you would like to cut them. Cut the photos out.

(Tip: Do a test cut first. Then hold up the negative/leftover paper to your photos and make sure the shape will work for your project idea.)

Opinion expressed by paid consultant. Color and specifications may vary.

step 3. Place all pieces onto the shadowbox, and glue into place as desired.

step 4. Place various scraps of cardstock onto the mat and load them in machine. Select different patterns (flower, baby, letters, etc.) and then scan the mat to determine

where the papers are, and where the patterns should be moved. Cut out and

place onto shadow box.

SHADOW BOX (CONTINUED)

step 5. To complete this project, adhere the assorted letters and shapes to your shadow box project. Then, finish with accents such as glitter glue, buttons, or other

embellishments as desired.

(Tip: Background Scan your mat so that you can be sure of the placement, as well as where you have room to cut patterns from this material. This is something I always do when working with materials that do not cover the entire cutting surface.)

(Tip: Adjust spacing and number of shapes to leave some blank space or to fill more, as I have. This will work in a variety of ways and a wider space is desirable for some photos and patterns.)

Opinion expressed by paid consultant. Color and specifications may vary.