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Our ultra-compact cutting machine for quick, everyday projects like cards, full-colour stickers, decals & labels to organise anything and everything.
Our fits-in-any-space cutting machine for popular projects like full-colour stickers, custom cards, T-shirts & so much more.
Our cutting machine for the crafter looking to create popular projects like vinyl decals, stickers, cards & T-shirts. You can even make in multiples.
With more power & tools, on top of custom cards, stickers & big banners up to 3.65 m (12 feet), you can cut fabrics, engrave metal, deboss leather & so much more.
Our wide-format professional cutting machine that works at commercial speeds. Make extra-large projects like big paper flowers and wall decals, plus batches of T-shirts, totes & more.
Bonded fabric
Great for apparel appliques, embellished banners & more
Writable labels
Elevate thank you gifts, name tags & more
Craft foam (foam sheets)
A must-have for costumes, drink sleeves & more
Fabric
Make precise quilt pieces, bookmarks & more with 100+ compatible fabrics
Genuine & faux leather
Create stunning jewellery, pouches & more
Felt
Great for ornaments, finger puppets & more
Infusible Ink™
Instead of artwork being attached using adhesive, Infusible Ink transfers become one with the material itself
Iron-on (HTV)
Use heat-transfer vinyl to personalise T-shirts, hats, tote bags & more
Kraft board
Creates sturdy 3D projects, home decor & more
Leather up to 2.4 mm
Choose genuine, faux, or tooling to create unique cases, key chains & more
Paper & cardstock
The go-to craft material for cards, party decor & more
Printable sticker paper
Use with your inkjet printer to create full-colour stickers, labels & more
Softwood up to 2.4 mm
Basswood and balsa wood are ideal for 3D projects, ornaments & more
Vinyl
Make decals for water bottles, organisation & more
Wood veneer
Creates stunning home decor, bookmarks & more
Wool felt
Great for 3D flowers, wall hangings like pennants & more
Chipboard up to 2 mm
Use to add depth & dimension for photo frames, party decor & more
Cricut Joy Xtra
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (21.6cm x 30.4 cm / 8.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 1.2 m (4 ft) long (no mat required).
Cricut Explore 3
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (30.4 cm x 30.4 cm / 30.4 cm x 60.9 cm [12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in]). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 3.65 m (12 ft) long (no mat required).
Cricut Explore Air 2
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (30.4 cm x 30.4 cm / 30.4 cm x 60.9 cm [12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in])
Cricut Joy 2
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (4.5 in x 6.5 in / 4.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 4 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Maker 3
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (30.4 cm x 30.4 cm / 30.4 cm x 60.9 cm [12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in]). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 3.65 m (12 ft) long (no mat required).
Cricut Explore 5
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).
Cricut Joy
Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (11.4 cm x 16.5 cm / 11.5 cm x 30.4 cm [4.5 in x 6.5 in / 4.5 in x 12 in]). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 1.2 m (4 ft) long (no mat required).
Cut
Precision-cuts shapes, letters & objects
Deboss
Leaves a stunning imprint of artwork on foil poster board, balsa wood & more
Draw
Add delicately drawn shapes, designs & more
Write
Add beautiful text in your favourite font
Foil
Embellish invitations, gift boxes, cards & more with a pro-looking foil finish
Perforate
Create uniform, finely perforated lines for perfect tear-offs & easy peel-aways
Score
Create easy-to-fold creases to make cards, 3D projects & more
Engrave
Inscribe personalised designs in metal, plastic & more
Foil Transfer Tool
Embellish cards, gift tags & more with a pro-level foil finish
Premium Fine-Point Tool
Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more
Pens & Markers
Adds written text and drawn shapes to projects
Perforation Blade
Creates uniform, finely perforated lines for tear-offs & peel-aways
Premium Fine-Point Blade
Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more
Rotary Blade
Glides through cotton, fleece, denim & more
Scoring Stylus
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Scoring Wheels (Single & Double)
Makes razor-sharp creases for crisp folds in 3D projects, boxes & more
Wavy Blade
Adds a perfectly proportioned wavy edge to paper, vinyl & more
Bonded-Fabric Blade
Easily cuts through bonded fabric
Debossing tip
Leaves an imprint of artwork on leather, basswood & more
Deep-Point Blade
Cuts thicker materials up to 1.5 mm like poster board & craft foam
Engraving Tip
Inscribes personalised designs in metal, leather, plastic & more
Scoring Tool
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Scoring Tool
Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more
Knife Blade
Cuts thicker & denser material up to 2.4 mm like chipboard & balsa wood
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
1 tool clamp
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
2 tool clamps
2 tool clamps
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
1 tool clamp
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
2 tool clamps
Compatible with QuickSwap™ Housing for active tool control
Easy Printables™ sensor
Recognises and cuts around images printed by inkjet printers
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
Smart Materials™
Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required
1 tool clamp
1 tool clamp
- Free companion design app1
- Live workshops, on-demand courses & more learning resources
- Dedicated Member Care team for technical support
- Connect in real-time with Cricut Community groups on Facebook
- Beginner-friendly projects designed by Cricut to get you started
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- Cricut Design Space® app available free for download for PC & Mac on cricut.com/downloads, Apple App Store, and Google Play. Certain features and digital content require either a paid Cricut Access™ subscription or a la carte purchase.
- Actual cut speed depends on a variety of factors, including material type.
- Cricut machines require compatible computer or mobile device with Cricut Design Space® app, Bluetooth® or USB (as applicable), and high-speed internet connection. System requirements may change. For complete details and updates on compatibility with all devices, browsers, and operating systems, see cricut.com/systemrequirements.
*Tools shown may differ in box. All machines include pre-installed cutting blade – either with metal housing or new Cutting Tool.
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