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Faster than the previous generation, looking very festive in seashell color, and ready to conquer your crafts room, the new Cricut Explore 4 is officially here! Learn how it differs from earlier models, see the price, check out the design upgrades, and what you should expect from the latest smart cutting machine.

February 26, 2025, brought a new Nautical Prism Mystery Box by Cricut, making hobbyists curious about what's hiding inside it. This member-exclusive surprise is limited to one per customer and becomes mainly available in the US and Canada, limiting the rest of the world with a chance to buy it along with a Cutie.

The cute Sunset Spritz Cricut Mystery Box is the first offering in 2025. It is filled with some fabulous accessories and tools designed for various machines, including Maker and Maker 3, Explore Air 2 and Explore 3, and Venture. It also includes a super-cute and very popular among crafters Cricut Cutie in a new color never released before.

Cricut Joy Xtra is one of the most popular take-me-anywhere smart cutting machines. It takes much less space than Maker or Explore series (especially Venture) but can cut without a mat, print then cut, foil, draw, and write, and has zero buttons. Let's unbox the Joy Xtra, learn more about accessories and tools it supports, share reviews, and do our first projects.

Gift cards are an ideal present idea for almost every holiday. Let's make yours more personal to someone who loves crafting and enjoys Christmas. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make a gift card holder from colored cardstock. You'll need your Cricut die-cut machine and an SVG file.