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Owning a Cricut Explore Air 2 and Expore 3, I believed I didn't need a third Cricut machine until I saw the JOANN's sale and delicious price of $199 (later it dropped to $179) plus taxes and free shipping for a new Cricut Maker 1. How could I resist celebrating the New Year 2025 with this crafting machine in a beautiful champagne color? So, here comes my Cricut Maker review.

Is Cricut Venture really just an Explore 3 on steroids or much more than that? How can this large smart cutting machine change your hobby and improve your crafting? Let's dive into various reviews of this 24-inch cutter and see if you need this giant in your crafts room.

When Cricut Explore Air 2 price drops down from $169-$189 to $139 at Michaels for a brand new device, and you don't even have to look at a certified refurbished one offered by Cricut itself for $149, the first thing that comes to your creative mind is whether to grab this deal or look at the so-called Cricut Air 3 (officially known as Explore 3) and sold at $199 ($179 if you have Cricut Access™) with no bundles during the Black Friday week.

As an owner of Cricut Explore Air 2, I question myselft which machine to upgrade to when the time comes or when Black Friday/Christmas sales arrive. Looking closer at Cricut Maker vs Cricut Maker 3 raises tons of questions. Should I save money and enjoy the Maker 1 or spend extra for the most recent version? What is the significant difference between the two?

Prepare for the royal party by creating cute princess birthday invitations. Use your Cricut paper cutting machine, premium cardstock, SVG Cricut invitation template, and our DIY guide to succeed.