Blog — Cricut Maker

Acetate sheets give you room to expand your crafting ideas way beyond paper, cardstock, iron-on, and vinyl cutting. What is Foil Acetate? What are the guidelines for cutting it with Cricut? Which machines can work with this type of material, and which cannot? What can you make with these sheets?

Recent Maker 4 release sets one crucial question, "Is it worth upgrading now or searching for Maker 3 on sale?" Hobbyists who love to explore new smart cutting machines as soon as they are launched and who don't mind spending the full price on a new device will love the newest Cricut update. Those with doubts should read our comparison of Maker 3 vs 4 to find their best solution.

The unexpected Cricut Maker 4 release date, February 28, 2025, makes hobbyists wonder which smart cutting machine is the best for their crafts room. Let's look at Cricut Maker vs Cricut Maker 4, compare their specs, dimensions, price, and colors, and learn the main difference between Cricut machines you own or wish to buy.

Find your perfect project in Design Space or load one of your own, connect your new Cricut Maker 4, and watch the magic happen! The latest smart cutting machine from Cricut brings a color upgrade and faster speeds, becoming an excellent entry-level companion for new crafters. The question is, do current owners of Maker and Maker 3 really need this update or not?

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.