The best Cricut machines

Best Cricut machines; two white digital craft machines
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In this digital craft machine guide, I take a look at the best Cricut machines that can help speed up your projects, whether that’s sewing, quilting, papercrafts or printing. This guide is based on my own use of these great digital craft machines and will enable you to decide which machine is right for you.

We also have a guide to the best Cricut alternatives if you need something a little different. Or read our best laser cutters guide for a new take on crafting. The new models from Siser as well as those from Silhouette also offer slight differences to Cricut.

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Header Cell - Column 0 JoyJoy XtraMaker 3
ProjectsVinyl decals, Written labels, Cards, Gift tags, Custom mugsVinyl decals, Written labels, Cards, Gift tags, Custom mugs, Full-colour stickers, Personalised apparelVinyl decals, Written labels, Cards, Gift tags, Custom mugs, Full-colour stickers, Personalised apparel, Banners, Gift boxes, Signs, Jewellery, Wood decor, Quilts, Engraved metal tags
What can it do?Cut, Write, Draw, FoilCut, Write, Draw, FoilCut, Write, Draw, Foil, Score, Engrave, Deboss, Perforate
Compatible tools and bladesPremium Fine-Point Blade, Foil Transfer Tool, Pens & MarkersPremium Fine-Point Blade, Foil Transfer Tool, Pens & MarkersPremium Fine-Point Blade, Foil Transfer Tool, Pens & Markers, Deep-Point Blade, Scoring Stylus, Bonded-Fabric Blade, Scoring Wheels (Single & Double), Rotary Blade, Wavy Blade, Knife Blade, Engraving Tip, Debossing Tip, Perforation Blade
Compatible materialsVinyl, Iron-on (HTV), Infusible Ink, Paper & card stock, Writable labels +50 moreVinyl, Iron-on (HTV), Infusible Ink, Paper & card stock, Writable labels, Printable sticker paper +50 moreVinyl, Iron-on (HTV), Infusible Ink, Paper & card stock, Writable labels, Printable sticker paper, Craft foam, Leather, Fabric, Felt, Wood veneer, Soft wood, Chipboard + 300 more
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