Stephanie Osborn 
The Cricut Joy (available now from Cricut or Amazon) is the latest machine to join Cricut’s lineup of craft cutters. Here we’re taking an indepth look at this pint size powerhouse to see if it’s worth investing in. Just when they’d fooled us into thinking that the Cricut Maker was the only cutting machine we’d … Read more
The Cricut Maker (available now from Amazon or the Cricut store) is Cricut’s flagship craft cutting machine. Designed specifically for ‘makers’, this cutter redefines what it means to be versatile and generally appeals to the most experienced and/or adventurous crafters out there. It can do everything that the Explore Air 2 can do and more. … Read more
The Silhouette Portrait 3 (available on Amazon and Swing Design) is Silhouette America’s latest cutting machine release. Weighing in at just 3.5lbs but with some really innovative technology on board, the Portrait 3 is the smaller, cheaper sister of their flagship machine, the Cameo 4. We’ve been playing with the new machine for a few … Read more
The Cricut Explore Air 2 is perhaps Cricut’s most popular vinyl cutting machine. Probably the most popular cutting machine in the world, thinking about it. It’s available to buy on both Cricut’s own website and on Amazon. It was released back in October 2016 but is showing no signs of fading, despite being overtaken by … Read more
Finally, the Cricut Maker has arrived – read our full review here! – but before you take the plunge, we thought it would be useful to answer the question: ‘What can I make with the Cricut Maker?’ Below we’ve listed absolutely everything you can do with the Maker and why you might want to buy … Read more
The Silhouette Cameo 4 (available now from Amazon or Swing Design) is Silhouette’s latest and most professional craft cutting machine to date. It is the successor to the popular Cameo 3 and boasts a number of impressive upgrades: it’s stronger, faster and offers a much improved user experience. We’ve spent many hours crafting with this … Read more
You don’t need to splash the cash to start crafting — a cheap vinyl cutter is a great investment. If you’ve just entered the world of craft cutting, chances are you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. So many designs! So much software! And — as if you could forget — so many electronic cutting machines. Plus, a bunch of manually operated … Read more
The Cricut Expression 2 (available to buy on Amazon) is an old machine, but we get so many questions about it that we decided it was worth a review anyway. While Cricut may not be selling it directly any more – preferring to focus on their jazzy Cricut Maker (review here) – it’s still a … Read more
The question on every crafters’ lips right now — Silhouette Cameo 4 vs Cricut Maker: which is the best cutting machine? These two big shots are the primary cutting machines on the market right now, with the Maker (available to buy on Amazon or the Cricut Store) released back in 2017 and the Cameo 4 … Read more
The Cricut Mug Press (available from Cricut) is a fantastic little gadget that promises to take your mug transfer creations from amateur to elite professionalism. In this review, we’ll be covering all you need to know about the Mug Press, including: What can the Cricut Mug Press do? Is it safe to use? What are … Read more
CanvasPop is a photo printing service that’s dedicated to creating the highest quality prints for your home. I believe that photos are the true cornerstone of home decoration and all of my DIY cutting decor revolves around the photos of family and friends that I have hanging around our home. But drugstore and budget online … Read more
So… you’ve decided to start scrapbooking. GREAT idea! We love the thrill of turning a blank page into a beautiful one, full of memories and craft. Scrapbooking is fun, cheap and a great way to commemorate certain events, relationships and periods in your life. But when you’re starting out, it can be a little overwhelming. … Read more
Alongside Silhouette, Cricut is the most popular brand for hobbyist craft and vinyl cutting machines. They’ve got quite a selection to choose from — so many, in fact, that you might be wondering which is the best for your needs. Wonder no more! This Cricut machine comparison will lay out the pros and cons of … Read more
With the Silhouette Cameo 4 now available to buy (check the price on Amazon here), the question on everyone’s lips is how it’s going to stack up against its predecessor — the Cameo 3. That’s right… it’s the battle of the century. Cameo 3 vs Cameo 4. Will it be worth the upgrade? Should current … Read more
Making and selling your crafts online is one of the best ways to run a side hustle these days. With online marketplaces like Etsy and Amazon Handmade, it’s never been easier to sell the crafts you make at home to customers all over the world. And just like that, you’re a global business! 🌎 In fact, … Read more
Are you looking for the best cutting machine for your craft business? We’ve got you covered. Buying the best vinyl cutting machine is one of the most important investments you’ll make when establishing your business. No matter how good your ideas are, if your machine can’t execute them to a professional standard, you’re not going … Read more
Before you read our Easy Press review, please note: At the Cricut Mountain Make-a-thon conference last week, CEO Ashish Arora introduced the cutting machine we’ve been waiting for: the Cricut Maker. But that wasn’t the only big announcement. The Cricut Easy Press (available now on Amazon) was also introduced — and it promises to be … Read more
Before you read our Cameo 3 review, please note: Silhouette Cameo 3 Review Overview The Deep Dive Silhouette Cameo 3 Launch Guide First introduced in October 2011, the Silhouette Cameo has captured the imagination of arts and crafts enthusiasts all over the world; giving us the freedom to design, cut, and create whatever we want. … Read more
Before you read our Portrait 2 review, please note: The Portrait 2 is Silhouette’s compact and cheap craft cutting machine. It was released towards the end of 2017 and has proved popular with Silhouette fans across the world (available to buy on Amazon or Swing Design). It’s a huge improvement on the original Silhouette Portrait … Read more
If there’s one question we hear every single week, it’s usually something to do with how to use a Cricut machine. Specifically, the Cricut Explore Air 2 and Cricut Maker. One of the things we love about these vinyl cutting machines is that they’re so simple to use — but they do take some getting … Read more