Looking to buy a vinyl cutter – but can’t make your mind up which machine to go with? Torn between Cricut vs Silhouette? Explore Air vs Cameo? Cuttlebug vs Big Shot? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
You’ve come to the right place! Our team has put together a number of comparison guides that are perfect for weighing up the pros and cons of each die cutting machine. Choose the cutter that works for you.
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
“What’s a good vinyl sticker machine?” “How do I choose the best vinyl sticker maker?” If you want to make your own stickers at home, or you’re wondering how to make vinyl stickers, there are a variety of helpful machines that can simplify the task and make creating stickers… really fun. Whether you choose a … Read more
If you’re wondering what the best Silhouette machine is, wonder no longer. As avid Silhouette fans, we’ve owned and loved all of the cutting company’s machines and feel like we’re in a good position to show you the differences and similarities, and advise on which machines are best for different kinds of crafters. If you … Read more
Our main focus has always been on vinyl and paper crafts, but recently we’ve been moving into the world of fabric. Enter the humble fabric cutter. The best fabric cutting machines aren’t necessarily the same choices as the best vinyl cutting machines: there can actually be a world of difference between the two. Likewise, some … 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 latest flagship cutters from industry powerhouses: Cricut and Silhouette America. The Cameo 4 was first released in Fall 2019, while the latest iteration of the Cricut Maker followed … 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
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
When the Cricut Maker was released this Summer, one of the most popular questions we heard was, “how does it compare to the Explore Air 2?” It’s a great question. After all, the Cricut Explore Air 2 wasn’t released that long ago and is, by all accounts, a fantastic desktop cutting machine. Why would anyone … Read more
You can be sure that you’re getting something special when you buy a KNK computerized cutting machine. These unique craft cutters are the ultimate in powerful and precise cutting, and are almost unrivalled at their reasonable price points. Yes, they have a learning curve, and we’re not sure that they’re a good fit for beginners, … Read more
Before you read our verdict on Cameo 3 vs Cricut Explore Air 2, please note: It’s the ultimate battle of the craft cutting machines… Cameo 3 (available to buy on Amazon) vs Explore Air 2 (also available to buy on Amazon or the Cricut Store). Which will come out on top? Silhouette released their hotly … Read more
We’ve been on something of a professional vinyl cutting kick at the moment after reviewing the Graphtec cutters last week, and now it’s time to turn our attention to the big daddy… The Roland vinyl cutter machines. When it comes to commercial cutting, Roland are probably the best known name out there and are the … Read more
So… you’ve decided to invest in a Graphtec plotter. Great decision — Graphtec are at the top of their game in the commercial vinyl cutting world and offer some truly exceptional machines that will undeniably take your designs to the next level. To buy a Graphtec vinyl cutter is to buy a professional vinyl cutter. … Read more
Today we’re comparing machines from the cult classic die cutting company, Sizzix. If you’re curious about who wins in the battles of Sizzix Big Shot vs Big Shot Pro, Sizzix Big Shot vs BigKick and even the Sizzix Big Shot vs Cricut Cuttlebug, read on to discover more. Sizzix is one of our favorite companies … Read more