The Cricut Maker is a die-cutting machine that allows you to cut and craft in the most extraordinary way. One machine that will unleash your creativity and take your beautiful creations to the next label. The Cricut Maker, Grand Daddy of crafting excellence, if adequately used, it can turn your your hobby into a side hustle.
This is a long post so here’s a breakdown of what to expect
- What’s in the box?
- Cricut Design Space
- How to set-up your Cricut Maker
- About the Cricut Maker
- Specifications of the Cricut Maker
- Cricut Maker Tools & Equipment
- What Exactly Does the Cricut Maker Cut & with What Blade?
- Let’s weigh the pros and cons
What’s in the Box?
When you purchase your Cricut Maker this is what you will find in the box :-
- Your Cricut Maker machine in the colour of your choosing of course
- Power cord (It’s important to note it is highly recommended that you purchase from local South African Cricut suppliers. Should you buy from Amazon, your machine will not be certified for use in South Africa and your guarantee will be null and void)
- USB cable (to connect to a computer)
- 1 pink (fabric grip)
- 1 blue (light grip)
- Premium Fine Point Blade with housing
- Rotary Blade with the new drive housing
- Black fine point pen
- A few small material pieces for a practice project (Cricut could have done better with these samples to be honest)
You’ll also get:
- A free one-month trial of Cricut Access
- 50 free project designs, 25 of which are sewing patterns
Cricut Design Space
To use the Cricut Maker, you need to learn how to use Cricut Design Space. Design Space is the software where you design, arrange and select the materials and tools you need for your respective projects. Cricut Design Space can be a little bit intimidating at first, but you just need a little time to play around and you will be on your way.
Here’s what you need to know about Cricut Design Space ?
- Cricut Design Space is a cloud based software app which is specifically designed to take your creativity to the next level.
- Setting up Design Space is incredibly easy.
- It can be installed on computers, tablets or cellphones from your app store.
- Design Space is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android but is not supported on Chromebooks, or Unix / Linux Computers.
- Operating system requirements is Windows® 8 or later and macOS 10.15 or later.
- The best tablets for Cricut Design Space are the Apple iPad Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Amazon Fire D 10 and Dragon Touch Max10.
- Functionality however may differ when used on computers, tablets or cellphones with options like kerning and offset only being available on your computer.
- Browse thousands of images, ready-to-make projects, and fonts in the Cricut Library or design your own project from scratch.
- DS is free but you have the option to subscribe for *R99 per month giving you access to even more amazing fonts and images.
- Design Space gets updated regularly providing you with move exciting and new features.
* Pricing correct at time of going to publish on 7 June 2021
How to Set-up Your Cricut Maker
Literally the easiest thing ever. Cricut set-ups are a 4 step process that even a child could do. But ain’t no child playing with my Maker!
- Go to design.cricut.com/setup in your browser.
- Download and install Design Space for desktop or the Design Space app on your cellphone, iPad or tablet.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in or create your Cricut ID and set up your new machine.
- You will know the setup is complete when you are prompted to do a test cut.
About the Cricut Maker
It is powered by the Adaptive Tool System which makes the Cricut Maker the grand daddy of the Cricut Family of Machines. The Adaptive Tool System is the reason that the Cricut Maker has extra tools that none of the “Explore” machines can use. But what is the Cricut Adaptive Tool System? It is a system that allows you to swap out blades/tips without having to change the housing. This is all thanks to the QuickSwap Housing System. So as long as you have one tool with the housing, you can just buy the other blades and tips. Pretty genius if you ask me!
Specifications of the Cricut Maker
The Cricut Maker despite it’s multiple uses is still pretty compact and streamlined, it weighs approximately 11kg. While you can purchase a bag for your Maker, this isn’t the kind of machine you want to carry around all the time. The Cricut Maker is available in champagne, blue, pink, mint and lilac. I’m a little biased and have to admit that the champagne is super sexy and so my kind of vibe. Any guesses what colour I have. Even though the Cricut Maker comes with a USB cable to connect to your laptop/desktop, it also has Bluetooth capability.
Cricut Maker Tools & Equipment

- Fine point blade
- Fabric Bonded Blade
- Deep Point Blade
- Foil Transfer Kit
- Rotary Blade
- Knife Blade
- Scoring Stylus
- Cricut Pens
- Quick Swap Tools
- Quick Swap Perforation blade
- Quick Swap Wavy blade
- Quick Swap Debossing tip
- Quick Swap Engraving tip
- Quick Swap Scoring Wheel tips
What Exactly Does the Cricut Maker Cut & with What Blade?
The Cricut Maker cuts over 300 hundred materials, from fabrics, leather, paper and even balsa wood with effortless precision. Below is a detailed breakdown of the type of materials that can be cut by the Maker as well as the correct blade type.

Material Name | Cut Pressure | Multi-Cut | Blade Type |
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Acetate | 319 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Adhesive Foil | 121 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Adhesive Foil, Matte | 161 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Adhesive Sheet, Double-Sided | 250 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Aluminum Foil | 78 | Off | Deep-Point Blade |
Art/Illustration Board | 750 | 17x | Knife Blade |
Balsa – 1/16″ (1.6 mm) | 200 | 4X | Knife Blade |
Balsa – 3/32″ (2.4 mm) | 300 | 7X | Knife Blade |
Bamboo Fabric | 1041 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Basswood – 1/16″ (1.6 mm) | 750 | 14X | Knife Blade |
Basswood – 1/32″ (0.8 mm) | 381 | 18X | Knife Blade |
Bengaline | 1745 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Birch, Permanent Adhesive | 350 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Boucle | 2365 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Broadcloth | 1370 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Burlap | 3163 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Burn-Out Velvet | 1410 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Calico | 1608 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Cambric | 1785 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Canvas | 1925 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Carbon Fiber | 138 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Cardstock (for intricate cuts) | 182 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Cardstock, Adhesive-Backed | 314 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Cashmere | 1424 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Cereal Box | 348 | Off | Deep Point Blade |
Chalkboard Vinyl | 175 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Challis | 1040 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Chambray | 1680 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Chantilly Lace | 1540 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Charmeuse Satin | 1695 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Chiffon | 684 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Chintz | 1505 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Clear Printable Sticker Paper | 229 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Colored Duct Tape | 120 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Construction Paper | 168 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Copy Paper – 20 lb (75 gsm) | 113 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Corduroy | 1725 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Corrugated Cardboard | 278 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Corrugated Paper | 329 | Off | Deep-Point Blade |
Cotton | 1850 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Cotton, Bonded | 286 | Off | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Craft Foam | 182 | Off | Deep-Point Blade |
Crepe Charmeuse | 1430 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Crepe de Chine | 1610 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Crepe Paper | 958 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Crepe-back Satin | 2000 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Cutting Mat Protector | 310 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Damask | 1838 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Damask Chipboard | 500 | 12x | Knife Blade |
Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle) | 800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Delicate Fabrics (like Tulle), Bonded | 125 | Off | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Deluxe Paper | 274 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Deluxe Paper Foil Embossed | 272 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Denim | 1943 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Denim, Bonded | 325 | 2X | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Dotted Swiss | 1339 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Double Cloth | 1438 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Double Knit | 1605 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Dry Erase Vinyl | 130 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Duck Cloth | 2110 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Duct Tape Sheet | 122 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Dupioni Silk | 1830 | Off | Rotary Blade |
EVA Foam | 107 | Off | Deep-Point Blade |
Everyday Iron-On | 118 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Everyday Iron-On Mesh | 118 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Everyday Iron-On Mosaic | 230 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Express Iron-On | 118 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Extra Heavy Fabrics (like Burlap) | 3800 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Eyelet | 1619 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Faille | 1873 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Faux Fur | 2050 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Faux Leather (Paper Thin) | 260 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Faux Suede | 250 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Faux Suede | 1885 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Felt | 148 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Felt, Acrylic Fabric | 1995 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Felt, Craft Bonded | 200 | 2X | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Felt, Glitter Bonded | 2214 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Felt, Stiff | 175 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Felt, Wool Bonded | 275 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Felt, Wool Fabric | 1593 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Flannel | 1955 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Flat Cardboard | 258 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Fleece | 1813 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Flex Foam | 1915 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Flocked Iron-On | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Flocked Paper | 299 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Foil Acetate | 292 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Foil Iron-On | 138 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Foil Kraft Board – Holographic | 350 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Foil Paper – 0.36mm | 274 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Foil Poster Board | 333 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Foil Tape – Shiny Side Down | 225 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Foil Tape – Shiny Side Up | 150 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Foulard | 1368 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Freezer Paper | 128 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Fusible Fabric | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Fusible Fleece | 1739 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Fusible Interfacing | 817 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Gabardine | 1854 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Garment Leather – 2-3 oz. (0.8 mm) | 300 | 4X | Knife Blade |
Garment Leather – 4-5 oz. (1.6 mm) | 300 | 4X | Knife Blade |
Gauze | 1369 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Gel Sheet | 335 | 4X | Deep-Point Blade |
Genuine Leather | 325 | 2X | Deep-Point Blade |
Georgette | 1143 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Glitter Cardstock | 263 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Glitter Craft Foam | 214 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Glitter Duct Tape | 271 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Glitter Iron-On | 205 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Glitter Mesh Iron-On | 230 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Glitter Vinyl | 75 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Gossamer | 958 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Grocery Bag | 215 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Grois Point | 3540 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Grosgrain | 2228 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Habutai | 1250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Handmade Paper | 1729 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Heat Transfer (non-Cricut) | 219 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Heather | 1261 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Heavy Cardstock – 100 lb. (270 gsm) | 282 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Heavy Chipboard – 2.0mm | 650 | 24X | Knife Blade |
Heavy Fabrics (like Denim) | 3200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Heavy Fabrics (like Denim), Bonded | 325 | 2X | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Heavy Patterned Paper | 275 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Heavy Watercolor Paper – 140 lb (300 gsm) | 343 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Holographic Cardstock | 321 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Holographic Heat Transfer | 219 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Holographic Iron-On | 230 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Holographic Iron-On Mosaic | 310 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Holographic Sparkle Iron-On | 216 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Holographic Sparkle Iron-On Mosaic | 300 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Holographic Sparkle Vinyl | 164 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Homespun Fabric | 1723 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Infusible Ink Transfer Sheet | 245 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Insulbrite Batting | 1860 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Interlock Knit | 1926 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Jacquard | 1953 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Jersey | 1520 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Jute | 2843 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Kevlar | 2217 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Khaki | 2110 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Kraft Board | 278 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Kraft Cardstock | 270 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
La Coste | 1104 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Lame | 981 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Laser Copy Paper | 126 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Light Cardstock – 60 lb (163 gsm) | 238 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Light Chipboard – 0.37mm | 285 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Light Cotton | 1750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Light Cotton, 2 layers | 2000 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Light Cotton, 3 layers | 2750 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Light Fabrics (like Silk) | 1200 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Light Fabrics (like Silk), Bonded | 175 | Off | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Light Patterned Paper | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Linen | 2148 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Linen, Bonded | 175 | Off | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Lycra | 1250 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Magnetic Sheet – 0.5mm | 320 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Magnetic Sheet – 0.6mm | 358 | 6X | Deep-Point Blade |
Matboard 4 Ply | 450 | 8X | Knife Blade |
Matelasse | 3597 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Matte Vinyl | 134 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Medium Cardstock – 80 lb (216 gsm) | 273 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Medium Fabrics (like Cotton) | 2100 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Medium Fabrics (like Cotton), Bonded | 286 | Off | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Melton Wool | 2493 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Mesh | 1385 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Metal – 40 gauge thin copper | 256 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Metallic Iron-On Mosaic | 270 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Metallic Leather | 325 | 4X | Deep-Point Blade |
Metallic Poster Board | 350 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Metallic Vinyl | 132 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Microfiber | 1708 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Moiree | 580 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Moleskin | 2600 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Monk’s Cloth | 3295 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Mulberry Paper | 2369 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Muslin | 1595 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Mylar | 292 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Natural Wood Veneer | 335 | 4X | Deep-Point Blade |
Neoprene | 300 | 2X | Deep-Point Blade |
Non-Adhesive Vinyl – 16 gauge | 270 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Non-Adhesive Vinyl – 20 gauge | 300 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Notebook Paper | 191 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Nylon | 684 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Oil Cloth, Bonded | 250 | 2X | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Oilcloth | 1433 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Organza | 1265 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Ottoman | 2023 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Outdoor Vinyl, Bonded | 275 | 2X | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Oxford | 1985 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Paint Chip | 293 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Panne Velvet | 1425 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Paper, Adhesive-Backed | 210 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Parchment Paper | 181 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Party Foil | 277 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Patterned Glitter Cardstock | 299 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Patterned Iron-On | 99 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Pearl Paper | 119 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Peau de Soie | 1545 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Photo Paper | 338 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Pima Cotton | 1515 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Pique Cotton | 2240 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Plastic Canvas | 281 | 2X | Deep-Point Blade |
Plastic Packaging | 314 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Plisse | 1513 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Plush | 1450 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Polyester, Bonded | 300 | 2X | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Poplin | 1933 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Poster Board | 300 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Outdoor Vinyl | 119 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl | 107 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Frosted Glitter | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Frosted Gray | 138 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Frosted Opaque | 138 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Holographic | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Holographic 3D Texture | 107 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Holographic Art Deco | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Holographic Bubbles | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Holographic Crystals | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Holographic Rose Bubble | 118 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Holographic Threads | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Mosaic | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Pearl | 138 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Shimmer | 153 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Textured | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – Textured Metallic | 152 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Premium Vinyl – True Brushed | 113 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Printable Fabric | 199 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Printable Foil | 293 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Printable Iron-On, Dark | 99 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Printable Iron-On, Light | 99 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Printable Magnetic Sheet | 242 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Printable Vinyl | 107 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Quilt Batting | 1833 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Ramie | 1455 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Raschel Knit | 2278 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Rayon Lyocell | 1415 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Rib Knit | 1585 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Rice Paper | 70 | Off | Deep-Point Blade |
Rip-Stop Nylon | 1549 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Sailcloth | 2610 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Sandblast Stencil | 190 | 2X | Deep-Point Blade |
Satin Silk | 1833 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Seersucker | 1645 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Sequined | 2570 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Shantung | 1590 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Shantung Santeen | 1743 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Shimmer Leather – 1mm | 253 | 3X | Fine-Point Blade |
Shimmer Paper | 298 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Silk China | 1640 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Silk, Bonded | 175 | Off | Bonded Fabric Blade |
Slinky Knit | 1830 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Spandex | 1655 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Sparkle Paper | 292 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
SportFlex Iron-On | 118 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Stencil Film – 0.4mm | 273 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Stencil Vinyl | 110 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Sticker Paper | 222 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Sticker Paper, Removable | 106 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Sticky Note | 193 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Suede | 1610 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Tafetta | 1405 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Tattoo Paper | 277 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Terry Cloth | 2533 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Tissue Paper | 1308 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Tooling Leather – 2-3 oz. (0.8 mm) | 300 | 4X | Knife Blade |
Tooling Leather – 4-5 oz. (1.6 mm) | 400 | 6X | Knife Blade |
Tooling Leather – 6-7 oz. (2.4 mm) | 450 | 16X | Knife Blade |
Transfer Foil | 112 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Transfer Sheet | 116 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Transparency | 308 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
True Brushed Paper | 305 | 2X | Fine-Point Blade |
Tulle | 729 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Tweed | 1495 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Ultra Firm Stabilizer | 2488 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Vellum | 239 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Velour | 2083 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Velvet Upholstery | 2134 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Velveteen | 2034 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Vinyl | 107 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Viscose | 918 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Voile | 1267 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Waffle Cloth | 2883 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Washi Sheet | 85 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Wax Paper | 169 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Window Cling | 99 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Wool Crepe | 1174 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Wrapping Paper | 159 | Off | Fine-Point Blade |
Ziberline | 1883 | Off | Rotary Blade |
Let’s weigh the pros and cons
The Pros
- Produces professional and intricate cuts faster in a detailed manner
- Endless possibilities with its multi-function capabilities
- Bluetooth capability
- Cricut has done well to include the Premium Fine Point Blade with housing and Rotary Blade with new Drive Housing.
- Like I said earlier the Cricut Adaptive Tool System is pure genius
- The machine is automated to swiftly detect whether you’re operating with the right blade or not. Another genius feature.
- The Cricut Maker is faster and stronger than previous machines
The Cons
- I found the Cricut Maker a little overwhelming in the beginning but practice makes perfect and you will get a handle on things pretty quickly. Plus there are loads of amazing YouTube videos that will help you out.
- Not a Cricut Maker issue, but I wish Design Space software capability was the same across cellphones, tablet, laptops and desktops
- Additional accessories are pricey but crafting isn’t a cheap hobby with or with a cutting machine.
My Final Verdict
Choosing the correct Cricut Machine comes down to budget and necessity. While this has been an extremely long post, I hope this review answers all your questions about the Cricut Maker. You may also want to read my review on the Cricut Joy by clicking here.
Is the Cricut Maker worth all the hype? It’s a unanimous “hell yes” from me!!! This work-horse is ideal for small business owners and avid crafters. Now you can keep that hustle alive or save time and money when it comes to your hobbies. The Cricut Maker is worth every penny.
Happy Crafting

I would love to get one of these babies!
What do you look at price wise? Or is that a silly question? Haha
There are several machines available so it would depend on what you want to do with it. There have been amazing specials with the Maker costing R6999. There are also bundles available. Link in post for all suppliers but you welcome to message me if you need more info