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Cricut’s most popular cutting machine now takes up less space in your crafting room
- Andrew Liszewski
- February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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The Cricut Explore 5 will be available in taupe and teal color options. | Image: Cricut
Cricut has announced new versions of two of its cutting machines that could appeal to crafters struggling with limited space for their hobby. The new Cricut Explore 5 is 30 percent "more compact" than the Explore 4 that launched a year ago, without reducing the size or types of materials the machine can handle. The new Cricut Joy 2 is an even smaller alternative to the Explore 5 and adds the ability to precisely slice pre-printed materials so you can finally open that Etsy sticker shop.
The Cricut Explore 5 is available starting today for $199 and comes with enough materials to make up to 30 projects. It can also be purchased as part of mor …
Originally published at The Verge