Cricut’s most popular cutting machine now takes up less space in your crafting room

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 …

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