It's the whizzy piece of kit seen everywhere on social media and the talking point in crafters' circles, but just what is a Cricut machine? And is it something you could benefit from investing in?

In June 2021, Cricut released two new machines, including a redesigned and upgraded version of the Explore Air 2 — which I've been using for the past year and a half — called the Explore 3 ($300).

Learn more Cricut is a brand that makes and sells smart cutting machines for home crafters. With these machines, you can create pretty much anything you want out of paper, vinyl, leather ...