Cricut’s New Compact Crafter Does Printing, Cutting, and Lamination All at Once

Cricut has released its first machines that print, cut, and laminate stickers in one compact package. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are designed to turn photos and images into pre-cut stickers, and they are two of the smallest machines in the company’s current lineup.

The machines target crafters who want an all-in-one solution without a large storage footprint. Both models are available now, with the StickerPix Print plus Cut priced at $299 and the StickerPix Print starting at $169.

The Two Machines Compared

The StickerPix Print plus Cut is the larger and more expensive of the two. It comes with 4×7-inch sticker sheets and 4×6-inch photo paper, and it uses a dye-sublimation printing process that applies heat rather than spraying ink. That method is meant to produce better color reproduction.

Unlike Cricut’s larger machines, the StickerPix Print plus Cut includes a built-in lamination process. That makes the prints water-resistant, scratch-resistant, and less likely to fade over time.

The smaller StickerPix Print starts at $169 and lacks cutting capabilities entirely. Instead, it prints directly onto pre-cut sticker sheets with shapes including circles, rectangles, and squares. It can also be used to print 4×6 photos.

Both machines are available as part of larger bundles that include more consumables.

How Kiss-Cuts Work

The biggest difference between the StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut’s larger machines is the cutting capability. The StickerPix Print plus Cut can only cut through the top layer of a print, producing what are known as kiss-cut stickers.

Cricut’s other machines can make die-cut stickers, which are sliced completely through the backing paper.

Why Etsy Shoppers Should Care

The StickerPix machines might be the cheapest way to launch an Etsy shop. With the ability to print, cut, and laminate stickers, a craftsperson can start selling custom labels, wall art, and other printed goods without buying multiple tools.

The smaller StickerPix Print, at $169, is the entry point for those who only need printing. The StickerPix Print plus Cut, at $299, adds cutting for crafters who want fully finished products.

What the Printing Process Does

Dye-sublimation printing applies heat to transfer color onto the paper.

The lamination process seals the print beneath a protective layer. That protects against water, scratches, and fading.

What the StickerPix Bundle Offers

The bundles include more consumables than a single machine purchase.

For crafters who plan to print and cut frequently, a bundle may be the better value.

Which Machine to Buy

Here is how the two machines stack up:

1. StickerPix Print plus Cut ($299) — prints, cuts, laminates, 4×7 sticker sheets, 4×6 photo paper
2. StickerPix Print ($169) — prints only, pre-cut sticker sheets, 4×6 photos, no cutting

The choice depends on whether you want to cut your own designs or buy pre-cut sheets.

The new Cricut StickerPix machines might be the cheapest way to launch your Etsy shop.

The Bottom Line

Cricut’s new compact crafter prints, cuts, and laminates stickers in a small package. The StickerPix Print plus Cut bundles could be the cheapest way to launch an Etsy shop, giving sellers a complete workflow for custom labels and wall art.

The machines are available now at their respective prices.

Source material: “Cricut’s new compact crafter prints, cuts, and laminates stickers,” The Verge.

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