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Use the Cricut machine to make custom stickers, posters, and more.

Use the Cricut machine to make custom stickers, posters, and more.

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Save $80: Through May 8, get the Cricut Explore Air 2 for $169, down from its original price of $249.


My mom loves her Cricut machine. Throughout the pandemic, she’s made custom face masks, wine glasses, and more. If there’s a mom in your life who likes crafting, this tool makes an awesome gift.

And through May 8 (the day before Mother’s Day), the Cricut Explore Air 2 is on sale for $169 across a few different retailers — that’s down from an original price of $249. Amazon shows the list price as $227, but you’re actually getting a better deal than they’re letting on. You can grab the Cricut at Cricut.com, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Michaels, or Joann Fabrics.

So, what is the Cricut Explore Air 2? It’s a DIY cutting machine that cuts more than 100 types of materials with precision. You can make stickers, vinyl decals, adhesive foils, and so much more. Cricut has free design software that allows you to upload images and designs for the machine to cut out. Plus, it features a library of more than 100,000 images, fonts, and pre-designed projects.

In addition to cutting, the Cricut also has a writing function that “handwrites” in the font of your choice. So, if you have bad handwriting, you can still create pretty and legible cards.

There are tons of crafting possibilities with the Cricut Explore Air 2. Grab it as a Mother’s Day gift — or a treat-yo-self gift —while it’s on sale for $169.

The ultimate gift for crafty moms: Cricut Explore Air 2 is on sale

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