Cricut has launched two new compact photo printers – the StickerPix Print and StickerPix Print + Cut – that print photos on the spot and create custom photo stickers in minutes. The devices are designed to turn digital memories into physical keepsakes, addressing the common problem of photos rarely leaving the smartphone screen.
Two models for different needs
The flagship StickerPix Print + Cut (£249.99) is a three-in-one workstation that prints, laminates, and precision-cuts bespoke stickers. The more affordable StickerPix Print (£159.99) focuses on custom photo prints, as well as pre-cut stickers and labels. Both models use advanced thermal dye-sublimation technology to produce vibrant, high-resolution prints that resist water, scratches, and fading.
Operating the system is simple: load a pre-cut sheet, upload an image, and let the machine handle the rest. An integrated fine-point blade ensures sharp, precise edges on custom sticker cuts. The devices sync with the Design Space app on mobile and desktop, giving access to AI tools, a library of artist-designed graphics, and quick camera roll uploads.
Ongoing costs and considerations
The main drawback lies in ongoing costs. Replacement ink and sheets must be purchased directly from Cricut (starting at £6.99). The brand notes that its machines and materials are designed exclusively for one another, meaning third-party alternatives aren't guaranteed to work. Additionally, dye-sublimation is optimised for natural, balanced photos rather than exact colour matching, so on-screen visuals, Pantone shades, and specific brand colours may not translate precisely.
For those seeking a single-purpose solution, the YOTON 4x6 Photo Printer is currently £86.99 on sale at Amazon, and the Brother QL-600B Address Label Printer is available at Argos for £69.99.
Shopper praise and five-star ratings
Both Cricut models have earned flawless five-star ratings. One customer praised the Print + Cut: "I can not get over the vibrancy of the print quality this product has. It is so fun to use. I would give it 10 stars if I could. The small size makes it perfect to take places where you can print right on the spot."
Another hailed it as a 'revolutionary' device, commenting: "It takes up very little space, yet the print quality is worthy of a photographer, and the cutting is extremely precise! I'm absolutely thrilled with my new purchase, being a huge journaling fan."
One person declared it was 'the machine I didn't know I NEEDED', noting they have over 20,000 photos on their phone that rarely get printed. They praised the ability to make laminated, waterproof stickers, reuse them, and use AI prompts for custom designs. A verdict on the StickerPix Print read: "I got to try out this new machine, and it's fantastic! It's really easy to use, the sticker printing is good quality, and you can do all sorts of different things with the app."
