Cricut’s New Machine Actually Makes Custom Stickers in Minutes

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I have a drawer, and if you are the kind of person who understands sticker addiction, you already know the drawer I mean. Okay fine, it’s several drawers. And boxes. It is stuffed with washi tape, sticky notes in colors I will never actually use, and at least dozens of half-finished sheets of custom stickers I ordered online and forgot about because they took two weeks to arrive. That wait is the actual problem. Custom stickers, the kind with your own photos or artwork on them, have always meant either a bulk order from a print-on-demand site or a trip to a drugstore kiosk, and neither option works when the idea hits you at 9pm on a Tuesday and you want it in your journal by Wednesday.

I journal daily and I will die on the hill that good stationery makes the habit stick, pun fully intended. So when Cricut announced StickerPix, a line of machines built specifically to turn your camera roll into stickers and photo prints at home, I paid attention in a way I don’t usually pay attention to product launches.

Designer: Cricut

Here is what it actually is. There are two machines. StickerPix Print is the simpler one, and it prints onto pre-cut sticker sheets, so your shapes come out set but the color and image are entirely yours. StickerPix Print + Cut goes further. You design your own layout, and the machine prints and then kiss-cuts around your actual artwork, so you get custom shapes instead of preset ones. Both use dye-sublimation printing and laminate the sticker as it prints, which means the finish is water, scratch, and fade resistant without you doing anything extra. No Cricut Access subscription is required to run either machine, which matters more than it sounds like it should, because plenty of hobby tech quietly nudges you toward a monthly fee the moment you want to actually use it.

The materials are proprietary, Cricut’s own sticker sheets and photo paper in 4×6 and 4×7 sizes, and that is a fair trade-off to be honest about. You are not going to run random cardstock through this thing. But the payoff is that you skip the entire ordering pipeline. No uploading files to a third-party site, no minimum order of 50 when you needed 5, no waiting for a mail carrier. You take a photo, open Design Space on your phone or desktop, and a few minutes later you are peeling a laminated sticker off a machine sitting on your desk.

What actually impresses me is who this is built for. It is not aimed at professional crafters who already own a full Cricut cutting setup and a separate printer. It is aimed at the person who wants a fast, pro-looking result without learning a new skill, which is most of us. Reviewers testing it early have pointed out that the Print + Cut model handles small, detailed designs well, and that the photo printing option is genuinely useful on its own, since plenty of people have thousands of photos trapped on a phone and nowhere to put them.

I am not going to pretend a sticker printer solves anything urgent in the world. But it solves a small, specific, recurring annoyance for people who like putting their own images on their own belongings, whether that is a journal, a water bottle, a gift tag, or an envelope that deserved better than a plain white label. That is a bigger group of people than it sounds like, especially with junk journaling and scrapbooking having their own quiet resurgence across social media over the past couple of years.

Price sits in the $150 to $380 range depending on the bundle, which is not nothing, but it is roughly what a few months of ordering custom sticker sheets online would cost anyway. For someone who already treats their stationery drawer like a small shrine, that math checks out. For everyone else, it is at minimum a genuinely clever answer to a problem most people did not realize had a name until they saw a machine built to fix it.

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4 Keychain Cameras Nobody Will Leave the House Without

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If we see something worth remembering, or something we want to celebrate, our first instinct is to reach for our smartphones and snap a picture or video. But what happens when your phone battery dies, your storage is full, or it simply isn’t on you when the moment strikes? That’s exactly when having a tiny, always-with-you camera comes in handy. All you have to do is reach into your pocket, and you’re ready to shoot.

Yashica has become one of the brands leading the charge in blending modern convenience with old-school charm, and its FUNtastic Keychain Camera line is proof of that. The lineup offers plenty of designs to choose from, and with every new release, Yashica adds even more characters and collaborations to pick from. The brand has now built an entire creative universe around this idea called FUNtastic World, designed to celebrate the many different personalities and styles its fans bring to the table.

Designer: Yashica

To celebrate this new universe, Yashica is rolling out four new camera designs, and each one comes with its own specific “personality.” Every camera in the collection is, of course, ultra-compact and built with a wearable form factor, so you can clip it onto your bag, belt loop, keychain, or anywhere else that keeps it close by at all times. Each one also features a 180-degree flip screen, making it perfect for selfies, group shots, and any moment you want to be part of instead of just capturing from behind the lens. As an added bonus, every FUNtastic camera also comes with a built-in LED light, since some of the most memorable moments don’t happen in perfect lighting. Think indoor concerts, parties, festivals, and spontaneous evenings with friends. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference when the fun doesn’t stop once the sun goes down.

The four new camera designs are:

Yashica Sailor Boy (Wanderers)
This design channels Yashica’s original character and captures a true sense of adventure with clean, maritime-inspired colors. It’s made for the free spirit in you, the one who’s always ready to explore what’s around the next corner.

Basketball Snoopy (Sparks)
This sports-inspired design channels our favorite beagle’s endlessly positive energy. It celebrates teamwork, friendship, and staying active, making it the perfect companion for your next pickup game or afternoon at the park with friends.

Cherries Hello Kitty (Blush)
This cherry-inspired design gives our favorite cat (or human dressed as one) a sweet, vibrant aesthetic. It’s made for the days when you’re feeling cheerful and want to add a little brightness to your look, and your life.

Polka Dot Edition (Blush)
This is the more stylish version of Hello Kitty, combining a timeless polka-dot pattern with the character’s signature charm for a look that feels both classic and contemporary. It’s made for the days when you’re feeling cute and ready to add a little extra pizzazz to your outfit.

All four YASHICA FUNtastic Keychain Cameras are now available for pre-order at yashica.com, with shipments expected to begin the week of September 28, 2026. And if you’re already thinking about who else might love one, you’re onto something. With its collectible designs, character collaborations, and everyday usability, FUNtastic makes a fantastic gift for friends, family, and fans of the characters and pop culture alike.

At the end of the day, FUNtastic isn’t just about snapping quick photos. It’s about making room for spontaneity in a world that often feels too scheduled and too filtered. It’s a reminder that not every memory needs a perfectly lit, perfectly staged shot. Sometimes the best photos are the blurry, laughing, in-between ones you almost didn’t catch. Whether you’re the Sailor Boy dreaming about your next trip, the Basketball Snoopy chasing adventure with friends, or the Hello Kitty fan looking to add a little extra sweetness to your everyday carry, there’s a FUNtastic personality out there with your name on it. And since your mood can change from one day to the next, why not have a camera that changes right along with you?

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4 Keychain Cameras Nobody Will Leave the House Without

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If we see something worth remembering, or something we want to celebrate, our first instinct is to reach for our smartphones and snap a picture or video. But what happens when your phone battery dies, your storage is full, or it simply isn’t on you when the moment strikes? That’s exactly when having a tiny, always-with-you camera comes in handy. All you have to do is reach into your pocket, and you’re ready to shoot.

Yashica has become one of the brands leading the charge in blending modern convenience with old-school charm, and its FUNtastic Keychain Camera line is proof of that. The lineup offers plenty of designs to choose from, and with every new release, Yashica adds even more characters and collaborations to pick from. The brand has now built an entire creative universe around this idea called FUNtastic World, designed to celebrate the many different personalities and styles its fans bring to the table.

Designer: Yashica

To celebrate this new universe, Yashica is rolling out four new camera designs, and each one comes with its own specific “personality.” Every camera in the collection is, of course, ultra-compact and built with a wearable form factor, so you can clip it onto your bag, belt loop, keychain, or anywhere else that keeps it close by at all times. Each one also features a 180-degree flip screen, making it perfect for selfies, group shots, and any moment you want to be part of instead of just capturing from behind the lens. As an added bonus, every FUNtastic camera also comes with a built-in LED light, since some of the most memorable moments don’t happen in perfect lighting. Think indoor concerts, parties, festivals, and spontaneous evenings with friends. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference when the fun doesn’t stop once the sun goes down.

The four new camera designs are:

Yashica Sailor Boy (Wanderers)
This design channels Yashica’s original character and captures a true sense of adventure with clean, maritime-inspired colors. It’s made for the free spirit in you, the one who’s always ready to explore what’s around the next corner.

Basketball Snoopy (Sparks)
This sports-inspired design channels our favorite beagle’s endlessly positive energy. It celebrates teamwork, friendship, and staying active, making it the perfect companion for your next pickup game or afternoon at the park with friends.

Cherries Hello Kitty (Blush)
This cherry-inspired design gives our favorite cat (or human dressed as one) a sweet, vibrant aesthetic. It’s made for the days when you’re feeling cheerful and want to add a little brightness to your look, and your life.

Polka Dot Edition (Blush)
This is the more stylish version of Hello Kitty, combining a timeless polka-dot pattern with the character’s signature charm for a look that feels both classic and contemporary. It’s made for the days when you’re feeling cute and ready to add a little extra pizzazz to your outfit.

All four YASHICA FUNtastic Keychain Cameras are now available for pre-order at yashica.com, with shipments expected to begin the week of September 28, 2026. And if you’re already thinking about who else might love one, you’re onto something. With its collectible designs, character collaborations, and everyday usability, FUNtastic makes a fantastic gift for friends, family, and fans of the characters and pop culture alike.

At the end of the day, FUNtastic isn’t just about snapping quick photos. It’s about making room for spontaneity in a world that often feels too scheduled and too filtered. It’s a reminder that not every memory needs a perfectly lit, perfectly staged shot. Sometimes the best photos are the blurry, laughing, in-between ones you almost didn’t catch. Whether you’re the Sailor Boy dreaming about your next trip, the Basketball Snoopy chasing adventure with friends, or the Hello Kitty fan looking to add a little extra sweetness to your everyday carry, there’s a FUNtastic personality out there with your name on it. And since your mood can change from one day to the next, why not have a camera that changes right along with you?

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