Need a cutting machine? Black Friday has arrived early for crafters, and we're already seeing some great Cricut deals on premium machines, tools, and accessories.
The best Cricut machines are loved by DIYers worldwide and known primarily for their precision cutting, scoring, and engraving. But other Cricut machines exist for more specific projects like infusing designs onto mugs, hats, and more. Whichever Cricut machine you choose, the ease of use makes them perfect tools for beginners.
I've scoured through all the early Black Friday offers live right now, and picked out the very best deals for you below. My fave model is the Cricut Maker 4, which I've recently reviewed. But as far as discounts go, the winner might be $700 off the Cricut Autopress, down to just $299 right now.
If you want to shop around some rival brands, see our guide to the best Cricut alternatives.
Quick links: USA
- Cricut: Up to $80 off cutting machines & 60% off heat presses
- Amazon: Limited-time deals on machines and materials
- Michaels: Big discounts across the range
- Best Buy: Discounts on several Heat Press machines
- Blick Art Materials: 27% off Cricut EasyPress Mini
Quick links: UK
- Cricut: Big savings on materials and mystery boxes
- Amazon: Generous savings on machines & materials
- John Lewis: Lots of accessories reduced to clear
- Very: Save 47% (£80) on Lavender Joy Xtra Gift Bundle
- AO.com: Save £70 on Cricut Maker 4
- Hobbycraft: Some decent deals on Cricut bundles
Top deals: US
Top deals: UK
Accessories & supplies
FAQ
What Cricut machines will be on sale for Black Friday 2025?
In previous years, we've seen discounts across the range on Cricut machines, with savings of over $100 on the more premium machines and bundles. If you want to take up digital crafting, Black Friday is one of the best times to get all the kit that you need to get started. Or if you've been waiting for the right time to upgrade your current machinery or accessories, now is the time.
Which Cricut machine is best for beginners?
For total newbies, we recommend the Cricut Joy or Joy Xtra as these are excellent starting points, especially for card and vinyl crafts. They're compact, affordable, and perfect for smaller projects.
However, if you're serious about crafting and want room to grow, we'd recommend investing in the more expensive Cricut Maker 4 or Explore 4 instead. These devices offer more versatility and can handle a wider range of materials for bigger projects (such as wedding DIY). Both machines use Cricut's Smart technology, which makes them surprisingly easy to use even for first-timers.
What can I make with a Cricut machine?
Cricut makes cutting machines as well as heat press machines, which can do everything from quilting to paper crafts and even woodworking and clothing design. It really is the do-all gift. Cricut machines enable you to create a design on a computer (or tablet) and then automatically cut it out from material such as paper, vinyl, card, felt, fabric, leather or matboard. Or if you have a heat press machine, you can create your own unique apparel or homeware that you won't find elsewhere.
Do I need a subscription to use a Cricut machine?
No, you don't need a subscription to use a Cricut machine. You can use Cricut Design Space software 100% for free and upload your own images or individual designs from the Cricut library.
There is, however, a subscription service called Cricut Access that gives you unlimited access to thousands of premium fonts, images, and ready-to-make projects, plus discounts on materials and priority customer support. For beginners, the free version is perfectly adequate, but you might end up buying lots of designs individually, which is where an Access subscription can save you money over time.
