Cricut Black Friday: What we expect for deals on the Cricut Maker, EasyPress, Joy and more

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With Black Friday around the corner, we're doing the groundwork to make sure we'll find the very best offers on Cricut across all retailers. That means weighing up what we've seen before and any new releases to predict what might be discounted, and looking for early deals.

Though the biggest sales event of the year actually begins on November 24, sales often begin at the very beginning of November – with some deals even popping up earlier than that. So if you're looking for a bargain on Cricut, you might be surprised at how early they'll be around. 

On this page we'll answer some of the burning questions around the topic. And as it gets closer to the time, here is where we'll put the best Cricut offers so you don't need to hunt. So whether you want top Black Friday Cricut Maker 3 deals or Cricut Joy Black Friday bargains, be sure to bookmark this page and come back to it. Want something different? See our Apple Black Friday hub page.

Not sure which model is right for you? Our guide to the best Cricut machines will help (and it's also worth checking out our best laptops for Cricut piece to make sure you're totally ready to craft).

What is Cricut, anyway?

Cricut is a blade-cutting machine, which can do everything from quilting to paper crafts and even wood working and clothing design, it really is the do-all gift. These brilliant cutting machines enable you to create a design on a computer and then automatically cut it out from material such as paper, vinyl, card, felt, fabric, leather or matboard. 

All you need to know about Cricut Black Friday

Do Cricuts ever go on sale for Black Friday?

Cricut machines are often subject to some healthy discounts on Black Friday. We've seen discounts across the range, often saving hundreds of dollars. If you want to take up digital crafting, Black Friday is genuinely a great time to get all the kit you need to get going. And if you've been looking to upgrade your current machinery or accessories, we recommend doing so in this period.

Does Cricut do Cyber Monday?

Yes, historically Cricut has offered significant discounts on Cyber Monday. Black Friday discounts often run into Cyber Monday, and new discounts also appear on this day. Last year we saw bundle deals as well as offers on new machines and accessories. 

What is the best cheap Cricut to buy?

We think the Explore Air 2 is the best Cricut for price (and therefore best for new users who are just trying it out). It's a bit less powerful than other machines in the range, but it still packs a healthy range of features. But with possible discounts on other machines over Black Friday, it's possible you'll be able to find a more powerful Cricut at a considerable discount, opening up possibilities.

Cricut Black Friday: Sale predictions

We expect the offers to be close to what we've seen before. That means reductions on older machines like the Cricut Joy, Cricut Explore Air 2 and smaller machines like the HeatPress. We'd love to say we'll see offers on the new Venture but nothing is guaranteed in the sales world. We also expect to bundle deals (perfect for getting started) and reductions on accessories, too. 

Below you'll find the retailers that had the best deals on Cricut last Black Friday.

Black Friday Cricut: best US retailers

  • Amazon: We saw deals like $150 off the Cricut Maker 
  • Best Buy: Saved you up to $120 on Cricut machines
  • Cricut: We saw savings of over $175 on all machine bundle deals
  • Michael's: You could save $40 on the must-have Cricut Joy
  • Walmart: There were deals saving you up to $140 on Cricut
  • Michaels: We saw offers of up to $100 off Cricut lighting

Black Friday Cricut: best UK retailers

  • Amazon: Had £56 off the sort-after Cricut Joy
  • Cricut: Could save over £200 on machine bundle deals
  • John Lewis: There were savings of up to £40 on heat press machines
  • Very: We saw £95 on Cricut bundles and machines
  • Hobbycraft: Saved 50% on Cricut tools and material bundles

Last year's Black Friday Cricut deals

The best Cricut Maker Black Friday deals: US

$249.99 at Cricut Maker review

Cricut Maker: $399.99 $249.99 at Cricut
Save $150:
Here's the best Cricut Maker deal we've seen in a long time. Cricut is offering $150 off the Champagne model of its best-selling craft machine. This Cricut's older machine but it's still a capable device, read our Maker review for more details.

Cricut Maker + essentials: $533.42 $279.99 at Cricut
Save $253: There's a huge saving on this Cricur Maker Essentials Bundle that includes the classic machine, basic tool set and sample materials, including Vinyl and Iron-On supplies. This is a massive 52% saving.

Cricut Maker + essentials: $533.42 $279.99 at Cricut
Save $253:
There's a huge saving on this Cricur Maker Essentials Bundle that includes the classic machine, basic tool set and sample materials, including Vinyl and Iron-On supplies. This is a massive 52% saving.

The best Cricut Maker Black Friday deals: UK

Cricut Maker: £299.99 £253.94 at Amazon
Save £45: It's already the best cutting machine for value and this Cricut Maker deal makes it even more of a bargain. Amazon has reduced the price to just £253.94: that's a saving of £45 on the Champagne model.

Cricut Maker: £299.99 £253.94 at Amazon
Save £45:
It's already the best cutting machine for value and this Cricut Maker deal makes it even more of a bargain. Amazon has reduced the price to just £253.94: that's a saving of £45 on the Champagne model.

Cricut Maker Black Friday Bundle: £345.98 £303.98
Save £42: Amazon has a brilliant bundle deal available. As well as the Cricut Maker (Rose), you're also getting a mat, two vinyl samplers, two iron-on samplers and a pen set, saving you a modest 12% in total.

Cricut Maker Black Friday Bundle: £345.98 £303.98
Save £42:
Amazon has a brilliant bundle deal available. As well as the Cricut Maker (Rose), you're also getting a mat, two vinyl samplers, two iron-on samplers and a pen set, saving you a modest 12% in total.

Cricut Maker 3: £429.99 £367.99 at Amazon
Save 14%: One of the most powerful and popular Cricut machines. This model is twice as quick as the original and this is a genuinely decent price, and before the main event, too.

Cricut Maker 3: £429.99 £367.99 at Amazon
Save 14%:
One of the most powerful and popular Cricut machines. This model is twice as quick as the original and this is a genuinely decent price, and before the main event, too.

The best Cricut Joy Early Black Friday deals: US

Cricut Joy + Label Making Bundle: $249.91 $149.99 at Cricut
Save $99.42: Use this ultra-portable, smart and powerful little machine to make labels (it makes loads more but this bundle is perfect for labels). With almost $100 off, this is a great early deal.

Cricut Joy + Label Making Bundle: $249.91 $149.99 at Cricut
Save $99.42:
Use this ultra-portable, smart and powerful little machine to make labels (it makes loads more but this bundle is perfect for labels). With almost $100 off, this is a great early deal.

 $129.99 at Cricut Cricut Joy review

Cricut Joy: $179.99 $129.99 at Cricut
Save $50:
Cricut's tiny cutting machine gets a 28% discount on the Cricut store. This compact cutter is ideal for cards and paper gifts, but can be used to with iron-on materials. It's a perfect Mug Press companion. Read our Cricut Joy review for more details.

The best Cricut Joy Early Black Friday deals: UK

Cricut Joy Gift Bundle: £284.99 £189.99 at Cricut
Save £95: This Gift Bundle features everything a new Cricut crafter could want out of the box, including smart and iron-on materials, pens, card and mats. There's a huge 33% off right now at Very. Expect this to sell fast. 

Cricut Joy Gift Bundle: £284.99 £189.99 at Cricut
Save £95:
This Gift Bundle features everything a new Cricut crafter could want out of the box, including smart and iron-on materials, pens, card and mats. There's a huge 33% off right now at Very. Expect this to sell fast. 

Cricut Joy: £189.99 £133.99 at Amazon
Save 29%: The tiny Cricut Joy is one of the brand's best-selling craft cutters and right now Amazon has £56 off this smart craft cutting machine that makes an ideal gift.

Cricut Joy: £189.99 £133.99 at Amazon
Save 29%:
The tiny Cricut Joy is one of the brand's best-selling craft cutters and right now Amazon has £56 off this smart craft cutting machine that makes an ideal gift.

The best Cricut EasyPress Early Black Friday deals: US

Cricut EasyPress 3 (12 x 10): $249.99 $179.99 at Best Buy
Save $70: One of the best Cricut deals we saw last year is back already. Right now you can get a whopping 28% discount on the Cricut EasyPress 3.

Cricut EasyPress 3 (12 x 10): $249.99 $179.99 at Best Buy
Save $70:
One of the best Cricut deals we saw last year is back already. Right now you can get a whopping 28% discount on the Cricut EasyPress 3.

Cricut EasyPress 2 iron-on bundle + Cricut Mini: $199 $119.92 at Cricut
Save $79: Get the Cricut EasyPress 2 and the superb Cricut Mini along with the Essentials iron-on Bundle of materials and tools for a lot less. This includes two tool-sets and 10 iron-on materials, so you can use it right out of the box. This deal saves you a massive 60%.

Cricut EasyPress 2 iron-on bundle + Cricut Mini: $199 $119.92 at Cricut
Save $79:
Get the Cricut EasyPress 2 and the superb Cricut Mini along with the Essentials iron-on Bundle of materials and tools for a lot less. This includes two tool-sets and 10 iron-on materials, so you can use it right out of the box. This deal saves you a massive 60%.

The best Cricut EasyPress Early Black Friday deals: UK

Cricut EasyPress 2 + basic tool set: £196.98 £132.48 at Amazon
Save £64.50: Ideal for large iron-on projects including t-shirt prints and dress design. The Cricut EasyPress 2 is bundled up with a basic tool set. And you get 32% off, too.

Cricut EasyPress 2 + basic tool set: £196.98 £132.48 at Amazon
Save £64.50:
Ideal for large iron-on projects including t-shirt prints and dress design. The Cricut EasyPress 2 is bundled up with a basic tool set. And you get 32% off, too.

Cricut Autopress: £899 £799 at Cricut
Save £100: Cricut's new and largest heat press machine is designed for shirt, bag and fabric iron-on designs. This machine is designed for small studios or hobbyists looking to start a second income – it's speedy and consistent with programmable settings for large projects.

Cricut Autopress: £899 £799 at Cricut
Save £100:
Cricut's new and largest heat press machine is designed for shirt, bag and fabric iron-on designs. This machine is designed for small studios or hobbyists looking to start a second income – it's speedy and consistent with programmable settings for large projects.

Cricut EasyPress 3 (9 x 9): £179.99 £139.99 at Cricut
Save £40: The new Cricut EasyPress 3 is on offer with 22% off the asking price. This is the brand's newest heat press device and it makes use of the HeatPress App for easy designs and professional projects.

Cricut EasyPress 3 (9 x 9): £179.99 £139.99 at Cricut
Save £40:
The new Cricut EasyPress 3 is on offer with 22% off the asking price. This is the brand's newest heat press device and it makes use of the HeatPress App for easy designs and professional projects.

The best Cricut Explore Early Black Friday deals: US

Cricut Explore 3: £319 $279 at Michael's
Save $40: Super lightweight, fuss-free remote crafting, the Cricut Explore 3 fast, precision cuts twice as fast as previous models. At $40 off, this is a very good deal indeed.

Cricut Explore 3: £319 $279 at Michael's
Save $40:
Super lightweight, fuss-free remote crafting, the Cricut Explore 3 fast, precision cuts twice as fast as previous models. At $40 off, this is a very good deal indeed.

Cricut Explore Air 2 Bundle: $199 $151.47 at Walmart
Save $47: Save money on the price of the Explore Air 2 and get a 20-pc vinyl bundle and essential too set for free. Only in Green.

Cricut Explore Air 2 Bundle: $199 $151.47 at Walmart
Save $47:
Save money on the price of the Explore Air 2 and get a 20-pc vinyl bundle and essential too set for free. Only in Green.

Cricut Explore Air 2: $199 $169 at Michaels
Save $30: Get the older but still superb Explore model for less, and at Michaels you can find this craft cutting machine in one of three colours – Peakcock, Mint and Boysenberry.

Cricut Explore Air 2: $199 $169 at Michaels
Save $30:
Get the older but still superb Explore model for less, and at Michaels you can find this craft cutting machine in one of three colours – Peakcock, Mint and Boysenberry.

The best Cricut Explore Early Black Friday deals: UK

Cricut Explore Air 2: £249.99 £209.99 at Very
Save 80%: Getting started with cutting machines? Then check out the Cricut Explore Air 2, which is simple to use, with some very powerful features. This isn't the best price we've seen, but it's a nice saving nonetheless.

Cricut Explore Air 2: £249.99 £209.99 at Very
Save 80%:
Getting started with cutting machines? Then check out the Cricut Explore Air 2, which is simple to use, with some very powerful features. This isn't the best price we've seen, but it's a nice saving nonetheless.

Cricut Explore 3: £299.99 £259.99 at Cricut
Save £40: The new Explore 3 is compatible with Cricut's new Smart Materials, which means you can make larger projects and there's no need for a mat. This deal at Cricut offers a modest 13% off, which isn't bad considering this machine just released this year.

Cricut Explore 3: £299.99 £259.99 at Cricut
Save £40:
The new Explore 3 is compatible with Cricut's new Smart Materials, which means you can make larger projects and there's no need for a mat. This deal at Cricut offers a modest 13% off, which isn't bad considering this machine just released this year.

Cricut Explore 3 Everything Materials Bundle: £534.86 £339.99 at Cricut
Save £194.87: This bundle offers the new Explore 3 along with everything you need to get started, including eight material packs, three pen and tool sets and cutting mats. This bundle offers a decent 36% discount.

Cricut Explore 3 Everything Materials Bundle: £534.86 £339.99 at Cricut
Save £194.87:
This bundle offers the new Explore 3 along with everything you need to get started, including eight material packs, three pen and tool sets and cutting mats. This bundle offers a decent 36% discount.

The best Cricut Early Black Friday deals right now

Georgia Coggan

Georgia is lucky enough to be Creative Bloq's Editor. She has been working for Creative Bloq since 2018, starting out as a freelancer writing about all things branding, design, art, tech and creativity – as well as sniffing out genuinely good deals on creative technology. Since becoming Editor, she has been managing the site on a day-to-day basis, helping to shape the diverse content streams CB is known for and leading the team in their own creativity. 

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