If I was buying a new craft machine this Amazon Prime Day, I'd get a Cricut Maker 4
Here's why I'm most excited by Maker 4 deals this Cricut Amazon Prime Day.

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This year I'm most excited about the deals on the Maker 4. The Maker 4 is far superior to the 3, with double the cutting speed. At the moment they're the same price but deals on either could change things. I would suggest you look at some of the bundle deals that include materials, like this Cricut Maker4 Everything bundle for $439.
These enable you to get creating straight away, plus Cricut's materials can be expensive. See below for today's best offers on a range of Cricut machines and accessories.
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- Save up to 30% on Cricut accessories on Amazon US
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Best Prime Day Cricut deals US
This Cricut Maker 4 bundle just got an extra $10 off for Prime Day. It includes a range of materials and a Cricut Access subscription. The Maker 4 is Cricut's newest machines and cuts up to twice as fast as the Maker 3. At the moment the Maker 3 and the 4 are the same price so it's worth getting the 4.
Price check: Cricut Maker 4 Essentials bundle £379.99 at Amazon
The Cricut Maker 3 has been super-seeded by the Maker 4 but it is still faster and quieter than the original Maker, and does more than the Cricut Explore. The Smart Materials are fantastic as they enable you to cut without a mat. This bundle deal includes the basic tool kit along with a mix of materials to experiment with and a month's subscription to Cricut Access, which is great for getting started. Note the subscription auto-renews after one month. The price dropped $10 lower last Prime Day so it's worth keeping an eye on this one.
Price check: Amazon (Essentials digital bundle) $299
Cricut has led the way on approachable heat press tech, and the EasyPress 3 is the latest and easiest to use (run from an app, it's virtually automated). A heat press, unlike an iron, distributes heat evenly across a wide space for transferring designs created on a Cricut machine to shirts, bags and mugs. This bundle offer was $30 cheaper recently and is on the 12x10-inch version. It comes with a range of tools and materials so you can get started straight away.
Price check: Cricut EasyPress 3 $89 at Amazon
The Cricut Venture has been out a couple of years now and it's seeing some decent discounts this Prime Day and it's just got an extra $100 off. This machine is ideal for those who need a professional tool, it works at commercial speeds and is wide-format for a range of projects.
Price check: $599 at Walmart
The Explore Air 2 doesn't work with Smart Materials, which means you'll need a mat to make the most of this older, but still capable machine. Walmart is offering $60 off and is throwing in $30 worth of digital content in for good measure.
Price check: Amazon (Cricut Explore Air 2 Starter bundle) $339
This five piece tool set has all you need to lift, remove and place delicate cuts using your Cricut machine. At less than $15 this Basic Weeding Tool is a great way to get started.
Price check: $14.97 at Walmart
The Cricut Joy is one of the brand's most successful digital craft machines. This is a small cutter that can easily fit into a bag, ideal for taking to a friend's house for an afternoon. It's ideally for small projects such as creating cards, paper gifts, tags and perfect for making heat press designs for Cricut Mug Press. I have one, and it's a good complement to the larger Maker 3 and Explore 3 as it's easier to handle.
Price check: Cricut $99
Foil accents can add a little bit of shine to your Cricut designs. Think cards, invitations and more. This is three tools in one with three different tips. 12 foil transfer sheets are also included and it's just got a bigger discount this Prime Day.
Price check: $29.99 at Walmart
Prime Day Cricut deals UK
This Cricut Maker 4 bundle includes a range of materials and a Cricut Access subscription. The Maker 4 is Cricut's newest machines and cuts up to 2x faster than the previous model. The sub to Cricut Access auto-renews after a month though so make sure to cancel if you don't want it.
Price check: Cricut Maker 4 Everything bundle £469.99 at Cricut
The Cricut Joy is a fun little machine that you can use for a variety of crafting tasks. With this Essentials bundle you'll have all you need to get cutting, and there are even some glitter gel pens included to add the finishing touches to your creations. There are deals on the Joy Xtra too.
Price check: £179 at Cricut
This is a decent saving on an already affordable device. The Cricut EasyPress Mini has three heat settings and is ideal for ironing on badges and customising unusually shaped pieces like stuffed animals or shoes. This is the lowest price we've seen it.
Price check: £49.99 at Cricut
How do I get the best Cricut Amazon Prime Day deals
The best deals in July's Amazon Prime Day will most likely be found on Amazon, but to get the most from this sales event you'll need an Amazon Prime account. If you don't have one, read our guide to what you get with Amazon Prime benefit, including deals, free games and access to Amazon Prime video.
As Prime Day takes off, many retailers try and match or better deals, so there will be offers on other stores, and I'll be adding the best offers above as they happen. Be aware good discounts don't always mean simple price drops, sometimes you need to scratch beneath the offer and see what extras are included.
Are there alternatives to Cricut?
There are two main rivals to Cricut's craft machines. First there's Silhouette, a US company that produces machines that match up to Cricut in most categories. Take a look at our guide to the best Silhouette machines for more details. Secondly, sewing machine manufacturer Brother has a range of machines called ScanNCut; these differ in that they include a built-in scanner and CPU, so there's no need for a laptop (you can design, scan and cut directly in the craft machine). Read our Brother ScanNCut SDX2200D review for more info.
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Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloq's Deputy Editor. After beginning her career in journalism in Argentina – where she worked as Deputy Editor of Time Out Buenos Aires – she moved back to the UK and joined Future Plc in 2016. Since then, she's worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life. In 2018, she joined Creative Bloq, where she now assists with the daily management of the site, including growing the site's reach, getting involved in events, such as judging the Brand Impact Awards, and helping make sure our content serves the reader as best it can.
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