The Prime Day Cricut deals have come early this year
Amazon's mega extended Prime Day is coming up, here are the offers we're already seeing on Cricut products.

Cricut Amazon Prime Day is a thing. Oh yes, Prime Day (July 8-11) is the ideal time to get the latest craft tech for a little less. And this year, for the first time ever, Prime Day is going to be a mega four days long. Sign up to become a Prime member if you're not already to make the most of it, free trials are often available.
Cricut is often on offer as part of these shopping events and the company has led the way in the new digital crafting trend. I've been covering Cricut Prime Day deals since the event started in 2022 and I've been using these smart cutting and engraving machines for years – so I know a thing or two about them. Read my guide to the best Cricut machines to get an idea of which machine is right for you and read on for my pick of the best Prime Day Cricut deals that are available now, with a few weeks before Cricut Prime Day kicks in properly..
If you're just looking for a machine, you may get a few dollars off, but I would suggest you look at some of the bundle deals, including this EasyPress 3 bundle deal, where you'll get materials included. These are a great way to get started as they enable you to get creating straight away, plus Cricut's materials can be expensive. Also, expect big savings on the older Cricut Makers, they remain solid machines, especially at current discount prices.
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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 $79 at Amazon
The Cricut Venture has been out a couple of years now and it's seeing some decent discounts ahead of Prime Day this October. 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: $699 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
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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 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 Essentials bundle £319.99 at Amazon
This is a small 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. The lowest price we've seen it is £39.99.
Price check: £49.99 at Cricut
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.
What does a Cricut machine do?
Cricut (pronounced 'cricket') is an American brand of digital cutting machines for craft hobbyists and increasingly for anyone looking to set up a small creative business. Cricut machines used for cutting materials such as paper, felt, vinyl, fabric, leather, matboard, and wood, using pre-programmed designs. You can buy extra 'blade' attachments that enable you to engrave, score and even draw designs by swapping your blade for a pen.
Do you need a computer to use a Cricut machine?
You need either a PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet to use a Cricut machine. That's because you need to prepare your designs on Cricut's own app, Design Space. Cricut also has its own subscription service, called Cricut Access, that offers hundreds of pre-made designs, as well as discounts on materials and the option to sell your own designs and make money. Read our guide, 10 reasons to get Cricut Access and look out for deals that include Design Access.
If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you can down the Cricut Design Space app from the Apple App Store. If you're using an Android phone or tablet, you can find the Design Space app in the Google Play Store. A Cricut mobile app is available for Cricut Joy users, too.
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.
Can you make money from Cricut?
Yes you can. Cricut machines offer professional, quality crafting from the home. Using a Cricut means you can create projects good enough to sell on marketplaces and in craft stores. More so, you can create and offer patterns and designs for sale inside Cricut's Design Space. If you want to learn more about selling your crafts, take a look at our guide to how to sell on Etsy.
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Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.
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