Prime Day in October – happening 8-9 October – is the ideal time to get the latest craft tech for a little less. If you haven't heard of Prime Day October before that may be because Amazon is insisting on calling it Prime Big Deal Days, or because it's a relatively new 'shopping event', which leads on to the Cricut Black Friday and Christmas sales.
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 in October 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 just a few days to go before Amazon Big Deal Days.
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 the Cricut Maker 3 bundle deals, 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 Maker, it remains a solid machine, especially at current discount prices.
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Prime Day Cricut Maker 3 deals
Prime Day Cricut Explore 3 deals
Prime Day Cricut Joy deals
Prime Day Cricut EasyPress 3 deals
Cricut Venture deals
Cricut Explore Air 2
The best deals in October'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, this is the whole point for many creatives! 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.
