Which Cricut Machine Is Best + Best Deals

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Have you been wanting to get a Cricut machine, but don’t know which one is right for you? I am sharing the benefits of each machine so you can decide which will work best for your situation. Overall, I think the Cricut Explore Air 2 is the best overall machine for everyone. However, if you are an avid sewer and you want to expand what your Cricut can do, consider the Cricut Maker. Short on space or like to craft on-the-go, then the Cricut Joy may be perfect for you. Here is the run down on each machine and the best deals you can find on each one.

I truly love my Cricut machine, is is one of my all-time favorite purchases I have made. I use it to make gifts, custom tees for our Disney trips, home decor and more.

I’m going to let you in on a little tip when purchasing through Cricut, if you sign up for Cricut Access you will receive 10% off your order. Cricut Access is $9.99 for the monthly plan and you can cancel at anytime. If you purchase Cricut Access before or while you purchase your machine, you will receive and extra 10% off.

The Cricut Maker is the ultimate craft cutting machine! In addition to cutting cardstock, vinyl and iron-ons, it also cuts fabric and thicker materials up to 3/32″. The Cricut maker has an adaptive tool system, so your machine can do even more things as new tools are released. Using the knife blade attachment you can cut balsa wood and thick leather. They recently released a Foil Transfer blade so you can add Foil Transfer with your Maker now too! The retail price on this machine is $399. Recently we’ve seen some great sale prices on the Cricut Maker.

Here are some current deals we’ve found on the Cricut Maker:

Cricut – Cricut Maker $249.99 (reg $399.99)

Cricut – Cricut Maker + Essentials Bundle $309.99 ($533.42)

Cricut – Cricut Maker + Everything Materials Bundle $329.99 (reg $647.82)

HSN – Cricut Maker with Vinyl, Iron-on and Tool Bundle $299.95 (reg $399.95)
(New customers $20 off with code HSN2021)

The Cricut Explore Air 2 is a great machine for crafting! You can cut paper, vinyl, faux leather, and tons of other materials. It can’t cut thicker materials like the Maker can, but this machine is the perfect option for so may crafters. This is the machine I would personally recommend if you are planning to cut cardstock, vinyl or iron-ons. It really can do so many things! This machine also comes in a variety of colors to match your decor.

Check out the following deals on the Cricut Explore Air 2:

Cricut – Cricut Explore Air 2 $199.99 (reg $249.99)

Cricut – Cricut Explore Air 2 + Essentials Bundle $259.99 (reg $383.42)

Cricut – Cricut Explore Air 2 + Everything Bundle $279.99 (reg $383.42)

HSN – Cricut Explore Air 2 with Vinyl Variety, Tape and Weeder $169.99 (reg $227.99)
(New customers $20 off with code HSN2021)

Target – Cricut Explore Air 2 Craft Cutting Machine $149.99 ($227.99)

The Cricut Joy is great if you don’t have a ton of space or if you want to craft on-the-go. With the Cricut Joy you can cut continuous shapes up to 4 inches wide and 4 feet long. One of the best features is mat-free cutting which means you can cut up to 20′ of Smart Vinyl in a one shot. If you are nervous about getting started with a Cricut machine, short on space or like to craft on-the-go, this machine would be perfect for you. The retail price of this machine is $179. Since this is a new machine, we probably won’t find big discounts on it right now.

Pick up the Cricut Joy at the following retailers:

Cricut – Cricut Joy $169.99 (reg $179.99)

Cricut – Cricut Joy + Essentials Bundle $189.99 (reg $238.93)

HSN – Cricut Joy $129.00 (reg $159.00)
(New customers $20 off with code HSN2021)

QVC – Cricut Joy $129.00 (reg $159.00)
(New customers $15 off first order with code HOLIDAY)

QVC – Cricut Joy Smart Cutting Machine & 17-pc Accessory Kit $199.99
(New customers $15 off first order with code HOLIDAY)

Here are some examples of projects you can create with your Cricut machine.