I'm obsessed with these Cricut bundle discounts – perfect if you're new to digital crafting

Explore 3 Essentials Materials Bundle
Was $517 Now $329 at Cricut
Save: $188: 

Overview: For anyone new to Cricut, a bundle is the best way to get started because you get a bunch of tools and materials so you can start working with the machine right away. We recommend the Explore 3 as the best all-round entry-level machine from Cricut. It's super lightweight, fuss-free, fast and precise. There's a similar deal on Cricut's UK site.

Key features: Cricut Explore 3 cutting and drawing machine, Starter Tool Set, Opaque Gel Pens, Printable Sticker Paper, Smart Vinyl – Permanent Sampler, Transfer Tape Smart Iron-On Sampler, Light Grip Machine Mat.

Release date: June 2021.

Price history: Cricut regularly runs bundle deals, but this is one of the best we've seen, cutting a further $40 off the previous offer price. 

Price comparison: The machine alone is on sale for $249 at Cricut

Cricut Joy Xtra Materials bundle
Was: $272 Now: $219 at Cricut
Save: $53

Overview: For a more portable craft machine, there's a small saving here on the new Cricut Joy Xtra with materials and tools. It's a larger version of the original Joy but smaller than the Explore 3; making it a good entry machine or if space is tight. On the UK site, this bundle has £138 off!

Key features: Cricut Joy Xtra cutting and drawing machine, Starter Tool Set, Opaque Gel Pens, Printable Sticker Paper, Smart Vinyl – Permanent Sampler, Transfer Tape Smart Iron-On Sampler, Light Grip Machine Mat.

Release date: September 2023. 

Price history: This is one of Cricut's newest craft machines and so far deals have been very small. There was previously $20 off this bundle.

Price comparison: The machine alone costs $199 from Cricut

Cricut Maker 3 Essentials Materials Bundle
Was: $627 Now: $469 at Cricut
Save: $128

Overview: The Cricut Maker 3 is a higher end machine designed with serious enthusiasts and small craft businesses in mind. It's probably overkill if you're just looking to tinker, but if you think you might want to start crafting as a business, it makes sense to go for a more pro machine like this from the start. UK customers can save £129.

Key features: Cricut Maker 3 cutting and drawing machine, Smart Vinyl (permanent and removable), Transfer Tape, Smart Iron-Ons, Basic Tool Set, Essential Tool Set.

Release date: June 2021. 

Price history: Cricut and other retailers often run deals on the machine alone and bundles, but this is the biggest discount we've seen so far on the Essentials Materials Bundle. 

Price comparison: The machine alone is on sale for $349 in a Black Friday deal at Cricut.