Someone who loves their Cricut is never short of project ideas, only of the right machine, press or materials to make them. That makes them easy to buy for once you know whether they already own a cutting machine. If they do not, a machine bundle is the gift. If they do, a heat press or a stack of supplies is.
For gifts for other crafts, see our gifts for crafters. To compare cutting machines in more depth, see our guide to the best craft cutting machines.
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Quick picks
- For shirts and decals: Cricut Maker 4 with EasyPress SE bundle.
- An all-rounder: Cricut Explore 5 Essential bundle.
- For cards: Cricut Joy Xtra card making bundle.
- If they have a machine: Cricut EasyPress 3 or the Mug Press.
- Small add-ons: a tool set, a mat variety pack and Smart Vinyl.
A cutting machine
Cricut Maker 4 with EasyPress SE Bundle
The Cricut Maker 4 bundle pairs the Maker 4 cutting machine with an EasyPress SE heat press, tools, vinyl and iron-on, so they can design, cut and press custom shirts, hoodies and tote bags right out of the box. It suits someone who wants to make apparel, personalized gifts or items to sell.
Cricut Explore 5 Essential Bundle
The Cricut Explore 5 Essential bundle is Cricut’s newest Explore machine, a 12-inch cutter that works with more than 100 materials including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock and printable sticker paper. It also writes, draws, foils and scores, and cuts around images printed on a home inkjet printer for full-color stickers. The bundle includes supplies for 65 projects and connects to the free Design Space app by Bluetooth.
Cricut Joy Xtra Card Making Bundle
For a card maker, the Cricut Joy Xtra card making bundle is a compact, portable machine with a card mat, insert cards, pens and printable sticker paper, for birthday cards, thank-you notes and invitations.
If they prefer Silhouette, the Silhouette Cameo 5 Alpha starter bundle includes Silhouette Studio software, 24 rolls of Oracal 651 vinyl, a tool kit and 25 designs, and cuts materials up to 3 mm thick.
A heat press
A heat press is a natural next step after a cutting machine, and it is a great gift for someone who already owns one.
- The Cricut EasyPress 3, 9 by 9 inch heats to 400 degrees Fahrenheit on a ceramic-coated plate and connects to the Cricut Heat app by Bluetooth. It is sized for T-shirts, totes, pillows and aprons.
- The Cricut EasyPress Mini has a precision tip and three heat settings for small or curved items such as shoes, hats, baby clothes and coasters.
- For someone who presses a lot, the Cricut AutoPress 2, 12 by 12 inch is an automatic press with 110 pounds of even pressure, heat up to 410 degrees Fahrenheit, hands-free Auto Mode and four presets.
- Add an EasyPress mat with a pressing sheet to protect the work surface and the press.
A mug press
The Cricut Mug Press with 4 blank mugs turns blank 11 to 16 ounce mugs into custom designs with a one-touch setting. Designs made with Infusible Ink are dishwasher safe and will not peel. Pair it with Infusible Ink markers, a 32-color set of sublimation markers that can be used freehand or in the machine.
Tools, mats and materials
- The Cricut Basic Tool Set has a spatula, weeder, scraper, scissors and tweezers. The Cricut Ultimate Toolset adds a hook weeder, a wide spatula, an XL scraper, two pairs of scissors and a brayer.
- The Cricut mat variety pack has four 12 by 12 inch mats for Explore and Maker machines: two StandardGrip, one LightGrip and one StrongGrip.
- The Cricut Smart Permanent Vinyl sampler has six 13 by 24 inch sheets in six colors that cut without a mat.
- The Cricut Fine Point Pen Set has 16 pens for writing and drawing on cards and invitations.
How to choose
First find out whether they own a machine and which one. If they do not, choose the bundle that matches what they want to make: Maker 4 for shirts and decals, Explore 5 for a bit of everything, Joy Xtra for cards. If they already have a machine, a heat press or a mug press opens up new projects. If you are unsure, tools, mats and vinyl get used up on every project. If they sell what they make, our guide to selling crafts on Etsy is a useful companion.
Frequently asked questions
What do you get someone who loves their Cricut?
A heat press if they do not have one, a mug press, or supplies they use up such as mats, vinyl and pens. If they have no machine yet, a bundle with materials included is the best start.
Do Cricut mats work with every machine?
No. The 12 by 12 inch mats in the variety pack are made for Explore and Maker machines; the Joy line uses its own smaller mats. Check their machine first.
Is a heat press a good gift for a Cricut owner?
Yes. It lets them apply iron-on vinyl and Infusible Ink to shirts, bags and pillows with even heat.
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