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Crafters are easy to love and surprisingly tricky to shop for. They often own the machine already, they have strong views about their favorite brands, and a wrong-size mat or the wrong vinyl just sits in a drawer.
This guide picks eight gifts for Cricut owners and other crafters, from small add-ons to a starter machine for someone who has been wishing for one. Each pick is described from its Amazon listing, so check the machine compatibility, size and color before you order.
Quick comparison
Comparison of the products recommended in this guide
A starter machine for someone who wants to begin crafting with vinyl and paper
A compact machine that cuts up to 4.5 inches wide, with starter materials and digital content in the bundle, per the listing; Uses Cricut's Design Space software, which imports SVG files
Limited cutting width, so not suited to large projects
Best for: A starter machine for someone who wants to begin crafting with vinyl and paper
Key specifications
A compact machine that cuts up to 4.5 inches wide, with starter materials and digital content in the bundle, per the listing
Uses Cricut's Design Space software, which imports SVG files
The listing says it prints on a home inkjet printer, then cuts around the printed stickers
Pros
Small and portable, with a low entry price
A gentle learning curve
Cons
Limited cutting width, so not suited to large projects
Uses its own smaller mats and accessories
Who should buy it: Someone shopping for a person who has said they want a cutting machine, or a small second machine for travel. Skip it if they already own one.
Mats, blades and some tools depend on the machine. The cutting mats here are 12 x 12 inch mats, which are for the larger machines, so check the compatibility list on the listing before you buy for someone with a smaller machine.
If you cannot find out, choose gifts that do not depend on the machine, such as the tool set, the light pad, the storage or a roll of heat transfer vinyl.
Do not buy a machine for someone who has one
The Cricut Joy 2 bundle is the one machine on this list. It suits someone who has said they want to start, or a second small machine for travel. If they already own a machine, skip it and pick from the add-ons.
The small gifts are the basic tool set, the mats and the roll of iron-on vinyl. In the middle are the mini heat press, the light pad and the storage pieces. The Joy 2 bundle is the biggest gift. Prices change often, so check the listing.
Iron-on vinyl needs heat
Heat transfer vinyl is applied with heat, so a roll is most useful to someone who already has an iron or a heat press. The mini heat press here is a good pairing for it. See our heat press guide for beginners for a closer look at the options.
Organization is a gift people rarely buy for themselves
A vinyl roll holder or a rolling cart is the kind of gift a crafter appreciates but rarely buys. If they have a craft room or a corner full of supplies, see our guide to craft room organization.
Order early and check the listing
Craft bundles and tools sell out around the holidays. Order early, check that the color and bundle contents are the ones you want, and check the delivery date on the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for someone who already has a Cricut?
Add-ons that get used up or worn out are safest: a tool set, extra mats, a roll of vinyl or iron-on, or a light pad for weeding. Check which machine they own before buying anything that has to fit it.
Is a Cricut a good gift for a beginner?
It can be, if they have said they want one. A bundle with a starter machine is simplest, and our guide to Cricut accessories for beginners lists what to add alongside it.
What is a good small gift for a crafter?
The basic tool set and a roll of iron-on vinyl are two of the lower-priced picks here, and both are easy to add to a bigger present.
Do iron-on vinyl and a heat press go together?
Yes. Iron-on vinyl is applied with heat, so a mini heat press or an iron is needed. Check the listing for what the vinyl works with.
What can I give a crafter who has everything?
Organization and workspace upgrades, such as a vinyl storage rack, a rolling cart or a light pad, tend to be things they have not bought for themselves.
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