Cricut Bundles for Custom Gear, Decals and Merch

Best for
All-round makers wanting 12-inch cutting width

The Cricut Explore 5 Essential Bundle pairs the newest Explore machine with enough materials for up to 65 projects, including Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, Value Cardstock, Insert Card Sets and Printable Vinyl, plus bonus digital content. The Explore 5 is a 12-inch cutting machine that Cricut says is 30% more compact than the previous generation, and it precision-cuts more than 100 materials.

For gamers, this is the most balanced pick. The 12-inch width handles full shirt graphics and larger wall decals, and print-then-cut lets you print artwork on a home inkjet printer and have the machine cut around it for full-color stickers. It writes, draws, foils, scores and cuts, and works with six tools, though the Deep Cutting Tool for thicker materials is sold separately. It connects to Design Space over Bluetooth. If you need to cut leather or wood for cosplay, the Maker 4 goes further.

• 12-inch cutting width
• 100+ compatible materials, six tools
• Supplies for up to 65 projects
• Bluetooth connection to Design Space

Best for
Beginners making cards, labels and small stickers

Best for
Small decals and labels with extra supplies

The Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle in this listing adds a Rainbow Sampler to the usual Essential materials: Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, Value Cardstock, Insert Card Sets and Printable Vinyl. The Joy 2 itself is an ultra-compact machine with a 4.5-inch cutting width that weighs just over 2 lbs and works with 75+ materials.

It suits quick, everyday projects like custom cards, labels for game cases, and small vinyl decals for a controller or headset stand. It also supports print-then-cut for full-color stickers. The listing is inconsistent on how much is included: the highlight says supplies for up to 65 projects, a feature mentions access to 400+ projects and how-to instructions, and the specifications list two packs. Treat the 65-project figure as the materials count. For wider designs, step up to the Explore 5.

Best for
Makers working with leather, wood and banners

Best for
Cosplayers and sellers making custom shirts

The Cricut Maker 4 T-Shirt Making Bundle combines the Maker 4 with an EasyPress SE heat press, vinyl, iron-on (HTV) materials, tools and accessories, so you can design, cut, press and apply without buying anything else. The listing aims it at hobbyists and Etsy sellers who make custom apparel, tote bags and gifts.

This is the pick for anyone planning a run of team jerseys, stream merch or fandom hoodies. The Maker 4 precision-cuts 300+ materials, including fabric, wood veneer and leather, and handles Smart Materials in continuous cuts up to 12 ft without a mat. It works with 13+ tools, though select tools are sold separately. The EasyPress SE delivers consistent heat and pressure and includes auto-shutoff and a heat base. The listing does not specify the EasyPress SE plate size. Our guide to Cricut press machines explains the press options in more depth.

• Maker 4 cutting machine plus EasyPress SE
• 300+ materials, 13+ compatible tools
• Matless cuts up to 12 ft with Smart Materials
• Vinyl and HTV starter materials

The Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle in Blue is the smaller Essential kit, with enough Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, Value Cardstock, Insert Card Sets and Printable Vinyl for up to 35 projects, plus bonus digital content. The machine is the same Joy 2: 4.5-inch cutting width, just over 2 lbs, 75+ materials, and print-then-cut for full-color stickers.

It is the easiest Cricut machine bundle for beginners who want to test the hobby with name labels, simple decals and cards. The trade-off is scale. A 4.5-inch width limits you to small designs, so if full shirt fronts are on your list, the Explore 5 or Maker 4 bundles make more sense. Compared with the Rainbow Sampler version, this listing includes fewer project materials.

The Cricut Maker 4 engagement bundle in Seashell includes the machine, Fine-Point Blade, Light Grip Mat, two Fine Point Pens, Mini Weeder, practice-cut materials, Scoring Stylus, Scraper, Spatula, Weeder, Smart Iron-On, Smart Vinyl, a Cardstock Sampler, Transfer Tape and 30 digital images. It works with 300+ materials, including leather, wood, vinyl, iron-on and cardstock.

Cosplayers will appreciate its range. Beyond cutting, the listing says it draws, foils, scores, engraves, debosses and perforates, so you can emboss leather bracers or engrave metal tags. Cricut says it cuts up to 2x faster than the previous model, and print-then-cut works with most inkjet printers. There is no heat press, so pick the Maker 4 T-Shirt bundle instead if apparel is the main goal. The full Design Space library needs an optional paid Cricut Access subscription. Keep an eye on our Cricut machine clearance roundup if you are flexible on timing.

• 300+ materials, including leather and wood
• Engraves, debosses and perforates with compatible tools
• Up to 2x faster cutting than the previous model
• Full starter tool kit and materials

Best for
Beginners pressing small shirt and hat designs

The Cricut Joy Xtra Cutting Machine T-Shirt bundle includes the Joy Xtra, a Mini EasyPress heat press, Smart Iron-On materials, crafting tools and heat transfer vinyl design guides. It is built for custom shirts, tote bags, hats, baby clothes and team apparel, with a workflow the listing describes as beginner-friendly.

The Mini EasyPress is designed for small designs, curved surfaces and hard-to-reach areas, which suits hat logos, sleeve prints and small chest graphics. The listing does not specify the Joy Xtra’s cutting width or how many materials it supports; it gives an active surface area of 92 sq. inches. For full-size shirt fronts with a larger press, the Maker 4 T-Shirt bundle is the stronger choice.