1Cricut Joy Xtra cutting machine
The Joy Xtra is the compact Cricut that does most of what the big machines do. It cuts vinyl, iron-on and card up to A4 width, and does print then cut for full-colour stickers from a home printer. With Smart Materials it can cut long runs without a mat, so it's great for labels and banners.
Pros
- Compact but cuts A4 width.
- Print then cut for stickers.
- Bluetooth from a phone or laptop.
Cons
- Thick materials like wood need a bigger Cricut.
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2Cricut EasyPress Mini
Iron-on designs on hats, shoes and baby clothes are fiddly with a normal iron. The EasyPress Mini is a small heat press with three heat settings and a pointed tip that gets round seams and buttons. It has an insulated base and switches off automatically.
Pros
- Gets into awkward spots.
- Three heat settings.
- Auto off for safety.
Cons
- Too small for big T-shirt designs.
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3Cricut Mug Press
Personalised mugs are what most Cricut fans want to make for friends, and this makes it easy. Wrap an Infusible Ink design round a compatible mug, close the press and it does the rest with one-touch settings. The finished mugs are dishwasher safe and the design won't peel.
Pros
- One-touch settings.
- Dishwasher-safe results.
- Perfect for handmade presents.
Cons
- Needs Infusible Ink and compatible mug blanks.
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4Cricut Weeding Tool Set
Weeding is picking the unwanted bits out of cut vinyl, and the right tools make it far less fiddly. This set has two weeders, two pairs of tweezers and a piercing tool for tiny letters. Every Cricut crafter ends up wanting a set of their own.
Pros
- Five handy tools.
- Makes tiny lettering easy.
- Low-cost stocking filler.
Cons
- They may already have the basic set.
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5Cricut BrightPad Go light pad
Lighting vinyl from underneath shows exactly where the cut lines are, which makes weeding faster. The BrightPad Go is a slim, cordless light pad with five brightness levels. It's handy for tracing, embroidery patterns and diamond painting too.
Pros
- Shows cut lines clearly.
- Cordless and slim.
- Good for tracing too.
Cons
- Battery lasts around an hour and a half per charge.
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What to buy someone who loves Cricut crafting
Cricut crafters love tools that open up new projects. The best gifts for Cricut crafters are a mug press, a mini heat press, a weeding tool set and a light pad. The Joy Xtra suits someone new to cutting machines. Check which Cricut they own before buying accessories.
How we picked these gifts for cricut crafters
We picked each product for what cricut crafters enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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