Get Started In Cricut
Whether you're looking to take your papercrafts to the next level or create custom clothing and decor, Cricut brings a whole new world of possibilities.
With the Cricut Explore and Maker machines, cut, write and score your unique designs onto a vast range of materials: cardstock, fabric, iron-on vinyl, wood, foam, tracing paper and more!
Not sure where to start? Why not book onto one of our brilliant Cricut workshops!
Tool Guide
Get Started In Cricut
The perfect companion to everyday crafting, the Cricut Joy is a compact and portable way to enjoy digital cutting, writing and drawing at home.
Quick and easy to use, this machine allows you to personalise projects for DIY designs – perfect for card-making, home decor, gifting, custom clothing and so much more!
Enjoy faster personalisation than ever before! Cut, draw, score and more with over 100 materials, including Cricut’s range of Smart Materials, designed to be loaded without a mat.
It works up to twice as fast as the Explore Air 2, so you can create custom clothing, vinyl decals, intricate papercrafts and more in no time.
The new and improved model of the Cricut Maker cuts over 300 materials, including fabric, basswood and leather, as well as Cricut Smart Materials, designed to be loaded without a mat.
It can cut up to twice as fast than the original Maker, and has 10 times greater cutting force than the Explore machines.
* FREE Next Day Delivery over £200 or 1 hour Click & Collect depending on store stock availability
* Money-saving machine and accessory bundles
* Broad range of blanks and bases, as well as compatible Hobbycraft materials and accessories
* Online workshops and demos
* FREE help and advice available online via our Customer Services team, Instagram account and Youtube channel
* 100s of FREE projects available on the Ideas Hub
Regardless of which machine you choose, there are a few tools that are essential for becoming a Cricut crafting pro.
The Basic Tool Set for the Cricut Explore and Maker machines is a must, while the Cricut Joy has it’s very own colour-coordinated starter set.
Cutting mats are used with each machine, with various sizes and types available depending on the material you’re using.
Cricut adhesive vinyl is ideal for adding personalised elements to all manner of project bases – from wooden crates to glass frames, scrapbook covers to ceramics mugs. With so many colours and finishes to choose from, it’s easy to make a project that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Transfer Tape is an essential when working with adhesive vinyl, making easy work of applying cut designs to your base item.
Iron-on vinyl transfers are made super-simple with the EasyPress 2 and Mini EasyPress!
Achieve amazing results in 60 seconds or less thanks to the consistent heat of the base plate. There are lots of different colours and finishes of iron-on vinyl to choose from that will last wash after wash.
Add stunning shine to every project with the Cricut Foil Transfer Kit!
The foil tips and housing make a fantastic addition to your Explore or Maker machine, with the kit enabling you to add foil details to cards, gift boxes and more.
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Make your next scrapbook even more personalised, using your Cricut machine and adhesive vinyl to create a cover like no other!
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A beautiful fun plant for the home made using your Cricut machine! No watering necessary and you still get a gorgeous plant.
We've brought together a collection of our favourite project ideas, perfect for making with the Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker and Cricut Joy machines.