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Cuts 100+ Materials

Cricut Explore® 5 Ultimate Plus Bundle

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  • 1.5M+ images & 100K+ projects to get you started

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Make it one of a kind every time with Cricut Explore® 5 – the sleek, simplified making experience you’ve been waiting for.

 

The next generation of our 12-inch cutting machine precision-cuts at top-tier speeds and works with over 100 materials¹ to help you create custom decals, personalized apparel, full-color stickers, cards, and so much more. You can even make in multiples!

 

The Ultimate+ Bundle comes with must-have crafting tools as well as an assortment of popular materials, plus Cricut EasyPress Mini LT for tackling heat transfer projects with ease. This bundle is perfect for those looking to try a wide variety of projects right out of the box and save even more. It includes enough supplies to make up to 240 projects.²

  • 12 in (30.5 cm) Cutting Machine: Cricut Explore 5 is the newest generation of our Cricut Explore machines — perfect for making a variety of projects like custom decals, personalized apparel, full-color stickers, cards, so much more. You can even make in multiples!
  • Sleek, Modern Design: 30% more compact than previous models, Cricut Explore 5 features an aesthetic new look and simplified interface for a more intuitive experience – all with the same dependable 12 in (30.5 cm) cutting performance. Available in a brand-new Taupe color.
  • Compatibility: Precision-cuts 100+ popular materials, including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock & printable materials,¹ plus this machine writes, draws, foils, scores & cuts intricate designs with precision.³ Works with six tools, including Deep Cutting Tool (sold separately) for working with thicker materials like foam & rubber. Plus, it features a new hassle-free snap-in pen holder.
  • Bundle & Save: Make a wide variety of projects right out of the box and save even more! The Essential Bundle includes must-have tools and materials like Smart Vinyl™, Smart Iron-On™, Value Cardstock, Insert Card Sets, and Printable Vinyl. It's enough supplies to create up to 240 projects.2
  • Full-Color Possibilities: Print your design with your home inkjet printer, then your Cricut cutting machine automatically recognizes & precision-cuts around inkjet-printed images to create full-color stickers, decals, apparel & more.
  • No Design Experience Required: Use your mobile or desktop device⁴ and connect through Bluetooth® to Design Space®, our free, easy-to-use app that helps you turn your ideas into something one of a kind. With step-by-step design flows, customizable templates, AI-image generation,⁵ and a huge content library, it makes personalization feel effortless. Our free out-of-the box content library includes 3,000+ images, 100+ fonts, and 1,000+ projects to help get you started. Additional content can always be purchased a la carte, or go all in with a Cricut Access™ Subscription to unlock our ever-growing library for a small reoccurring monthly or annual fee.5
  • Create with over 1.5 million images: Our ever-growing content library includes a total of 1,500,000+ images, 1,000+ fonts, and 100,000+ projects, and it's all yours with a Cricut Access Subscription.5
  • Helpful Resources: We’ve made your crafting journey easier with how-to videos, step-by-step instructions, cheat sheets, an engaged community, and our Member Care team of experts available worldwide.
  • Cricut Explore 5 machine in Taupe
  • Premium Fine-Point Blade + Housing (2 ct)⁶
  • Scoring Tool
  • Markers (2 ct) 1.0 mm in Acrylic White, Metallic Gold
  • Dual-Sided Marker (0.4 mm & 1.0 mm) in Black
  • Light Grip Machine Mat (2 ct), 12 in x 12 in (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm)
  • Welcome card
  • USB cable
  • Power adapter
  • Free trial subscription to Cricut Access™ (for new subscribers)
  • Materials for a practice cut
  • Cricut Manufacturer Warranty⁷

 

Bundled with:

 

  • Cricut EasyPress® Mini LT
  • Cricut EasyPress Pressing Mat, 5.5 in x 8.5 in (13.9 cm x 21.6 cm)
  • 2-Card Mat, max card size 4.75 in x 6.6 in (12.1 cm x 16.8 cm
  • Portable Trimmer
  • Weeder, Scraper & Spatula
  • Tweezers
  • Micro-tip Scissors
  • Paper Ruler, 12 in (30.5 cm)
  • Smart Iron-On™, 2 sheets 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm) in Gold
  • Smart Iron-On, 6 sheets (6 colors, 1 each) 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm) in White, Black, Red, Deep Seafoam, Deep Sky, Neon Pink Glowstick
  • Smart Vinyl™, 3 sheets 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm) in Black
  • Smart Vinyl, 9 sheets (9 colors, 1 each) 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm) in White, Gold, Red, Silver, Deep Seafoam, Deep Sky, Deep Lilac, Party Pink, Maize Yellow
  • Transfer Tape, 12 sheets 9.5 in x 13 in (24 cm x 33 cm)
  • Insert Card Set, 6 sets 4.25 in x 5.5 in (10.8 cm x 13.9 cm) in Taupe/Black, Cream/Black, White/Tulip, Red/Tulip, Blue/Yellow, Green/Yellow
  • Value Cardstock, 12 sheets (4 colors, 3 each) 8.5 in x 11 in (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm) in White, Cream, Black, Gray
  • Value Cardstock, 8 sheets (4 colors, 2 each) 8.5 in x 11 in (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm) in Red, Middle Blue, Light Yellow, Purple
  • Printable Vinyl, 9 sheets 8.5 in x 11 in (21.6 cm x 27.9 cm) in White
  • Smart Iron-On™ Matless Heat Transfer Vinyl, Nature Sampler - 13 in x 12 in (6 ct)
  • Smart Vinyl™ Matless Permanent Vinyl, Variety Sampler – 13 in x 24 in (6 ct)
  • Transfer Tape (4 ft)
  • Value Cardstock, Bright Bows Sampler - 8.5 in x 11 in (80 ct)
  • Printable Vinyl - US Letter (12 ct), White
 
See it in action
 
Redesigned to make crafting easier than ever
With a bold, new look and simplified experience, Cricut Explore 5 helps you effortlessly create personalized T-shirts, decals, cards, full-color stickers, and so much more.
What can it do?
Sized down. Leveled up.
Smaller than the previous model with a sleek, modern design, this next gen machine fits perfectly into any space while providing top-tier performance.
  • Works with
 100+ materials¹
  • No design
experience required
  • Free how-to videos
& cheatsheets
  • Easy-to-use
Design Space app
It all starts in Design Space®
Design Space is our free, easy-to-use app for your mobile or desktop device.⁴ It’s where we help you turn your ideas into something one-of-a-kind. With guided design flows, customizable templates, AI generation tools, and a huge content library, it makes personalization feel effortless.⁵ 
 
 
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$349.00 $299.00
$541.93 Value
Value reflects the estimated combined worth of all packaged items, calculated with per-unit pricing of comparable Cricut products.
Description Create even more with our biggest bundle, including a heat press to make custom apparel.
# of Projects Possible 270
Tools & Accessories
  • Essential Bundle + Additional Fine Point Cutting Tool
  • Additional LightGrip Cutting Mat
  • Additional 2 Color Pens
  • Tweezers, Micro-tip Scissors
Heat Press EasyPress Mini LT
Materials
  • Cardstock (100)
  • Smart Vinyl (18)
  • Transfer Tape (12) + 4 ft.
  • Smart Iron-On (14)
  • Insert Cards & Envelopes (36)
  • Printable Vinyl (21 sheets)
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Deboss

Leaves a stunning imprint of artwork on foil poster board, balsa wood & more

Perforate

Create uniform, finely perforated lines for perfect tear-offs & easy peel-aways

Engrave

Inscribe personalized designs in metal, plastic & more

Score

Create easy-to-fold creases to make cards, 3D projects & more

Foil

Embellish invitations, gift boxes, cards & more with a pro-looking foil finish

Write

Add beautiful text in your favorite font

Cut

Precision-cuts shapes, letters & objects

Draw

Add delicately drawn shapes, designs & more

Cricut Explore 5

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).

Cricut Venture

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (24 in x 12 in / 24 in x 28 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).

Cricut Joy Xtra

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (8.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 4 ft long (no mat required).

Cricut Explore 3

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).

Cricut Maker 3

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 12 ft long (no mat required).

Cricut Explore Air 2

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (12 in x 12 in / 12 in x 24 in)

Cricut Joy

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (4.5 in x 6.5 in / 4.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 4 ft long (no mat required).

Cricut Joy 2

Cut any compatible material on a machine mat (4.5 in x 6.5 in / 4.5 in x 12 in). Smart Vinyl™ and Smart Iron-On™ are used for cuts up to 4 ft long (no mat required).

1 tool clamp

Smart Materials™

Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required

Smart Materials™

Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required

Easy Printables™ sensor

Recognizes and cuts around images printed by inkjet printers

1 tool clamp

2 tool clamps

Compatible with QuickSwap™ Housing for active tool control

Smart Materials™

Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required

Smart Materials™

Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required

2 tool clamps

Smart Materials™

Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required

Smart Materials™

Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required

Smart Materials™

Loads directly into the machine, no machine mat required

2 tool clamps

1 tool clamp

2 tool clamps

1 tool clamp

Perforation Blade

Creates uniform, finely perforated lines for tear-offs & peel-aways

Premium Fine Point Cutting Tool

Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more

Bonded-Fabric Blade

Easily cuts through bonded fabric

Scoring Tool

Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more

Debossing tip

Leaves an imprint of artwork on leather, basswood & more

Scoring Stylus

Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more

Rotary Blade

Glides through cotton, fleece, denim & more

Scoring Tool

Creates foldable creases for cards, invitations & more

Scoring Wheels (Single & Double)

Makes razor-sharp creases for crisp folds in 3D projects, boxes & more

Premium Fine-Point Blade

Cuts shapes to perfection out of cardstock, vinyl & more

Deep-Point Blade

Cuts thicker materials up to 1.5 mm like poster board & craft foam

Wavy Blade

Adds a perfectly proportioned wavy edge to paper, vinyl & more

Pens & Markers

Adds written text and drawn shapes to projects

Engraving Tool

Inscribes personalized designs in metal, leather, plastic & more

Knife Blade

Cuts thicker & denser material up to 2.4 mm like chipboard & balsa wood

Automatic Cutoff Tool

Engraving Tip

Inscribes personalized designs in metal, leather, plastic & more

Foil Transfer Tool

Embellish cards, gift tags & more with a pro-level foil finish

Felt

Great for ornaments, finger puppets & more

Craft foam (foam sheets)

A must-have for costumes, drink sleeves & more

Fabric

Make precise quilt pieces, bookmarks & more with 100+ compatible fabrics

Leather up to 2.4 mm

Choose genuine, faux, or tooling to create unique cases, key chains & more

Genuine & faux leather

Create stunning jewelry, pouches & more

Iron-on (HTV)

Use heat-transfer vinyl to personalize T-shirts, hats, tote bags & more

Wood veneer

Creates stunning home decor, bookmarks & more

Vinyl

Make decals for water bottles, organization & more

Writable labels

Elevate thank you gifts, name tags & more

Bonded fabric

Great for apparel appliques, embellished banners & more

Printable sticker paper

Use with your inkjet printer to create full-color stickers, labels & more

Wool felt

Great for 3D flowers, wall hangings like pennants & more

Kraft board

Creates sturdy 3D projects, home decor & more

Paper & cardstock

The go-to craft material for cards, party decor & more

Chipboard up to 2 mm

Use to add depth & dimension for photo frames, party decor & more

Infusible Ink™

Instead of artwork being attached using adhesive, Infusible Ink transfers become one with the material itself

Softwood up to 2.4 mm

Basswood and balsa wood are ideal for 3D projects, ornaments & more

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