How much does Cricut Design Space cost?

Design Space is free to use for your own designs. You can also access a selection of free designs in the library. For unlimited use of the Cricut library on Design Space, there is a subscription for £7.49 a month. You can also purchase per image if you wish to access a particular design.

Can I use other brands of vinyl or iron-on with this machine?

You can use other brands of materials, but you will need to place them on a cutting mat.

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Cricut Explore 5 and Essentials Bundle

Name: Cricut Explore 5 and Essentials Bundle
Brand: Cricut
SKU: 6914821000
Price: 239.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Is $ 436.00 , was $ 454.00

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Take personalisation to another level with the Cricut Explore 5 and Essentials Bundle, introducing the next generation of this cutting-edge digital crafting machine.

The 12-inch cutting machine precision-cuts at top-tier speeds and works with over 100 materials, including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock and printable materials. Create custom decals, personalised apparel, full-colour stickers, cards, and so much more. You can even make in multiples!

30% more compact than previous models, the Cricut Explore 5 features an aesthetic new look and simplified interface for a more intuitive experience, all with the same dependable cutting performance.

Use the free Design Space app to upload and cut your own designs, or you can choose from a vast library of designs. Use your mobile or desktop device and connect through Bluetooth to the free, easy-to-use app that helps you turn your ideas into reality. With step-by-step design flows, customisable templates, AI-image generation and a huge content library, personalisation becomes effortless.

The bundle comes with must-have crafting tools to help you get the most out of this machine, as well as an assortment of popular materials. This bundle is perfect for those looking to make a wide variety of projects right out of the box. It's enough supplies to make up to 65 projects, based on an average 4.5” x 6” project size.

Machine features:

Size: 19.1 x 50.3 x 11.9cm (7.5 x 19.8 x 4.7 inches)
Maximum material width: 33cm (13 inches)
Taupe colour
Use to cut, write, draw, foil and score
30% more compact than previous models
Sleek, modern design
Precision-cuts over 100 materials
Works with six tools, including Deep Cutting Tool (available separately) for thicker materials
Snap-in pen holder
Print and cut feature
No design experience required
Compatible with Smart Materials
Use with Design Space app on your mobile or desktop device
Create with free access to over 3,000 images, 100 fonts and 1000 projects
Bluetooth wireless technology
Two-year Cricut manufacturer's warranty
Makes up to 65 projects with materials included

Box includes:

Cricut Explore 5 machine
Premium fine point cutting tool
Scoring tool
Black dual-sided marker
Light grip machine mat (12 x 12 inches)
USB cable
Power adapter
Materials for a practice cut
Cricut Card Mat (13 x 16.25 inches)
Portable trimmer
Weeder, scraper, micro-tip scissors, tweezers and spatula
Paper ruler (12 inches)
Cricut Gold Smart Iron-On 9.5 x 13 Inches 2 Pack
Cricut Black and White Smart Iron-On 9.5 x 13 Inches 2 Pack
Cricut Black Smart Vinyl 9.5 x 13 Inches 3 Pack
Cricut White, Gold and Red Smart Vinyl 9.5 x 13 Inches 3 Pack
Cricut Transfer Tape 9.5 x 13 Inches 6 Pack
Cricut Insert Card Set
Cricut Cardstock 8.5 x 11 Inches 10 Pack (three white, three cream, two red, two blue)
Cricut Printable Vinyl 8.5 x 11 Inches 3 Pack

Cricut Explore 5 and Essentials Bundle

Product Number - 6914821000

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Brand: Cricut
Product Type: Digital Crafting Machines
Compatible: Cricut Explore
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Craft: Digital Crafting
Machine Type: Digital
Maximum Cutting Width: 12 Inches
Design Software: Cricut Design Space
Dimensions: 19.1 x 50.3 x 11.9cm
Weight: 4.54kg

Cricut Explore 5 Q&As

Yes, Design Space is exactly the same for the Cricut Explore 5 as for previous machine models. Use the same URL to download it, then use the same Cricut ID to sign in.

Design Space will adjust available options – such as tools, material cut settings and material load options – based on your machine selection.

The Explore 5 is 30% smaller and lighter than previous models and features a new aesthetic, with a simplified interface for a more intuitive experience. It cuts up to a full 12” compared to 11.7”.

The Explore 5 also features an easy snap-in pen holder. It also comes with materials and tools to make up to 55 projects, based on an average 4.5” x 6” project size.

The Cricut Explore 5 cuts over 100 materials up to 2mm thick.

This includes paper, vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, fabric, poster board, foil, burlap, canvas, sticker paper, craft foam, cork, duct tape sheets, thin faux leather, felt, flat cardboard, light chipboard, glitter paper, parchment paper, washi sheets, wrapping paper, wax paper, vellum and window cling.

Along with the smart cutting machine, a bundle of additional tools, materials and accessories are included to help you kick-start your creativity right out of the box. You’ll have supplies for up to 65 projects.

The box includes:

Premium fine point cutting tool

Scoring tool

Black dual-sided marker

Light grip machine mat (12 x 12 inches)

USB cable

Power adapter

Materials for a practice cut

Cricut Card Mat (13 x 16.25 inches)

Portable trimmer

Weeder, scraper, micro-tip scissors, tweezers and spatula

Paper ruler (12 inches)

Cricut Gold Smart Iron-On 9.5 x 13 Inches 2 Pack

Cricut Black and White Smart Iron-On 9.5 x 13 Inches 2 Pack

Cricut Black Smart Vinyl 9.5 x 13 Inches 3 Pack

Cricut White, Gold and Red Smart Vinyl 9.5 x 13 Inches 3 Pack

Cricut Transfer Tape 9.5 x 13 Inches 6 Pack

Cricut Insert Card Set

Cricut Cardstock 8.5 x 11 Inches 10 Pack (three white, three cream, two red, two blue)

Cricut Printable Vinyl 8.5 x 11 Inches 3 Pack

Blade replacement depends on how much you use your Cricut machine and which materials you choose. They are designed to last well, but replacement blades are easily available for when you do require a new one.

To get the most out of your blades, ensure you use the correct blade, housing and machine settings for your material. All blades require a specific housing (colour coded for easy pairing).

Cricut Design Space is free, cloud-based software that is used in conjunction with your Cricut machine. It is available for download on iOS and Android devices, as well as desktops and laptops. An internet connection is required to use Design Space.

Within Design Space, there are thousands of images and projects that can be used to create your own projects, and you can also upload your own designs. It is free to use a selection of images available in Design Space and to create your own designs. To access unlimited use of the full library of designs, there is premium Cricut Access subscription.

On first logging into Design Space, you will be taken on a tour and shown how to create your first project. However, if you need further help, there are lots of tutorials on the Cricut YouTube channel that take you through Design Space’s many capabilities.

Projects that are created in Design Space can be saved to the Cloud so that they can be accessed anywhere you are (as long as you have an internet connection). Alternatively, you can save projects to the device you are creating them on, though you will not be able to access these on any other device.

If you wish to create iron-on transfers to customise your t-shirts with motifs and more, any model of the Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Xtra, Cricut Explore and the Cricut Maker is suitable, depending on the size requirements.

If you wish to design personalised t-shirts with applique fabric details, the Maker can be used to cut designs into fabrics including cotton, fleece, denim, heavy leather and more. If you wish to create larger iron-on designs, the Cricut Explore, Joy Xtra and Maker will be ideal.

Rated 1 out of 5 by LSie from Think twice before buying. Not easy to use and there isn't much way of avoiding the monthly cricut subscription fee. Regret my purchase.

Date published: 2026-04-27

Rated 3 out of 5 by Ryan from Machine is ok but needs work Not a great bundle. Transfer material useless. Leaves glue and marks. No spare cutter and weeding tool is useless. Scalpel is much better and more accurate. Machine is good with cable. Bluetooth is intermittent

Date published: 2026-04-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by n.28 from 5* Amazing, best purchase of 2026 Endless amounts of fun, best purchase of 2026, me and my children have had loads of fun with the explore 5 so far from Mother’s Day gifts to cards and bottles

Date published: 2026-04-05

Rated 5 out of 5 by Richard H from Brilliant machine, enjoying it so much! Awesome machine, just works, and have been able to make some great things, many of which I never thought I'd be able to make

Date published: 2026-04-18

Rated 5 out of 5 by P851 from Love it Just started with the cricut and I can not stop making

Date published: 2026-05-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by Debbie from Cricut explore 5 Really pleased with machine does what it says very tidy and compact

Date published: 2026-04-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by Elleh from Crafters mate Great machine, huge improvement on the Joy machine

Date published: 2026-04-07