Cricut Explore 5 Ultimate Bundle — Taupe 12-inch Bluetooth cutter with EasyPress Mini & Smart materials

Cricut Explore® 5 Ultimate Bundle in Taupe is a fast, 12-inch Bluetooth cutting machine paired with essential tools, materials, EasyPress Mini LT, and extra digital content — ready to craft up to 135 projects right away.

Designed to simplify making while expanding creative scope, the Explore 5 combines a compact footprint with precision cutting for 100+ materials and multi-step workflows like printing then cutting. The Ultimate Bundle supplies a curated set of Smart materials, tools, and a small heat press so you can start making decals, custom apparel, stickers, cards, and layered projects from day one. The bundle also includes additional premium digital images and a font to boost design options.

How does the Explore 5 fit into a small craft space?

The Explore 5 is 30% more compact than earlier Explore machines, making it easier to tuck into a corner or on a craft cart without sacrificing a 12-inch cut width. Its clean, simplified styling and snap-in pen holder reduce fiddly setup so you can work faster.

• 12 in (30.5 cm) cutting width with a smaller chassis
• Bluetooth wireless for clutter-free desktop or shelf placement
• Simplified interface and fewer external controls for a neater workspace

What materials and tools can I use with this machine?

Explore 5 precision-cuts more than 100 popular materials including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, printable sheets and more. It writes, draws, scores, foils, and cuts detailed designs and accepts six tool types so you can work on everything from delicate paper projects to thicker craft stock when paired with appropriate tools.

• Works with Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron‑On, printable vinyl and cardstock
• Compatible with writing, scoring, foiling and cutting tools (Deep Cutting Tool sold separately)
• Auto-recognizes print-then-cut designs for full-colour stickers and decals

What’s included in the Ultimate Bundle and what can I make right away?

The Ultimate Bundle bundles essential tools and a mix of popular materials so you can jump into many project types immediately. It also includes a Cricut EasyPress Mini LT for small heat-transfer tasks and adds 25 premium images plus one font to extend your digital options.

• Assortment of Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron‑On, value cardstock and printable vinyl
• Insert card sets, necessary craft tools and the EasyPress Mini LT heat press
• Enough materials to create up to 135 projects using average sample sizes

Do I need special software or subscription to use it?

Explore 5 connects via Bluetooth to Design Space, Cricut’s free app for desktop and mobile that guides you through design and cutting processes. The out-of-the-box library contains thousands of free images and projects; certain premium content and advanced features may require paid Cricut Access.

• Free Design Space app with step-by-step flows and templates
• 3,000+ free images, 100+ fonts and 1,000+ projects included out of the box
• Optional Cricut Access subscription unlocks extra content and features

Who is this for: crafters who want a fast, compact 12-inch cutter plus a ready collection of tools, materials, and a heat press to start a wide range of projects immediately. Ideal for hobbyists, small-business makers, and gift creators who value a neat setup, Bluetooth connectivity, and the flexibility to print-then-cut or produce multiple copies without buying accessories separately. Not intended for children 12 years and younger; requires a compatible computer or mobile device with Bluetooth and internet.