Cricut Maker 5 smart cutting machine — Slate Blue Essential Bundle with tools & digital content, cuts up to 3mm

The Cricut Maker® 5 Essential Bundle in Slate Blue is a compact, Bluetooth-enabled smart cutting system with tools and materials to cut, engrave, draw, and assemble up to 65 ready-to-make projects right away.

The Cricut Maker 5 pairs powerful multi-tool capability with an intuitive design app to help hobbyists and small business makers create custom items from paper and fabric to thicker materials like leather and balsa. This Essential Bundle collects the machine plus a curated set of blades, tools, printable materials, and starter supplies, along with bonus digital artwork to get you started faster.

What kinds of materials can I make with the Maker 5?

The Maker 5 handles a broad range of craft stocks and some heavier substrates up to about 3 mm thick, expanding what you can produce beyond paper and vinyl. It can also perform surface engraving on select thin metals and plastics when used with the appropriate tool.

• Compatible with 300+ materials including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, and cotton fabrics
• Cuts thicker items up to 3 mm such as leather, balsa, and foam core board
• Engraves metal, acrylic, and other thin rigid surfaces using engraving tools
• Pre-installed cutting blade and optional specialty tools (sold separately) extend capabilities

How many tools and functions does the machine support?

Maker 5 supports a diverse toolset so you can cut, write, score, deboss, foil, and engrave with the same platform. The machine includes core tools in the bundle and is compatible with a suite of 13 different tool types when you expand your toolkit.

• Works with up to 13 tools for cutting, engraving, writing, foiling, and more
• Bundle includes Premium Fine Point Cutting Tool, Scoring Tool, and Engraving Tool
• New snap-in pen holder simplifies swapping writing tools
• Specialty tools and accessories available separately to grow your capabilities

What comes in the Essential Bundle and digital add-ons?

This package supplies the machine and a selection of materials and tools enough to complete many first projects immediately, plus extra digital content accessible through the app. The digital bonus gives additional images and one font redeemable in Cricut Design Space after registration.

• Includes printable vinyl, insert card sets, mats, and other common craft supplies
• Enough included materials to make up to 65 projects using average project sizes
• Bonus 25 premium images and 1 font available in Design Space to the first registered account
• Design Space offers 1.8M+ images, thousands of fonts and templates with Cricut Access subscription

How easy is it to design, connect, and start a project?

Design Space is built to guide you from idea to finished cut with step-by-step project files and templates. The Maker 5 connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and works with modern computers and mobile devices, making transfer of designs and project setup fast and simple.

• Design Space app translates your ideas into ready-to-make designs and templates
• Bluetooth wireless connection for easy pairing with compatible devices
• Compact footprint—about 30% smaller than prior models while retaining 12" cutting width
• Requires high-speed internet and compatible computer or mobile device for full features

Who is this for? The Cricut Maker 5 Essential Bundle is ideal for craft enthusiasts, makers who sell custom goods, and educators seeking a versatile machine that grows with their skills. If you want a single desktop device that moves from paper crafts and apparel decoration to light woodworking, engraving, and personalised home decor, this bundle supplies the tools, materials, and digital assets to begin creating immediately.