Get into DIY in 2022: Cricut machines are on sale for as low as $99
DIY, discounted: As of Dec. 14, the Cricut Joy and Cricut EasyPress 2 are on sale for $122.55 (23% off) and $99 (48% off), respectively, at Amazon.
The people who are currently struggling to find a thoughtful last minute gift are probably the same crowd who swore last year that they'd never procrastinate again.
If digital gifts have never been up your alley, make DIY gifts your thing with your own machine from Cricut. The brand behind in the iconic Cricut Maker cutting machine offer two more portable designs: The Cricut Joy for small decals and labels and the Cricut EasyPress 2 for t-shirts, aprons, bags, and more. Both are on sale at Amazon as of Dec. 14 for near (or under) $100:
Best for beginners: Cricut Joy — $122.55
The portable Cricut Joy packs a lot of functions for being the size of a mini waffle maker. Like its bigger siblings, the Joy cuts, writes, and draws on sheets of over 50 materials up to 5.5 inches wide. This means it's ideal for beginner DIY projects like labels, greeting cards, or decals.
Amazon lists the Cricut Joy's original price as $159.99, but the original price is actually $179.99, according to Cricut's website. This brings the savings up to $57.44, which is almost 32% off.
Best for t-shirts: Cricut EasyPress 2 (9x9) — $99
Maybe you're the person who forces the family to wear matching t-shirts on vacation. Maybe you love a really specific quote from Schitt's Creek that's nowhere to be found on an Etsy shirt yet. Skip the iron-on struggle and bring your designs to life with the Cricut EasyPress 2. Just set the time and temperature and press down the plates for a quick, even transfer.
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Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums and TVs, plus eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories comes in clutch when making recommendations on how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017.
