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Cricut Maker 5 Machine - Doodles Deluxe Heat Press Softy Bundle Plus Workshop

Cricut Maker 5 Machine - Doodles Deluxe Heat Press Softy Bundle Plus Workshop

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Our take on the Cricut Maker 5 Machine - Doodles Deluxe Heat Press Softy Bundle Plus Workshop

The Cricut Maker 5 is Cricut's top-tier smart cutting machine, built to cut, engrave, score, foil and draw across more than 300 materials, including leather and foam board up to 3 mm thick. It works with 13 tool types and adds a snap-in pen holder for quick swaps. This bundle pairs the machine with a heat press, a soft-goods pressing pad and a workshop-style project kit, so it suits crafters who want apparel and fabric work from day one. Against the Silhouette Cameo and Cricut's own Venture, the Maker 5 leans on material range and tool count rather than speed, and owners praise its versatility while noting the cost of the specialty tools and the learning curve of Design Space.

Best forCrafters cutting fabric, leather and thick materialsSmall apparel and heat-press businessesGift and decor makers who need engraving and foilingHobbyists upgrading from a basic Cricut machine
Pros
  • Cuts and engraves 300+ materials, including 3 mm leather and foam board
  • Works with 13 tool types for cutting, scoring, foiling, debossing and drawing
  • Snap-in pen holder makes tool changes faster
  • Bundle adds a heat press and pressing pad for apparel projects
  • Design Space app covers stickers, signs and appliques
Cons
  • Specialty tools and blades are sold separately
  • Design Space has a learning curve and some features need a subscription
  • Heat press and pressing pad add bulk and counter space
  • Thick-material cuts take multiple passes and slow the workflow

Cricut Maker 5 Machine - Doodles Deluxe Heat Press Softy Bundle Plus Workshop prices at every store

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    In stockShips from South Africa · priced in ZAR (ZAR 19,199.00) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $1,160.89Checked Nov 8
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What reviewers say

Owners of the Maker line praise its material range and reliability for fabric and leather work, and the heat press in this bundle gets credit for even, consistent transfers. Common complaints center on the cost of add-on tools and the time spent learning Design Space.

What people mention
  • Material rangePraisedOwners say it cuts leather, foam board and fabric that basic machines cannot handle.
  • Tool costCriticisedBuyers note that the 13-tool compatibility means buying blades and housings separately.
  • Design SpaceMixedUsers find the app capable but slow to learn, with some features behind a subscription.
  • Heat pressPraisedThe included press is described as giving even, durable transfers on apparel.
  • Cut passesMixedThick materials need repeated passes, which owners say slows bigger projects.

About the Cricut Maker 5 Machine - Doodles Deluxe Heat Press Softy Bundle Plus Workshop

Cricut Maker 5 is a smart cutting machine that works with more than 300 materials. It cuts fabric, paper, vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, leather and foam core board. It can cut materials up to 3 mm thick and engrave materials up to 3 mm thick, such as metal and acrylic. It also debosses leather.

The machine works with 13 tools. They cut, engrave, write, draw, foil, score and deboss, and specialty tools are sold separately. It has a snap-in Pen Holder and is 30% more compact than previous models. Cutting width is 12 in (30.5 cm).

Designs are made in Design Space, Cricut's free app, on a phone, tablet or computer. The included supplies make up to 65 projects, based on an average project size of 4 in x 6 in (10.2 cm x 15.2 cm). Cricut Access, a paid subscription, adds a content library of 1.8 million+ images, 1,500+ fonts, 300,000+ projects and 50,000 templates.

Cutting width
12 in (30.5 cm)
Materials
300+, including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, fabric, leather and foam core board
Max thickness
Cuts and engraves materials up to 3 mm
Tools
Works with 13 tools: cut, engrave, write, draw, foil, score, deboss and more (specialty tools sold separately)
Size
30% more compact than previous Cricut models
Software
Design Space app; requires a phone, tablet or computer with Bluetooth and a high-speed internet connection
Age
Not intended for children 12 years and younger
Pens
Water-based, acid-free; conform to ASTM-D4236
Machine color
Slate Blue
In the box
Cricut Maker 5 machine, Premium Fine Point Cutting Tool (pre-installed), Scoring Tool, Engraving Tool, Dual-Sided Marker (0.4 mm and 1.0 mm) in Black, Light Grip Machine Mat 12 in x 12 in (30.5 cm x 3

Questions and answers

What can the Cricut Maker 5 cut that a Cricut Joy cannot?
The Maker 5 cuts materials up to 3 mm thick, including leather and foam core board, and engraves metal and acrylic. The Joy is limited to lighter materials and a narrower width.
Do I need to buy the specialty tools separately?
Yes. The machine is compatible with 13 tool types, but only some come in the box. Rotary blade, knife blade, foil and debossing tools are sold separately.
Is the heat press included in this bundle?
Yes. This bundle pairs the Maker 5 with a heat press, a pressing pad and a project workshop kit for apparel and soft goods.
Does the Maker 5 work without a subscription?
Yes. Design Space is free to use, but Cricut Access adds premium images, fonts and some project features.
How does it compare with the Cricut Venture?
The Venture is a larger-format machine aimed at high-volume cutting. The Maker 5 offers a wider material and tool range for detailed craft and fabric work.
What comes in the box?
The Maker 5 machine, a heat press, a pressing pad, a snap-in pen holder and a workshop kit with materials and tools for multiple projects.
Where is the Cricut Maker 5 Machine - Doodles Deluxe Heat Press Softy Bundle Plus Workshop cheapest?
At Scrap-a-Doodles, for $1,160.89, as of our latest check.

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