Cheapest Places to Buy Cricut Supplies (Without Sacrificing Quality)

You open the Cricut app, you've got a great design ready, and then you check your vinyl stash, and suddenly you're doing math you didn't want to do.

Finding the cheapest place to buy Cricut supplies isn't just about being frugal. It's about making sure you can actually keep crafting without your hobby eating your entire grocery budget. The good news? You don't have to sacrifice quality to spend less. You just need to know where to look.

This guide covers the real spots, the ones that crafters who've been at this a while have quietly been using for years.

Where Most Crafters Overspend on Supplies

It usually starts innocently. You're at Michaels, you need one roll of vinyl, and somehow you leave with $80 worth of stuff. We've all been there. Craft stores are genuinely designed to make you spend more than you planned.

The biggest money sinks are Cricut-branded materials. Cricut's own vinyl, cardstock, and iron-on are convenient, sure, but you're paying a serious brand premium. A 12-roll bundle from Cricut can run $50 or more when comparable third-party vinyl does the same job for half the price.

The other trap is buying basics at full retail price. Mats, blades, weeding tools, these go on sale constantly. If you're paying full price for a replacement mat, you're leaving money on the table. If you're still building out your kit, it helps to know what you actually need from the start so you're not buying things twice.

Best Deals on Vinyl (Not Cricut Brand)

Here's the honest truth: most intermediate crafters stopped buying Cricut-brand vinyl a long time ago. Third-party vinyl, especially from brands like Oracal and Craftables, cuts just as cleanly, weeds just as easily, and costs significantly less per roll.

Oracal 651 is the gold standard for outdoor permanent vinyl. You can buy it directly through Oracal distributors or on Amazon in bulk rolls, and the price per square foot is way better than anything you'll find in a retail craft store. Craftables is another solid brand that sells direct, their permanent and removable vinyl have a huge color range and their customer service is actually responsive.

If you're curious how third-party vinyl holds up against the Cricut name, there's a full honest breakdown in this review of whether Cricut brand vinyl actually matters. The short version: it usually doesn't.

For heat transfer vinyl (HTV), brands like Siser and Thermoflex are industry favorites among serious crafters. Siser EasyWeed is almost universally loved, it cuts thin, weeds fast, and sticks well. You'll find it cheaper on Amazon than in stores, especially if you buy in multi-roll packs.

Where to Buy Cricut Mats and Blades for Less

Replacement mats and blades are where recurring supply costs really add up. The official Cricut versions work great, but they're not the only option.

Amazon has a solid selection of compatible mats from brands like Nicapa. Crafters who've switched to them often say they're just as grippy as Cricut's own mats, sometimes grippier when new. A 3-pack of Nicapa mats often costs less than one official Cricut mat. That math is hard to argue with.

For blades, Cricut's premium fine-point blade is worth buying official if you're cutting intricate detailed designs. But for everyday cuts on cardstock and basic vinyl, third-party blades hold up fine. Check Amazon reviews carefully and stick to brands with a few thousand positive reviews, that's usually a reliable filter.

Walmart sometimes carries official Cricut mats in-store at a slightly lower price than Cricut's website. It's not a huge discount, but if you're already there picking up other supplies, it's worth checking the craft aisle before you order online.

Dollar Tree and Walmart Cricut Finds That Actually Work

Dollar Tree gets a bad reputation in some crafting circles, but their cardstock deserves more credit than it gets. For practice cuts, card-making, and layered paper projects, it works genuinely well. It's not the same weight as premium brands, but at a dollar for a pack, it's perfect for testing new designs before you cut into nicer material.

Walmart's craft section has quietly gotten better over the last few years. You'll find basic adhesive vinyl, iron-on sheets, and even some Cricut-branded accessories at prices that undercut the dedicated craft stores. Their store-brand craft supplies (look for their Craft Smart equivalent or whatever's stocked locally) are worth trying for low-stakes projects.

Honestly, I wouldn't use Dollar Tree vinyl for a finished product I was giving as a gift, but for prototyping a design or practicing my weeding technique, it's totally fine and I'd rather not burn through my good Oracal for that.

Walmart also sells some Cricut machines. Prices fluctuate, but they often match or slightly beat Amazon on the Cricut Joy and Explore Air 2 during non-sale periods. If you're buying a machine and want it today, Walmart is worth checking before you assume Amazon is cheaper.

Amazon Storefront Brands Worth Trusting

Amazon is a minefield for craft supplies if you don't know what you're looking for. But once you've got a short list of reliable brands, it becomes one of the cheapest and most convenient places to stock up.

Here are the brands that consistently get strong reviews from real Cricut crafters:

• Craftables. Excellent permanent and removable vinyl, wide color range, good for everyday projects.
• Siser. The standard for HTV. EasyWeed and EasyWeed Electric are both excellent.
• Nicapa. Compatible mats that hold up well and cost a fraction of official Cricut mats.
• Oracal. Their 651 (permanent) and 631 (removable) are what professionals use. Buy in bulk rolls for the best price.
• HTVRONT. A newer brand that's been gaining serious traction. Their vinyl and HTV have gotten very consistent reviews in the last year or two.

Prime Day is legitimately worth paying attention to if you're thinking about buying a Cricut machine or a big bundle of supplies. Amazon drops real discounts on Cricut Explore and Maker machines during Prime Day, sometimes $80 to $100 off. Set a reminder and have your wishlist ready, because the deals go fast.

How to Stack Sales and Coupons at Craft Stores

If you do buy from Michaels or Joann, never pay full price. Both stores run weekly coupons, and the savings are real enough that it's worth the two minutes it takes to check before you go.

Michaels regularly offers 40% off a single regular-priced item. That coupon is almost always available through their app or a quick Google search. Use it on the most expensive thing in your cart, a Cricut bundle, a large vinyl pack, or a set of tools. One coupon per visit, but if your partner or a family member comes with you, that's two coupons.

Joann runs similar percentage-off coupons and also has a loyalty program. Their clearance section is underrated, seasonal vinyl colors and specialty materials often get marked down significantly after a holiday, and they cut just as well as anything else.

The stacking trick that actually works: combine a store coupon with a sale item that's already marked down 20–30%. Not every store allows this, but Michaels often does. Check the fine print on the coupon, but if it says "regular price," look for items on sale that were originally high, sometimes the sale price IS the regular price for coupon purposes, and you can layer the discount on top.

Buying in bulk when things are on sale is the long game. A 40% off coupon on a 25-pack of vinyl sheets saves you more in absolute dollars than the same coupon on a single roll. Stock up when the deal is good and you won't be buying supplies at full price when you're in a pinch and need something fast.