If you're completely new to Cricut then I'd recommend getting the Cricut Explore Air 3 as your beginner machine, along with the Essential Tool Set, Brayer and a mix of Smart Materials.

The Cricut Explore 3 is $299.99. You can buy it from Cricut, Best Buy, Michaels, Home Depot, Walmart and Amazon. Several retailers also offer bundles with tools, materials and accessories.

Besides the smart materials, you’ll need a selection of tools to “weed” and “burnish” your projects (the Essential Tool Set is on sale for $29.99 — more on those tools below).

Cricut Essential Tool Set This seven-piece set of tools includes a scoring stylus, scissors, a portable trimmer and more additions to help start or finish your Cricut project.

If you’ve been to a craft store or read a DIY blog lately, you have probably heard of a Cricut. Read on to find out what is a Cricut machine and what it can do.

Besides the smart materials, you’ll need a selection of tools to “weed” and “burnish” your projects (the Essential Tool Set is on sale for $29.99 — more on those tools below).