Cricut machines are up to 50% off at Walmart ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day

As anyone who’s ever helped their child with a hands-on school assignment or been enlisted to DIY the bridal shower decor for a friend’s celebration knows, crafting is a job better served with expert tools.

Walmart is prepping for the craftiest time of year with deals on Cricut machines for up to 50% off, so if you think your ‘maker’ skills could use some fine-tuning, then now’s the time to bring in backup.

More experienced creators can pick up the Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine with EasyPress Mini, Glitter Iron-On Sampler Pack and Tool Kit Bundle for $220, instead of $442 — making for a whopping $222 in savings!

While those who are just dipping their toes into the Cricut world can learn with the $75-off discounted Cricut Joy Smart Machine. This one comes with iron-on decals, cardstock, vinyl materials and more to help you personalize projects in just 15 minutes’ time.

And if you’re just ‘in it’ for the cool designs you can put on your kiddos’ baseball caps, a Father’s Day gift for dad or summer camp, field trip toppers, then you can snag the Cricut Hat Press for $124, down from $149.

Here are just a few ideas to inspire your spring and summer crafting ventures:

For teachers: Create a sweet ‘Gratitude Jar’ decorated with vinyl letters or phrases that represent your child’s appreciation for their #1 teach, and then have them write out simple thank you notes and memorable memos to fold up and drop inside

For kids: Dreamscape inspirational vinyl transfers for your child’s end-of-year, ‘Last Day of School’ chalkboard, give their graduation cap a glow up or customize a ‘Congrats on a great year, now let’s have fun!’ banner to hang up on the first day of summer

For moms and dads: Custom-cut and design Mother’s Day or Father’s Day cards for VIP parents, layered with intricate details, gorgeous floral patterns, geometric or mixed-media appliques

Shop Walmart for all the top Cricut deals you can scoop up today.

• Cricut Hat Press for $124, instead of $149
• Cricut Mug Press for $169, instead of $199
• Cricut Joy Smart Machine with Insert Cards & Vinyl for Beginner DIY Projects Bundle for $180, instead of $255
• Cricut Joy Xtra Machine with Permanent Smart Vinyl Sampler Packs, Transfer Tape and Tool Set Bundle for $210, instead of $291
• Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine with Vinyl Sampler Pack, Glitter Iron-On, Tool Kit, Pen Set and Cutting Mat Bundle for $200, instead of $378
• Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine with EasyPress Mini, Glitter Iron-On Sampler Pack and Tool Kit Bundle for $220, instead of $442
• Cricut Explore 3 Machine Shimmer Vinyl Bundle for $350, instead of $449
• Cricut Machine Bundle Basic Tool Kit, Maker 3 Tools & Rainbow Vinyl for $420, instead of $567