Black Friday Deals – Crafter’s Edition
Do Black Friday deals live up to the hype? The simple answer is “yes”…but only for certain items! I’ve scoured the deals to help you find the best prices. Here are my top bargains for crafters and DIY-ers. Most of these deals are on sale now, but I’ll update them as brands announce new price drops.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
I suggest shopping for sales on bigger ticket items if (and only if) they are on your wish list. Below, I’ll highlight items listed at the lowest prices of the year, but all are great deals.
Just remember, you don’t need fancy machines to be a great crafter or make beautiful things. I’m only sharing these products because I think they’re worth it, and I want to help you get them at the best price.
Most of these deals are live now, so don’t wait for Black Friday to grab them.
Laser Machines, Sticker Machines, and Craft Cutters
The craft tech industry has been heating up this year with several new product launches! We’re talking major advancements, not small improvements.
1. xTool C1 Color Cutter
I’ve partnered with xTool many times over the years to test their laser cutting and engraving machines. The M1 Ultra and M2 competed somewhat with Cricut and Silhouette cutting machines, but they are hybrid laser machines with blade-cutting and printing capabilities.
The new C1 Color Cutter now competes directly with traditional cutting machines. It features a built-in scanner and 4-color inkjet printer, unlike any other Cricut or Silhouette I’ve owned.
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A unique cutting machine with a built-in scanner and inkjet module that enables all-in-one scanning, printing, and cutting.
With plenty of AI-generated design tools and scanning functions, you can bring any idea to life. Think stickers, cards, heat-transfer vinyl, and custom labels.
I highly recommend this machine for crafters who want advanced design capabilities and small business owners seeking more efficient workflows.
2. xTool F2 Portable Dual Laser Engraver
The portable xTool F2 machine is perfect for laser cutting and engraving on the go. It takes up very little space, so you can take it to craft fairs and holiday markets to sell personalized items. It’s at a steep discount for Black Friday, too.
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A small but mighty diode and infrared laser machine that’s perfect for crafting on the road.
The F2 includes two lasers (diode and infrared), so you can make a wide variety of projects. I have a list of 10 easy laser engraving ideas if you want to get a sense of what you can make. You can also watch my F2 video review to see it in action.
It’s a small but mighty laser machine at a great price point.
Visit xTool’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for current pricing and promotions on all machines.
3. Cricut StickerPix
Earlier this year, Cricut announced the new Cricut StickerPix product line, which prints photos and stickers with ease. Check out my Cricut StickerPix review for details.
Its photo and sticker quality exceeds what a traditional Cricut machine can produce because the ink cartridge sits inside the machine. (Traditional Cricut machines do not include built-in printers.)
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This photo and sticker printing machine has everything you need to print photos and stickers from your phone or desktop, including labels, gift tags, and party invitations.
Of the two models, the lower-priced StickerPix Print machine bundle is on sale. With this bundle, you can print full-color photos and sticker sheets in pre-formatted shapes (circles, rectangles, and squares).
It’s the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who loves scrapbooking and memory keeping.
4. Cricut Maker 5
With the Cricut Maker 5, you can design custom t-shirts, create decals, make labels, and deboss or engrave materials. It’s the Cricut machine that works with the most materials (over 300). Check out my Cricut Maker 5 Review for project examples.
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This top-of-the-line Cricut machine works with 300+ materials and can now engrave or cut materials up to 3mm thick.
The main update from the Maker 4 is the ability to cut or engrave materials up to 3mm thick, like foam core board and corrugated plastic. The streamlined machine body itself is also smaller and lighter than prior models.
This machine makes sense for any hobbyist looking to upgrade from a smaller Cricut machine and make the widest variety of projects possible.
5. Cricut Joy 2
The Cricut Joy 2 is at the other end of the size spectrum. If you’re space-constrained but want the ability to make small projects like cards, labels, and vinyl decals (up to 4.5 inches wide), the Cricut Joy 2 might be the answer.
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The Joy 2 is the smallest Cricut on the market, but it packs a lot of features into its small frame, including the ability to now make stickers.
Compared to the original Cricut Joy, the newer Joy 2 model handles Print Then Cut designs, meaning you can now make stickers and other printable designs with a home inkjet printer.
It’s another “small buy mighty” machine that packs a lot of features into a portable body.
6. xTool M2 (40-Watt)
The xTool M2 is the perfect option if you want to combine a laser machine with a blade-cutting machine. It also includes a CMYK inkjet printer and dual cameras for a live preview of your materials.
I also like the machine’s fully enclosed design, which creates a safer laser-cutting environment, especially for beginners.
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The xTool M2 combines a diode laser with blade-cutting and inkjet printing. Its dual cameras enable live preview and precise positioning. It’s perfect for crafters new to laser cutting and engraving.
The 40-watt laser option is at the steepest discount ($150 off), but you can also save $70 on the 20-watt module. It’s a great desktop hybrid laser/cutting machine for hobbyists.
Digital Gift Ideas
Below, you’ll find great designs for creative projects and amazing courses to enhance your craft skills.
7. Creative Fabrica
Creative Fabrica has thousands of graphics, SVG files, fonts, laser files, courses, and other design resources. It’s a great place to find creative assets for your next xTool or Cricut project.
Get 10 Free Designs!
To download 10 free designs, including fonts and SVG files, sign up below for Creative Fabrica’s All Access Free Trial. Upon the 10th download or after 1 month, the free trial converts into an All Access subscription of $9 per month. You can cancel at any time, no questions asked. I’m doing it myself!
The best part is that these designs include a personal, commercial, and print-on-demand license. That’s almost unheard of for digital download sites.
Their Black Friday Deals usually include generous bonus offers, which I’ll publish here. I’ve also taught three Cricut classes on Creative Fabrica, so feel free to join me there!
8. Digital Patterns and Design Files
In my shop, you’ll find many great digital patterns and design files for Cricut and other popular crafting machines. These are perfect for making handmade Christmas gifts.
My Christmas honeycomb paper ornaments have been a big hit with customers!
Craft Supplies & Stocking Stuffers
These craft supplies are at their best prices of the year and make great stocking stuffers. As prices drop, I will add to this list, so I suggest bookmarking this page to stay updated.
9. We R Memory Keepers All-in-One Tool
If you love paper crafting and adding bows, tassels, stamps, or pom-poms to your designs, this all-in-one tool might be for you. It’s a paper cutter and scoring tool with extra accessories for making envelopes, banners, and more. No electricity needed!
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The All-in-One tool has everything you need for paper crafting, stamping, and making bows, tassels, or pom-poms.
If I had known about this tool earlier, I wouldn’t have invested in separate paper trimmers, stamping sets, pom-pom makers, and tassel-makers!
10. Artistro Paint Markers
I have always enjoyed Artistro brand craft supplies. These dual-tip paint markers work on a variety of surfaces, including glass, ceramics, wood, fabric, rock, and paper. You can even bake your glass in the oven for a more permanent finish.
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This set of 100 dual-tip paint markers is a craft room staple. The dual tip means you can get both a beautiful brush effect and fine details. Easily paint rocks, glass, paper, and fabric with this set.
These paint markers are within $2 of their lowest price of the year, but that price dip was very brief. They are listed at 32% off the normal list price.
Be sure to check back over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, as I’ll be updating this information as new sales are announced.
