Cricut Mystery Boxes are steeply discounted collections of Cricut materials and tools! This ultimate guide tells you how to get your own Cricut Mystery Box and whether or not it is a good deal for you.
The Cricut Mystery Box craze is upon us! Is it the mystery of the box that is so appealing? Or is it the crazy discounts on what’s inside the box (like vinyl, paper, pens, and tools) that gets us? Or could it be the Cuties? We may never know! One thing I know for sure though is that YOU have questions about the Cricut Mystery Box and I want to help! So I gathered together every single question I’ve gotten in my Cricut Crafters & Makers Facebook Group about Cricut Mystery Boxes and put them into this ultimate guide!
Want to know what’s inside the mystery boxes? Click here for a full list (no spoilers unless you want them!)
Tip: Watch the NEW “March Cutie Madness” Mystery Box opened over on my Facebook page!
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(This above photo is of my fun Endless Exploding Box and a collection of my own Cricut Cuties, and it’s NOT what you’ll get in a Mystery Box! Just wanted to make sure you knew! BUT, you can make your own Exploding Box in my tutorial here and you might even be able to make it with the contents of a Mystery Box!)
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What is a Cricut Mystery Box?
An Official Cricut Mystery Box is a special collection of Cricut-brand items at a steeply discounted price. Usually the MSRP (suggested retail price) is around $130-$190+ but you only pay roughly $39 for the whole box of items. Often, the items in the box are related in some way or tied together with a theme, like the recent “All that Glitters” mystery box that was filled with glitter vinyl, paper, and pens. Note that items are NOT selected at random like a craft store “grab bag” — mystery boxes with the same name and released at the same date will typically have a pre-determined set of items. That said, the contents may change if they run out of a particular item — they’ll then replace it with another item of equal or greater value. (I don’t think this actually happens too much anymore however.)
What Comes in a Cricut Mystery Box?
Ah, the big question! The items in a Cricut Mystery Box change, but typically you may find things like this inside:
- vinyl (iron on, adhesive, and/or window cling)
- transfer tape
- paper (solid and/or patterned)
- specialty cutting materials
- pens and/or markers
- tools
- fabric or felt samplers
- digital image sets
- fonts
- Cricut Cutie (more on that later)
Not all of these items listed will be in every mystery box, however. You can find out what is in a mystery box before you order one by watching an “unboxing video” or simply by checking this page (I list the contents of the mystery boxes here!). I’ve begun doing “unboxing videos” on my JenniferMaker Facebook page right when they are released, so be sure you follow the page. Of course, you can just order a mystery box and be surprised when it arrives, too! It’s up to you!
TIP: I will email you when a Cricut mystery box is released if you CLICK HERE and I won’t reveal what’s inside unless you watch my unboxing video and/or check my blog — so you can keep it as a surprise OR find out in advance!
Do Cricut Cuties always come in a Cricut Mystery Box?
A Cricut Cutie is a little collectible plastic figurine of the Cricut mascot (a “cute cricket”) that sometimes sneaks into a mystery box. You cannot buy Cricut Cuties outright — you can only get them with the purchase of something else or have them given to you by Cricut or someone who really likes you a lot! Some Cricut mystery boxes do indeed have a Cricut Cutie inside, but not ALL do. And you won’t randomly get a Cricut Cutie just because someone in the warehouse decided to slip one in. If the unboxing video or mystery box content list here on this page reveals that there’s a Cricut Cutie, then there should be one inside (barring unforeseen packing errors or supply issues).
This is the Cricut Cutie that came in the February 2020 mystery box:
Can anyone buy a Cricut Mystery Box? Do I have to subscribe to get it?
Alas, no—Cricut Mystery Boxes are not available to everyone due to licensing restrictions, shipping logistics, and who-knows-what. Typically, only U.S. and Canadian residents can order an Official Cricut Mystery Box — they are not currently offered to residents of other countries (sorry, friends in the UK and Australia).
Also, some Cricut sales are specific to Cricut Access subscribers, so some Cricut Mystery Boxes may be offered only to Cricut Access subscribers (like the March 2020 “Back to Basics” Mystery Box). (This makes sense in that Cricut wants to reward its Cricut Access subscribers!) The good news is you save an extra 10% off a mystery box with Cricut Access (you need to be signed in with the same login that has Cricut Access to get any special discounts). If you don’t yet have Cricut Access, remember a free trial comes with every new Cricut. If your free trial has expired, you can subscribe to Cricut Access here.
All that said, what you don’t need to do is SUBSCRIBE to the mystery box itself — this is not a subscription box service. (I’m sure some people wish it were.) If you want a Mystery Box, you’ll need to order one each time.
How do I get a Cricut Mystery Box?
The short answer: Order an Official Cricut Mystery Box on the Cricut Shop when it is released.
The long answer: Getting a Cricut mystery box can be tricky because they are usually released in the middle of the day and sometimes sell out very quickly. The February 2020 mystery box sold out in less than three hours! But not all mystery boxes sell out that fast. The trick is to act as soon as you see it announced, and you can get on my email list to get an email notification when it is announced here!
When do Cricut Mystery Boxes Get Announced/Released?
An excellent question! It’s safe to say there is at least one mystery box every month, but sometimes there’s more than one. In my experience, they get released mid-week — I don’t think I’ve ever seen one released on a weekend either. And usually the Cricut Mystery Boxes are released in the middle of the day, typically 12:00 pm ET.
What most people do is subscribe to blogs, Facebook pages, and/or YouTube channels of crafters who “unbox” the mystery box and show you what is inside, and this gives them a notification once the mystery box is released! You can follow my Facebook page here.
How do I Access my Cricut Digital Mystery Box?
What Did Past Mystery Boxes Have In Them?
March Flower Power (released Tuesday, March 24 at 5 pm ET):
- Deluxe Paper Warm Breeze, 12″ x 12″ 12 sheets (patterned double-sided succulent-themed paper) (1)
- Deluxe Paper Hello Sunshine, 12″ x 12″ 12 sheets (patterned double-sided fruit-themed paper) (1)
- Corrugated Cardboard Brights, 12″ x 12″ 20 sheets (purple, pink, blue, green, and red) (1)
- Glitter Iron-On Vinyl, 12″ x 48″, Rose Pink Glitter (1)
- Iron-On Vinyl, 12″ x 17″ 3 sheets – Hello Sunshine Sampler (patterned orange & yellow fruit-themed designs) (1)
- Iron On Vinyl, 12″ x 17″ 3 sheets – Warm Breeze Sampler (patterned green & white succulent-themed designs) (1)
- Premium Vinyl, 12″ x 24″ 3 sheets – Martha Stewart Garden Collection (dark pink, light pink, green) (1)
- Cricut Weeder Tool, Pink (1)
- Extra Fine Pen Pen Set (for Explore/Maker) – Gilded Forest (1)
- Rose Pink Cricut Cutie (1)
- Get the March Flower Power Mystery Box box here before it runs out!
March Cutie Madness (released Tuesday, March 17 at 12 pm ET):
- Self Healing Mat, 12″ x 18″ (Blue/Black Reversible with 1″ gridmarks)
- Patterned Iron On Vinyl (Rad & Happy – super cute pink patterns, like narwhals – 3 sheets of 12″ x 12″)
- Removable Matte Vinyl (Martha Stewart Marble Collection – 3 sheets of 12″ x 24)
- Removable Matte Vinyl (Cottage Sampler – 6 sheets of 12″ x 12″)
- Deluxe Paper, Amelie
- Deluxe Paper, Lila
- Deluxe Paper, Little Terrace
- Lilac Lavender Cricut Cutie (1)
- Get the March Cutie Madness Mystery Box box here before it runs out!
March 2020 (Back to Basics, released Thursday, March 12 at 12 pm ET):
- Cricut Tools Basic Set (1)
- Transfer Tape 12×48 (2)
- Dry Erase Vinyl 12×48 (1)
- Party Foil Basic Sampler (1)
- XL Scraper (1)
- Linen (White) Adhesive Vinyl (1)
- Everyday Iiron On Metallics Collection (1)
- Iron On Vinyl Navy (1)
- Mint Green Cricut Cutie (1)
- Watch my March 2020 Mystery Box unboxing video here!
February 2020 (All That Glitters, released Thursday, February 20 at 12 pm ET):
Price: $39.99 (MSRP: $130.91)
- Iron On Vinyl Glitter Jewels Sampler (1)
- Cricut Iron On Glitter Silver (1)
- Glitter Vinyl Sampler (1)
- Deluxe Paper Winter Sparkle (1)
- Glam Squad Glitter Vinyl Sampler (1)
- Glitter Pen Set Classic (1)
- Glitter Iron On Aqua (1)
- Cricut Color Multi Pen Set Silver (1)
- Sunflower Yellow Cricut Cutie (1)
- Watch my February 2020 Mystery Box unboxing video here!
January 2020 (Everyday is Love Day, released Tuesday, January 14 at 12 pm ET):
Price: $29.99 (MSRP: $132.90)
- Cricut Spatula & Weeder Tool (1)
- Adhesive Foil Stainless Sampler, Paint the Town (12″ x 12″ ) (1)
- Multi Pen Set in Gold (1)
- Everyday Iron-on Vinyl in Rose Pink (1)
- In Bloom Pink Sampler Pattern Iron-on (3 different pink floral patterns) (1)
- Lipstick (pink) Removable Adhesive Vinyl, 12″ x 48″ (1)
- Cricut Adhesive Foil, Stainless Sampler (Gold, Red, Silver, 2 sheets each) (1)
- Holographic Sparkle Vinyl: Cherry Fizz Sampler (Silver, Red, Gold) (1)
- Premium Cardstock, Juneberry (1)
- Premium Cardstock, Little Terrace (1)
- Blush Pink Cricut Cutie (1)
December 2019 (Marvel Digital Mystery Box, released on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 12 pm ET):
Price: $29.99 (MSRP: $108.96)
- Marvel Action Posters (18 images) — Spider-man, Thor, Ant-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Dr. Strange, Bucky, Black Panther, Incredible Hulk, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more
- Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Badges: Good for making decals for bags, hoodies, any sort of iron-on project
- Marvel Goes Retro: Old, retro printable images of your favorite heroes like Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, etc.
- Marvel Comic Characters (23 images): Images of your favorite superheroes as they appear in the comic books.
December 2019 Mystery Box (released on Thursday, Dec. 12 at noon ET):
Price: $39.99 (MSRP: $160.90)
- Cardstock Sampler 12″ x 24″ (Neutrals)
- Glitter Gel Brights Pen Set (Brights)
- Navy, Everyday Iron-on
- Francesca Sampler, Pattern Iron-on by Anna Griffin
- Charlotte Sampler, Pattern Iron-on by Anna Griffin
- Nature Walk Sampler, Pattern Iron-on
- Juliet Sampler, Removable Vinyl by Anna Griffin
- Cricut Transfer Tape
- Cricut Tools Basic Set
- Sunflower Yellow Cricut Cutie
December 2019 Star Wars Mystery Box (released on Thursday, Dec. 5 at noon ET):
Price: $39.99 (MSRP: $117.92)
- Star Wars Double-Sided Deluxe “It’s Your Destiny” Pattern Paper
- Star Wars Double-Sided Deluxe “A New Hope” Pattern Paper
- Star Wars Double-Sided Deluxe “Hyperspace” Pattern Paper
- Premium Vinyl, “It’s Your Destiny” Sampler
- Premium Vinyl, “Rebel Alliance” Sampler
- Pattern Iron On, “The Dark Side” Star Wars Sampler
- Pattern Iron On, “The Fight” Star Wars Sampler
November 2019 Black Friday Mystery Box (released on Friday, Nov. 29 at noon ET):
Price: $39.99 (MSRP: $147.91)
- Cricut Scraper and Spatula set
- Gold Pen set
- Foil Embossed paper (great for Xmas & Valentines)
- Everyday Iron-on Sampler (Basics)
- Iron On Vinyl, Patterned Emblem Pink Sampler
- Iron On Vinyl, Patterned Party Time Sampler
- Removable Vinyl, Patterned Party Time Sampler
- Removable Vinyl, Patterned Ditsy Dots Sampler
- Cobalt Blue Cricut Cutie
November 2019 Frozen Mystery Box (released on Friday, Nov. 15 at noon ET):
Price: $39.99 (MSRP: $121.40)
- Frozen Double-Sided Patterned Cardstock
- Iron On, Glitter (Navy)
- Iron On, Glitter (Aqua)
- Iron On, Mesh (White)
- Iron On (Pretty Pink)
- Iron On, Sampler, Imperial (Red, Silver, Black)
- Shimmer Vinyl (Royal Purple)
- Shimmer Vinyl (Fuschia)
- Glitter Vinyl (Silver)
- Frozen Pattern Vinyl (Olaf, Trees, Elsa/Anna)
October 2019 Spooktacular Mystery Box (released on October 24, 2019 at noon ET):
- Deluxe Paper, Marvel Kawaii
- Patterned Vinyl Sampler, Charlotte
- Premium Vinyl, Cream
- Patterned Vinyl Sampler, In Bloom Pink
- Patterned Iron-On Sampler, Filigree Blue
- Patterned Iron-On Sampler, Chantilly
- Glitter Iron-On Sampler, Jewels
- Cricut Cutting Mat Standard Grip, 6”x12”
- Foil Iron-On Sampler, Spring Meadow
September 2019 Super Hot Mystery Box (released on September 17, 2019 at noon ET):
Price: $39.99 (MSRP: $126.90)
- Vinyl Sampler, Bright
- Cardstock Sampler, Jewels
- Fine Point Pen Set, Tapestry
- Strong Grip Transfer Tape
- Patterned Iron-On Sampler, Nature Walk Basics
- Everyday Iron-On Sampler, Neutrals
- Everyday Iron-On, Navy
- Everyday Iron-On, Raspberry
- Designer Fabric Sampler, Garden Girl
- Cricut Weeder, Rose
(More older mystery boxes coming soon as I dig them up!)
I Got It! Now What Do I Do With My Cricut Mystery Box?
You make awesome things! Whenever I do an unboxing of a mystery box, I always give suggestions on things you can make with each image. I encourage you to watch and get inspired!
If you have any questions about getting or using Cricut Mystery Boxes, please come on over to my awesome Facebook group and ask!
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