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What is a Cricut Mystery Box?

Written by Kimberly Coffin · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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Learn What A Cricut Mystery Box Is, What Comes In A Cricut Mystery Box, What A Cricut Cutie Is, How To Get A Mystery Box, and If A Cricut Mystery Box Is Worth It For You. 

What is a Cricut Mystery Box?

Simply put, a Cricut Mystery Box is a collection of predetermined Cricut items packaged together and sold at a deep discount. Typically, the MSRP of a Cricut Mystery Box is somewhere between $130-$180 while you only pay $39-$49 (not including the additional discount Cricut Access Members receive). Most of the time, Cricut Mystery Box contents follow some sort of theme. I’ve gotten all pink and red materials for Valentine’s Day, holiday materials in November, and brightly colored materials in the summers. When Cricut releases a mystery box, they release its name, giving you a clue to its themed contents. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of a Cricut Mystery box with a bunch of Cricut cuties standing on top.

What Comes in a Cricut Mystery Box? 

Now, you may be wondering, what comes in a Cricut Mystery Box? There’s no set formula for what will come in a Cricut Mystery Box, but that’s part of the fun! In a Mystery Box, you can expect to find items like: 

  • Iron-On Vinyl
  • Vinyl (Permanent and Removable)
  • Transfer Tape
  • Paper 
  • Other Materials to Cut with Your Cricut 
  • Pens
  • Markers
  • Tools
  • Digital Image Sets
  • Fonts
  • Cricut Cutie 
Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of Cricut iron-on vinyl.

Not everything listed above will come in a Mystery Box, but you can count on receiving a good variety of items in your box. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of a Cricut Cutie surrounded by Cricut markers and Cricut iron-on vinyl.

Unlike a traditional grab bag, the contents of Cricut Mystery Boxes are roughly the same for each box. Cricut begins with a predetermined set box and will only switch out items if they run out of a certain item. But don’t worry, the item that they replace it with will still fit the theme and be of equal or greater value. Since Cricut releases a set number of Mystery Boxes, the contents are normally the same in each box. 

While I can’t tell you what will be in the next Cricut Mystery Box, I can give you an idea of what past Mystery Boxes look like. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of a cardboard box filled with Cricut iron-on vinyl and Cricut cutie.

In January 2021, Cricut released their Mystery Box - “All You Need Is Love.” With the title and Valentine’s Day coming up soon, I immediately knew this box would feature pink and red items.

In the All You Need is Love Mystery Box, I received: 

  • Permanent Vinyl - Mosaic Unicorn Sampler
  • Premium Outdoor Glossy Vinyl - Pink
  • Removable Vinyl - Lipstick
  • Removable Vinyl - Sugar Berry Sampler
  • Removable Vinyl - Gray Blush Sampler
  • Iron-On Vinyl - Red
  • Glitter Iron-On Vinyl - Red
  • Glitter Iron-On Vinyl - Lipstick
  • Patterned Iron-On Vinyl - Wildflower
  • Cricut Cutie - Candy Apple Red

This box was sold for $49.99 and contained $146.40 worth of items (not including the Cricut Cutie).  

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of a cardboard box filled with Cricut iron-on vinyl and a Cricut cutie.

What is a Digital Mystery Box? 

While most Mystery Boxes contain physical products, Cricut releases a couple of Digital Mystery Boxes a year. These boxes are clearly marked digital, so you know exactly what kind of Mystery Box you are purchasing. 

Digital Mystery Boxes can include digital cut files, Print Then Cut image sets, licensed images, and/or fonts. Like traditional Mystery Boxes, Digital Mystery Boxes have a set theme. In the past, I’ve seen Star Wars, Marvel, and Warner Brothers. 

After you purchase a Digital Mystery Box and have received the confirmation email, simply relaunch Design Space. You can easily find your purchase by filtering your fonts/images/cut files by “Purchased.” 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of Cricut Star Wars digital images.

What is a Cricut Cutie? How Do I Get a Cricut Cutie?

A Cricut Cutie is a collectable plastic figurine of Cricut’s mascot. They come in a variety of colors. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of Cricut cuties.

While you can not buy them outright from Cricut, you can receive them with certain purchases like Cricut Mystery Boxes or from attending a Cricut event. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of Cricut cuties on a white floating shelf under a Sweet Red Poppy sign.

Cricut Cuties do not always come in Cricut Mystery Boxes. But, if a Cricut Mystery Box contains a Cricut Cutie, your box should include one as well. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of Cricut cuties.

How Do I Buy a Cricut Mystery Box? 

Cricut Mystery Boxes are released at an unknown time - though there is usually a box once a month (typically released on a week day). 

Unfortunately, Cricut Mystery Boxes are not available to everyone - typically only U.S. and Canada residents can order Mystery Boxes. Some boxes are also limited to Cricut Access members. In addition to all of the perks Cricut Access offers in Design Space, Cricut Access Members get an additional 10%-20% off (depending on your subscription level). 

Once a new Cricut Mystery Box is released, I try to post it on my Facebook and Instagram pages. Once it's announced, you can order it directly from Cricut.com. Since Mystery Boxes are sold in limited quantities, they typically sell out fast. 

Another thing to remember is that all sales are final for Mystery Boxes - while I’ve never been dissatisfied with my box, it’s just something to keep in mind. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of a green Cricut cutie next to rolls of Cricut iron-on vinyl.

How Much is a Cricut Mystery Box? Is It Worth It? 

Typically, the MSRP of a Cricut Mystery Box is somewhere between $130-$180 while you only pay $39-$49 (not including the additional discount Cricut Access Members receive). 

Personally, I think Mystery Boxes are a great, inexpensive way to get materials. They are an incredible value if you use the materials. 

Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of a cardboard box surrounded by Cricut cuties.

I Ordered My Box, Now What? 

Typically Cricut Mystery Boxes take about a week to arrive (though most of that depends on where you live and how backed up Cricut is on orders). While you’re waiting, you can start planning your crafts! 

Check out some of my favorite Cricut projects HERE.

Learn What A Cricut Mystery Box Is, What Comes In A Cricut Mystery Box, What A Cricut Cutie Is, How To Get A Mystery Box, and If A Cricut Mystery Box Is Worth It For You.  |Cricut Mystery Box by popular Utah craft blog, Sweet Red Poppy: image of a cardboard box filled with Cricut iron-on vinyl and a Cricut cutie.

Have you tried the Cricut mystery box yet? Let me know in a comment below!

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Comments

  1. Lois Drabick says

    February 03, 2021 at 11:58 am

    This sounds really fun! Is there a Mystery Box specifically for the Joy? That’s my machine and I’m new to the Cricut crafting world!

    Reply
    • Vicki says

      June 14, 2021 at 1:29 am

      They sell out so fast and I have yet been able to get a Mystery Box. I’ll keep trying!

      Reply
    • Sharon M says

      June 29, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      so far I have not seen for only Joy...Ive been Cricuiting for a year...but you can use the materials with the Joy

      Reply
    • Cindy says

      January 30, 2022 at 2:59 am

      No I haven't ever gotten one, seems by the time I hear about them, they are gone.

      Reply
  2. Rosemary Sharp says

    February 19, 2021 at 2:19 am

    No I have not purchased a mystery box.

    Reply
  3. louise Hlewicki says

    February 26, 2021 at 3:19 am

    no I haven't yet but i would like to try one. When is the next one coming out?

    Reply
    • ker says

      March 15, 2021 at 1:02 am

      some time in march...look out for march madness!

      Reply
  4. fiona says

    March 12, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    I never knew about the digital mystery box. Im going to be on the look out for that. Thanks for all the information

    Reply
  5. Mia says

    July 02, 2021 at 3:30 am

    Thank you for the information. I have tried two times to snag a mystery box one around the holidays and the one recently. I discovered it was happening a few hours after it was posted they were available. I went to the link and again nothing. Just an error. So I can only assume they sold out. I have saved up to get one, and its so discouraging to know its very difficult to get these. One day I hope. I enjoyed reading your article.

    Reply
  6. Debbie says

    August 29, 2021 at 12:01 am

    How can I order a mystery box?

    Reply
    • Kimberly Coffin says

      September 10, 2021 at 3:01 am

      Unfortunately, Cricut Mystery Boxes are released at an unknown time. So, there's no way of guessing when the next one will be available.

      Reply

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