But then they couldn't possibly have made as much money! I really wish they would get design space 100% before they come out with yet another machine. (I'm not the only one that feels this way.) I've been with them since their very first 6-in cutting machine came out and I've literally had almost every machine they make.(including the Imagine- apparently I got one of the 12 that actually worked and I'm still using it today and love it!) About three machines ago I finally gave up on design space and jumped the fence to Silhouette- and I'm not sorry. At that time the Maker had just come out and I swore I would not give them another nickel.Welllll.... things change. 😅 I got my Maker- the original - and I love it! I went ahead because I found one on sale at a ridiculous price, in pink... How could I say no? I wanted to be able to cut more/thicker materials that the Silhouette just can't do . I now run both brands for different reasons and will probably continue to do so- but I don't think I'll be buying another Cricut machine. I did indulge the grandkids with a Joy, so they would leave the bigger ones alone, lol- and again, I'm glad I did. They love it, I love having it right next to me on my desk for smaller things, and the software is fine for anything I would cut with it. It's just taking them way too long to get their software up to speed with other cutting machines- I don't know why they refuse to give us the things we've been asking for since day one but instead continue to come out with bigger and better machines... If they had better software more people would buy the machines! They also need to get their customer service fixed. I'm not blaming the actual people that answer the phone, they can only work with what they are taught/ given but come on now... Thousands of people need you on the weekend and you're not there. You say that you want small businesses to use your machines, but we can't afford to wait until your phone lines open again on Monday, and then sit on hold for 2 hours only to be told they have no idea what's wrong with our machine and they need to escalate the call. Seriously?
I think Print Then Cut is the best addition, but also the ability to use basic Letter or A4 sized paper. One thing I would love Cricut to address is the ability to use Print Then Cut with SMALLER paper sizes to reduce waste. My printer, like many, can print on 5X7 4X6 and 3.5X5 paper sizes. When I'm doing small Print Then Cut Designs I would love to be able to use those smaller printed sizes rather than waste a full sheet of letter size paper. Now I have to either take the time to find other items to fill the sheet (which is time consuming and means I can't just get on with my project) or else waste all the excess!
For cut and print projects I prefer the scan and cut and not a cricut product. For creating custom projects, cricut is better because of design space. However the scan and cut PC Canvas version is very good.
@@scrapinmaniacif you truly want the ability to create custom projects, Silhouette is the way to go- their software is head and shoulders above Cricut. (I have both machines and use them for different reasons.)
How exciting. I love that it is bigger than the Joy, but smaller,than the others. I can’t wait to see your other videos on the new sticker and vinyl paper.
i just saw a video created by someone that used to work at cricut showing how to score with the joy. i haven't had a change to try it yet though. search Scoring with your Cricut Joy or Joy Xtra in youtube
It’s great they added the print & cut function, but disappointing it doesn’t take new tools for scoring / embossing, for example. I’m staying put with my joy for now. Thank you for your fab videos Angie!! I love them!!!
Give them time- they will give us all of those tools, and you can be sure that they won't fit any other machine. That's another reason I have such an issue with this company- they'll do anything to make sure they get every last nickel they can out of their customers and I simply don't believe that's the way to do business. Unless there's a physical limitation- all the tools should fit all the machines across the board...
THIS I am excited about. I am a tumbler maker and do a lot of my own designs. My little Joy is my WORKHORSE for names, etc. This will be a game-changer in my world. I do a LOT of decals and print then cut is what I use the most. This I am going to buy! I actually squealed!
I would have loved to see a scoring stylus available. I am mainly a paper crafter and this would be perfect for using my 8.5x11 cardstock. So many projects require a score line. I feel like this is a big miss. I would have loved to purchase this machine. It would be great to take to crops.
There have been MANY improvements to print then cut size and it is not larger than ever. Also, the software team and the product team are two different teams so you should expect announcements from both.
Cricut machines & other products are usually excellent & dependable. Not so with DS. That program is so buggy…. Thanks for your continued evaluations & teachings.
The Calibration on my Cricut Maker is ridiculous. No matter how many times I did it, never made the cuts properly. So, I already have the Joy. I will get this new machine for the Print and Cut of stickers as well as sublimation prints. Thank you for the introduction of this new machine.
Hello Angie. I've never owned a electric cutting machine before, but I knew I didn't want to invest in one of the larger ones. So,,,for the last couple of days I've been looking into the Circut Joy, I had just about made my mind up to buy it. And then ( by chance) I saw this video , with being new to the Cricut brand I didn't know there was a size up from the Joy machine ( lol ). The Joy Extra has ticked all of my boxes and because of your fantastic tutorial & explanation, I now know which one I am going to invest in 😁. Thank you hunny.
I swear I don’t understand why there is not an on/off button! Come on! Plugging and unplugging is ridiculous as is it staying on for all eternity. I think ill skip this one. My joy and Maker are enough. Thank goodness all these creators don’t have to pay for all these new machines. I doubt they would have them otherwise.
I would actually have all of these even if I had to purchase them as this is my job. And frankly I make sure all of my machines are unplugged at the end of the day. It is not a good idea to leave electronics like this plugged in.
Hi Angie. How are you? Thanks for sharing information on the 2nd New Cricut Joy Xtra machine. This is the first time I have heard about it. Love all of your TH-cam videos. Very helpful. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.God bless you and your families, too. Have a blessful day, and Happy Palm Sunday . and have a blessful Happy Easter, 😀too. Remember Jesus CHRIST ❤.😀
Thank you, I have the Joy and a Maker 3 but, I think I’m going to have to get this one too. I love taking my Joy to the living room and crafting so this new machine will be great for that. I’m taking care of my elderly mother so I can craft in her room too.
Great video. Wonder if the day will ever come, when there will be an affordable, easy to use machine that PRINTS & CUTS. It's still a lot of steps & it has to be printed out on the printer first. You'd think sticker technology for at home crafts would be better than this by now. I just use Avery label sticker paper & put my digital art onto the template it comes with. It's limited to rectangles & circles, but it's better than all this printing & lining up & sticking on a mat... etc etc. I even started doing my greeting cards this way. I got tired of the cards misaligning on my regular printer, & having to throw out the mistakes. Now, if i make a card, I use Ai on my home computer, or Procreate on my Ipad, or Sketchbook on my droid phone - then I use a printer App & send it to my printer, print it on the sticker labels on like a 3x4 or 4x4 white label paper, then I stick the label on a blank kraft folded card..viola, there's my greeting card. After making cards as a hobby at home since 2016.. this was the easiest way I could do it. If I need a large number of cards, we send it to our local professional printer. I'm hoping someday making stickers & greeting cards will be easier. I check about once a year to see what is new out there & it never seems to be easy enough... yet.
I have watched the Cricut from its inception and I was overwhelmed then about purchasing. If the purchase was worth the investment and would I just buy it and the box collect dust. Fast forward, I purchased the Joy during the pandemic because it wasn’t as ominous to me as the other machines. I found myself doing bigger jobs and working harder, not smarter so I purchased the Explore3. I am grateful for the Joy getting me over my fears and into the Cricut world. This is a nice machine and I can’t think of any reason I would need it just yet😂 Cricut Joy, take a bow🎊🎉 and Welcome Cricut Joy Extra!!🎊🤸🏾♂️🎉
Thank you, Angie! Great information. Do you think you could do a Cricut Xtra demonstration on how to make a label for a quilt on fabric? Thank you so much! Bobbie
Hey Angie, man do I love your videos! You have taught me so much over the years! Can you tell me if this takes the same power cord as my Joy? I’ve already ordered it however it won’t be here till Tuesday. My cord died on my Joy but I don’t wanna order a new one if this takes the same. THANKS AND KEEP THESE AWESOME VIDEOS COMIN’! -Midnight
Great buide thank you ~ I have a material question: Can the Joy Xtra cut ... and to what thickness: magnetic sheets, stencil paper/plastic/vinyl, vellum, acetate/plastic, 300gsm cardstock? I think that's all, thank you ^.^ ♥
@@AngieHolden Thanks! I'm going to put this on my Christmas list this year! hehe Was wanting the Maker 3 but realised I have no space and in the end I probably won't work with anything besides cardmaking sized stuff or around! ^.^ ♥
Thank you, video was great! Can I use regular cardstock or does it have to be “smart”…. I would love to see a tutorial on scrapbooking titles and images. Thank you!
So overwhelmed with cricuts 😂 Maybe you can help me. I just want to make paper sticker labels for my skincare product containers. I have figured out how to use Canva and now I need to figure out cricut. I don’t want to buy more machine than I need. Do you think I can use this cricut with “sticker paper” to print my labels that are 9 x 2.25 inches? I’ve watched tutorials by other crafters but they all use a bigger machine. I’m thinking I could get away with this one. 🤔
This would have been perfect if they added the scoring feature!! Love the size, but don't do stickers so the print then cut isn't a big deal for me. Love that they use the Joy accessories though. PLEASE tell Cricut they need to add scoring to a smaller machine!!!!!! Thanks!
Does it read nicely on printable vinyl stickers? Because other cricut machines are having problems reading on the marks because the led light is reflecting on the vinyl sticker. #cricutproblems
Any newer machine should not be having these issues. The Explore Air 2 and earlier usually has these issues. But you can cover the marks with matte tape if you still have issues or adjust the lighting in your space.
Hi, I have asked but I guess I'm not asking the correct way. On all other Cricut machines that I have used, including the Joy, I was able to repeat the cut job if it just needed to be cut a little more without unloading the project. When I was cutting a project recently, I just needed that specific one to cut again without unloading on the JoyXtra. I do not see the option to repeat the job nor a way to on my PC or tablet. It automatically unloads the project, and I can't get to align exactly the same to cut twice. I know that I can go in and add custom settings for a material adding a second cut, but this isn't for every cut using the same material, just needs a crisper cut that one time. How do I do that? If that is no longer available on the Joy line, what are some things that users can do instead?
I just got a cricut joy extra and did the sample. How do you use the rest of the vinyl sheet? I tried to do a project with text and it wanted to cut the same place that the sample was cut. I'm also having trouble getting it to talk to my computer. The sample worked fine but since then I can't get them to communicate and have to use my phone. Any help would be appreciated!
Cut away the sample so you can use the rest of the sheet. You can also put small pieces on a mat to use them. Try going to the bluetooth settings on your computer and finding the Joy Xtra to connect.
Thanks Angie for your videos. I want to create stickers with tabs. Isn't annoying to spend minutes trying to peel off a sticker and you have no easy way of doing it? Anyways... Can the Cricut Joy Xtra do a kiss cut and a die cut on the same sheet of stickers?
I am very nice like this is my first time. But how do I turn it off ? Do I just unplug it or what lol help please. Please don’t laugh this is all very new to me
Regarding the Smart Iron-On material at th-cam.com/video/OB8V2vFjeoA/w-d-xo.html I would like to know if that material will transfer to flat or curved glass with a portable hair dryer. Maybe heat the glass, press material to hot glass, wait to cool, and then peel clear material off?
Iron on will go on glass but it is not my favorite medium for glass. I prefer adhesive vinyl for glass. If you want to use iron on, I would use a mini iron for the curved surfaces and do a small section at a time.
I really want one, I am always coming up with things I could use it for but traditionally have gremlins when it comes to tech. Is it complicated for beginners?
Angie this is great!… thank you for doing this… I can’t wait to also watch your video on how to use this … I love making decals but my space is very limited so by having the joy extra is a game changer!!!❤
I am new to these cutting machine ways, lol. I mainly want one to design and cut my own stencils. How does yupo or mylar type materials work in this machine? Will the cutter that comes with it be sufficient to cut those materials?
Is the Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl too small to use in the xtra? I bought some because my local craft store doesn’t really have a selection for the Joy Xtra.
Angie, I would love to purchase this machine, however, I have an Air 2 and I'm trying to get into Rhinestones. Will this cut rhinestone flock, i.e. Magic Flock or RockIt Flock? And the most important question, will Design Space ever have the ability to design rhinestone templates? It is such a pain to take your design from Silhouette Studio into Cricket to cut. Especially having to make sure your hole sizes are correct. Thank you for your brilliant videos! You are a master at teaching, describing, and just all around knowledge about whatever you present.
It should cut rhinestone flock if the flock you are using cuts using the fine point blade. I don't know of any plans to add templates but heck who knows any more!
When can we buy them??? I can't wait now. I have the Joy & like it, but now, I can do more!!! I am excited. I hope we can get mats & supplies too when they are out.
Just found you on TH-cam. I have the new Cricut Joy and would love it if someone posted a youtube on how to make labels with the Cricut Joy, start to finish, for someone who never used any Cricut machine before. My main purpose was to create pretty and practical labels for organizing things. Since I've never owned a Cricut before, I don't know how to get started and get familiar with everything. After labels, maybe I'll move on to other things.
Hi thank you for the great explanation. I've just bought my joy Xtra and I love it. I have a question though. Is it possible to make some foiled stickers using the print and cut feature? I don't mean stickers that are foiled with a laminator but stickers that you print then foil with cricut foil tool and then cut with joy Xtra. I tried to do it yesterday but I didn't manage to.
I bought joy last year, ( new to crafting) and I wish this one had been available so I didn't have to buy the maker ad I learned how to use the machine and realized the many limitations. How are you supposed to make cards and envelopes without a way to score?
I will be buying this for my two grandkids (8 & 12) for Christmas! I got them hooked on paper crafting! They are my crafting buddies! ❤️ I’ll have to teach them how to make stickers!
bought it and why is there no multicut option... soo basically instead of refeeding it back in and recutting it.. I have to unload and reload and pray that it cuta the same lines wasting soooooooooooo much materials I am so mad
the Joy.. you still have the reload option... this just kicks it out.. there is a work around by making a custom cut but that still isnt great @@AngieHolden
Why wouldn't they make it large enough for an 8.5x11" paper on the mat, or 12x12" since single sheets come that size? And how annoying that you can't use the same pens and blades for all the machines. I didn't know much when I bought my Maker, 3 years ago. I would probably have been fine with the Joy Extra if it had been around, but I'm not going to get another machine now and basically have to start all over with new mats, pens, blades, materials.
An 8.5 x 11 size sheet of paper does fit on the mat. If you want to do 12x12 you would need an explore or Maker or cut the sheets down. Joy things have always been different as the clamp is smaller and different.
@AngieHolden I'm sorry, I must have misheard. I thought you said 8.25" It gets so confusing with all the different machines...Maker, Maker 3, Explore Air, Explore Air 2?....
The mat takes an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper (actually 12 inches long max). The max cut size on that paper is 8.25 x 11.75 inches. There is always a margin with a Cricut machine.
I feel that way too but honestly, my Maker has never calibrated right and Joy didn't do print then cut at all so this machine will be purchased. That said, I got my Maker free with sales points at my old job, my Joy bundle was on sale for 107. I don't feel like I've wasted a bunch of $$ except for all of my hoarded materials and supplies. My grandson will get my old Joy, my sister will get my Maker. Oh wait! I can do 5x7 cards again without dragging my Maker out of the closet. It's a good day but I'll wait until Black Friday / Cyber Monday.
Oh boy, I might need this one. I wish it came with a mat. I noticed on Cricut it said if you are an access member it’s 179.99. I have the hardest time uploading svg files and getting it to upload with my iPad. I hope they can make that software better. Great informative video as always. I like that they are coming out with the waterproof paper for stickers.
So I heard you say only compatible with ink jet printer? Can I use my Eco tank converted printer sublimation ink.and is it complicated to use similar to cricut maker
For cricut joy extra, can I connect my printer to design space so I can print a colourful graphic and then connect that to cricut to cut? Is it possible in any way? If so, how can it be done? I really want to try this machine! Appreciate it❤
Thank Angie. I have the Joy but gave up using it when I realized it could not print and cut. What I want to do is make sentiment strips and ephemera for card making. I hear this new machine is great for stickers but I wonder if it will cut equally well on heavy card stock. Thanks for your video.
I would LOVE to win the Cricut Joy Xtra. Because it is portable, I would use it to take to my daughter’s house to make things for my grandchildren AND take to crops and retreats. Jennifer, you have the gift of teaching and I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for this opportunity! ❤️
I’d love to learn the max size you can print for print n cut. I have some projects that I’d like to use print n cut for but need to know how limited my print size would be. I couldn’t do it on my maker cuz the print n cut size was too small
I bought a regular Joy not too long ago, to use for smaller projects for when I don't want to pull out my Maker. Still, I do really like the size of the Xtra. I probably wouldn't buy one for myself at this point, but I bet my mother would like one of these. She's been interested in the Cricut machines, but was too concerned that the Explore or Maker machines are too complicated for her. Would you say this is just as simple as the original Joy for someone that isn't really all that technically inclined? She'd probably never use the print and cut feature (just cut paper and vinyl), but having the wider machine would give her more project flexibility I'd think. Maybe Santa will stop at Cricut this Christmas, on the way to her house :)
They should have come out with this one first just saying Thanks Angie 💐
It fixes many things I didn't like about the original Joy!
Totally agree, one with all, I don't get as price same , makes for having additional machine
More sales this way..😢
They made a cheap one as a “gateway drug” to pull people in.
But then they couldn't possibly have made as much money! I really wish they would get design space 100% before they come out with yet another machine. (I'm not the only one that feels this way.)
I've been with them since their very first 6-in cutting machine came out and I've literally had almost every machine they make.(including the Imagine- apparently I got one of the 12 that actually worked and I'm still using it today and love it!) About three machines ago I finally gave up on design space and jumped the fence to Silhouette- and I'm not sorry.
At that time the Maker had just come out and I swore I would not give them another nickel.Welllll.... things change. 😅 I got my Maker- the original - and I love it! I went ahead because I found one on sale at a ridiculous price, in pink... How could I say no?
I wanted to be able to cut more/thicker materials that the Silhouette just can't do . I now run both brands for different reasons and will probably continue to do so- but I don't think I'll be buying another Cricut machine.
I did indulge the grandkids with a Joy, so they would leave the bigger ones alone, lol- and again, I'm glad I did. They love it, I love having it right next to me on my desk for smaller things, and the software is fine for anything I would cut with it.
It's just taking them way too long to get their software up to speed with other cutting machines- I don't know why they refuse to give us the things we've been asking for since day one but instead continue to come out with bigger and better machines... If they had better software more people would buy the machines!
They also need to get their customer service fixed. I'm not blaming the actual people that answer the phone, they can only work with what they are taught/ given but come on now... Thousands of people need you on the weekend and you're not there. You say that you want small businesses to use your machines, but we can't afford to wait until your phone lines open again on Monday, and then sit on hold for 2 hours only to be told they have no idea what's wrong with our machine and they need to escalate the call. Seriously?
I think Print Then Cut is the best addition, but also the ability to use basic Letter or A4 sized paper. One thing I would love Cricut to address is the ability to use Print Then Cut with SMALLER paper sizes to reduce waste. My printer, like many, can print on 5X7 4X6 and 3.5X5 paper sizes. When I'm doing small Print Then Cut Designs I would love to be able to use those smaller printed sizes rather than waste a full sheet of letter size paper. Now I have to either take the time to find other items to fill the sheet (which is time consuming and means I can't just get on with my project) or else waste all the excess!
That is an interesting idea! I have never thought about that!
For cut and print projects I prefer the scan and cut and not a cricut product. For creating custom projects, cricut is better because of design space. However the scan and cut PC Canvas version is very good.
@@scrapinmaniacif you truly want the ability to create custom projects, Silhouette is the way to go- their software is head and shoulders above Cricut. (I have both machines and use them for different reasons.)
How exciting. I love that it is bigger than the Joy, but smaller,than the others. I can’t wait to see your other videos on the new sticker and vinyl paper.
Thank you so much!
I can’t believe they still haven’t added a scoring function. This is why I don’t use my Joy as much. If it did scoring, it would be my go-to.
I tried with my original Joy. It doesn’t seem to have enough force.
i just saw a video created by someone that used to work at cricut showing how to score with the joy. i haven't had a change to try it yet though. search Scoring with your Cricut Joy or Joy Xtra in youtube
It’s great they added the print & cut function, but disappointing it doesn’t take new tools for scoring / embossing, for example. I’m staying put with my joy for now. Thank you for your fab videos Angie!! I love them!!!
Thanks for watching!
There are easy workarounds that allow you to use the original joy for print and cut. We've been doing it since the second week we had our machine 😂.
Give them time- they will give us all of those tools, and you can be sure that they won't fit any other machine. That's another reason I have such an issue with this company- they'll do anything to make sure they get every last nickel they can out of their customers and I simply don't believe that's the way to do business. Unless there's a physical limitation- all the tools should fit all the machines across the board...
With 12x12 materials, I saw u cut to fit the mat on 8.5 width, wouldn't it be better to cut to the size of the project to avoid that 3.5 inch scrap?
Sure! I think I cut everything down before even doing the cutting since I was showing a video about the machine.
THIS I am excited about. I am a tumbler maker and do a lot of my own designs. My little Joy is my WORKHORSE for names, etc. This will be a game-changer in my world. I do a LOT of decals and print then cut is what I use the most. This I am going to buy! I actually squealed!
YAY! So happy you like it!
Me too April! Lol
This looks like pretty good. I am disappointed and surprised that they did not include even one cutting mat to get you started.
Newer machines come with smart vinyl. It has been like that for a while.
@@AngieHolden Thanks. I did not know that. For the price of the machine I still would prefer if a mat was included though.
I would have loved to see a scoring stylus available. I am mainly a paper crafter and this would be perfect for using my 8.5x11 cardstock. So many projects require a score line. I feel like this is a big miss. I would have loved to purchase this machine. It would be great to take to crops.
I wish Cricut would just fix software flexibility - like print then cut restrictions & the inability to export creations to a file, specially PNG.k
There have been MANY improvements to print then cut size and it is not larger than ever. Also, the software team and the product team are two different teams so you should expect announcements from both.
@@AngieHolden thanks, Angie. Yes, the print/cut size is improved, but still wastes sublimation paper.m
I agree, the inability to export really stinks.
God dammit. We've just bought the Joy.
Cricut machines & other products are usually excellent & dependable. Not so with DS. That program is so buggy…. Thanks for your continued evaluations & teachings.
The Calibration on my Cricut Maker is ridiculous. No matter how many times I did it, never made the cuts properly. So, I already have the Joy. I will get this new machine for the Print and Cut of stickers as well as sublimation prints. Thank you for the introduction of this new machine.
Hello Angie. I've never owned a electric cutting machine before, but I knew I didn't want to invest in one of the larger ones. So,,,for the last couple of days I've been looking into the Circut Joy, I had just about made my mind up to buy it. And then ( by chance) I saw this video , with being new to the Cricut brand I didn't know there was a size up from the Joy machine ( lol ). The Joy Extra has ticked all of my boxes and because of your fantastic tutorial & explanation, I now know which one I am going to invest in 😁. Thank you hunny.
I love this machine!
I swear I don’t understand why there is not an on/off button! Come on! Plugging and unplugging is ridiculous as is it staying on for all eternity. I think ill skip this one. My joy and Maker are enough. Thank goodness all these creators don’t have to pay for all these new machines. I doubt they would have them otherwise.
I would actually have all of these even if I had to purchase them as this is my job. And frankly I make sure all of my machines are unplugged at the end of the day. It is not a good idea to leave electronics like this plugged in.
Hi Angie. How are you? Thanks for sharing information on the 2nd New Cricut Joy Xtra machine. This is the first time I have heard about it. Love all of your TH-cam videos. Very helpful. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.God bless you and your families, too. Have a blessful day, and Happy Palm Sunday . and have a blessful Happy Easter, 😀too. Remember Jesus CHRIST ❤.😀
Thank you, I have the Joy and a Maker 3 but, I think I’m going to have to get this one too. I love taking my Joy to the living room and crafting so this new machine will be great for that. I’m taking care of my elderly mother so I can craft in her room too.
Wonderful!
Great video. Wonder if the day will ever come, when there will be an affordable, easy to use machine that PRINTS & CUTS. It's still a lot of steps & it has to be printed out on the printer first. You'd think sticker technology for at home crafts would be better than this by now. I just use Avery label sticker paper & put my digital art onto the template it comes with. It's limited to rectangles & circles, but it's better than all this printing & lining up & sticking on a mat... etc etc. I even started doing my greeting cards this way. I got tired of the cards misaligning on my regular printer, & having to throw out the mistakes. Now, if i make a card, I use Ai on my home computer, or Procreate on my Ipad, or Sketchbook on my droid phone - then I use a printer App & send it to my printer, print it on the sticker labels on like a 3x4 or 4x4 white label paper, then I stick the label on a blank kraft folded card..viola, there's my greeting card. After making cards as a hobby at home since 2016.. this was the easiest way I could do it. If I need a large number of cards, we send it to our local professional printer. I'm hoping someday making stickers & greeting cards will be easier. I check about once a year to see what is new out there & it never seems to be easy enough... yet.
Cricut made one for a very short period of time many years ago. I think combining the two makes its own set of issues!
It feels weird that it doesnt come with a mat since the regular joy came with one.
Sorry not sure.
I have watched the Cricut from its inception and I was overwhelmed then about purchasing. If the purchase was worth the investment and would I just buy it and the box collect dust. Fast forward, I purchased the Joy during the pandemic because it wasn’t as ominous to me as the other machines. I found myself doing bigger jobs and working harder, not smarter so I purchased the Explore3. I am grateful for the Joy getting me over my fears and into the Cricut world. This is a nice machine and I can’t think of any reason I would need it just yet😂 Cricut Joy, take a bow🎊🎉 and Welcome Cricut Joy Extra!!🎊🤸🏾♂️🎉
Definitely may not be for you if you have a larger machine!
Thank you, Angie! Great information. Do you think you could do a Cricut Xtra demonstration on how to make a label for a quilt on fabric? Thank you so much! Bobbie
I love it! The white color is awesome. ❤ I may need to replace my Joy with an Xtra ….. I also have a Maker. Lol
Go for it!
Hey Angie, man do I love your videos! You have taught me so much over the years!
Can you tell me if this takes the same power cord as my Joy? I’ve already ordered it however it won’t be here till Tuesday. My cord died on my Joy but I don’t wanna order a new one if this takes the same.
THANKS AND KEEP THESE AWESOME VIDEOS COMIN’!
-Midnight
It does!
I would like to see videos on how the Xtra could be used with sublimation designs. Looking for sublimation inspiration and ideas related to the Xtra
Noted! It would work the same as any Cricut for this though.
Great buide thank you ~ I have a material question:
Can the Joy Xtra cut ... and to what thickness: magnetic sheets, stencil paper/plastic/vinyl, vellum, acetate/plastic, 300gsm cardstock?
I think that's all, thank you ^.^ ♥
Not magnetic sheets. It can cut stencil material, acetate, vellum, and thick cardstock.
@@AngieHolden Thanks! I'm going to put this on my Christmas list this year! hehe Was wanting the Maker 3 but realised I have no space and in the end I probably won't work with anything besides cardmaking sized stuff or around! ^.^ ♥
Thank you, video was great! Can I use regular cardstock or does it have to be “smart”…. I would love to see a tutorial on scrapbooking titles and images. Thank you!
You can use regular cardstock on a mat.
So overwhelmed with cricuts 😂
Maybe you can help me.
I just want to make paper sticker labels for my skincare product containers. I have figured out how to use Canva and now I need to figure out cricut. I don’t want to buy more machine than I need. Do you think I can use this cricut with “sticker paper” to print my labels that are 9 x 2.25 inches? I’ve watched tutorials by other crafters but they all use a bigger machine. I’m thinking I could get away with this one. 🤔
You can use this one for that! You will need a printer if these are printed labels.
This would have been perfect if they added the scoring feature!! Love the size, but don't do stickers so the print then cut isn't a big deal for me. Love that they use the Joy accessories though. PLEASE tell Cricut they need to add scoring to a smaller machine!!!!!!
Thanks!
It may not have enough force to score.
Man, that thing sucks. I can’t seem to get that stuff to work for nothing.😂😂😂
This is seriously my favorite Cricut machine and it works great.
Does it read nicely on printable vinyl stickers? Because other cricut machines are having problems reading on the marks because the led light is reflecting on the vinyl sticker. #cricutproblems
Any newer machine should not be having these issues. The Explore Air 2 and earlier usually has these issues. But you can cover the marks with matte tape if you still have issues or adjust the lighting in your space.
Hi, I have asked but I guess I'm not asking the correct way. On all other Cricut machines that I have used, including the Joy, I was able to repeat the cut job if it just needed to be cut a little more without unloading the project. When I was cutting a project recently, I just needed that specific one to cut again without unloading on the JoyXtra. I do not see the option to repeat the job nor a way to on my PC or tablet. It automatically unloads the project, and I can't get to align exactly the same to cut twice. I know that I can go in and add custom settings for a material adding a second cut, but this isn't for every cut using the same material, just needs a crisper cut that one time. How do I do that? If that is no longer available on the Joy line, what are some things that users can do instead?
That is not an option with the Joy or Joy Xtra any longer. All you can do is pick a thicker material setting before starting.
WOW! Looks a great little machine, yes would be great for those small projects!!! Thanks Angie for a great domo you explain it all so well! Hugs Liz 😊
You are so welcome!
I just got a cricut joy extra and did the sample. How do you use the rest of the vinyl sheet? I tried to do a project with text and it wanted to cut the same place that the sample was cut. I'm also having trouble getting it to talk to my computer. The sample worked fine but since then I can't get them to communicate and have to use my phone. Any help would be appreciated!
Cut away the sample so you can use the rest of the sheet. You can also put small pieces on a mat to use them. Try going to the bluetooth settings on your computer and finding the Joy Xtra to connect.
Thanks Angie for your videos. I want to create stickers with tabs. Isn't annoying to spend minutes trying to peel off a sticker and you have no easy way of doing it? Anyways... Can the Cricut Joy Xtra do a kiss cut and a die cut on the same sheet of stickers?
You can duplicate the lines you want for the die cut and then the machine will cut two or three or more times in that area.
I am very nice like this is my first time. But how do I turn it off ? Do I just unplug it or what lol help please. Please don’t laugh this is all very new to me
Just unplug it!
Regarding the Smart Iron-On material at th-cam.com/video/OB8V2vFjeoA/w-d-xo.html
I would like to know if that material will transfer to flat or curved glass with a portable hair dryer.
Maybe heat the glass, press material to hot glass, wait to cool, and then peel clear material off?
Iron on will go on glass but it is not my favorite medium for glass. I prefer adhesive vinyl for glass. If you want to use iron on, I would use a mini iron for the curved surfaces and do a small section at a time.
How do you repeat a cut with this machine? I've searched everywhere and cannot find any info. Thanks for your great videos.
You can't unfortunately. They changed Design Space and it is no longer an option.
I really want one, I am always coming up with things I could use it for but traditionally have gremlins when it comes to tech. Is it complicated for beginners?
I think this is easy to use.
Angie this is great!… thank you for doing this… I can’t wait to also watch your video on how to use this … I love making decals but my space is very limited so by having the joy extra is a game changer!!!❤
Yay! Thank you!
I am new to these cutting machine ways, lol. I mainly want one to design and cut my own stencils. How does yupo or mylar type materials work in this machine? Will the cutter that comes with it be sufficient to cut those materials?
You can cut stencil material in any Cricut machine. I would go by the size you want to make your stencils.
Hello,
A little question :)
Is it possible to craft small box with the Joy Xtra ?
Thanks
Yes it is possible but it will be really small due to the size restrictions of this machine.
I have been thinking about getting a Joy for traveling, but seeing the new Joy, think it might be better choice. The Maker is great but not portable!
Definitely one of the two for traveling!
Is the Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl too small to use in the xtra? I bought some because my local craft store doesn’t really have a selection for the Joy Xtra.
It would be too small to use without a mat. You can cut it and put it on a mat.
Sorry but this does not help me as a total beginner, you mention all the things you made on ???????
Try this: th-cam.com/video/gn8tmXezWT8/w-d-xo.html
I have just purchased one. So excited yayyyy great tutorial thank you
Hope you enjoy it!
I am from the State of Kuwait and I liked this video very much. Thank you for this wonderful video. I will buy this device. It suits me very much.
Can this machine cut stickers printed from another source, or do they have to be from Design Space?
They would have to be printed from the program.
Where can i purchase a dust cover for my cricut joy extra? Amazon sells them for Joy only.
Sorry not sure.
I would like to see how the software works What format is the output? can I design my own? can I work without casettes?
A Cricut machine no longer takes cassettes. It is online based. Try this: th-cam.com/video/gn8tmXezWT8/w-d-xo.html
How do I print & cut bigger images on the cricut joy extra ? It keeps telling me it’s to big how Do I fix it ?
Try this: th-cam.com/video/Q7KpssKUN6Q/w-d-xo.html
Does the Joy xtra let you resend the cut through the machine a second time without unloading it?
It does not. They removed that feature from Joy and Joy Xtra.
Angie, I would love to purchase this machine, however, I have an Air 2 and I'm trying to get into Rhinestones. Will this cut rhinestone flock, i.e. Magic Flock or RockIt Flock? And the most important question, will Design Space ever have the ability to design rhinestone templates? It is such a pain to take your design from Silhouette Studio into Cricket to cut. Especially having to make sure your hole sizes are correct. Thank you for your brilliant videos! You are a master at teaching, describing, and just all around knowledge about whatever you present.
It should cut rhinestone flock if the flock you are using cuts using the fine point blade. I don't know of any plans to add templates but heck who knows any more!
I struggle with print and cut some more in-depth videos and print and cut with this machine would be nice. Thank you Angie another great video.
I am working on one that may help!
Is the Cricut Joy xtra insert cards compatible with laser printer?
You cannot print on the cards.
Does This machine have trouble reading registration marks on colored or shiny paper?
Not that I have seen.
When can we buy them??? I can't wait now. I have the Joy & like it, but now, I can do more!!! I am excited. I hope we can get mats & supplies too when they are out.
It is for sale Sept 7, 2023.
@@AngieHolden I can't wait, so excited now!! Thank you. I love your tutorials!! Have watched many.
Have they hinted if Cricut Joy Extra will remain only white or will have other colors?
I have only heard of white.
Lean how to use it, mine is new. Please let me know when the classes are going to bed, I’m in Arizona.
Free Cricut class here: www.thecountrychiccottage.net/free-cricut-classes/
am I able to use embossing folders with the Cricut Joy extra?
No you are not.
How do I subscribe for the free beginner course for the cricut joy xtra
Try this link: www.thecountrychiccottage.net/free-cricut-classes/
Just found you on TH-cam. I have the new Cricut Joy and would love it if someone posted a youtube on how to make labels with the Cricut Joy, start to finish, for someone who never used any Cricut machine before. My main purpose was to create pretty and practical labels for organizing things. Since I've never owned a Cricut before, I don't know how to get started and get familiar with everything. After labels, maybe I'll move on to other things.
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/roJEy5YBBEo/w-d-xo.html
Hi thank you for the great explanation. I've just bought my joy Xtra and I love it. I have a question though. Is it possible to make some foiled stickers using the print and cut feature? I don't mean stickers that are foiled with a laminator but stickers that you print then foil with cricut foil tool and then cut with joy Xtra. I tried to do it yesterday but I didn't manage to.
Yes you can! I made some here: th-cam.com/video/FR1KnW-2JOY/w-d-xo.html
Oh, I will have a look, thank you!
Can it cut rhinestone design ( templates) ?
As long as it cuts with the fine point blade on other machines, it will work with this machine.
@@AngieHolden I will buy one and try it then! Wouldn’t waste as much Flock!
Flock not Flack! Sometimes I severely dislike auto correct!
For the print then cut, do you just use a regular printer, or does it have to be InkJet?
You can use any printer for print then cut.
I love your unboxing videos and detailed demoes and explanations 💞
Glad you like them!
I’m on my way to buy one today!
Thanks for your great tutorial ❤️
Happy to help!
is it possible to write on smaller cards such as escort cards for a wedding?
Sure! I would probably just unfold them and put them on the mat.
I bought joy last year, ( new to crafting) and I wish this one had been available so I didn't have to buy the maker ad I learned how to use the machine and realized the many limitations. How are you supposed to make cards and envelopes without a way to score?
No score on this one either. You need an explore or maker for that.
I will be buying this for my two grandkids (8 & 12) for Christmas! I got them hooked on paper crafting! They are my crafting buddies! ❤️ I’ll have to teach them how to make stickers!
That is a great idea!
I'm giving my old Joy to my 6 yo grandson, he can run it as well as I can. Getting this one for me!
can the cricut joy app be used with the xtra or do you have to use design space?
Design Space.
bought it and why is there no multicut option... soo basically instead of refeeding it back in and recutting it.. I have to unload and reload and pray that it cuta the same lines wasting soooooooooooo much materials I am so mad
Yea the Joy and Joy Xtra are like that and I do hate that they do not offer that.
the Joy.. you still have the reload option... this just kicks it out.. there is a work around by making a custom cut but that still isnt great
@@AngieHolden
Why wouldn't they make it large enough for an 8.5x11" paper on the mat, or 12x12" since single sheets come that size? And how annoying that you can't use the same pens and blades for all the machines. I didn't know much when I bought my Maker, 3 years ago. I would probably have been fine with the Joy Extra if it had been around, but I'm not going to get another machine now and basically have to start all over with new mats, pens, blades, materials.
An 8.5 x 11 size sheet of paper does fit on the mat. If you want to do 12x12 you would need an explore or Maker or cut the sheets down. Joy things have always been different as the clamp is smaller and different.
@AngieHolden I'm sorry, I must have misheard. I thought you said 8.25" It gets so confusing with all the different machines...Maker, Maker 3, Explore Air, Explore Air 2?....
The mat takes an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper (actually 12 inches long max). The max cut size on that paper is 8.25 x 11.75 inches. There is always a margin with a Cricut machine.
Would appreciate a lesson on making stencils.
I have several videos. Try this: th-cam.com/video/tTCSIZNh-3o/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing and demo. Is too bad they didn’t come out this one first. I already have joy 🥹 😮☹️
Next time!
I feel that way too but honestly, my Maker has never calibrated right and Joy didn't do print then cut at all so this machine will be purchased.
That said, I got my Maker free with sales points at my old job, my Joy bundle was on sale for 107. I don't feel like I've wasted a bunch of $$ except for all of my hoarded materials and supplies. My grandson will get my old Joy, my sister will get my Maker. Oh wait! I can do 5x7 cards again without dragging my Maker out of the closet. It's a good day but I'll wait until Black Friday / Cyber Monday.
Oh boy, I might need this one. I wish it came with a mat. I noticed on Cricut it said if you are an access member it’s 179.99. I have the hardest time uploading svg files and getting it to upload with my iPad. I hope they can make that software better. Great informative video as always. I like that they are coming out with the waterproof paper for stickers.
@@phyllisburke7468 maybe they might have it at HSN as TS probably come with the mat , hopefully so. (All in the bundles). I’m thinking about it lol .
So I heard you say only compatible with ink jet printer? Can I use my Eco tank converted printer sublimation ink.and is it complicated to use similar to cricut maker
Ugh we have to wait a week to buy. 😢
How do you use 6 inch smart material how does it grab it it's so small
The smart material for this machine is different than that for the original Joy. It is 9.5 inches wide.
For cricut joy extra, can I connect my printer to design space so I can print a colourful graphic and then connect that to cricut to cut? Is it possible in any way? If so, how can it be done? I really want to try this machine! Appreciate it❤
Yes you can. It is called the print then cut function!
@AngieHolden can it be done with any printer? Is there any specifics?
Literally any printer!
Thank Angie. I have the Joy but gave up using it when I realized it could not print and cut. What I want to do is make sentiment strips and ephemera for card making. I hear this new machine is great for stickers but I wonder if it will cut equally well on heavy card stock. Thanks for your video.
I cut cardstock in this video with no issue.
I would LOVE to win the Cricut Joy Xtra. Because it is portable, I would use it to take to my daughter’s house to make things for my grandchildren AND take to crops and retreats. Jennifer, you have the gift of teaching and I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for this opportunity! ❤️
Just a note that this comment is on the wrong channel! Might want to comment on Jennifer’s video!
Does the Extra do everything the Joy does (and more)?
Yes it does!
I hope they stand by this product. Any roller issues anyone?
I have not had any roller issues.
I’d love to learn the max size you can print for print n cut. I have some projects that I’d like to use print n cut for but need to know how limited my print size would be. I couldn’t do it on my maker cuz the print n cut size was too small
The new sizes are here: th-cam.com/video/Q7KpssKUN6Q/w-d-xo.html
Do you have to have Cricut Access in order to use the print and cut feature?
No you do not.
I use my Maker3 mostly to make cards, will I be able to make the same cards on the JoyXtra?….
The card mat can hold the same cards as the Maker card mat. If you cut your own cards, they would need to fit on a 8 1/2 x 12 inch piece of cardstock.
Thank you!
so i would assume that you can cut your own material to size..
Yes you would cut any material you want to put on the mat to fit.
What kind of printer is required for the print features
Try this: th-cam.com/video/3L3Dn5rkQ9A/w-d-xo.html
Could use the cricut machines without internet x
There is an offline option but you would need the internet to get your project complete then you can cut without it.
Thank you for the size comparison with other machines. Exactly what I was wondering.
You bet!
Do I need a subscription just to use to cut my items?
No. Cricut Design Space is free and you can cut you files with it.
How do you use foil with Cricut Joy xtra?
Same as the Joy: th-cam.com/video/FR1KnW-2JOY/w-d-xo.html
Robin from Tn
What's the mini weeding tool for?
You can use it for weeding vinyl or HTV.
Can I use an iPad instead of an iPhone? Thank you!
Yes you can.
Does Cricut joy xtra do labels?
Yes you can make labels with it.
I need for you guys to do more crafting than only showing what comes in the box
I do a Cricut video weekly and lately have been using this machine in almost all of my videos. Feel free to watch those.
@@AngieHolden Thank you
are the mats reusable?
Definitely! You can reuse many times.
I would love to see a tutorial on how to use the card mat
It would be the same as the other card mats.
I just bought the Joy. Frankly I don't mind pulling out the Maker for print then cut. But this is tempting.
I do like the size but my bigger machines are definitely not going anywhere!
I would skip this machine since I already have the Joy and move to the Explore Air since there are more functions for the EA.
I bought a regular Joy not too long ago, to use for smaller projects for when I don't want to pull out my Maker. Still, I do really like the size of the Xtra. I probably wouldn't buy one for myself at this point, but I bet my mother would like one of these. She's been interested in the Cricut machines, but was too concerned that the Explore or Maker machines are too complicated for her. Would you say this is just as simple as the original Joy for someone that isn't really all that technically inclined? She'd probably never use the print and cut feature (just cut paper and vinyl), but having the wider machine would give her more project flexibility I'd think. Maybe Santa will stop at Cricut this Christmas, on the way to her house :)
Yep! Definitely still REALLY simple and beginner friendly.
Hi. Can it cut glitter cardstock?
Yes it can. Any type of cardstock.