I wish I had you two as teachers in high school! It would have been much more fun. If you are only interested in making simple projects with paper, vinyl, and iron-on, the Joy Xtra is sufficient. If you want to make more complex projects with a wider range of materials, the Maker is a better choice. The Joy Xtra is much more compact than the Maker, so it is a good choice if you have limited space. The Joy Xtra is less expensive than the Maker.
I made the mistake of buying a Cricut Venture for over $1000 when all I really needed with a Joy Xtra. Wish I had seen this before. Want to buy my Venture? 😂
Oh man! The Venture really is for someone who produces a lot of volume or has the need to make really large projects. Hang in there. Maybe the Xtra will go on sale soon and you can get one then. :)
I’ve got the circuit maker 3, but it’s always a hassle to take it out and use it since I have no space, and with the holidays coming up and all the sales I’m thinking now to have a circuit joy extra and you guys have made my decision to get it, plus I have space for it since it’s small 😊
I just bought a new Cricut Maker 3, Mug Press, Easy Press 3, Hat Press, all the tools and every cutting tool available, and every color of card stock, vinyl, mugs, hats, shirts, sheets of wood, metal, and all the different colors of markers. Now I’m freaking out because I have no idea how to use it all! lol I just signed up for Cricut’s yearly subscription. I just subscribed to your channel!
Congrats! Start with easy projects in Design Space and take your time. It takes patience but I’m positive you’ll get it. Let us know if you have questions we can help with. 🙂
Came here after my Liklok Indiegogo contribution was ripped off. Backed in April, no machine in October. Some other people reported receiving TWO machines! Unfair! Buying a Cricut.
You crazy kids should have your own Discovery Channel series. Excellent banter and chemistry. I can tell Tim is reeling it in a bit. Tell him not to do that.
So I’m new to world of cricut I want to make a Lightbox Grinch paper box. I don’t have a Cricut. Is the Cricut Joy Extra as good as the new models Cricut?? Also I’d like to make Wood cutouts ?? Should I buy a Silhouette? Since Software is better?
Great questions. The software is very similar although you can do some cool things with Silhouette that you can’t do with Cricut. Both will cut paper and card stock, but you cannot cut basswood with the Joy XTRA. Only the Cricut Maker and the Silhouette Cameo can do that.
You could try to use an iron or mini heat press but it will be a little challenging. If you don't want to have to use a mug heat press, you could use permanent vinyl and stick that to your mugs. If you do, it's recommended you hand wash the mugs.
Will this be very similar to the original Cricut Maker? I have that one. I don’t have the Cricut Maker 3. I also have the Cricut Joy. Would it be needed for me to even get the Cricut joy xtra? I don’t have Bluetooth on my Cricut machines, but I guess Bluetooth on the xtra will be a plus.
Keep the plastic cover on your mats to keep them clean. Over time they will get dirty and you can clean them but best to perserve them by putting that cover on after each use.
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Do you know what, with cricket having so many machines, this is incredibly helpful. Thanks so much
There are a lot of options. Hopefully this video helps those thinking about making a purchase. 🙂
I wish I had you two as teachers in high school! It would have been much more fun. If you are only interested in making simple projects with paper, vinyl, and iron-on, the Joy Xtra is sufficient. If you want to make more complex projects with a wider range of materials, the Maker is a better choice. The Joy Xtra is much more compact than the Maker, so it is a good choice if you have limited space. The Joy Xtra is less expensive than the Maker.
Thanks and you nailed it!
I made the mistake of buying a Cricut Venture for over $1000 when all I really needed with a Joy Xtra. Wish I had seen this before. Want to buy my Venture? 😂
Oh man! The Venture really is for someone who produces a lot of volume or has the need to make really large projects. Hang in there. Maybe the Xtra will go on sale soon and you can get one then. :)
Return it!
Whatcha wanna sell it for?
Whatcha wanna sell it for?
The mat looks like it’s too big. It raises toward the end of the mat when it was reading.
Awesome video showing what a joy extra can do and the maker. Thank you
Thanks! 😊
Jus bought a Cricut Joy Xtra … this was a fantastic video for a beginner
Glad it was helpful and congrats on the new purchase. 🙂 Let us know if you have any questions.
Another very helpful video, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. 🙂
I’ve got the circuit maker 3, but it’s always a hassle to take it out and use it since I have no space, and with the holidays coming up and all the sales I’m thinking now to have a circuit joy extra and you guys have made my decision to get it, plus I have space for it since it’s small 😊
I honestly gravitate to the Joy Xtra. It’s just the right size and does so much.
I just bought a new Cricut Maker 3, Mug Press, Easy Press 3, Hat Press, all the tools and every cutting tool available, and every color of card stock, vinyl, mugs, hats, shirts, sheets of wood, metal, and all the different colors of markers. Now I’m freaking out because I have no idea how to use it all! lol I just signed up for Cricut’s yearly subscription. I just subscribed to your channel!
Congrats! Start with easy projects in Design Space and take your time. It takes patience but I’m positive you’ll get it. Let us know if you have questions we can help with. 🙂
@@craftwithfelicia Thank you 👍
I can only imagine how much all of that cost 😅❤
Came here after my Liklok Indiegogo contribution was ripped off. Backed in April, no machine in October. Some other people reported receiving TWO machines! Unfair! Buying a Cricut.
There is a way to file fraud charges with indiegogo. Had to dig for the link - will see if I can find it
That’s very unfair. I hope they do right by you.
You crazy kids should have your own Discovery Channel series. Excellent banter and chemistry. I can tell Tim is reeling it in a bit. Tell him not to do that.
There’s no telling Tim to do! 😂😂😂😂 He’s a free spirit and tells it like it is.
This was SOOOO helpful thank you
@@Melraep29 - you’re welcome and thank you for that feedback 😊
What would you pick if you have to- Cricut or Brother scan n cut? Mainly for labels and stickers?
Cricut. If your focus is mainly stickers and labels, I’d go with the Cricut Joy Xtra. 🙂
@FamilyUnit Thank you! What is the main reason for picking cricut for stickers. Just curious!
@@gitalisorry just saw this. Joy Xtra costs $200, Brother costs $500. They both pretty much do the same thing.
Can we cut acrylic sheet in i5
I have cut thin acrylic with the Maker but not the Joy Xtra so not sure there.
I wish cricut had a tumbler heat press. I feel like more people do tumblers rather than mugs
Agree. The mug press is nice, but a tumbler one that can do both like HTVRONT's or Vevor would be nice.
Thanks for being real man. Muvh appreciated
Thanks for watching. We like to tell the truth.
You guys are awesome... definitely made my decision easier
Thanks. Glad we could help.
Your videos are soooo much better than Jennifer Makers!
Awwww thanks :)
COMPLETELY agree!!!
I live for Jennifer Marx irony and her Christmas craft videos while celebrating her daughter’s dreidels and her Jewish heritage 😂
@@lock.robsterJennifer Maker is Jewish? I had no idea!
Thank tou now I know which ones to get
You’re welcome. 🙂
I saw in a Facebook group that some people are having trouble with the Cricut Joy Extra mat loading correctly. Has this been fixed?
Not that I know of. I have experienced the issue but not every time.
I’d like a video on how to make a photo a sticker. ❤
@@shayjay64 - I can do that. For which machine?
My question is: why did you have to print the sticker from the printer? Does the joy extra not print stickers?
Yes, none of these cutting machines will print. So you have to print with a regular inkjet or laser printer before you cut.
So I’m new to world of cricut I want to make a Lightbox Grinch paper box. I don’t have a Cricut. Is the Cricut Joy Extra as good as the new models Cricut?? Also I’d like to make Wood cutouts ?? Should I buy a Silhouette? Since Software is better?
Great questions. The software is very similar although you can do some cool things with Silhouette that you can’t do with Cricut. Both will cut paper and card stock, but you cannot cut basswood with the Joy XTRA. Only the Cricut Maker and the Silhouette Cameo can do that.
THANK YOU!! 😊
You're welcome!!
Do you have a video about Laminated stickers?
Sure do - ruclips.net/video/KjIw_UNQdxY/видео.htmlsi=hEBkUjSSXpT3j3vx 😊
Does the print then cut feature seem to work better on the cricut joy xtra vs the maker?
Seems to be the same on both machines.
Awesome love your video
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.
Can we make the mugs if we don’t have the mug heating mchine?
You could try to use an iron or mini heat press but it will be a little challenging. If you don't want to have to use a mug heat press, you could use permanent vinyl and stick that to your mugs. If you do, it's recommended you hand wash the mugs.
Will this be very similar to the original Cricut Maker? I have that one. I don’t have the Cricut Maker 3. I also have the Cricut Joy. Would it be needed for me to even get the Cricut joy xtra? I don’t have Bluetooth on my Cricut machines, but I guess Bluetooth on the xtra will be a plus.
It is fairly similar to the original maker, although the cutting area is not as wide, and the XTRA cannot cut thick materials, or some textiles.
Hi! Do you have a video teaching how to turn photos into stickers?
Also, do you have to use a new mat each time you do a craft? I keep seeing you peeling plastic off mats so wondering 😅
Will make one in the next day or two. :)
Keep the plastic cover on your mats to keep them clean. Over time they will get dirty and you can clean them but best to perserve them by putting that cover on after each use.
Q? Why does your mat look longer than wider? Please!
Angle the video was taken. Mats used in both machines were standard sizes.
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You're too kind. :)
Thanks for this 🤙
You’re welcome 😉
What laptop you useing
Dell XPS with 17" monitor. You can use any laptop except Chromebook.
@@craftwithfeliciayeah I knew that I was just wondering what when you were using thank you
@@ThomasKellogg-p7z 🙂
Bahaha how cruddy. Why not notify that the stickers are too close together. Oh, wait... thatd save $ and less wasting of paper. Great work, cricut 🤦
That’s actually a very good suggestion!