Cricut Joy Xtra: Your Ultimate Guide
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- Cricut Joy Xtra is being announced today and this is your first look at this new Cricut machine. This small machine is perfect for hobbyists who want to cut the most popular cut sizes, do print then cut, and want a smaller footprint. This video is sponsored by Cricut, however, all projects and opinions are my own. Cricut Joy Xtra does all of that and so much more. Get a look at this new machine and how it works plus see it cut several different materials.
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Who is it for?
1:05 Box contents
2:01 Blades and tools
3:37 Power and buttons
4:16 Mats
4:50 Materials It Can Cut
6:36 Size comparison
8:29 Cutting materials
11:04 Results
12:21 Max cut sizes
13:46 New products and features
14:43 My review
16:00 Cricut beginner
16:42 Questions 
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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!
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
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
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!
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.
Angie this is awesome new --I went from my JOY to an Explorer Air 2 and have not used my Joy as much since. But this xtra is something I will have to think about because I still love the versatility of the smaller size to take to my friend's home and craft together. Now that this machine does everything, I use my explorer for what a game changer. Thank you for demonstrating the advantages of this machine.
Thanks for watching!
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!
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...
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!
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!
Awesome, this is better than the legacy Cricut Mini that was retired!
Thank you Ms.Angie for the great tutorial.😊
Glad it was helpful!
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!
It is so great that you can now do print then cut on a smaller machine! I can't wait to see more videos!
More to come!
@@AngieHolden 😃
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!
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 love your unboxing videos and detailed demoes and explanations 💞
Glad you like them!
How exciting! I have the joy and the maker 3 and now want this one!
ALL the machines!
This reminds me of the mini expression, its the same size. I love that it is just a little bigger than the joy and has the print than cut feature! something else to add to my cricut collection lol
I totally agree!
I can’t wait to purchase this today!
Hope you enjoy it!
I just bought the cricut joy xtra yesterday. Thank you for your videos. One of your videos helped me pick my sticker paper.
Wonderful!
Thank you Angie!
You are so welcome!
i agree, most of my project would fit on this size. I already have a Joy and Explore Air.... not in the budget for a new machine, but it's adorable.
It really is!
Thanks for the update. I love my Joy but the new size is great
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for the size comparison with other machines. Exactly what I was wondering.
You bet!
I really wish they would have added a scan and cut feature. I love being able to cut out stamped images but the Brother Scan N Cut is so big and bulky I hate using it to cut out a small sheet of images. Being able to have a small machine that can fit on my desk that could scan and cut would be a game changer for me!
Yea none of the Cricut machines do this.
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.
Ugh. I just bought the venture. I love my Joy too!
So many machines!!
Just found you on RUclips. 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: ruclips.net/video/roJEy5YBBEo/видео.html
Can’t wait for mine to come!! Binge watching video’s on the Xtra!!!
Hope you enjoy it!
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 wish they would get them available to buy as soon as you get them to show them off. Thank you for sharing.
They now announce then wait a period of time before selling. It was getting hard to keep it a secret the other way!
I am behind the times and just learning about this now. I have a Maker, but I rarely if ever use it for large projects anymore. And the only times I ever used any of the special materials that only the Maker can cut is when I was intentionally trying to get more from the Maker - not because I really wanted to do those projects. It is so huge in my small craft room. Joy Xtra will be perfect for me. I will keep the Maker though just in case.
Yes that sounds like a perfect use case!
WOW!! Thanks for sharing.
You bet!
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!
I just bought my Cricut Joy Xtra here in Australia. I absolutely love it. I just found your channel too - so informative. Thanks so much :)
Wonderful!
I wish I had waited an extra 2 years for this one. Especially since I've only used my Joy twice. Life just got crazy busy and hadn't the time to use it. But now that my time is getting more free time, I would have liked this one. Though it's not needed since I do have the larger one. I just like the portability of the smaller ones. I do think this one will be great for people just starting out. I like the sticker feature on it. Plus, it's much easier to store. This is going to be a winner for those who don't need all the other features like etching and wood cutting.
I definitely think it is great for beginners!
More print and cuts for me. Thank you 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Great Tutorial Angie!
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 RUclips 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 ❤.😀
Oh now there’s one I want!!! Love it! Thank you for the review. I wonder when it will be available. I am so excited! I’m so curious as to what changes are being made to Design Space too!
Sept 7th you should see it for sale!
Angie, that you again for the details on the cricut joy xtra. I can't wait to get now!!!
You mentioned it may need calibrating for print & cut. I want to use that feature as I have used on my Maker 3 to make better cuts. I look forward to more videos with other materials. I am still new to both machines & now looking forward to learning about the "xtra"!!! You are always great at giving us great hints and love how you explain them so well.
Keep up the good work. You inspire me.
Yes calibration should help with the location of cuts for print then cut.
I’m very excited to have found this video and your channel! I am new to the electronic cricut and can’t wait to learn more.
Welcome!!
I just bought the cricut Joy, I should've waited!
Thank you so much for this. I just bought mine and I found you straight away. Can’t wait for future videos 🙏🥳
Awesome!
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.
Cricut machines & other products are usually excellent & dependable. Not so with DS. That program is so buggy…. Thanks for your continued evaluations & teachings.
I am sold! I'm ordering my today. Thank you for a great tutorial.
Thanks for watching!
This video was so thorough and helpful! It help me finalize my decision to purchase a cricut joy extra, thank you ☺️
Glad it was helpful!
I'm very excited by this machine. Would love to see some print & cut videos. Thanks.
There will be one up in a few minutes!
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 would love to see a tutorial on how to use the card mat
It would be the same as the other card mats.
Thank you for the info. Very helpful. Agree with a previous comment that this machine should have been released first.
I definitely like it more than my original!
Im about to pick up mine at Michaels I’ve been waiting a couple years for a joy upgrade to come out! 🎉
Hope you enjoy it!
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.
Should come with mat!
good morning I just finished watching your video it was very much interesting because I am about to go and get one this week so I am going to keep up with you so I myself could learn thank you💮
Thank you Angie! I would like to see how to calibrate this machine for the print and cut please. 🤗
Same as any other. You can see that here: ruclips.net/video/RAXL_33rN58/видео.html
I think this would be a nice replacement for if my Joy or Maker stop working being I heard they no longer are making the Maker but just the Maker 3
As far as I know they are selling both.
TU, Angie! Please do a video on print and cut. TIA ❤❤❤
Try this: ruclips.net/video/uIL0RsTrOy0/видео.html
Interested in what adjustments you had to make to tge settings for print and cut. Love your channel! Blessings from Kansas ☺️💕
I just had to run a few calibrations. You can see more here: ruclips.net/video/RAXL_33rN58/видео.html
Thank you for this video!! I just got mine a couple days ago. I would love to do Infusible ink. I’d like to know all the supplies that I need to get as well. Please do that 😊
Try this: ruclips.net/video/l7_yb-boUHA/видео.html
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: ruclips.net/video/Q7KpssKUN6Q/видео.html
Thank you, Angie, for stating the video is sponsored by Cricut. So many RUclipsrs have been confused about this -- if a free product is sent, the video is sponsored. I've even seen RUclipsrs deny that the video is sponsored, right after stating the product was sent to them free. I attended a workshop from a lawyer at Creativation, and she stressed this heavily: the FTC is cracking down on this; we must declare this sponsorship on the video. Well done! Your reviews are also so thorough and helpful!
Thanks! I always state sponsorships!
Thanks 😊
A must buy 👌
I am very interested!!!!
Thank u for your nice review. I never used a cricut before. The only reason i need one is to create boxes for my handmade soaps. Can u do a video showing how to create boxes using cardstock. Also i don’t know what a cricut pen is as i never had a cricut before. Thank you !!❤
Try this: ruclips.net/video/hTzBJXLjQI4/видео.html
Thank you for a very informative video. I was wondering if you move your machine do you have to recalibrate it? I know you are supposed to do that with the Maker.
Thank you
I move my machines (including my Maker) all the time and do not recalibrate.
Eu moro no Brasil. Comprei uma essa semana. Socorro já quero essa
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!
If i was introduced to this one first, i would only own this one. My Christmas gift early 😊
Good choice!
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.
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/
Love this! Do you know if they will be releasing a scoring blade at some point? I use one all the time in the Maker.
I do not know.
Great review! Thank you! I’m brand new to this and I think this is going to be a perfect place to start. Will the sticker paper work in the explore 3? Does that machine cut out stickers?
Yes it will!
Thank you for your videos and sharing all the new products. How did you like the new printable vinyl I gold? I’ve tried others and find that the print will smudge, ruining the sticker. Did this hold up to printing? Was there a wait time to ensure it’s dry?
No smudging! It held up great! It was dry right after printing!
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 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
Awesome ❤
Thanks 🤗
if you have repeat words can it be printed several times on a circuit joy xtra on the 8 1/2x11 paper. Can it be done with iron on sheets? or continual sheet without mat?
Yes and yes. Without a mat can only be done with smart materials though.
I would like to see spiral journals that are 8.3 x 5.5 project and I'm eager for the release of the Cricut Joy Xtra. Although Michaels already has the tools, the machine is not yet available.
Awesome!
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.
Will it have accessories such as the travel bag? That's the big draw with my Joy is the traveling with it.
There is not a travel bag yet.
I’m sure other companies that sell on Amazon are working on travel bags for this machine.
There is a store here in AL called Dirt Cheap which has discounts for 40 to 95 percent off. I wound up finding the bag there for the Joy for $15 which was a steal.
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: ruclips.net/video/FR1KnW-2JOY/видео.html
Oh, I will have a look, thank you!
I enjoy your videos
Thanks!
Wow!! Can't find an Australian outlet/price yet but it will come. Angie I have trouble with my joy telling me it can't do the 15oz mugpress template. Will the extra size help with this?
Harvey Norman has their release on the 8th!
Hmmm. I thought the Joy would do both sized mugs but it had been a while. Yes this machine definitely would.
I wish this machine could have given us more tools to use like a blade or embossing tool.
I think it is the force that it can apply more than anything else.
I am an art journal maker and card maker and print and cut really interests me. Any other thing that I could use for these crafts would be a bonus as well. Thank You for sharing and teaching.
Do you have to have Cricut Access in order to use the print and cut feature?
No you do not.
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 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.
It feels weird that it doesnt come with a mat since the regular joy came with one.
Sorry not sure.
How fast does it cut? I do not have the joy machine as it was too small for me. I do have a Silhouette Portrait 3 to compare with. This looks like something I might add to my collection
Similar speed to an Explore.
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.
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!
Great job! Can I use my Cricut Joy mats?
No. It has different mats.
am I able to use embossing folders with the Cricut Joy extra?
No you are not.
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: ruclips.net/video/gn8tmXezWT8/видео.html