Cricut Joy

SXMGirl · ‎07-07-2010

Does anyone have this? It looks interesting but I have never used anything like it. I see Cricut on HSN quite often and it sells out. Just wondering how easy the learning curve is.

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Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

The trouble is, once you get the machine, there are a million other accessories and "must have" doodads that go with it not to mention the need for a huge paper collection. The machine is just the "hook" to pull you in to get you started. I had a friend who had a whole room devoted to her card making supplies. There probably weren't more than 10 people to who she'd send a card.

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ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

@SXMGirl wrote:
Does anyone have this? It looks interesting but I have never used anything like it. I see Cricut on HSN quite often and it sells out. Just wondering how easy the learning curve is.

I don't have this particular model but I did have one of the originals (the one that had cartridges) and the Cricut Imagine. The first thing that I noticed about this Cricut Joy is its size. It's small. IMO, for paper crafting I think it should at least work with the 12 x 12 paper. Just like any other technology, there are always new Cricuts coming out and the old ones gets discontinued and eventually forgotten about and not supported. If you're interested in a Cricut, research on line. Google "cricut" and so much info comes up.

mspatmac · ‎06-10-2015

My DD has one (not sure of the model) and uses it mainly to do decals, decorate T shirts, personalized all our Yeti cups, makes gifts but I don't think she has ever made a card. She has fun with it. Didn't seem to long a learning curve.

Qgirl26 · ‎03-20-2010

@SXMGirl, I don't have the Joy but I have two large sized Cricuts. They are nice to have and there are many tutorials on you tube. If you put Cricut Joy tutorial in the search, you will find many. Maybe go look them over and see if you think you would enjoy that. I personally prefer the large sized machines and since I already have two, I am not interested in another machine. But if you just want something small to do small projects with, this might work for you. You could always try it until the end of January...well, you know the spiel.

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

I bought my daughter a larger Cricut...the Explore Air 2 and she does T shirts for my Granddaughter, mugs and other craft items with wood.

It looks like this one is more for paper crafts...

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
The trouble is, once you get the machine, there are a million other accessories and "must have" doodads that go with it not to mention the need for a huge paper collection. The machine is just the "hook" to pull you in to get you started. I had a friend who had a whole room devoted to her card making supplies. There probably weren't more than 10 people to who she'd send a card.

@Kachina624 I have to agree! Many years ago I got into scrapbooking & card making and ended up with a room full of supplies....yes I got the original Cricut too (with cartridges)!

Way back....more than 10 years ago the Q used to have a crafting forum and I along with some regulars used to do a handmade card exchange along with exchanging supplies...it was fun while it lasted a few years.

Today I still have a ton of paper, assortment of ink, stickers, ribbon, etc....you name it and I have enough to open a small shop!

However one thing led to another and I purchased a Silhouette (different brand die cutter machine). I've had a business on Etsy since 2008 and I use my die cutter for making designs for custom wooden signs....at least I made a fun hobby pay me.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@SXMGirl wrote:
Does anyone have this? It looks interesting but I have never used anything like it. I see Cricut on HSN quite often and it sells out. Just wondering how easy the learning curve is.

@SXMGirl I too watched the presentation with Jane yesterday. It looks like a great little machine!

However there is always a bit of a learning curve to getting it to work just the way you want it. Plus there usually aren't any real instructions on how to use it.....just the basic set up. If it's like the Silhouette machine which I have (a different brand of die cutter...I also have the original Cricut), you have to either go to YouTube and watch tutorials or some other group that can answer questions.

It can be more involved than you might expect which might not be a bad thing if you have the time and patience this winter....we may all be spending way more time at home in the months to come!

If you decide yo go for it have fun and remember there is lots you can do with something like this...just use your imagination!