Cricut Joy Materials & Accessories: What Do You REALLY Need? (Cricut Kickoff Lesson 2)

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This is lesson two of my complete Cricut Joy tutorial - which I call Cricut Kickoff - on the materials and accessories that go along with the Cricut Joy. I cover blades, mats, pens, Insert Cards, vinyl, foil transfer, self healing mats, EasyPress, Mug Press, and more!
Cricut Kickoff is a FREE series of online classes to help you get your Cricut setup for success! This is my Cricut Joy for Beginners series of classes.
This second lesson on Cricut Joy for beginners introduces you to the tools and materials you can use with your Cricut Joy!
Watch the Cricut Joy for Beginners Lesson 1 video at:
• Cricut Joy for Beginne...
Watch the Cricut Joy for Beginners Lesson 3 (where I show you how to use Design Space on an iPhone and then cut on a Joy) video at:
• Cricut Design Space on...
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[@LisaVornhagen]

That was very informative and very helpful. I am a brand new Cricut Joy owner and appreciate how clear you made things. I especially liked the point you made about buying products on a project need basis instead of trying to buy everything. It can get a little overwhelming when you buy a new gadget. Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful! I am a true believer in only buying what you need for the project. 😊

[@SoCalAnnie1]

You are amazing Jennifer! Your voice is so pleasant, and I don't stress out AT ALL when learning something from you. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful knowledge, along with your templates, patterns, etc.!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! It s my pleasure. ❤️

[@eviem70]

You’re very informative and such a sweet voice. I can watch you all day long 😊 thanks so much for all of the info!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! You're so kind, that means a lot! 🌻😊

[@odettegerling9716]

Just loving these KZbin video’s, so informative. Love the humour, giggles and smiles too 🥰

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@lynnemorton6055]

Hi Jennifer, another great informative video. Thank you as always. Love from the UK

[@loladoessomething9086]

yay! great vid on the joy - thanks jennifer!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@sheylapalma7950]

You are the best thank you for being so informative, I love your videos ❤

[@debbierachal8533]

Love your personality

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, thanks so much!

[@monikkadavis1339]

Thank you for making this easy for me to understand. I'm very new to cricut but I'm waiting for the joy Xtra. I was trying to understand how the joy works so that I can get a heads up and not be discouraged with the cricut as a product I plan to use for business. I really appreciate you.😁

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much! 💜

[@mgreen3943]

I cut down the larger Smart Vinyl for my Joy all the time. It works great! And I was able to get the rolls on sale.

[@JenniferMaker]

Awesome!

[@beverlymorgan8262]

@@JenniferMaker i wish they had those in hard copy since i cant print them out

[@reedandesmas6292]

Thank you so much. Watching this while taking notes. I am planning to buy cricut joy as a beginner. ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cynthiawhigham4812]

I think this is the machine I need, something simple for making sentiments and things for cards. Thank you for making it easy for me.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@jessicawright1252]

I love listening to you giggle at your own jokes-it’s precious!

[@JenniferMaker]

LOL! Thank you! 💕

[@augustinesdreamslearningce1395]

I’m so happy I went and found the class. I need to start small then work my way to the explorer 2. One step at a time.

[@JenniferMaker]

If you can use the Joy you can use the Explore Air 2! 😃 So glad to have you join us!

[@tenapenley253]

This was very helpful.thank u for taking the time to explain the items.

[@JenniferMaker]

Any time!

[@098horserider]

Thanks for letting me know the difference , very useful thank you Jennifer

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@goldie6784]

Thank you so much for your videos. I was totally lost until your videos. On to #3.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@naiyahp]

I got the Cricut easy press mini last weekend as well the infusible ink for the Cricut joy and maker 3 and I also got lots of Cricut materials for my Cricut maker 3.

[@JenniferMaker]

That's great! 😃

[@amandaj3279]

Thanks 😊

[@meredithmitchem7740]

I know the surface of cricket joy is limited. Did you do the T-shirt behind you on the cricket joy or another cricket? Thanks so much for this helpful information!

[@martymattoon7231]

When using smart vinyl with the Joy, how can I use scrap pieces of smart vinyl so not to waste? Can I place scrape piece of smart vinyl on a matte and cut?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can cut scrap Smart Materials on a mat. 😊🌻

[@nikitabudgets4201]

All of these items are great, but if it’s ok I wanna mention a few things off brand that aren’t Cricut for someone who needs something more budget friendly. Dollar tree has a weeding tool, scraper, and the spatula, they also have vinyl but it is very thin so you would have to adjust the pressure, dollar tree also carries clear contact paper that can be used as transfer tape. The paper trimmer can be found at any craft store, and you can also use a coupon, I got mine from Joann’s with a 50% off coupon, I also got 2 self healing mats, a small one from dollar tree, and a large one from Joann’s, also using the 50% off coupon. Hope this helps 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks! Dollar Tree and Joann's are great options! I shop at both of them and use their products. ❤️

[@daydreambeliever6603]

Jennifer do you have something very simple to help me understand the difference, and when to use which, actions: weld, flatten, attach and group.

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a link to my newest cheat sheet: jennifermaker.com/cricut-design-space-cheat-sheet/

[@daydreambeliever6603]

@@JenniferMaker thank you sooooo much!

[@Kathy-Carr]

My head is going to explode! Thank you for all the information! Great tip to pick a project and start…. Probably a silly question: you cannot use metal dies in these machines, right? Thank you so much! 🌺

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! No, you cannot.

[@cindyrelladesigns]

Oh my god I cant believe you're 53!!! U don't look a day over 43! 🥰 I just got a Cricut joy so I'm gonna binge ur videos 🤗🤗🤗

[@JenniferMaker]

I am 54 😊

[@juliebaker7956]

Love your videos could you get a engraving point for cricut joy machine Julie

[@JenniferMaker]

Only the Maker family can engrave.

[@patrustemeyer9401]

I have a question about design space and Cricut joy. If I create a project on my laptop, will I be able to use contour (you can’t on the joy) and then save it to the cloud and cut it on my joy? Also, same question using the dongal. And if I use design space on my laptop will I have to tell it I’m using a different machine in order to access all the options?

[@JenniferMaker]

You will have to choose your machine in Design Space that you are cutting with if you have more than one machine. You can use contour on your laptop.

[@NannaNeely]

I know this video is old and you may not see my comment, but I'm gonna give it a shot. I just received a Cricut Joy and lots of tools and materials. I have been using a Cricut since 2013 with the Expressions II and now have the Explore One and Explore III. My question is this... are the Joy cutters, needles, whatever they are called, (the name escapes me right now), different from the other Cricut ones for the Explores and Makers or is their replacements specifically for the Joy?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, the Joy has their own blades that need to be used.

[@andrewhare1524]

I bought, then sold my Cricut Joy a while back. It is GREAT for small projects. However, I wish Cricut would have made the markers much more versatile.

[@JenniferMaker]

I do love my little Joy. ❤️

[@rumors4]

Good Morning, Jennifer. I have a question for you about the Joy & WIFI. Does your Joy loose the WIFI connection after each project or after each cut you make with it?

[@JenniferMaker]

No, not usually. If the WIFI drops out for a second the connection will be lost.

[@sandraveach2050]

Mine does too.

[@augustinesdreamslearningce1395]

I need this

[@JenniferMaker]

Welcome! 😊

[@denisedale6205]

I’m considering purchasing a cricut joy….my question is since I’m not computer literate, do I have to get images to print or cut specifically from the cricut site, or can I get something from somewhere else? You might have a video covering that…I’m new to all this…I’m still really fuzzy where all that’s concerned…it looks really simple to use, I just need to know how you get images…thank you…hope I made my question clear

[@JenniferMaker]

You can get SVG's from other places besides Design Space but you have to use Design Space to operate your Cricut. All the svg's are free to use in the library. jennifermaker.com/library/

[@monasoliman8268]

Thank you for the information. Can we cut tissue paper on it?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, with a light grip mat. 😊🌻

[@monasoliman8268]

Thank you 🙏

[@Jeany829]

I Used the pen that came with the cricut Joy For cards but i noticed that the pens Not lasting very Long only Few hours after using it was empty i suggest to Use sharpies with Adapter For cricut Joy

[@JenniferMaker]

Good idea

[@denisedale6205]

How do you know if a surface is sublimation? I’ve never heard that term

[@JenniferMaker]

It needs to be a poly coat or polyester for fabrics.

[@cherieszollosi2728]

One thing that I have discovered with cricut joy on my laptop I can get the blue tooth to do good, but I have to use my phone in order for the Cricut Joy to work with the smart material,. which is a bummer.

[@JenniferMaker]

You should be able to use both devices for that.

[@cherieszollosi2728]

That is what bugs me, on the laptop blue tooth connects, but getting the laptop to upload it won't do it.

[@mariafideslayaoen6083]

Hello Ms. Maker, I don’t really know if investing on a Cricut Joy would be wise considering I only plan on using it to create script stickers for my planner. Got any suggestions or advice for beginners?

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a guide to the Joy. I does not do print then cut like the Explore and Maker. jennifermaker.com/cricut-joy/

[@bkkorner]

I am trying to cut infusible ink paper without the mat as mine is temporarily on the blink. Is this possible to do and if do,how do I do it?

[@JenniferMaker]

no, you will need a mat🥰

[@yvonneattard7415]

Hi jennefer not very good with computers but would love to learn your lessons how would I do so please help

[@JenniferMaker]

I suggest starting here makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff/ 🥰

[@aclytle1]

Jennifer, in this video you mention that you have a tutorial on making our own marker storage. I can't find it. Can you please share which KZbin video or which number that tutorial is on your blog? Thanks!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Here are tips that include pens. jennifermaker.com/best-cricut-tips-tricks-secrets-hidden-features-shortcuts/ Here is my tool holder if that is what you are referring to. jennifermaker.com/cricut-tool-holder-organizer-tool-bench/

[@aclytle1]

@@JenniferMaker, thank you! It must be the 3D tool holder; unfortunately I don't have a 3D printer. But thank you so much for responding!! And please keep sharing your vast knowledge and ideas - I don't know how you do it all. You're amazing!

[@gaylepeckens8257]

I just bought a circuit joy but after watching your tutorial I don't think I can use it. I have a windows 7 computer and a Samsung android version 7.1.1 - Samsung experience version 8.5 and no I phone. Is this correct?

[@JenniferMaker]

If you can get into Design Space you can use your Joy. Watch Day 3 for more information. makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff/ Here are the System Requirements from Cricut. You can find that here: help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009556033-System-Requirements-Design-Space 😊

[@dileniahernandez6418]

Where is the link for the glasses?

[@JenniferMaker]

Here it is. jennifermaker.com/favoritethings/

[@dileniahernandez6418]

Thank you

[@paulinepryde1952]

What kind of cart do you have for all of your supplies

[@JenniferMaker]

I have a lot of carts, but I think in this video, I'm using the DreamCart from Create Room -- see www.createroom.com/products/dream-cart

[@jacquelineheronwray6782]

I just tried making a card using the joy insert cards with the card mat, but the inset does not fit. The proportions are all wrong. Help!

[@JenniferMaker]

Did you size it to the Joy card size? Here is a tutorial that may help. jennifermaker.com/cricut-insert-cards/

[@jacquelineheronwray6782]

I did. I tried it another couple of times, one came out fine. Now the text is giving me headaches. My screen on Cricut design space looks different to the ones on You Tube. The text box has "text" written in it. Sometimes I can type in the box, sometimes I can't. Other things are different too. Thank you for your help.

[@Petition7]

What name brand magnifying glasses did u purchase on Amazon?

[@JenniferMaker]

HI Theresa! You can find them in this link, jennifermaker.com/favoritethings/ 💗

[@MyDearJournal11]

Hi Jennifer, I have smart vinyl. Do I still need transfer tape even though I have smart vinyl? I am trying to print on a shirt. I have a cricut joy and a cricut explore 2. I am trying to print names on a pet shirt. Please help. Thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

You do not need transfer tape for iron-on vinyl for a shirt. Transfer tape is used for permanent vinyl and removable vinyl. Smart vinyl is used without a mat for the Joy, Explore 3 and Maker 3 only. It can be used on a mat for the Explore Air 2.

[@Anna-qg7wr]

I bought a cricut joy and downloaded the design space on my phone and found most of cards you have to pay i thought they were free..i need help to find the free ones

[@JenniferMaker]

Design Space has free ones even if you are not a Cricut Access member. You can define your search in the drop down menu. Our library is free to use. You can go to jennifermaker.com to search for a blog post and the link to the download is in the materials list which will take to directly to the library.

[@debbierachal8533]

How do you make sign with the joy ?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can use the joy to make signs. You may have to make it in stages depending on what you want to make and the size. jennifermaker.com/vertical-welcome-sign-porch/

[@melissabullock6024]

Hello everyone!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Welcome! 😃

[@alicejohnson9080]

Hi I am a new purchaser of the JOY. I am having problems with the text printing especially on cards. All the text prints like the text on your example card text. I want the text to resemble the text in this message. HELP!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is a tutorial. jennifermaker.com/fonts-from-dafont-to-cricut/

[@JenniferMaker]

This could help. jennifermaker.com/cricut-fonts-list/

[@AdventuresOfMiniJo]

Can you use it to cut balsa wood for miniature making?

[@JenniferMaker]

The Joy cannot cut heavy materials like chipboard and balsa wood, nor can it cut any fabric.

[@AdventuresOfMiniJo]

@@JenniferMaker thank you

[@coffeeNcream44]

What do you do with the scrap of vinyl?

[@JenniferMaker]

Denae, I will usually hang on to the good size pieces, you never know when you might need a small piece for a project.

[@naiyahp]

Yay 10 hours ago sweet

[@JenniferMaker]

😊

[@patrustemeyer9401]

What if you need to wear glasses?

[@JenniferMaker]

That is not a problem.

[@barbarawoods9837]

@@JenniferMaker how do I get the joy weeding tool kit.

[@traceybeedie3470]

can you use edible pens

[@JenniferMaker]

Edible pens? I am not sure. I have never worked with edible pens.

[@LauraAnn77]

You still have to pay for your design space every month though don’t you?

[@JenniferMaker]

Design Space is free to use. Cricut access is an option to pay for. jennifermaker.com/cricut-access/ 💜

[@LauraAnn77]

@@JenniferMaker What’s the difference?