Cricut Joy Xtra Unboxing & 4 Crafts! | Using Smart Materials & Regular Materials in Cricut Joy Xtra

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💗 Machines In My Craft Room 💗
✏️ Cricut Joy Xtra - amzn.to/489LEEH
✏️ Cricut Maker - amzn.to/3p7mX6v
✏️ Explore Air 3 - amzn.to/3P8WS1m
✏️ Cricut Joy - amzn.to/3QyeO6O
✏️ Pink Heat Press - shrsl.com/3m79p
✏️ Cricut Mug Press - amzn.to/3dllWVQ
✏️ Sawgrass SG500 Printer - shrsl.com/3m79q
✏️ My Embroidery Machine - shrsl.com/3m79r
✏️ Photo Printer - amzn.to/3EfcX37
💗 New Released Items 💗
✏️ Cricut Joy Xtra - amzn.to/489LEEH
✏️ Smart Vinyl - amzn.to/483w9Ov
✏️ Smart Iron On - amzn.to/3RgXQ0b
✏️ Green Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3Ew819v
✏️ Blue Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3RgXwhZ
✏️ Card Mat - amzn.to/44IirO6
✏️ Smart Transfer Tape - amzn.to/3Z6Nfa8
💗 Tools & Supplies I Use 💗
✏️ Glass Craft Mat (18x24 in) - amzn.to/3QpAIJq
✏️ Glass Mat Magnets - amzn.to/3e1jKTz
✏️ Weeding Tool & Pen Caddy Organizer - rstyle.me/+mn3...
✏️ Cup Cradle - rstyle.me/+VKe...
✏️ Tool Set - amzn.to/2tbmtTc
✏️ Scraper (similar) - amzn.to/3bNbHq5
✏️ Clear Gridlined Transfer Tape -amzn.to/3pJ8wW4
✏️ Lint Roller - amzn.to/3qMvKc8
✏️ Vinyl - amzn.to/41kKmD4
✏️ Siser HTV - rstyle.me/+mYJ...
✏️ Rubbing Alcohol Spray Bottle - amzn.to/3JrCd8X
✏️ Ironing Board - • HOW TO MAKE A DESKTOP ...
💗 Mug 💗
✏️ Mug - rstyle.me/+tIV...
✏️ Smart Vinyl - amzn.to/483w9Ov
✏️ Smart Transfer Tape - amzn.to/3Z6Nfa8
✏️ Cup Cradle - rstyle.me/+VKe...
✏️ Rubbing Alcohol Spray Bottle - amzn.to/3JrCd8X
✏️ Design Used - designbundles....
💗 Motherhood Shirt 💗
✏️ Pink Heat Press - shrsl.com/3m79p
✏️ Smart Iron On - amzn.to/3RgXQ0b
✏️ Lint Roller - amzn.to/3qMvKc8
✏️ Design Used - design unavailable :(
💗 Craft Room Sign 💗
✏️ House Sign - Dollar Tree
✏️ Vinyl - amzn.to/41kKmD4
✏️ Clear Gridlined Transfer Tape -amzn.to/3pJ8wW4
✏️ Blue Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3RgXwhZ
✏️ Rubbing Alcohol Spray Bottle - amzn.to/3JrCd8X
✏️ Design Used - designbundles....
💗 Squad Shirt 💗
✏️ Shirt - Target
✏️ Heat Press - amzn.to/3EyIbSt
✏️ Desktop Ironing Board - • HOW TO MAKE A DESKTOP ...
✏️ Siser HTV - rstyle.me/+mYJ...
✏️ Blue Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3RgXwhZ
✏️ Lint Roller - amzn.to/3qMvKc8
✏️ Design Used - designbundles....
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[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

I know you made this purchase on your own, but I’m sure I speak for most of us when I say, if anyone deserves to be sponsored by Cricut, it’s you! I have learned so much from you; when I’m unsure how to do something I will always reference your early videos to find the answer. If there’s such a thing as a Cricut Super User, it’s you 🥳🏆

[@asc867]

Agreed!! My first Cricut machine was the Joy and then I got the Explore 2. Learned how to use both machines and all the features from Bethany's videos!

[@jenniferhardin6977]

I agree with all comments. She is good.

[@Healthylivingwithwendi]

I agree too! I just mine mine in HSN and I’m sitting on my bed, Yes for real, on my bed playing with mine. I’m watching her videos and drawing with mine. Loving this now smaller Cricut. I own the Maker but have no room for it here.

[@janicestevenson4571]

Beth, thank you for this easy-to-understand video! I just purchased a Cricut JoyXtra and a Cricut Mug Press. I agree with VickiThe CraftAttic. You should be sponsored! You kept it simple and didn't take anything for granted. I am a retired educator, and you get an A+!

[@shannonebryan5475]

Love your videos and I have noticed you are doing more. Thank you so much, I look forward to each and everyone of them. I retired several years ago and have fallen in love with Cricut. With 3 children, I know you have your hands full !! I vote for stickers !!

[@mauihumv]

The little pokey is a mini weeding tool. I vote for stickers.

[@FlockandFam]

I love how articulate you are! Super easy to follow! I vote cards!

[@khowler]

That is definitely the mini weeding tool that they started putting out with the venture.

[@MaryanneButler-j3h]

I agree with you.

[@peggyellis1568]

I love the new machine! I have the joy and maker, so I certainly don't need it...but, I am pretty sure that I will have to have it anyway. Thanks for sharing the unboxing and features! I really enjoy watching you craft on the cricut and I am patiently awaiting some more of your embroidery videos. I bought the Baby lock Alliance after seeing your first videos and now I'm addicted to embroidery also. Please keep making your videos, because even though I feel like I am advanced enough now to not need the instruction so much anymore, you keep me motivated to keep crafting. I have learned so much from you, you are such a talented women, and I love that you are not afraid to talk about how much you love our Saviour Jesus Christ. I agree with VickiTheCraftAttic, Cricut is missing a great oppurtunity by not utilizing your talent!

[@mouseboots46]

I could have written this comment.

[@nancy92880]

I have just stumbled upon your videos… 1. I admire your organization and good taste. 2. I used your videos to plan my craft room. 3. You are positive and clear in your tutorials. 4. I love how you share a perfectly organized room and then a room in progress (when you moved). 5. Will you remake some tutorials as you do prove your craft? I need help using joy xtra to journal. So much more to say…thank you for being a part of my craft journey!❤

[@Cricuter]

Thanks for this video! I'm impressed with how many new machines Cricut keeps coming out with!

[@chardiva1]

I was wondering if you were going to get one. I literally said “if Bethany buys one, I will too!” 😂

[@Bethadilly]

Yay!

[@tristasikes6585]

I don’t have a Cricut but I think this size and price point might be the one. I love watching your videos, you are very good at explaining and demonstrating. I always love your projects! I would love to see stickers next! And I’d also love to see you do a print then cut project with this machine! The smaller Joy doesn’t have that feature so that’s why that wasn’t an option.

[@genevaelainecrafts]

This looks like another fun tool. I'd love to see a sticker video.

[@peggydelaat6827]

I'm so excited! I have a joy and feel somewhat limited sometimes so when I saw the joy xtra and what it can do, I got really interested in adding it to my space. Can't wait for you to show it off!

[@Bethadilly]

Get ready for more videos, more materials just ordered! I am loving this little gadget!

[@sharonunderwood768]

I vote for stickers!

[@ce292]

HI I think that little tool can be a weeding tool . I'd vote for card mat tutorials 😊 . Thank you for all of your beautiful videos !!

[@lorrem2539]

This is definitely a machine for me. I rarely get my Maker out, I always use my Joy machine. I have really been interested in making stickers so I will wait for a nice bundle and buy this one for sure!

[@SurprisedBoardGame-ej2jo]

I love you Beth!!!

[@tinahudson74]

I am still on the fence because I really want the maker lol. And yes the all joy pens and markers are compatible with the Joy Xrta.

[@mouseboots46]

Can you figure out what kinds of things you're most likely to do ? Most of Bethany's are fairly small so the Xtra would be enough, said the woman who still has an Expression and a bunch of cartidges collecting dust, a Maker that has been stuffed in its carry bag since a year ago July after totally messing up a t-shirt. Then decided that a Joy would be better due to space constraints in an RV. So, recently having gotten together a great collection of materials for the Joy, now have the Xtra but only have the Smart Vinyl to pay with since I have yet to find any mats or any more Smart Vinyl.😢

[@FindingHappiness_Home]

My vote is Stickers! But cards are good too if that is what you have. 😊

[@janlabbate3277]

Can’t wait to see the card mat. Just got the xtra because my joy kept losing the Bluetooth signal. I think the little tool is for weeding, but not sure. Thanks for this video.

[@msdeedee1808]

I'm hyped for it but I'm going to wait until October when HSN will offer a bundle deal for this baby👍😎

[@kimberlyjm2654]

This was EXCELLENT 💯🔥🥊 I’m waiting for mine to arrive

[@lizahernandez950]

I just ordered mine yesterday! I ordered directly from Cricut and since I am an Access member, I was able to get 10% off so that was helpful. So excited to make stickers. Now I am probably going to try and sell my old Joy to help pay for it, LOL!

[@shanajablue48]

Me too 👏👏👏

[@shanajablue48]

I'm going to keep my Joy though.

[@lizahernandez950]

@@shanajablue48 I keep going back and forth about it. Sometimes I think it would be a good idea to keep it and sometimes I think I should sell it.

[@gigigirl6898]

STICKERS FOR MY VOTE. THANK YOU

[@sylviacharles788]

Stickers!!!!!😉

[@lissetsanchez5316]

I believe that is a mini weeding tool. I vote for stickers! Thank you for sharing Bethany! ☺

[@lanascrapaddict2044]

I already have an explore air 2/and a joy. I got the joy for travel crafting. I can’t see a need for this one for me.

[@Teesocrafty]

That’s exactly what it is a mini weeding tool with the ability to use the sharp end for weeding

[@marshanotmarcia7433]

Your videos on this little gem and the just plain fun of watching them, is the reason I searched EVERY nook and a cranny of the internet over T’giving weekend to obtain one. I’ve had 2 other Explorers, but they were just too ‘much’ for what I needed them for and sold the entire kit they came with to friends at what I knew they could comfortably afford. THOSE folks have been jamming and having fun with them, which makes me really happy. Between my hubby and I, he found that HSN had a killer deal this weekend so I guess I truly WAS supposed to get it! Anyway, TY so much for all your help in making me love a machine I haven’t even received yet!! 🤣🫶🏻

[@1arlene111]

The "pokey" thing is a mini weeding tool. It took me a while too to figure it out. Lol

[@candibscreations]

Stickers for my vote 🙋‍♀️

[@craftycreativecustoms1032]

My vote is for the stickers! 💙💙💙

[@mlistander]

You are the best teacher ❤

[@Bethadilly]

Thank you! 😃

[@KarenShirey]

Thanks for this video Bethany. Since watching you for so long I very much appreciate your tutorials and other fun videos that you do. I have the Maker, Maker 3, Joy, Joy Extra, Easy Press 2 and the Mug Press. I always refer to your videos when I have questions about what I am working on or with. ❤🦋

[@erickacruz3578]

Hi!! I’d love to see cards AND stickers!! 😅 LOL!!

[@shelleybrown92]

Love any video you create and share, you are such an inspiration!💖I have a Maker3 and the Joy but am loving the size of this machine. My first choice would be the card mat but intrigued by stickers too!

[@Sudisa007]

I vote for cardmat. Thank you

[@SABan-bh4hi]

Very informative Bethany style video!! I think the Xtra was quite a smart move on Cricut's part. The Joy is cute but the immediate comments when it came out showed users wanted print and cut. The Xtra like the Silhouette Portrait is a great all round machine. As a crafter who also sells I have 6 machines from the teensy to the exaggerated but I've seen that 80% of my work I can do on the Portrait as print and cut is a big part of my paper crafting. It's a bit like the Sizzix machines.. The very small machines are great to keep on your desk for very small dies.. So the Joy will find its niche(if they reduce the price) , but I think the Xtra will be Xtremely(pun intended) popular.

[@bettyfodor24]

I vote for stickers. Thanks for your videos.

[@kimtaft619]

Stickers please! I am glad to see that you are reviewing the Joy Xtra!

[@Jean2235177]

Stickers, please. That overthinking mug is cute!

[@Nickey83]

Stickers ❤

[@farmersdaughter5012]

I vote stickers, love your videos and how you explain this easily!!

[@Erin78G]

Thanks for using the easy press! I’m learning to use mine so it’s nice to see someone use it.

[@Bethadilly]

You are so welcome! I have an entire playlist full of videos on the heat press, so be sure to check them out!

[@Erin78G]

@@Bethadilly that’s so great to know!

[@2Bs_scrapsNcrafts]

That mug is so pretty

[@fatimarazon8407]

I really want it but I know I need to wait until I have a bigger space. All your crafts were great. I would love to see you make a card with it.

[@angelacampbell6770]

I wish this was released last year. I bought the Joy and found it wasn’t large enough so I went all out and have the Maker 3. I still haven’t mastered either one and tying to figure out the cut settings is frustrating. I just keep watching you and hope how easy you make it look will rub off 😂 I’ll be happy for stickers or cards!!

[@Bethadilly]

Oh please don't get frustrated, you can do this! Watch my Maker tutorials and Joy tutorials and I know you can do it! I have playlists for both machines!!

[@angelacampbell6770]

@@Bethadilly thank you for the encouragement ❤️

[@paigedial3445]

I'm with you still trying to figure it out

[@jessinic87]

Stickers next please!!

[@michellestephens381]

Thanks for introducing this to us. I vote a sticker video.

[@lori-jocarroll]

So pleased you’re unboxing. I ordered mine waiting for arrival. I vote card mat Pokey tool is for weeding

[@mariethomas519]

Congrats, mine is due on Tuesday, I bought mine from Cricut. I didn't need it but I wanted a smaller, more convenient machine for quick print n cut projects. Looking forward to your craft ideas on it.

[@2Bs_scrapsNcrafts]

Stickers 😊

[@SharlzG]

Interesting. I got the joy and have no other cricut, and struggle with moving from the smart vinyl backing sheet to the transfer sheet, so I'm actually glad to hear that this is not just a me thing.

[@Bethadilly]

It is definitely not just you, the Smart Vinyl is really difficult to work with and I tend to opt for other vinyl instead!

[@weakattheknees_]

I also have the same issue, thought it was a skill issue but it appears not. I’ll look into some other vinyls!

[@denisedufrene1929]

I think its a weeding tool. I cant wait to see how you will decorate it!!

[@dianeperry2729]

I can't wait to get mine..

[@anniesews]

Great video. Your directions are excellent. I am waiting anxiously for my new Joy Xtra. I vote for stickers next. That is one of the reasons I want to get this machine. I have the original Joy and use it a lot.

[@jackiemartinez7260]

Stickers next please! I’ve been dying to purchase this for a week but I know that Cricut will be on HSN the first week of Oct (I believe) and they always offer bundles not available elsewhere!🤞🏻

[@sharijohnson1873]

Card mat is my vote.

[@teresagreene8409]

Stickers🥰

[@karenpippin6486]

According to google it is a mini weeder! 😊

[@nancys2440]

I vote for stickers.

[@rhondah7645]

Stickers would be great for the next video.

[@carriewininger7272]

Stickers😊

[@BeverleighscraftychaosHQ]

Sticker please! Looking forward to seeing you decorate this little beauty x

[@Bethadilly]

I am so excited to decorate it! I think I have an idea!

[@mouseboots46]

I ordered it online. My favorite Michael's doesn't even know what I was talking about, never-ending having any Xtras or extra supplies. I wanted the mats, if nothing else.

[@needleontherun5477]

I would love to see a video about making stickers on the Cricut Joy Extra

[@florcitaalas150]

Ok, now I have to get this machine! I vote for stickers 👍

[@Bethadilly]

It really is awesome, you'll love it! The size is small, capabilities are big! (that should be a slogan) ha ha

[@florcitaalas150]

@@Bethadilly hahah love it!!

[@kmking3090]

How do you decide when to use your cricut heat press tool vs. your tabletop large pink shirt press? Love your channel!

[@estherpowell2372]

I vote stickers, that's one thing I haven't tried yet! I am so tempted to get this, no I don't need it, but....

[@Bethadilly]

ha ha, get it!! treat yourself!

[@emcameron6157]

I think it is a small weeding tool and the other end is to smooth the paper on the mat

[@alittlebrowncreationgurl902]

I vote stickers and the extra tool is a mini weeder 😊

[@mgreen3943]

It's a mini weeding tool. And I vote Card Mat!

[@donnawunderlich5266]

I want to see how you decorate it.❤

[@2Bs_scrapsNcrafts]

I ordered one 🤷🏻‍♀️😂😍

[@denisewright6095]

I would love to see stickers. Stickers and Mr don't get along. Lol

[@lizadams5014]

I wasn't sure it was really you! I didn't see pink nails!😊

[@Bethadilly]

Ha ha, I promise it's me! I am going into my fall nails!

[@lizadams5014]

@@Bethadilly 😉🩷

[@jenniferrumsey9887]

I would like to see the stickers next.

[@CreativelyVal]

I would like to see both, but I guess I’ll vote to see the sticker video first.

[@shellianne5767]

I know absolutely nothing about this craft. This came up on my feed and as a soon to be retirees, this looks interesting. Can you create your own custom design or must you use what is on the design space?

[@ashleygrijalva1290]

You can buy a punch to make the hole to hang your mats. That’s what I did for my silhouette cutting mats because they do not have the hole to hang them as well.

[@shanajablue48]

Love this thank you ❤

[@lindamiltzow5093]

I just knew your next craftroom tool video would be the JoyXtra after hearing they had released it last week! I understand that you would want the extra little space for your projects, and maybe when I use my original Joy in a greater capacity I will want one also...just not right now for me :) That being said, I still am interested in how the whole sticker process works, so I'd love to see you do a video on that. You are a fabulous teacher no matter what you are crafting!!!! Do you think at the end of the sticker video you could do a real quick run through for the card mat, since it is part of the new packaging? Thanks Bethany!!! 😄

[@Bethadilly]

I will definitely do a separate video for both the sticker process and the card mat, no worries! Each deserve their own thorough crafty time! And yes, I am surprised at how much I love this machine!

[@lindamiltzow5093]

@@Bethadilly Awww, thanks for doing 2 more videos, instead of just the one you offered today. You are too good to us!

[@mayra1234ize]

❤❤❤❤❤ love it thanks

[@duderchick85]

I vote for cards, but I'd still watch stickers too 😂

[@maryjames687]

And you can use the original joy pens in this one

[@Aussiegirl54]

I would love to see the card mat please. Watching from Adelaide Australia 🇦🇺

[@francespat96]

It’s a mini weeded , listed on box

[@bkkorner]

Nice job!

[@BeingTink]

Stickers please, especially kiss-cut stickers using design space.

[@pattraffas4827]

I just saw in an earlier you tube and they said it was a mini weeder

[@AmyBieser]

Where did you get your mat on your desk with the ruler? You’re awesome! I’ve been referring new cricut owners to your channel! 💕

[@jocelynhernandez4467]

Stickers!

[@trishellis4553]

Stickers please! Cricut said they redid their sticker paper and it feeds through the printers easier. I’m curious about that. Thanks!

[@angelacampbell6770]

I know it must be so hard monitoring all the comments and questions but if you happen to have a video that goes over how you organize your design space and downloads you purchase could you link it please. Mine feels so disorganized. I know you link fonts in your videos as well but if you could ever do just a design space and list of your favourite fonts I would love that!!

[@karissa07]

It is very tough to get the smart vinyl to stick to the transfer tape. I always have such a big problem with that.

[@Angel-TCCrafts2]

Print and cut for stickers!

[@hollyleach4388]

First of all you are such an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing your life and skills with us! I was wondering if you take a coloring book and use the Infusible ink pens would you be able to use it as a iron on or something ?

[@darlenekrisak2962]

I believe it is a mini weeding tool

[@gigigirl6898]

I am thinking about getting the xtra joy

[@Dbass1988]

I vote stickers ☺️

[@nannyannie9432]

I would like to see the stickers

[@Lindzeeann2uuu]

The little tool is a small weeding tool. 🙂

[@lizadams5014]

I would love to know how to do stickers!!! ❤

[@dawnkukura3406]

I think the little pokey tool is a weeding tool

[@Bethadilly]

Oh crazy!

[@Pretendoestorbar]

Hi, just a quick question, what are the box dimensiones?? i would like to keep the cricut away in its own box and I wanted to know if it fits my room's shelve :) Thank you!!