How To Use the Cricut Joy Xtra Card Mat | Cricut Joy Xtra Card Mat Tutorial

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🎀 Cricut Joy Xtra - amzn.to/3Fbwbqs
🎀 Cricut Joy Xtra Card Mat - amzn.to/3rIOmjV
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[@Louise-mi5gz]

Just a tip to remember to remove the clear film, I made a vinyl sticker for mine and stuck it on. It's also very handy so you don't lose it and a great first project when you unpack the joy. 😊

[@carnationrose21]

I just LOVE those cards! I have a Cricut Joy, and this video almost makes me want to upgrade ti the Cricut Joy Xtra (LOL)! 😍

[@sallyacevedo99]

Those came out so cute! I can’t wait till my granddaughter opens her Christmas present and goes through this series with you. Thank you so much for making it for us! 🩷

[@LisaVornhagen]

Both cards are really cute! I think the unicorn is my favorite, though. That's pretty neat that it tells you to move the star wheels.

[@tewmuch7342]

Really enjoyed this quick tutorial. I usually do the larger card size, so I like the unicorn card because the cutouts are really nice. Can’t wait to try your idea of making my own card base and insert. Really loved the ink blending. The final look of the 2nd card would definitely be my favorite. As always - thanks for sharing your time and talent. Continue to be blessed and a blessing to others as well.

[@carolw0109]

I love the frosty cover! It may seem minor but they disappear when I put them down when they are clear! 😂. Both cards are so cute!

[@amytitus833]

I need the new joy machine! Love this so much! When I get a new mat I always put a small heart or any type of sticker on the right side of the clear film so I know which side is up. ❤

[@lorrem2539]

Good idea! I had totally forgot that there was that clear sheet and I cut a card without removing it 🙄! I had watched her joy videos, so I felt empowered, lol, and due to my excitement I ruined my card mat. I bought a new mat.

[@jeanwilliams1054]

I never got interested in the card mat , until your video!! I purchased a card mat and now delving in! Your creativity is off the chart! Love all your videos! You’re a great teacher!

[@denisewright6095]

I learned something tonight. Never could find where the insert cards were. So I just gave up and never tried again. Thanks for doing the video!

[@beverlycazzell9109]

This video helped me so much; I just got the Cricut Joy and needed someone to explain it carefully the way you did here. Thank you. I would like to know where to get a marker cup like yours; it appears to have a magnet to hold the blade when you remove it to use the pen. Thank you again.

[@sarahogilvy]

Thank you for the inspiration. I’m new to the Cricut Joy Xtra, so your channel is a godsend.

[@myhappyplans]

these beautiful ombre backgrounds have my heart! looks beautiful!

[@SandiKnowler]

Learned so much in one video thanks Bethany!

[@magoomagee954]

Bethany, your videos are amazing! I am brand new to cricket and you have taught me so much, especially how to use Design Space. Thank you so much!❤

[@starbrown1219]

I love how you used your ink pads to color the inner card, instead of using the Cricut colored cards. One thing I noticed a while back was the cutouts for inserting the background, and having the cuts being off a lot. And you used the pens to draw the designs. Very clever. I will definitely make these.

[@jenniferrumsey9887]

Very cute cards!! We watched your envelope tutorial and now our cards have matching envelopes - extra special touch. 🥰

[@simeenbatra6882]

Cute!! Loved both but the rainbow unicorn 🦄 is my fave

[@pattishelton3169]

Both cards are very cute. You do a great job. I’m inspired to make my own cards now. Thanks

[@minidriver1232]

This just got me inspired to use my cricut card mat❤ Thanks Bethany

[@simplyjesslynn]

I love the unicorn card!!!!

[@susanbowen3879]

I can’t believe you haven’t decorated your Joy Xtra yet! 😄

[@debradewald9947]

I am a complete newbie and got my CricutJoy Xtra for Christmas. I so so so want to start using it-but I’m intimidated by it! I’m 69 and still want to try new things. Do you have like a very first beginners video, how to connect to design space etc? Loved the tooth fairy card! Thank you!

[@mlistander]

Like your new nail color! ❤

[@bettyfodor24]

Love the unicorn🦄

[@Taitcreates639]

Liked the tooth fairy card, have a 5 yr old grandson who lost his first tooth recent.y. I have a Cricut Joy still in the box, don’t have have a clue how to use it, watched a couple videos, made me more confused. Wonderful tutorial

[@teresalink4093]

My card wasn’t centered either. I had seen your comment and really worked to make sure mine was centered and it still wasn’t. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@joellenroberson6759]

OMG I want to do the unicorn Love Love Love!

[@Jeanelle.deJagerPaul]

What are you cleaning your blending brushes with? Thank you! I love your channel!!

[@lori-jocarroll]

Both very nice cards.

[@tammydenny5825]

Hi Bethany! Is there a way to calibrate the Cricut Joy Xtra to fix the alignment issue you mentioned? I thought you had your card perfectly inserted in the mat, too.

[@carriewininger7272]

Beautiful work 😊

[@delciethompson8920]

Oh I love these!! 💕

[@ohiohummer]

Help!! Trying to follow where to find insert cards and I’m lost 😞 In DS on canvas. Left side down to projects and click on it. Next step is where I’m lost. You say go ALL the way over to the right and click on all categories…I don’t see that. I have an all projects drop down box. When I scroll down to Circut Categories and continue down to insert cards and click on it my screen shows no projects found??? What am I doing wrong?.

[@colleenkennedy]

Excellent video!😀

[@user-di6me6gv3t]

I love your watch! Which one is that?

[@peaksdiycreationsbynancy7395]

Bethany how long have you had your mini trimmer and has your blade ever gotten dull. Where would you find a replacement blade or is there a way to sharpen this blade. Loved this video 😊

[@ejej1964]

Great video, can I use this Cricut joy extra with an apple iPad?

[@lorraineferguson231]

very cute! ❤

[@avedamontedesigns]

Question Beth let’s say you paid for access one year and have lots of projects saved are those for you to keep or you lose them if you don’t continue paying?

[@147ILoveVintage]

Love it 😍

[@angchinfan]

I followed all that you did on “fairy” card. Cricut Joy Xtra printed the design on my card but the project is “done” without cutting. Can you help? This is the 1st time I’m using this machine and I’m new to Cricut.

[@kerrymcgregor9771]

❤

[@michelleplatt8392]

👍🏼🤗❤️

[@lakliams]

I wish i could've seen this video sooner, i put a card and place to cut it, and it wasn't sticking so it was a mess, then i noticed that clear protective paper all cut up and the mat got all marked up😢

[@andreathomas5688]

Where did you get your Doppler?

[@Bethadilly]

I am not sure what you are referring to?

[@loraleighdoxin]

A lot of people have had mat issues with the Xtra. I think they have some defective mats.

[@jeanwilliams1054]

I did to! The defective ones bent on the sides a curled up like they were too wide. I went and purchased two new ones. So far they’ve been okay.

[@lorraineferguson231]

very cute! ❤