Making EASY Greeting Cards Using The Cricut Joy Xtra!

Simon Hurley shares how to create easy DIY Greeting Cards using the NEW Cricut Joy Xtra. Thanks to Cricut for kindly sponsoring this video! #cricut
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[@simon.hurley]

Hey friends! Leave a comment letting me know which card is your favorite. :) ✩ Check out the Cricut Joy Xtra™ Machine: cricut.pxf.io/Pyqjvj ✭ See the other supplies I used here: ldli.co/e/ye0d3qk

[@Healthylivingwithwendi]

I loved both, but love how you saved the pieces to make the pop up card. Btw I just subscribed to your channel.

[@copperstatenews1397]

I've used a Cricut for several years now and simply find it to be invaluable! It is so nice to see someone combine Cricut techniques with other card making techniques. Long past due!

[@pipermowrey5771]

WONDERFUL combining Cricut Joy extra with card making ideas! Could you make more videos using the Cricut Joy extra with inks! That was so good to see how you used the loft over cup cake after the card was cut. You used it to make a whole new card! Bravo!!! More videos PLEASE!

[@LeighLovesBeingCrafty]

I love all my cricut machines! Looking forward to more videos integrating the cricut with card making! I use mine for sentiments, addressing my envelopes, and loads more.

[@lyndik772]

So glad you are showing how to use these to make some cards easier. Especially those of us with awful handwriting. Keep up videos for this please. I would love to see your unique ways of using it.

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! Handwriting is a big thing for me. This is going to save me from having to restart my handwritten note a million times lol!

[@marlenenicholl6825]

I love how you went beyond just cutting your card with the Joy-Xtra - shows your creativity

[@simon.hurley]

Thank you!!

[@Diva6751]

I never thought about using the excess scraps for another card. Great idea!

[@simon.hurley]

Right!? Such a fun way to get more use out of the designs you cut out! :)

[@JaniceHarris-oh7le]

Great video! I got my cricut joy extra today!!

[@lori-jocarroll]

I love when crafts marry. I would put cut outs on my envelope to decorate it. This is such a great idea!!!

[@beadywoman]

Now all you need is a couple of sewing machines and you will be like me - I need a MUCH bigger studio cuz I wants it all!!

[@moniquevann9950]

Oh Simon this is wonderful that you are now using the Cricut your digital downloads will be perfect to cut out 👏🥂

[@Reneesfun]

I started my card making process with Cricut and then moved onto stamping. So fun to see you do this! The possibilities are endless 🎉

[@dabailey1000]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much

[@WhinnyL]

Great video. Thank you for showing how easy it can be to use the Cricut Joy along with traditional card making items like the hand made card and stamps. I have a ton of stamps, dies but also have Cricut Maker and original Joy. Keep these ideas coming. So much can be ceated with both styles of creating.

[@simon.hurley]

Agree! I love all of the options you have when you mix the Cricut with everything we already have. :)

[@peppermintoccassions5170]

You took that to another level. Simple wonderful, now I'll be using my Xtra for card making thank you Simon

[@yvonneking7193]

I have had a cricut joy for a year and never had it out of the box, seeing you use yours has made me want to have a go. Thank you, and please use it again 🎉

[@nancyloomis3046]

Get it out and try it. I was the same way, except for doing a couple of their sample projects. Now I'm a fan. But then they brought out the Cricut Xtra that can do stickers and offers a bigger format. But now, after looking over the other bigger machines, when I do move up, I may just get a Maker. For one, because I like making cards, with the bigger machines, there is a card mat that you can load 4 cards at a time. I think that might be a great feature for me. Plus the bigger machines are faster. For now, I'm ok with the Joy...and it can do a lot!

[@scubajenn5]

I have the Maker & the Joy & love both for different purposes!

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! It's slightly daunting at first, but it's so easy once you get it out of the box. So many options with this machine!

[@scubajenn5]

Thx for the review!! I've been a Cricut user for many years & I love seeing what other crafters/card makers create! My favorite is your version!❤

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks!!

[@wendy8921]

WoooHooo welcome to the world of Cricut Simon. Your going to need a bigger craft room! Hahahahhahahha :) Ty for sharing this. A lot of people do not know all the things you can do with one of these machines.

[@karenkunesch]

So true. I love my Cricut and using it along side stamping and inking and especially for writing as my writing is terrible.

[@lindakennedy3848]

Loved these demonstrations. I’m waiting for my new Cricut Joy Xtra to arrive, I can’t wait to try out those techniques you showed. Thank you. ❤

[@lo3133]

Wow beautiful work Thank you

[@lorraineferguson231]

very well done! thank you for sharing 😊

[@nancydonayre-pun4276]

Hi Simon! Usually I use my Cricut for vinyl and to cut letters or a sentiment, or intricate backgrounds and shapes for my cards, because for cards I prefer my inks and and die cuts, I really don't like to cut and just put a sheet of paper as a background for a card. You just show me that I can still use those cricut cards that I don't like in a different way. I like SVGs, I can even create my own very simple ones. but I also like die cutting, inks and stamps a lot. You are giving me inspiration to put both ways together, so Thank you very much! :)

[@simon.hurley]

Yes yes yes! I wholeheartedly agree on everything you said. I think for my main cardmaking I will stick to stamps, but this is fun for something a bit different. It's cool to mix it along with your supplies to create something completely new. :)

[@user-pr3vu5rl6o]

Beautiful. I have thought about the Joy

[@heidipugliese]

I'm so excited to see you do some Cricut projects. I'm a long time Cricut user, but I haven't tried the card mat yet. Funny story. When I use my Cricut to cut, my cat is FASCINATED by the noises the machine makes. I have to stay right with it, otherwise she gets on the mat while it's moving!!

[@kathypatterson4630]

Thanks Simon! I liked both of your cards this time!

[@jeanetteelliott9527]

What a great tutorial. I don't think I've seen anyone else do this with the new machine. So kudos to you Simon!❤

[@T.Underwood-xl2nz]

So far, the best card making video that I have seen. Love the duel use of what would normally have been scrapped. Love your presentation too. I will be watching more. Loved both cards, but I think the second one was my favourite because of the depth, dimension and colouring. I appreciate your colouring technique as well.

[@simon.hurley]

Thank you so much!!🤗

[@0Velazquez]

I own a cricut joy for over 2 years & was intimidated to use it. But in the past couple months I got up the nerve to incorporate it to my card making. Especially for writing & I love it! Feeling less intimidated I went ahead & ordered the xtra for the print & cut option.

[@claralebsack6077]

I love how easy you explain how you do your cards. Very simple and looks fun. Using the stencil looks easy as well. Im excited to begin using my new things I got. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@stacy18]

Beautiful cards ❤

[@donnasymoniak5280]

I love using mine for writing personalized inserts❤

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! It is so nice because it looks much better than I could handwrite lol!

[@debbiemoore7498]

I use my Cricut maker for making multiple pieces for my cards. It’s a whole new world Simon! Have fun

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Debbie!

[@patriciariddle2997]

Great review! I have a Brother Scan N Cut but only use it for scanning stamped images to cut out. I'm too old to figure out all the other features. 😀

[@kmatto_kmatto]

Very neat to see you use the Cricut Joy Xtra. While I don't have any Cricut machines, I do enjoy seeing crafters projects and how they like to use it. I also LOVE that you had a 2-4-1 by using the cupcake cutout pieces.

[@annettlanger8339]

Best Card - Wish Big ❤

[@sherylosullivan9619]

I’ve been thinking about getting a Joy Xtra, although I already have a Scan n Cut. You’ve got me thinking more about ‘yes, I would use this new machine.’

[@magoomagee954]

Dude, I'm so excited you did this video! I just got the regular Joy and still learning how to use it so this was really informative. Of course you had to jazz it up, lol. Great ideas. Please do more. ❤

[@simon.hurley]

Yay! So glad you found this video fun and helpful. And you know I couldn't help myself from jazzing it up a bit hahaha!

[@janice2992]

Too technical for me but nice to see you showing people how.💖

[@eileenlyon2529]

Thanks, Simon. Just ordered a Cricut Joy Xtra and this video makes me excited to try it. I'm an idiot when it comes to design, but this seems doable, even for me.

[@rassyno1]

Awesome, thanks for sharing ❤

[@helenfry8144]

Such a great tutorial, thanks Simon

[@LisaVornhagen]

That was great! You had a lot of great ideas for combining card making with the Cricut machine! That's really cool that the Xtra tells you to move the star wheels over and then back again. I wish all the machines that have them did that. I wish they would have come out with the Joy Xtra a couple years ago before I bought the Joy. I would have purchased it the Xtra instead. Now I also have a Maker, so I don't see the need for the Xtra too. I love the Joy for making cards, small projects and things I want to do quickly. Just today I used it to make some tag blanks after being inspired by a Cathy Z video.

[@juliehardy7510]

Fingers crossed I’m getting a Cricut Joy Extra for Christmas. So thank you for the tutorial 🥰Love that you used the waste 👍

[@annparadowski5553]

Thanks Simon I enjoyed your video and I really liked the second card the best.

[@Peggy2316]

Awesome cards Simon!! The Cricut Joy Xtra looks like a great little machine with so many possibilities!! ❤️

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Peggy! Yes, I agree. Such cool technology and I am gonna have so much fun with all of the possibilities of this new machine! :)

[@Teresa-Q]

Hi Simon. These cards are awesome! Thanks for the great tips 💙💙💙

[@jeripzgirl677]

Enjoyed your video. Please continue demonstration on using the Cricut!

[@olivia8979]

I didn't expect you to do a Cricut video... But I am a long time Cricut fan and am glad you did :)

[@nayabmahmood8545]

Awesome

[@marthaward3]

❤❤❤❤your video

[@Healthylivingwithwendi]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been trying so hard how to figure out how to do this. Guess I need a card holder. Can you do one on a work around for scoring with the CJ xtra? I’m sure there is one, so I’m digging everywhere to see if anyone has figured it out.

[@EC-R]

Awesome cards. Definitely on my thinking on it list lol. I recently gave away my big cricut... older version that doesn't do print n cut. This one is tempting 🤔

[@karenkunesch]

Nice to see you using the Cricut. I have the Maker and original Joy and love the options to use instead of or as well as stamps and metal dies. Looking forward to seeing your uses for this machine as I’m sure you’ll think of things outside the box. I love incorporating all my tools together.

[@simon.hurley]

Totally agree! It's fun to use the Cricut along with all of the other supplies we all have. :)

[@jankyfam5777]

REALLY NICE!!!

[@cathymorris8072]

Super cool cards! You're a great educator. I'm still concerned about the technology of the Cricut, but I hope with your videos, I may get comfortable and see the benefits of owning one myself. I love the card with the Lunar paste, such a beautiful color & stencil. Thanks!

[@simon.hurley]

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed the video Cathy!

[@JumpinJellyfish]

Sooooo excited you made this video! i was just looking at the cricuts with the holiday deals. :)

[@simon.hurley]

Right! They have some great holiday deals. If you use my links it helps support me... I really appreciate it! :)

[@josephbickerton2335]

To write my sentiments on my cards, I use the card mat and then once the sentiment is written fold the card the other way around and then cut the design out. Just make sure the sentiment is the right way up and aligned correctly.

[@NotAfraidofColor]

Neat new toy!❤

[@user-uc7lo9qp2e]

Lynn Le Bel Thanks Simon a couple really Nice cards!!

[@eseniamakeeva7720]

super!!!

[@susanholloway7883]

I like the cupcake card you made with the leftovers after the cricut version. Just wondering where you get the glue contraption and what it's called that you used to apply your wet adhesive. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Just beautiful simon :)

[@simon.hurley]

Thank you!

[@lovedr606]

I loved all the cards, but especially loved the stencil card with the lunar paste! What liquid glue gun do you use and what brand of glue? I don't see a specific link to those in your links. I've always used my old original Cricut and my Maker but just got a Joy Xtra for cards so I'm excited to make some like yours. Thanks!

[@user-fq3kd1bc4k]

Hey Simon! Loved your video, my 11 year old granddaughter & I are getting the Cricut Joy Xtra for Christmas. We’ve been crafting together since she was about 2! My question: I was impressed with your liquid glue gun. Where did you get it, which one do you like & what glue do you use? I’m excited to get started! Thanks!

[@NatasjaJeulink]

Nice cards! When you click on style you can also choose for writing. Then you get a single line font and it looks like actual writing.

[@kblack861]

Great cards, both are fun! Believe it or not, this is my first time seeing a Cricut tutorial. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@simon.hurley]

Yay! I hope you enjoyed it. Happy Thanksgiving!! :)

[@suzannetunnicliffe2422]

I use my cricut joy too.

[@TheMysticWildFlower]

Can't afford a Maker. Cricut newbie. Wondering if to get the xtra or regular joy😅

[@carolfrazer8067]

I bought myself a Cricut Joy last year for Christmas. It’s not the xtra, but I love this machine! I have it out all the time. I didn’t realize that you were from Wisconsin. On Wisconsin!

[@kimberlygilliam6112]

I wonder if you could use a transfer tape to move the cupcake to the other cardstock? Not sure if it would tear the cardstock?

[@sueallen4556]

Does the bigger cricut have a card mat too?

[@debschurby1574]

Excellent demo, Simon! I scrolled through the comments… didn’t see this question. Do you (or someone in comments) know if the Scan n Cut does everything this new Cricut Joy does? I have yet to try my SNC. (Aug b’day gift! 😳) l really like all the features you demo’d & the size, plus being able to use an iPad for designing is icing on the cake! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼🙏🏻💖

[@gravey07]

Hi, we have this machine at home. so im guessing i could use this to make stencils for spraying small details/fonts into plastic parts? Thanks from the U.K 👍🏼

[@jackies35]

Could you have used transparent tape to remove the cupcake (that you colored) and then tape it on the white card?

[@sarahoakton1213]

Where did you get the blending brushes from? I’ve been buying some cheap Amazon ones as I don’t seem to get on with the ranger blending tool

[@simon.hurley]

You can find the blending brushes here: ldli.co/e/zr0zjxp and here is the container I use to store them: amzn.to/3Lh19AQ

[@jennifercreek6314]

Does the card mat work with a regular Cricut or just the Cricut Joy Xtra?

[@charlottethien3749]

Nice job ! Looks hard for a beginner though 😊

[@nancyloomis3046]

It's really not. Bethadilly and many others on YT (I just happen to like her a lot)have a lot of beginner Cricut Joy & now JoyXtra tutorials on their channel. I have a feeling though, Simone's gonna come up with some really cool 😎 projects using the JoyXtra!

[@terrizwingle4537]

you can write you inside by using the card mat, just make sure that you fold the card with the inside resting on the top of the mat your design will be under the top layer...you can use a card templet that way you can get a visual idea on the size and placement of your greeting

[@simon.hurley]

Thank you so much for this tip!

[@avedamontedesigns]

I’ve watched some other videos and I am ambivalent about that machine. Please keep making videos about it. You explained great some of the features and uses. Thank you

[@kristinmccarthy6723]

20:13 On your videos you've mentioned several times you like the 3m tape. I need to order some foam tape and would like to check it out. Which one have you found most useful? Thanks.

[@simon.hurley]

Hi Kristin! Here is a link to my fave big roll of 3M foam tape: amzn.to/3QVp2zN (affiliate)

[@creatingwhimsy7561]

Can I do a 4 in x 6 in card using this machine?

[@magoomagee954]

Could you show us how to upload SVGs you've bought elsewhere, please? Thanks, can't wait till your next video.

[@tawandataylor7271]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💛💛💛💛🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@alzajel1]

Hi Simon, what is the name of the scissors that you used to cut the cupcake? thanks 😊

[@simon.hurley]

These are the fiskars spring assist scissors. You can find them in the more supplies section of the description box. :)

[@alzajel1]

Thank you @@simon.hurley

[@lucymar122512]

Simon, can you tell me more about the liquid glue gun is the glue gun, a hot glue gun or is it regular glue gun.

[@marlenenicholl6825]

I have been using my Cricut for years - I do a lot of creating from scratch and find I use my dies less and less - I know you don’t get the rounded edges that dies give, Cricut is flat, but I use some hand held ball tools to give shape

[@marlenenicholl6825]

I wonder if you lay a piece of your mint tape over the pieces of your cupcake and they would all lift at one time - it would save time

[@simon.hurley]

That is a great idea! :)

[@_blank-_]

You're so freaking cute 🥺👉👈

[@oonaanderson2447]

I have a Cricut Explore Air 2 n I do use it (kinda feels like cheating on a homemade card but not really) but to move the ink blended cupcake, I would've used transfer tape.....didn't Cricut send you any??? LOL LOVED ALL THE CARDS!!!! (always do though...)

[@simon.hurley]

Yes you could use transfer tape maybe but I was afraid of it ripping cardstock. :)

[@oonaanderson2447]

@@simon.hurley I really don't believe yours would rip as heavy as your paper is....I've used it with regular cardstock....I would never have the patience to move each piece!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@simon.hurley]

oooh I'll have to give it a try then. Great idea!@@oonaanderson2447

[@BluntlySpeaking.V]

So i need a computer to use this? Doesn’t have a phone app?🥺

[@simon.hurley]

It does have a phone app too! I haven’t fully used the phone app so I’m not sure if it does everything that the computer version does too. :)

[@artm8ker]

GREAT video… I have had my Cricut Joy for weeks, watched a ton of tutorials and still was lost.. until now… Your tutorial is so clear and concise I now get how to use it.. you taught it so completely taking the mystery out of it and making it an easy to use tool… Thank You!!

[@simon.hurley]

Yay!! So glad it was helpful. It was new to me too. So I loved walking through all of the basics and figuring it out along with you. :)

[@terrizwingle4537]

your scaping tool you use with solar paste is just like the scaping tools that cricut sells, i would not do ink on the cricut card mat. there is no guarantee that as you start to lift the card off the mat that all the cuts will stick to the mat which is why you will weed the pieces off/out to revel your cut negative space

[@lilly3am]

Meh. Doesn’t really seem any different than my silhouette.