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Today I show you how I use my ‪@Cricut‬ Joy to create custom sentiments for my cards. I also show you how to cut those sentiments out just as you would normally using a coordinating die! After the tutorial, I chat about the differences between using the Cricut and using a traditional die cutting machine with stamps.
Now, my first love will always be my traditional stamps and die cutting machine. However, if you're looking to make something super specific and you don't have just the right stamp in your stash...this little guy will save the day!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro / Overview
03:40 Writing Sentiments
10:37 Cutting Out Sentiments
15:47 More Examples
17:41 Pros / Cons

[@anori1918]

If you want to eliminate the small little cuts within your sentiment offset (when doing a smaller/tighter offset), click on Contour (lower right next to Attach) afterwards and then hide the ones you don’t want cut

[@ralphtyndall]

Wow! See I'm still learning hahaha. Thanks for the tip!

[@lisanstan1]

I came here to find this reply. I knew someone would know how to eliminate those little unwanted cuts. 👍🏻

[@navoff1]

Thanks. I was just about to say the same thing. That contour feature is priceless. 😂

[@rolo7110]

OMG! You’re right! No pesky holes ever again! My Joy is my baby. I have no interest in vinyl, sublimation, etc. I love using the Joy for custom sentiments, but I never thought of writing directly on the patterned paper! I’m used to doing offsets, which is very fun. Have to admit, though, I do like the rounded edges of die cuts too. If only Cricut could come up with something like that!

[@PHALOMOON]

Awesome video. I set up my Cricut and followed step by step and made beautiful sentiments. I tried to make a shadow background ... I got close but not exact. Would love if you would do a follow up video on making a shadow layer. Hugs from Texas.

[@MWW11235]

We love a content creator that doesn’t gatekeep his secrets!!!

[@debbielivie-brown9865]

Don't ever let haters damped your enthusiasm or creativity! You are doing great. Keep going! Trolls will always be trolls. Those that matter will encourage you & I promise we shout louder. 😊😊🙌🙌

[@rachaelpatzer8761]

Please please please show more card making using the cricut. Its a nice change when card makers mix the traditional with the new. Not many out there who use both. Love all the cards you've made, i wish you all the success in your card making journey ❤

[@jnelson8732]

This is the video I have been hoping for!! Thank you, Thank you! I am 60+ have been an avid stamper for more than 30 years. Love making cards, love stamping and coloring, but during Covid I wanted to try something new and purchased an Explore Air2. My kids didn''t have the patience to help me and so it hasn't gotten a whole lot of use. This is exactly what I want to do. Create my own greetings or sentiments in any color I want and cut them out. You are a lifesaver! I enjoy watching your short reels, but I'm at that age where I need more explanations and details on the how and supplies you use. I hope you find the time to do more videos for us older card makers. Your cards are great!

[@lkelly2314]

@jnelson8732 I’m with you on Ralph’s sharing this video. I was one of those that asked for a video on the Cricut Joy as there have been so many times I’ve needed a sentiment and don’t have a stamp or die for one! And thank you Ralph for posting this video for us “senior” crafters that enjoy the creating part and may be slightly technically challenged!

[@faithtester2217]

Your talking for me girl. We're in the same boat x

[@maxeenolson243]

Can this be done on an explorer

[@jnelson8732]

@maxeenolson243 I bought an Explore Air 3 during Covid expressly for this purpose. I was sure I had wasted my money. He has given me so much confidence to try again. I need to look into more colors of pens. I only have one pack of basic ink colors. I have typed out several sentiments and used the writing option and they all turned out great. Give it a try!!

[@meeganyoung8058]

@@jnelson8732why do none of our children have the patience to show us? I’m so glad for KZbinrs because I would stay lost… one day my kids are going to feel guilty lol… I’m just kidding but I like giving my daughter a hard time and then we laugh I love the pens get all the colors you can and keep on crafting I think hand made card are the best

[@deniselawrie3570]

I never thought I wanted one... however, you have made it a game changer in sentiments! I'm always wanting to use words I don't have or can't find! This is definitely something to seriously consider.

[@ralphtyndall]

That's exactly why I purchased mine!

[@janettagagnon3245]

I was already making sentiments with my joy but had no idea about the offset until I saw your TikTok. I was obsessed after that. Thank you!

[@carvertmmy]

This give the look of a die cut sentiment without having to buy and store all the dies and cutting machine

[@karenink]

Ralph, you have made a believer of me. I now want a Cricut Joy. Sometimes I want to say something that isn’t available as a die. Also, as a retired graphic designer, I like to put together my own words and ideas.

[@gerilynne1955]

I just need to get more organized to have time to play with my toys. Yes I called it a toy. If I rnjoy using it it's a tou. Even my stove is a toy to me. I don't toss the cards I get from people that were made. I appreciate the time they took to make them.

[@ralphtyndall]

I call them toys too 🙂

[@Cephala01]

Do I have room? No.. Am I going to buy it? After this video …yes! 😂

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Hi Ralph, GREAT COME BACK!!!! They are just JEALOUS because their little minds can’t come up with SUPER ideas. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@yolandadunmore104]

I absolutely agree! And people who receive your cards know they are treasures!!!❤

[@Books_Dogs_Wine]

I have a Cricut Joy (his name is Sebastian) but I had NO idea how to use it to full potential. This video has gotten me excited to start using it again.

[@ralphtyndall]

You know, I haven't named my Cricut! My Glowforge is named Angelica.

[@annettee7627]

I’ve been wanting to do this for a couple of years, but couldn’t figure out how to do sentiments. Thanks you for a great video. Very nicely done. Clear instructions, you are organized and have a clean work area.

[@j.rinker4609]

As a calligrapher, I generally write words directly on my card if I want a custom sentiment. It helps to make guidelines and use a lightbox so your lettering is straight and consistent.

[@annettespecht8315]

Nice video! I use my silhouette machine in card making too. I love using the pen to write rather than just printing a sentiment. I agree that these cutting machines do not give as sharp a cut as a die. I am currently having fun cutting my own stencils with my cameo.

[@elizabethp2040]

Hello! I just started using my silhouette to create sentiments too even though this video is making me want a cricut joy 😂 Are you able to “write” and set the cut lines on the silhouette design program? I’m still having problems learning how to do that. Thank you!

[@annettespecht8315]

@@elizabethp2040 you can! Type your sentiment and size it . Look for the offset tool and choose external offset to give that cutting outline around the text. Change the color of the offset line to one different than your text color. After you click send, choose the "cut by line color" at the top of that page. Choose the color of your text first and change the tool from blade to pen. Click send. After the writing is done, change the selection to the color you chose for cutting and the tool to blade. Hit send. Voila! There are better instructions on youtube. Search silhouette offset and silhouette using a pen

[@elizabethp2040]

@@annettespecht8315thank you!! I’m still using an older version of the design studio and I only have a cameo 2. I’m hoping I can use your tips even with these dated options. Thanks again!! I appreciate you responding 😊

[@ralphtyndall]

Custom stencils is a great idea!

[@annettespecht8315]

You sure can. I used a cameo 2 til just last year. Still works great. Now I use my 4 plus. You can update the silhouette program for any machine no matter how old.

[@liza8079]

As soon as I saw the card, I sang the lyric :) my daughters a swiftie so I am by default. I had to learn all the songs before we went to her show. Now she’s all I listen to!

[@ralphtyndall]

Haha! I love making music inspired cards

[@findlayhunter4934]

This is the best Cricut write/cut video. Others seem to go so quickly. Mine is a Maker, not a Joy.

[@pralinemocha]

ok the thumbnail for this video is a solid 12/10 hahaha

[@ralphtyndall]

Thank you! 😂

[@donnahurder4665]

Thanks for reminding me I have the Joy!! I didn't remember that it could do sentiments! Thanks for the reminder😂

[@ralphtyndall]

Time to break that bad boy back out!

[@donnahurder4665]

@@ralphtyndall I will!!

[@jembale1501]

I recently bought a Cricut Joy, but honestly hadn't had a lot of success with it and was still trying to work out if it was worth having. But watching your fantastic tutorial, I realise I was over complicating things and actually, what I need to do isn't that hard, I just needed someone to show me how to do it! Thank you so much xx

[@knuffelmaus71]

I bought the maker bout 1 year ago, watched a lot of videos (mainly in german cause I'm from Germany) but anyhow I didn't find any vid as good as Ralph's :D

[@ralphtyndall]

So glad this video helped! 🙂

[@irunwithink]

Great tutorial. Thanks for doing this. I was going to mention the contour feature but someone got to it. It helps immensely. I have trouble finding a fine line font, I am going to bookmark Merlot! A new fav! Thanks again! Oh, who doesn't like receiving handmade cards?? No one I know throws my cards away, they are treasure. I have a stamp I use for the back of my cards that says " This card was made by hand If you throw it away those same hands will make a doll in your image and stick pins in its butt." A good friend who appreciates handmade cards got it for me at an independent scrapbook store years ago. I need to find a replacement as it's worn out!! Xo

[@TexJudy]

I just got a Joy, my first Cricut ever and need all the help. :) Thank you, I'll be trying this asap. And thank you to all those with helpful tips in the comments!

[@MarisaArtCrafts]

YAAAAY your BAAACKK!!!!😁SO happy😊

[@ralphtyndall]

Of course! Can't keep me away! 😅

[@MarisaArtCrafts]

@@ralphtyndall Your Amamzing!!!😁

[@MarisaArtCrafts]

I don't have cricuit I am not going to get one but I have been very curious About them thank you😊

[@ralphtyndall]

They're not for everyone! There's something to be said about the simplicity of your traditional stamps and dies. 🙂

[@Melissa_Melissa_503]

I'm so glad to find a video using a cricut as a tool in card making. Thanks.

[@agwynne50]

I have 2 older (large) Cricuts that I very rarely use, and have never used the online features..too intimidated. You've given me hope!

[@ginam2128]

Thanks for the video Ralph. Would love to see how you position your sentiments when you write inside your card. Perhaps it’s different on a Joy, but on my full size Cricut, I often find it a challenge to force them to write where I want them on the mat.

[@SheilaHammondPersonal]

I have been hemmin' and hawin' about getting a Cricut because of the learning curve - I didn't feel like I had the patience to figure it out. This little tool is EXACTLY what I was looking for - thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge and presenting in such a simple way. I bought the Joy last night and am so excited to watch this tutorial on repeat! Truly - thank you. I would totally pay for these little mini classes. Give a little information to practice - it's not so overwhelming. I also love your story! I've been in IT for 25 years and I did take 5 years off to start my own fused glass studio. It's totally worth it! 🥰

[@espyperez5734]

You’re not the only one who makes prototypes, I also do, I guess is a perfectionist thing(?) Now I’m trying to decide on getting a Joy Cricut my craft space is limited, but it would be nice to create sentiments using my own words. Thank you for sharing!😊

[@Panachesmom]

I started cardmaking a few years ago. I bought a die cut/embossing machine. A year or so ago, I bought the Joy. It was a game changer. I bought it originally to use to write the messages inside cards. But it has enabled me to do so much more than I thought. I still use stamps, dies, and embossing folders (why limit yourself?), but I'm making cards I wouldn't have been able to make without the Joy.

[@gudemeneely]

Ralph, I watch so many different card maker videos and I have a cricut. I have never had any of them demonstrate this. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! GAME CHANGER!!!

[@BjorkL]

I bought a Joy when they first came out, but found that I didn't use it and ended up selling it. I have a Cricut Maker and a Silhouette that I also don't use. I find that I get overwhelmed with choice and then don't make anything with either machine. Another reason I haven't used the Silhouette much is because I didn't find it to be very user friendly. I took more than a year off paper crafts and am just now getting back into it. And, this video has been very inspirational! So, thank you!

[@GrandmaGaye]

Great tutorial. Amazing tool for another creative option. As for me, I use my word processing software, print then either die cut or fussy cut the custom sentiment out. Works great with beautiful quality both in printing & cutting.

[@ralphtyndall]

That's a great option too!

[@Armymom65]

I get real close then get rid of those little cut bubbles before cutting 😊

[@ralphtyndall]

I'll have to try that out! I didn't even know that was an option truthfully 😂

[@rolo7110]

I have the Joy and have no desire for a bigger machine. You have opened up so many possibilities for me!

[@dianerosati4973]

Thanks so so much!! I have a cricut joy..wanted it for my sentiments..couldn’t figure it out so thank you!!!!

[@ralphtyndall]

Hope you've got it rockin and rollin now!

[@4ke_1978]

Well, you’re the first person I see posting a video about this function. And how interesting this is 😮 oh my!! As there are few interesting dies and stamps with Dutch text (almost everything is in English), this gives a whole branch of new possibilities. Thank you so much! I guess I will start saving now 😜😅😂🤣🤣🤣

[@ralphtyndall]

You're very welcome!

[@michellenadraszky8712]

Thank you for this! Very helpful & easy to understand! I have a Joy & never use it but, would like to change that!!! 😊

[@ralphtyndall]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@ronniepearce4438]

Thank you for sharing. I have nicknamed my Cricut my glorified label maker. This is exactly the tutorial I needed

[@margaretobrien1301]

Ralph you are amazing🫶🏻believe me! Everyone loves home made cards, it is a loving touch for people we love. My motto is…. If you have nothing nice to say DON’T say it 😊💝

[@esthergraham1353]

I think your cards are amazing. You should always do what brings you joy. I know your cards bring me joy. Thank you for this video. I’m going to get my Cricut machine working more.

[@DonnasCraftingWhimsy]

You should do a tutorial- on how to use the JOY.

[@Carmela007]

I am so happy there are content creators that still make videos using the Cricut Joy. It is the easiest machine for me to use. I also have the Cricut Maker. Please make more videos using the Joy. I love using it for making cards. Thank you

[@loisswartz5716]

I have both the Joy and Sizzix die cutting machine. The Joy was a gift, and I appreciate learning how to use my Joy to create specific personalized sentiments. Thank you for your direction on saying “whatever I want”!

[@deirdrenel2]

Hi Ralph, this is brilliant! I never knew the cricut joy could do anything like this. I'd love to see more tutorials with this please

[@ginagibson8600]

I've constantly been on the fence about purchasing a Cricut over the last couple of years. But I'm older than Gawd, and not all that tech savy. Lol But your easy to understand instructions has me thinking about finally taking the plunge. Thank you for sharing. 😊 And I hope that you consider making another video to explain how you made the trash can the mirror ball.

[@ralphtyndall]

The little bitty joy is the perfect option to get your feet wet. Not TOO crazy expensive and simpler than their other machines.

[@deannalynnsorenson8505]

I’d like to know how you created the trash can as well!

[@user-cn4hn2fk2s]

Loved this video. I learned a lot. I do own a Cricut and a Die cutting machine. There is room for both. We can never have to many tools. Thank you for the excellent tutorial!

[@ralphtyndall]

Totally room for both!

[@vickiebeam7838]

I do have a Cricut Joy but get overwhelmed when I try to use it. Your video has encouraged me to try again! Thanks for sharing your work. Keep creating!

[@ralphtyndall]

You've got this!

[@colleenroganovich4553]

Love the flexibility theCricut Joy gives!

[@ralphtyndall]

Me too 🙂

[@alzpodcast]

I have tons of sentiment stamps yet still have sayings I need. Thank you for this video. I'm convinced this is my next tool.

[@pam14321]

I’ve followed you for a while now on TikTok,always enjoy your style. I must say though I really appreciate you helping us cricut owners who have machines gathering dust because we just don’t feel confident using them. 😊😊👍🏻

[@donnasymoniak5280]

I am Ecstatic that I found your video on using the cricut Joy for creating my own sentiments. I have been struggling with the learning process for awhile, and out of hundreds of videos I’ve watched, yours just seemed to click. I too am new to card making and have all the card making tools and I was getting frustrated with the Joy. Thankyou again and I will definitely be watching more of your videos.

[@deonamcenery4135]

I make card prototypes all the time, especially if I am planning to make several of the same card. I have owned several electronic machines, including Cricut and Silhouette brands. I still love and use my manual machines the most.

[@beverlystotz5652]

This is fantastic! I have a Cricut but not the joy. Sadly it doesn’t have a regular home in my craft space due to its size. This little guy might be perfect!

[@disneyizme6855]

I can’t thank you enough! I’ve been wanting to do this (cut out a sentiment in cricut) for years. Thank you for your clear and concise instructions.

[@beckywiltsee9209]

I exclusively use my Cricut Maker to make cards. I love the look of diecuts, but I do not want to invest the money , for the machine, and then for a die I may only use once. I enjoy your videos!

[@gaylelazarus2394]

I have had several Cricut’s. I always used them and my grandchildren when they were much younger loved making all kinds of things. I upgraded to the Cricut Explore ( I think that was the one) found it so hard to use and I have lots of the cartridges. It’s just sitting collecting dust. Now I’m thinking of getting the JOY after watching several of your videos. What a great job you have done in a short time. 💙gayle I have to say your cards are all amazing. I would love making my own sentiments you really convinced me on the joy. I’ll sell my big cricut as it’s only sitting in storage 😢. Thanks, Ralph 💙💙

[@katiestrohl1857]

I never even thought of using my Cricut for sentiments! Thanks for the wonderful tip ❤

[@DonnasCraftingWhimsy]

Hi Ralph- I knew I could make custom sentiments- thats why I got the JOY- but I could never make it work for me. TY for giving us so much more. TY

[@j.rinker4609]

Love the trash panda collecting cards!

[@cydneejaneargumedodawson8650]

🥰 I love how you created the raccoon/ trash can card And the Northern skies card. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas! I never thought I might want that Joy Cricut for making my own sentiments & being able to make the sentiments look like they were die cut. How cool 🤗

[@MartaStroll]

Yes, please, I’d love either a video on filling in the text letters or a link to the other KZbin creator to whom you referred. I know you said it’s not always perfect but it might save some time if needed and worth a try.

[@skyviewmaj2]

I have a Cricut and never knew I could do all of this! Thank you🥰

[@jenniferschooley5760]

The way I gasped when you showed how to take a script font down to a single pen line! I did not know that was a thing. I have an Explore 2 (older and big, but still chugging) and I'm always looking for ways to cut and write sentiments with it because I can't afford all the stamp sets and dies. Plus I love being able to write my own snarky sentiments with bonus curse words. :D These were great tips!

[@lowaspunk1991]

One of your video randomly poped up on my tiktok feed and since then I can't stop watching ! You made me want to create cards too and I bought my first machine today 🤪 thank you for sharing !!!! (Laura- from France)

[@conniematteo3463]

Thank you so much for doing this video, I have a Cricut Joy and am still learning how to use it. Very helpful video!

[@ralphtyndall]

You're so welcome!

[@susanmiller592]

I have a Cricut Joy, and one of the things I use it for is to address envelopes for cards. I haven’t really used it for sentiments on the cards, but love the idea and will be trying it out. I guess I’m not creative enough to think of my own sentiments like you did.

[@ralphtyndall]

Addressing envelopes is a great idea!

[@etenbroeck]

I always seem to make some adjustments from the first try on a card. Sometimes my mistakes give me good ideas. Thanks for your contribution Ralph. E

[@carolprice3142]

Gotta say the raccoon card .. that is definitely a good one

[@margaretross8486]

Every tool has a purpose. I have both Cricut and Sizzix because they can do different things. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@Jenniepoo3]

I have had a Cricut Maker for a few years now and I don't know what I did before I had it. It is a crafter's dream. I had never thought of using it to make sentiments. This is a game changer! Thank you!

[@annerandolph6000]

I have owned a Cricut Joy for a year and now I know how to use it!!! Thank you!

[@ralphtyndall]

Haha!

[@torakfett3351]

I JUST found your channel today and I watched the “unwritten,” card. GORGEOUS!! I’m nowhere near as good but I do have an all in one machine that might help you. It’s from We R Memory Keepers, it’s their All in One tool. It makes cards, has the ability to do cut paper, do fold marks, make envelopes, put in holes and notches, you can use your stamps, it has an extension arm. It would replace 3 of the machines I saw you use in that video. The Misty, the stamp press and the paper cutter and you’d get additional functionality. Shoot, it even allows you the ability to make bows. The price ranges from around $70 online to close to $100 in stores. Hope this helps you!! ❤

[@cherilynn1557]

Thank you so much! I bought a Cricut Joy a few weeks ago and started regretting it soon after. Many videos later with no luck teaching me how to draw and cut sentiments and I started questioning whether the Joy could even do it. Then I saw your Short with the flowers and sentiment and knew it was possible! Your instructions were easy to understand and I successfully created along with you! Thanks!

[@Nature2251]

I’d love this for making my own sentiments!! I am also tired of buying more dies, I have actually stopped because face it I never seem to have the right ones. I have owned two crickets, and a silhouette I sold them because by the time I figured how to do something I was burned out with the machine, but now the machines find the parameters for you and are much more user friendly. Thanks for this video I may be reconsidering buying this little Joy. I had no idea it existed! Thank you..

[@chooch66]

I already had a Joy, and you've opened my mid to new ways to use it for card making. Awesome!

[@audreye6273]

Great lesson, you have a fantastic teaching voice & style (so says the 30 yr teacher). I don't have the Joy but was intrigued in one of your previous videos. This video was quite insightful. I have a scan-n-cut & also use my computer to create sentiments both on cards & separately. I've downloaded quite a few fonts to use. I'll have to give some serious thought about adding this joy to my craft room. Thanks for creating & sharing this tutorial.

[@mirandar5366]

I have a brand new Cricut Joy for months now, lots of idea’s, but I cannot seem to let it do what I want it to do. I bought books about it and saw many KZbin tutorials. Nada. I saw a few of your moves, and it starts to make sense. Please keep on making these explanations, you do well, also for non English speaking natives! I also think that it helps that your a kind looking person, who is totally into it by hearth. Or so it seems. Thanky you, Miranda NL.

[@mumma_of_one8511]

Didn’t think I needed one until I found you and your YT page. I often have family & friends asking for more personalised cards, this would be the prefect tool to do that ! Thanks for sharing

[@bethboff9455]

I appreciate all the good information you shared. I have a regular cricut but not the Joy. Something to consider! Thanks for being so clear in your instructions!

[@ralphtyndall]

You can use all these tips on the other cricut machines as well I believe!

[@bevacole]

I love the way you use your Cricut Joy. I have one but I seldom use it. Thanks for the ideas. I think you are gonna go far! Your cards are clean and crisp. Very nice!

[@maf1965]

Thanks for sharing Ralph! I use my Cricut to make cards all the time, but I never paid the “style button” any attention…til now. 🎵 It’s a whole new world 🎵. 😂 ❤

[@user-yx1eq7sn8x]

Glad to see how you blend traditional card making and the circuit joy. All the the demo stations have very little variety in their Card design. I will look forward to more of your videos. Thanks.

[@lyngunal]

I saw you use the Joy on TikTok and my mind was blown🤯 I love this as an option. I have tons of die’s, but don’t always like the inside sentiments that are available. Also my handwriting is terrible. This is such a good idea. Thanks for sharing. Liked and subscribed!

[@beeteske7414]

Thank you, Ralph! That was most helpful. Now I feel confident that I can create sentiments with my Joy.

[@ralphtyndall]

Yay!

[@navoff1]

I have both a Cricut Explore Air 2 and 2 manual machines, a Spellbinders 6 (my everyday machine), and a Sizzix Big Shot Plus for larger cutting projects. I think each has its pluses and minuses. I love the beveled edge created by manual dies. Plus, you can get much more detailed cuts from a manual machine (some of my cutting dies have the teeniest pieces!). Electronic cutters offer the ability to customize and get or design your own sentiments and images for very little, if any, money. You can change the size of an element to fit your design exactly or pick the perfect font. I often use them in conjunction with one another.

[@dianethiel6279]

I love this video! I have a Cricut explore air 2 so I certainly can make these sentiments as you demonstrated. It’s so easy to get drawn into buying all the stamp and die sets but unnecessary because you can do just about everything on the Cricut. I have to say I have been guilty of buying way too much in the past. I really appreciate how you explain everything so well. And you make beautiful cards.

[@deannalynnsorenson8505]

I agree!

[@rachaelpatzer8761]

It's also alot less clutter not having to find room to store all the dies and stamps when it's just the one machine and a computer. Great for when you haven't got much space to craft

[@Julie-si3hi]

I have the air 2 ...do I need a joy as well ? I'm so new to card making

[@kimhull5496]

​@@Julie-si3hi i would say no, you don't need a joy. My cricut air 2 does all of this. This is just a smaller machine and maybe nice because of that.

[@LeslieKingcraft]

I do my sentiments and the inside of the card using Word on my computer and then printing it in whatever font, size, and color that I choose. I even use stock images sometimes. I have a Cricut maker but only use it if I want to shadow cut a sentiment. I find Design Space the most complicated software I’ve ever used (and I have a degree in Tech 🙄).😊

[@robinheath6608]

Thank you! I really wanted simple & easy directions. You nailed it!

[@sandymcclay9739]

I had no idea this little machine could do this!❤ Great tutorial.

[@lisaloiselle4562]

Great video! I will definitely try these techniques on my Maker. Thanks, Ralph!

[@ralphtyndall]

Of course, hope it helps!!

[@kathleenduggan9955]

I got a Cricut Joy for my Birthday/Valentine's Day present from my husband.. I love it and I'm looking forward to learning from this channel to have fun with it!!!

[@resqbarbie13]

Omg thank you for explaining this! Idk why i just didn’t get it!

[@ralphtyndall]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@DutchJoan]

I don't have one, but I would like one! Especially because I can't find that many sentiment stamps in my language that I really like. It sure is a a great addition to your craft room. But alas, I'm not able to afford it. Maybe with my next lustrum I can ask my family to get me one.

[@ralphtyndall]

It is great for expanding your sentiment options!

[@kimhull5496]

I have also used my cricut to cut out single words to use on cards-like joy, grateful, hello. Saves $$ purchasing those expensive die cuts AND you can make it the size you want!

[@LisaVornhagen]

That's some pretty cool stuff you did with the Joy. I have one and I love it! I don't know why, but I have never thought of making an offset to cut out text. Thank you for the inspiration! I will definitely be doing that now.

[@ralphtyndall]

Glad I could show you something new!

[@dianneochoa8392]

I have the Cricket Joy and I love it!! You showed me things I didn’t know so thank you!!

[@ralphtyndall]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@ladyhawkj6493]

Thank you for this great video. New subscriber and I look forward to more great videos. I got my Cricut Joy for Christmas and have only used it a few times. I find design space frustrating but it could be because I am using an iPad rather than a laptop. I love making cards and love how you showed us to make customized sentiments. I can’t wait to try that now. I also loved that you pointed out that we can use the free fonts and not have to buy them or get a subscription. Budget is tight so thank you for showing how do make things with what is available! I would love to see more Cricut Joy videos - you do such a great job breaking it down into simple understandable steps.

[@ralphtyndall]

I'll be honest, it took me a little playing around to get used to Design Space as well. Best of luck on your future crafty endeavors!

[@margokraus6371]

I have a Cricut Maker and don't use it for sentiments, but since you reminded me I will have to start! Thanks for the video

[@ralphtyndall]

Thanks for watching!

[@Paninations0608]

I never knew how to use offset. Thank you! I don’t like stamping sentiments and I think your way will make my cards look more professional. Don’t mind the critics. Sending cards can make someone’s day, especially if the card is handmade. 😊

[@valeriezimmerman9944]

Thanks for listening and doing this video. You make it look really easier. I have a Cricut Explorer but feel like I can do this. And adding the "Thanks" button. I love supporting your channel

[@indiesindie1984]

Your cards are absolutely stunning! I appreciate your tutorials very much! Many people I know don't throw away cards. Thank you 😊 💓 🙏