Obviously it is no competition for the large Cricuts like the air or maker however if you are looking for something just to create smaller projects, cards, stickers and you don't have the room or the budget for larger Cricuts, then the Joy is perfect. I’ve had JOY for week and so far I’ve crafted in my bed, on the couch and even my mum inlaw who is not great with gadgets, has used it with ease to make a card for her friend. It's the perfect way to indulge your creativity, ideal for quick and easy projects anytime an idea sparks. Easy to set up and use, the Cricut Joy smart cutting machine cuts images up to 4 inches wide and 4 feet long or repeated cuts up to 20 feet long. Now, it’s no biggie to make decals, cupcake toppers, cards, gift tags, school projects, sport’s team T-shirts, custom decor, and so much more.

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I already own a Cricut Explore, but as someone who occasionally needs to craft on the move I love the small size and portability. I would say that, at the moment at least, there are a limited range of colours in the compatible pens.

The Cricut Joy cuts materials up to 4 inches wide and 4 feet long, or repeated cuts up to 20 feet long. But all in all for what it does it’s definitely worth it if your using it for more vinyl or iron on purposes! Design space is easy to use and very intuitive for creating your own designs (and many ready to make projects are also available). Limited as to what you can do with it which is abit sad and I do wish we had payed that little bit extra for one of the bigger Cricut machines so that I could use it more for the crafts that I do.

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Choose from a library of ready-to-use images or upload your own, tell your Cricut Joy to cut, peel, then stick! This duo comes with the machine, but it’s always nice to have a Replacement Blade on hand, just in case.This is not only a great starter cutting machine but experts will also appreciate its size and portability giving it a place the the craft rooms of newbies and seasoned cricut users. Make something fun or functional in 15 minutes or less with this companion app for Cricut Joy smart cutting machines. There are plenty of projects that will take 15 minutes or less with the Cricut Joy, perfect for personalising every aspect of your life in no time. Create customised cards, wall decals, clothing transfers, decorative vinyl designs, birthday banners, kitchen labels and so much more!

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Now you can pen a monogram, inscribe an invitation, or label just about anything with perfect penmanship. And yes, the rumors are true: Cricut Joy cuts all-new Smart Materials – that means super-easy cuts WITHOUT A CUTTING MAT!This newly designed mat makes it fast and easy to create custom cards in minutes using pre-scored Cricut Joy Insert Cards. You can use Smart Materials to cut continuous shapes up to 4 ft and repeated cuts up to 20 ft* (like stars, hearts, or confetti) making it easy to decorate entire rooms in no time. Just be warned that there are a few expenses (materials such as cutting mats and some designs in Design Space), but if you craft a lot then this will make a worthy investment. With a padded interior for protection and custom pockets to keep you organized, use this beautiful bag to transport your machine with you so you’re always ready when creativity hits.