✅ Materials used in this video include (affiliate links): 👉 Cutting Machines: ➡ Cricut Joy Xtra - amzn.to/3Q4DIxm ➡ Cricut Maker 3 - amzn.to/3ROWM3W 👉 Card Project: ➡ Cricut Joy Xtra Card Mat - amzn.to/46BJWds ➡ Cricut Maker Card Mat - amzn.to/3LSyYs1 ➡ Cricut Insert Card Kit - amzn.to/45DLMdb ➡ Cricut Accessories including weeding tool and spatula - amzn.to/45q2qNd 👉 Sticker Project: ➡ Cricut Sticker Paper - amzn.to/3Feh0MQ ➡ Cricut Joy Xtra Standard Grip Mat - amzn.to/3RN8L1T ➡ Design Bundles Project - designbundles.net/sanqunetti-design/1367605-inspirational-and-motivational-sticker-bundle?ref=AlzBbp 👉 Mug Project: ➡ Cricut Joy Xtra Standard Grip Mat - amzn.to/3RN8L1T ➡ Cricut Mug Press - amzn.to/48KDZwI ➡ Cricut Heat Press Mat - amzn.to/48HUgCH ➡ Cricut Mug - amzn.to/3ZMkGis ➡ Cricut Brayer Tool - amzn.to/3PO4EA3 ➡ Cricut Weeding Tool - amzn.to/3POpsHR ➡ Cricut Joy Xtra Standard Grip Mat - amzn.to/3RN8L1T 👉 Hoodie Project: ➡ Cricut Easy Press 2 - amzn.to/3tmG1CZ ➡ Cricut Heat Press Mat - amzn.to/48HUgCH ➡ Hanes Hoodie - amzn.to/3twKDq7 ➡ Glitter Vinyl - amzn.to/48MThBe ➡ Cricut Weeding Tool - amzn.to/3POpsHR

Do you know what, with cricket having so many machines, this is incredibly helpful. Thanks so much

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

There are a lot of options. Hopefully this video helps those thinking about making a purchase. 🙂

I made the mistake of buying a Cricut Venture for over $1000 when all I really needed with a Joy Xtra. Wish I had seen this before. Want to buy my Venture? 😂

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Oh man! The Venture really is for someone who produces a lot of volume or has the need to make really large projects. Hang in there. Maybe the Xtra will go on sale soon and you can get one then. :)

@emilinaina

9 ай бұрын

Return it!

@marciedavis7842

8 ай бұрын

Whatcha wanna sell it for?

@marciedavis7842

8 ай бұрын

Whatcha wanna sell it for?

@slewismcleod

3 ай бұрын

The mat looks like it’s too big. It raises toward the end of the mat when it was reading.

I wish I had you two as teachers in high school! It would have been much more fun. If you are only interested in making simple projects with paper, vinyl, and iron-on, the Joy Xtra is sufficient. If you want to make more complex projects with a wider range of materials, the Maker is a better choice. The Joy Xtra is much more compact than the Maker, so it is a good choice if you have limited space. The Joy Xtra is less expensive than the Maker.

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Thanks and you nailed it!

Another very helpful video, thank you!

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. 🙂

Awesome video showing what a joy extra can do and the maker. Thank you

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

Jus bought a Cricut Joy Xtra … this was a fantastic video for a beginner

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful and congrats on the new purchase. 🙂 Let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks for this 🤙

@FamilyUnit

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😉

THANK YOU!! 😊

@FamilyUnit

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!

Thanks for being real man. Muvh appreciated

@FamilyUnit

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. We like to tell the truth.

You crazy kids should have your own Discovery Channel series. Excellent banter and chemistry. I can tell Tim is reeling it in a bit. Tell him not to do that.

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

There’s no telling Tim to do! 😂😂😂😂 He’s a free spirit and tells it like it is.

Thank tou now I know which ones to get

@FamilyUnit

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. 🙂

You guys are awesome... definitely made my decision easier

@FamilyUnit

2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad we could help.

Awesome love your video

@FamilyUnit

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

I just bought a new Cricut Maker 3, Mug Press, Easy Press 3, Hat Press, all the tools and every cutting tool available, and every color of card stock, vinyl, mugs, hats, shirts, sheets of wood, metal, and all the different colors of markers. Now I’m freaking out because I have no idea how to use it all! lol I just signed up for Cricut’s yearly subscription. I just subscribed to your channel!

@FamilyUnit

8 ай бұрын

Congrats! Start with easy projects in Design Space and take your time. It takes patience but I’m positive you’ll get it. Let us know if you have questions we can help with. 🙂

@whydidwedothat

7 ай бұрын

@@FamilyUnit Thank you 👍

@brandifox453

3 ай бұрын

I can only imagine how much all of that cost 😅❤

Came here after my Liklok Indiegogo contribution was ripped off. Backed in April, no machine in October. Some other people reported receiving TWO machines! Unfair! Buying a Cricut.

@lock.robster

9 ай бұрын

There is a way to file fraud charges with indiegogo. Had to dig for the link - will see if I can find it

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

That’s very unfair. I hope they do right by you.

THE QUEEN OF QRICUT!!!

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

You're too kind. :)

I wish cricut had a tumbler heat press. I feel like more people do tumblers rather than mugs

@FamilyUnit

3 ай бұрын

Agree. The mug press is nice, but a tumbler one that can do both like HTVRONT's or Vevor would be nice.

What would you pick if you have to- Cricut or Brother scan n cut? Mainly for labels and stickers?

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Cricut. If your focus is mainly stickers and labels, I’d go with the Cricut Joy Xtra. 🙂

@gitali

9 ай бұрын

@FamilyUnit Thank you! What is the main reason for picking cricut for stickers. Just curious!

@FamilyUnit

8 ай бұрын

@@gitalisorry just saw this. Joy Xtra costs $200, Brother costs $500. They both pretty much do the same thing.

Your videos are soooo much better than Jennifer Makers!

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Awwww thanks :)

@admtim

9 ай бұрын

COMPLETELY agree!!!

@lock.robster

9 ай бұрын

I live for Jennifer Marx irony and her Christmas craft videos while celebrating her daughter’s dreidels and her Jewish heritage 😂

Does the print then cut feature seem to work better on the cricut joy xtra vs the maker?

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Seems to be the same on both machines.

So I’m new to world of cricut I want to make a Lightbox Grinch paper box. I don’t have a Cricut. Is the Cricut Joy Extra as good as the new models Cricut?? Also I’d like to make Wood cutouts ?? Should I buy a Silhouette? Since Software is better?

@FamilyUnit

7 ай бұрын

Great questions. The software is very similar although you can do some cool things with Silhouette that you can’t do with Cricut. Both will cut paper and card stock, but you cannot cut basswood with the Joy XTRA. Only the Cricut Maker and the Silhouette Cameo can do that.

I saw in a Facebook group that some people are having trouble with the Cricut Joy Extra mat loading correctly. Has this been fixed?

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Not that I know of. I have experienced the issue but not every time.

Do you have a video about Laminated stickers?

@FamilyUnit

2 ай бұрын

Sure do - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZ592cGOfrTKqLw.htmlsi=hEBkUjSSXpT3j3vx 😊

Will this be very similar to the original Cricut Maker? I have that one. I don’t have the Cricut Maker 3. I also have the Cricut Joy. Would it be needed for me to even get the Cricut joy xtra? I don’t have Bluetooth on my Cricut machines, but I guess Bluetooth on the xtra will be a plus.

@FamilyUnit

7 ай бұрын

It is fairly similar to the original maker, although the cutting area is not as wide, and the XTRA cannot cut thick materials, or some textiles.

Can we make the mugs if we don’t have the mug heating mchine?

@FamilyUnit

3 ай бұрын

You could try to use an iron or mini heat press but it will be a little challenging. If you don't want to have to use a mug heat press, you could use permanent vinyl and stick that to your mugs. If you do, it's recommended you hand wash the mugs.

My question is: why did you have to print the sticker from the printer? Does the joy extra not print stickers?

@FamilyUnit

7 ай бұрын

Yes, none of these cutting machines will print. So you have to print with a regular inkjet or laser printer before you cut.

Hi! Do you have a video teaching how to turn photos into stickers?

@TheMysticWildFlower

5 ай бұрын

Also, do you have to use a new mat each time you do a craft? I keep seeing you peeling plastic off mats so wondering 😅

@FamilyUnit

5 ай бұрын

Will make one in the next day or two. :)

@FamilyUnit

5 ай бұрын

Keep the plastic cover on your mats to keep them clean. Over time they will get dirty and you can clean them but best to perserve them by putting that cover on after each use.

What laptop you useing

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

Dell XPS with 17" monitor. You can use any laptop except Chromebook.

@NY_Adventures

9 ай бұрын

​@@FamilyUnityeah I knew that I was just wondering what when you were using thank you

@FamilyUnit

9 ай бұрын

@@NY_Adventures 🙂

Bahaha how cruddy. Why not notify that the stickers are too close together. Oh, wait... thatd save $ and less wasting of paper. Great work, cricut 🤦

@FamilyUnit

Ай бұрын

That’s actually a very good suggestion!