12/03/2024
I had such a fun time with this! I love doing creative and DIY projects so this was really exciting for me!
TL;DR: So much fun! Great for first time crafters or the seasoned DIY-er who wants to add to their craft collection! Easy to use app & interface. Sturdy machine and materials. Initial instruction booklet could be more detailed, but tons of info on YouTube. Definitely recommend for an impulse purchase or a thoughtful gift!💜
✨Review✨:
•I received this item from Influenster in exchange for my honest review! And I cannot wait to do some more projects with this Cricut Joy Xtra! I have already looked up some different designs I can do with the items I received, and I looked up some different materials to buy—so I definitely enjoyed it! I happened to have an extra plain white mug on hand so I used their Permanent Gold Vinyl to create a witty Christmas saying and a gift image.
•Once you get the hang of the Design Space App it is fairly easy to use. Much of it is trial and error. I appreciate that there are several steps and areas for you to see your design, specs, size, etc., before you are going to ‘Make It’ to try and limit any possible user errors—that’s GREAT! I used the app completely on my iPhone this time, but I do want to try on my laptop eventually. I watched some Cricut videos and the desktop version does look a bit more “user friendly” in its layout.
•The Cricut itself is fairly heavy and quite sturdy, so hopefully that will translate to it lasting quite some time because I want to use it for a long time! It isn’t too heavy, however, that you couldn’t just bring it over your friend’s house and do some crafting projects together. It also isn’t loud! Reminds me of a printer pretty much. One thing I do wish that came with the kit, were more detailed instructions on how to use the mats, what materials go with which mats, and that the new Smart Vinyls and whatnot don’t even need mats at all! Other than that, I’m excited to continue crafting with Cricut!
**I tagged the UK products as the US ones were available to tag but they’re the same!**