Yes, we'd say so. If you're new to digital crafting or simply want to focus on smaller projects then Cricut Joy is a dependable and easy to use machine. It's best suited to card and label making but can also be used for heat transfer designs for mugs and t-shirts. Even if you have a larger Cricut machine, the Joy is worthwhile, particularly if you attend shows, workshops or pop to a friend's house for a card-making afternoon. What are the limitations of Cricut Joy? You can start making your first vinyl projects right away with a roll of Cricut Joy Beachside Permanent Smart Vinyl, with 5.5 x 12 inches included. There is also a roll of Cricut Transfer Tape (12 x 24 inches) on hand to make application a breeze!

The compact machine is ideal for keeping on hand anytime and it will fit in your palm! You can take it with your anywhere, ready for inspiration to strike.Projects that are created in Design Space can be saved to the Cloud so that they can be accessed anywhere you are (as long as you have an internet connection). Alternatively, you can save projects to the device you You can also personalise clothing and accessories with a roll of Cricut Joy Red Smart Iron-On, which is 5.5 x 25 inches. Easy to transfer onto fabrics, this is perfect for adding accents and designs. All of these Smart Materials can be loaded into your machine without a cutting mat. Plus, it’ll be easy to transfer your permanent vinyl projects with the help of Cricut Joy Transfer Tape (5.5 x 48 inches), also included.

To get you inspired for your first projects with your Cricut machine, the bundle also features Cricut Made Easy with Sweet Red Poppy. You’ll learn how to use your Cricut machine with the help of Kimberly Coffin – from unboxing your machine to Infusible Inks, engraving, vinyl transfers, Mug Press makes and more. She knows how overwhelming Cricut can be for beginners looking to get started, so she’s sharing everything she knows and making it simple. BR][BR]Small enough to hold in the palm of your hand, its sleek design makes it a beautiful way to start creating DIY projects for yourself. Compatible with Smart Materials, it can make super easy cuts without a cutting mat when using these. It’s writing and drawing abilities mean you can monogram and label with perfect penmanship at your disposal. Within Design Space, there are thousands of images and projects that can be used to create your own projects, and you can also upload your own designs. It is free to use a selection of images available in Design 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. You also won't need a cutting mat thanks to the Cricut Joy's compatibility with Cricut Smart Materials, though you may wish to use cutting mats if you're using traditional vinyl.The Cricut Joy is a smart cutting machine, but that isn't the whole story. Getting a Cricut Joy bundle deal means you will get the compact, portable Joy and several materials to start creating with. The Cricut Joy can cut 50+ materials including iron-on, vinyl, and paper. It can also draw any pattern and shape (including text) in a variety of styles and sizes. And all this is programable through the free Cricut Design app, which you can connect to your machine via Bluetooth.