What is the difference between the Joy 2 and the original Joy?

The Joy 2 adds support for printing full-color stickers on a home inkjet printer and comes in new colors. Both are 4.5-inch compact cutters for small projects.

What can the Joy 2 cut?

It handles vinyl, cardstock, labels and similar light materials for small designs. It is not built for heavy fabrics or thick materials the Maker line handles.

Do I need Cricut Access to use it?

No. You can design and cut your own projects in Cricut Design Space without a subscription, though Access adds ready-made images and fonts.

What comes in the Starter Bundle?

The bundle includes the Joy 2 machine, must-have crafting tools and an assortment of materials, enough for roughly 20 projects.

Can it print stickers?

Yes. It works with a home inkjet printer to print then cut full-color stickers, which the original Joy could not do.

Is it good for a beginner?

Yes. The bundle and small size make it one of the easier Cricut machines to start with, as long as your projects stay small.

What do buyers say about the Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 177 ratings.

Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle

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Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle

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Last seen at $99.00 at Walmart on Nov 8.

Our take on the Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle

The Cricut Joy 2 is Cricut's ultra-compact cutting machine, 4.5 inches wide, built for quick everyday projects like cards, labels and simple decals. It adds home inkjet printer support for full-color stickers, a first for the Joy line. The Starter Bundle pairs the machine with tools and materials for about 20 projects, so a beginner can start cutting without buying supplies separately. It suits small-space crafters and casual makers; anyone cutting large vinyl runs or heavy materials should look at the larger Cricut Maker or Explore machines instead.

Best forBeginners who want everything to start in one boxSmall apartments and crafters with limited desk spaceQuick cards, labels and simple decalsCasual makers who craft occasionally

Pros

Very small footprint for tight workspaces
Works with a home inkjet printer for full-color stickers
Bundle includes tools and materials for roughly 20 projects
Simple setup aimed at beginners
Good for fast, small jobs without pulling out a big machine

Cons

Narrow 4.5-inch width limits larger designs
Cutting force and material range below the Maker and Explore lines
Bundle materials run out quickly once you start crafting regularly
Design work still happens in Cricut Design Space, which has a learning curve

Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.4 / 5177 ratings

Owners rate the Joy 2 well overall, praising its compact size and easy setup for small projects. Some find the material and tool limits of a machine this small frustrating once they move past cards and labels.

What people mention

SizePraisedOwners like how little space the machine takes up and how easy it is to keep out on a desk.
SetupPraisedBeginners say getting started and making a first cut is quick.
Material limitsMixedSome find the small cutting width and lighter materials restrictive for bigger projects.
SoftwareMixedCricut Design Space is described as capable but with a learning curve.
Bundle suppliesCriticisedA few owners say the included materials go fast with regular use.

About the Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle

The Cricut Joy 2 is a compact smart die-cutting machine and the next generation of the Cricut Joy series. It measures 4.5 inches and is made for quick, everyday projects such as custom cards, simple decals and labels.

The machine works with a home inkjet printer to create full-color stickers. The Starter Bundle includes the machine, crafting tools and an assortment of materials, enough to make up to 20 projects.

Color: Blue
Size: 4.5 inches
Best for: Custom cards, simple decals, labels and stickers
Printer use: Works with a home inkjet printer for full-color stickers
In the box: Cricut Joy 2 machine, crafting tools and an assortment of materials
Project count: Supplies for up to 20 projects

Specifications

color: BlueSource

Questions and answers

What is the difference between the Joy 2 and the original Joy?: The Joy 2 adds support for printing full-color stickers on a home inkjet printer and comes in new colors. Both are 4.5-inch compact cutters for small projects.
What can the Joy 2 cut?: It handles vinyl, cardstock, labels and similar light materials for small designs. It is not built for heavy fabrics or thick materials the Maker line handles.
Do I need Cricut Access to use it?: No. You can design and cut your own projects in Cricut Design Space without a subscription, though Access adds ready-made images and fonts.
What comes in the Starter Bundle?: The bundle includes the Joy 2 machine, must-have crafting tools and an assortment of materials, enough for roughly 20 projects.
Can it print stickers?: Yes. It works with a home inkjet printer to print then cut full-color stickers, which the original Joy could not do.
Is it good for a beginner?: Yes. The bundle and small size make it one of the easier Cricut machines to start with, as long as your projects stay small.
Where is the Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle cheapest?: At Walmart, for $99.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Cricut Joy 2 Smart Die-Cutting Machine Starter Bundle?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 177 ratings.