Cricut Joy 2 Starter Bundle, Blue - Portable Crafting Die-Cut Machine

I didn't think I needed another cutting machine since I had just bought myself a new Maker 4, but I decided to give the Joy2 a try and I'm glad I did! The benefit of the Joy2 is its convenient small size and expanded variety of features. I keep my larger machine in my craft room, but I keep the Joy2 in a cabinet in our main living space and can easily bring it out for small projects and take it with me around the house. I love that I'm not always tied to my craft room now.

The Joy 2 is fun to use. I like the size of it and the weight. Due to its shape it's easier to handle than the Joy. I love that when you load the mat/vinyl the machine gets to work without having to press a button. I also love that it scores and can do print than cut projects like stickers. I don't like that it's open. That's a major con for me. I don't want dust to get into it so I have to keep it in a tote bag. This was a key factor when trying to decide if I wanted to buy it or not, but the fact that I could make stickers on it won me over. It's a little thing, but I wish that when I take the blade out to use a pen or other tool that the blade would be magnetic to the machine like it is on the Joy. I always found that helpful. Overall I give 5 stars.

I have multiple Cricut machines including the Original Joy and Joy Xtra. I love taking my Joy with me when I travel but didn’t have the ability to print and cut. I use that feature a lot on my other machines so I knew I needed the new Joy2. It was easy to setup and pair with my WiFi. I’ll be traveling the whole month of June and look forward to being able to craft on my days off.

This is a GREAT little machine! My first project was a vinyl wall quote that was 50” x 73”! I used 10’ rolls of permanent smart vinyl. The machine cut it all out faster than I expected! I’m SO HAPPY with this little machine! I can’t wait to try stickers for my kids!

I bought this as a second machine. I also own a maker 3. I love my maker 3 but wanted a little machine to get out for just little crafts as i do not have a designated crafting room. Plus I really wanted one! I love this little crafting helper! I use it often for cards, decals etc. And have also used it and my maker 3 for the same project, cutting the smaller things with my joy 2 and the bigger things with my maker 3. If you are on the fence about getting a joy 2 i would highly recommend.

I value the convenience of having a smaller version for smaller projects, as well as the portability that allows it to be easily carried wherever it is needed.

I have used this more than any other of my Cricut machines in the past week and I absolutely love it. It is so versatile and easy to use anywhere I am. It is fast and easy to use. Highly recommend.

I love my new cricut joy 2 , I have the marker 3. But the cricut joy 2, is so great for simple projects. Small details that you don’t need the bigger machine for. Love them both. Hopefully once back in stock I will be gifting my mother one. 10/10

Since I already have the original Joy, I found this Joy 2 seemed more cheaply built and I miss being able to close the lid. I was also disappointed when I tried Print Then Cut, which is the reason for the purchase, because I found that I need to get the longer mat, which didn’t come with the machine.

Couldn't get it to connect or update firmware. Tried multiple devices including iPhone, android, PC, MacBook and iPad.