To get started with Cricut Joy, you will need to download and open Design Space to register your machine. You can download the app to your desktop here from cricut.com/setup.joy .
Remember you don't have to have a Cricut machine to download Design Space. You can create a profile, save some designs and get to know your way around the app before you open your machine if you want to.
At the setup screen select 'Smart Cutting Machine' and then 'Cricut Joy'. Simply follow the prompts and then plug in the power cord to turn the machine on. You will notice that there aren't any buttons on the machine; everything is controlled through the Design Space or Cricut Joy app.
Create the perfect card at a moment’s notice. Choose a design and play with contrasting colours to make it special. Then tell Cricut Joy to make it!
Make labels for spice jars, organise your kitchen cupboards, school supplies, office, and more. Just select one of the professionally-designed label styles, size it, add text, choose a font and colour, then prompt your Cricut Joy to cut or draw.
Decorate water bottles, notebooks, electronics, windows, walls…you name it. Choose from a library of ready-to-use images, prompt your Cricut Joy to cut your design, then peel and stick! It’s that easy.
Design your own t-shirts, tote bags, or whatever you dream up. Find an image, type out text, or create a design that uses both. Prompt Cricut Joy to cut or draw, then follow the instructions to complete the heat transfer.
Make simple but spectacular gift tags, cupcake toppers, party place cards, and more. Design, cut, and assemble in just a few steps.
If you have ever set up a Cricut machine it is just as simple! If you haven’t ever set up a Cricut machine, you’ll be very surprised how easy it can be.
Open up yourCricut.com/setup.joy either on your phone or on your computer.
On your phone you will click your icon on the top left corner. If you are on your computer click the hamburger menu on the top left.
Click “New Machine Setup”
Follow all of the prompts that come up. I would tell you what they will be but if there is an update or you’re not a Cricut Access member, you may have some different screens to click through! However once you click ‘Register Your Device’ after accepting the terms and conditions, then you will be on the same page.
A menu will pop up to let you pick what cut you’d like to start with. There were some super cute different options. You will use your smart vinyl sample that was included in your box. I chose the crown because I am a queen. (Just kidding a little bit.)
Load in your Smart Vinyl. There is a sensor on the machine that will start the little rollers automatically and load in your vinyl. Remember you don’t need to put it on the mat! Just load it right in!
Click ‘Go’ on your app or on your computer and watch it do it’s magic!