I used smart vinyl with my joy the first time the other day and was shocked at the big gap it left at the top. I thought how wasteful that was. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that. I do love the portability of my Joy over my EA2, but I am not jumping at smart vinyl unless it's on sale (a lot).

This has literally been THE MOST HELPFUL TUTORIAL EVER!!!!! thank you so much crafty friend

Ok last comment, I love love love that you do NOT allow cursing on your fb page! I love a man with standards! I’m so proud I found you! I’m a total newbie! After 5 kids I need a hobby that might make a little money just selling around my community. Plus I can make things for myself and my family. I’m NOT doing shirts, mugs, tumblers, keychains, etc. I found something no one in my area is doing so I’m gonna try that. I like to be unique. I may do some of those things for my family if they ask but that’s it. Lol. Right now I’m trying to get my 2 walls in my bedroom renovated into a craft space. I’d love to know what storage products you like and use. And if you didn’t have an entire room maybe just a wall or 2 how you would design it? Anyway, love love love your channel!

I just got a Cricut Joy and I’m learning so much from you. You are awesome to follow.

Thank you!!! I just got a joy today and thank goodness I waited to buy smart vinyl and other joy vinyls. Please more hacks and tips for the Joy.

My first Cricut machine, the Joy, is on its way. I'm so excited! Looking forward to learning more on your channel. 💖💜💖

Love the video, I was thinking about getting the Cricut Joy because I am living with my daughter and ALL my craft stuff is in storage. When I looked at the prices for the SMART products, I thought it was too expensive, but after watching your video I am going to buy a Cricut Joy tomorrow. I live in Canada but I am for sure going to check out the Orocal vinyl to see if they ship to Canada. Keep the fun, joyful video's coming. By the way you are so positive, it is infectious, thanks again.

By far this is the best you tube channel I've seen. Also Mr. Crafty Pants the details are phenomenal and you make this very user friendly. That's what im talking about!!! Killing it.

Thanks for the tricks and tips. I'm a newbie so all this info is greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing.💜

Right now I’m using smart vinyl on my maker and it works fine I like your videos

Because of your videos, I’ve purchased the Cricut Joy! Love your videos :)

I am a Cricut newby. I got a Joy for Christmas and have only done a few things, all with Cricut Smart products. Thank you so much so your videos explaining ways to use other products and just being a delight to watch and learn from!

When I’m doing bigger projects, I like to move all the designs close together so there’s very little waste and no mat would be so much easier so I don’t waste the stickiness of my mats. But if I’m doing a small project using up scraps, it makes a lot more sense to put it on the mat and use SnapMat to maximize the use of scraps.

love your videos its mostly women that do the videos, I watch a lot of your video tutorials.

Do you have a tutorial on how to use different color pens for one project? I have a Joy

Supper helpful! I just bought my first cutting machine, a joy. I only bought smart vinyl which I have a very hard time getting to transfer. Your is the first video I watched to explain using regular vinyl. I will be running to the store today for regular vinyl. Thank you!

I’ve just found your channel! I’m so excited to binge watch all of your content and make along! 😍

LOVE your videos. Keep them up

I just got a Cricut Joy and ended up on your channel, love your content! 🖤

Aloha Mr. CP! I’ve been looking for something to replace my label maker and cost of engraving annual Xmas and birthday gifts for my keiki. Oh my goodness gracious golly gee willikers WOW!!! Your demeanor, sincerity, and enthusiasm shines through and resonated with me. I think I’ve found the solution thanks to you. I have a feeling I might be starting a new hobby! Mahalo for your channel and you being YOU. Happy Hawaiian Hugz!

Thanks for the hack!!!! best thing ever!💕💕💕 Just tried this and YAY it worked!!! no more wasting money on smart vinyl for larger then mat project on the Cricut joy. keep up the great work!

Thank you 😊 you are doing great 👍🏼 hope your Channel grows quickly and success comes your way you deserve it!!

Went to Michael’s today and got offbrand vinyl, did the same thing and it worked like a charm 🤘🏻

You are an awesome teacher! Thanks for sharing your gift and knowledge!!!

just what i was looking for - thank you for sharing AND you dropped this on my bday ayyeee!

I knew there had to be a way! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! I just ordered a new maker 3 and I’m so using this hack!

Your video was super helpful in so many more ways than I had tuned in for. Thank you!

I have so much to learning about everything to with cricut joy. Thank you

I learn so much from your videos

Great Video I was lost in the sauce trying to figure out how to use 12 in vinyl with the joy!! You rock!!!

Can you use Cricut smart vinyl on the Cricut maker ?

You are my go to cricut joy helper! Thank you!!

When I got my Cricut Joy this week and used the sample piece of vinyl that came with it I was really annoyed by how much dead space was left at the top before cutting. I would much rather use a mat and not waste so much material. I also want to give a thumbs up for Oracal vinyl. Way, way cheaper than Cricut brand and it's made in the USA, not China. Also look for Siser HTV for iron on. Again, cheaper than Cricut and made in the USA. Even when Cricut has 50% off sales their stuff is still twice as expensive as other brands. Love my Cricut Joy & Maker, don't love the Cricut materials as much although I have bought my fair share.

Hey I’m glad I found you I absolutely love your teaching style Thank you so much❤️

OMG just discover you and Love your tutorials, you make so easy to understand. Just subscribed..... cannot wait to see what else you will teach us.

Thank you for this very helpful and money saving information.

I joy got my cricut joy and i love it,Thank so much

Omg thank so much bc it wouldnt let me with some projects to have the option of using a mat. Thank you thank you!🥰

I am learning so much all in 1 day TFS

Thank you for this! It has made a huge difference for me!!

this has been super helpful as I have stopped using my joy...it seems that it butchers my vinyl unless i use smartvinyl...i tried this and it still but through it even on less pressure..its the original blade because ive barely used it since I got it almost a year ago

Hi Mr. CraftyMichael Pants! Ken Hess sent me over here.

Thank you your videos are helping me so much ! so through appreciate it

I was about to return my CJ today and thank God i found your video. I was doing it wrong applying more pressure and using the mat, the Vinyl was getting jammed or it would cut trough... thanks!

Thank you for this informative video-I also like both of your honest views on this video and I agree with you whatever your choice leaving it to each individual-thank you I can't wait for your next video-big hugs to you

Hi Mr. Crafty Pants. I totally enjoyed your video tutorial. I will have to say though that the ending took me by surprise. I felt like why show this video if your opinion was to note that there will be e=wasted material when using vinyl without a mat. As you know crafters waste nothing. lol with that said, it was good to know but !. Thanks.

Ty awesome information to know 👍

thank you for this...I tried it w adhesive stencil material, but sadly, cut thru the backing :(

I’m new to your channel. Great content. I have both the circuit and joy circuit. I’m so happy I came across your tutorial. The last thing I want is to purchase more matts.

Sweet! Thanks for sharing this info!

Can you pls recommend vinyl i can buy on Amazon greetings from all tha way in Jamaica!!! Love love your channel you have no idea your a big help .

OMG Thanks so much for your Amazing Share. I was just wondering about this exact subject as i was scouring thru my Cricut Iris Supply boxes yesterday...guess you read my mind> LOL I love your honesty and Extremely Detailed Tutorials. Always appreciate your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques! You definitely are passionate about your Cricuts and it shows immensely and this means allot!! Can't wait to try some of my other Cricut Vinyls tomorrow!! hanks for all you do and the way you do it!!! YOU SO ROCK!! Joan Smith

Man, u sure nail your vids.

Tickles your pickle lol love it

I just bought my cricut joy 2 weeks ago. It is my first cutting machine ever! Love the few videos I’ve seen already. Will this work on card stock also? TIA!

Love your videos! I just tried to cut on cricut smart vinyl and when I went to pull off the excess vinyl, my design did not cut through. Can you tell me what I did wrong.

awesome video thanks

Just checked on Amazon Canada and they have great prices on the vinyl.

Can you buy large rolls of smart vinyl rolls and cut it down for the Cricut joy ? Will it work? And use it without a mat as well.

Newbie here.... do you change the pressure of the blade because of the vinyl you are cutting or to save the edge on the blade for a longer life? Loving the Cricut Joy and can't wait to personalize fun items for family/friends.

GREAT FAB video, Thanks for the tips. New Subscriber x

Another great video. Thank you ❤️❤️

❤️ great video!! Thank you so much for the discount code!!!

Thank you!!!!

Hello Mr Crafty, is there anything specific thickness of the vinyl you used? Or is all vinyl same thickness?

I can’t wait to use tickle your pickle!!! I love it!!! 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

Question, I accidentally bought the infusible ink pens for the Joy but have the air 2. Will I be able to use those pens?

How do I add different layers?Your videos Help. Thank you

I love this video.. I have a question Can I use the Cricut Joy to make stencils for etching glass projects and can you make video for that.. thank you 😊 💓

This is genius! Thank you

Great video! Conversely, could I use smart vinyl on my Maker?

This is just what I needed!

Love this video. I’m considering the joy to use with other vinyl. But can I use my own font and designs?

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the tip! If I use the mat as recommended, do I still use the Smart settings and light pressure? Sorry for the stupid question, I'm a total newbie!

I can not find a precise trimmer its so frustrating!! do you have any suggestions for a 5.5 straight line?

Wow your Amazing

I've never used a mat with my Joy, no matter the vinyl. So simple

This did not work for me.... will it work on the removable vinyl?

Thanks for this video. Let me ensure that I understand. Are you saying 🤔 use the non-smart vinyl, but on the joy mat?

I am new to Cricut and you channel (which I LOVE). Do you have any tips and tricks for cutting stickers I have printed from my printer on the Joy like I see everyone is able to do with the other Cricut machines? I have been searching and can't find anything, they just say about "print" aka drawing with the pen and cut...

Ugh, I just tried this and it cut all the way through the vinyl I used. Also, the smaller images did not cut out properly. Tried this twice and failed

I’m looking to buy one can I do custom logos from like photos or something ?

See this is what I don't understand I bought that same vinyl at Michael's and for some reason my cricut joy does not like it I've tried this hack in for some reason my cricut just hates this vinyl I do not understand why

I don’t need a big machine and will only be cutting vinyl. Is they a quality difference between the maker and joy?

How do you make sure that the blade cuts the scrap correctly? I thought I did it right but ended up accidentally cutting part of my mat.

Hello! What would happen if I forget to select "less" pressure? Would it end up wrecking the Joy machine or simply cut through the vinyl backing? Thanks so much for your wonderful video!!

Love your videos! Where did you get your paper cutter?! They are my colors! 😊

Ok so if I use a mat what material do I select . . I don't think it gave me any option other than smart vinyl???

Can u do print and cut on Cricut joy ?

Can we purchase a matt finish, iron on vinyl ?

Can I use smart vinyl on a backpack? I’m a newbie this vinyl doesn’t say anything about ironing so I wasn’t sure if it would stick.

How to cut extra long cuts without a mat?

There's different type of vinyls😓 I am confuzzled

Do you have to pay to use the fonts and designs or could I make my own? Thinking about buying myself one for 🎄.

I hear “now as your blade gets odder…” I’m so sad it took me a whole half min wondering why my blade might start stinking LMAO I’m from the south, and although we have such THICK accents, I cannot understand other accents 🤣🤣🤣

I want to start with cutting out images from fabric. I need help.

Havw you found a trick to print and cut with the cricut joy?

You are such a Cutie Pie and Helpful. Thanks Honey...can I join your FB page Wanting to purchase my first Craft machine -the joy😊

Can the joys vinyl be used on explorerair2?