Cricut Joy for Beginners: Unboxing, Setup & First Cut (Cricut Kickoff)

This is lesson one of my complete tutorial — which I call Cricut Kickoff — on how to unbox your Cricut Joy, set it up, connect via Bluetooth on a Mac computer, Windows computer, iPad tablet, and Android tablet, PLUS do the first test cut on Smart Vinyl. Everything you need to know from start to finish, including how to download the free Cricut Design Space software or get it from the app store, and what to do if your desktop doesn't have Bluetooth.

Cricut Kickoff is a FREE series of online classes to help you get your Cricut setup for success! This is my Cricut Joy for Beginners class.

This first lesson on Cricut Joy for beginners helps you unbox and setup your Cricut Joy cutting machine, then make your first cut!

Topics Covered In This Lesson on the Cricut Joy:

0:00 - What is a Cricut Joy cutting machine
2:37 - What's in the box
6:52 - Internet connection requirements
7:52 - How to connect the Cricut Joy to a Mac computer via Bluetooth
20:21 - How to connect the Cricut Joy to a Windows computer via Bluetooth
24:12 - How to connect the Cricut Joy to iPad/iPhone via Bluetooth
28:00 - How to connect the Cricut Joy to Android via Bluetooth
31:36 - How to do your first test cut
33:21 How to load Smart Vinyl into the Cricut Joy

Watch the Cricut Joy for Beginners Lesson 2 video at:

Watch the Cricut Joy for Beginners Lesson 3 video at:

Classes were recorded LIVE in Jennifer's craft studio where she setup a brand new Cricut Joy she had purchased to guide you along and help you get making awesome things!

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Please note: The video is NOT sponsored by Cricut and I purchased all machines and products shown in the video, as I do for all of my content.

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[charlottearns]

You are the calmest sweetest lady that I’ve ever listened to. You never raise your voice or lose your temper it’s amazing. Do you ever get frustrated ? Do you ever get off and let off some steam by screaming. Thank you….and your staff….

[ltbwkfc]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Jennifer, I have had my Cricut Joy for many months, but I have been to scared & intimidated to even open it. Your video has just given me courage to break it open and start using my investment. I am so excited for tomorrow's training as well, because believe me I won't miss a training with you. I will see you tomorrow 😊!!

[guitardude]

You, my dear, are amazing! This and all of your videos are by far the best on YouTube Above Par lessons. WELL DONE, and Thank You!

[preeto]

You have such warmth in your demeanor and your voice. It was such a pleasure just listening to you teach. I feel like you're the real life Mrs. Claus!

[dianneodonnell]

Thank you for being slow and precise. Being older and not as techno savvy this is just prefect and gives me the confidence to do this.❤️

[chaneln]

Thank you for your lesson. You are the best. I love when you showed me step by step it’s very easy to understand. If I can do it everybody can do it too.

[prayernabali]

Jennifer you are an excellent teacher, you explain every thing so well. I can appreciate as I was a HS science teacher.

[naiyahp]

Yay thanks for posting this video it will help people who don’t know how to use the Cricut joy.

[kimheggins]

Thank you so much! You made this process so quick and easy!!! Can't wait for lesson 2!

[sassyTK]

Finally bought the cutest cutting machine EVER!!! Already have the OG Maker but want to now view tutorials for my new Joy. Thank you for always sharing!

[Kathy-Carr]

I don’t know how I missed this tutorial. I have had my Cricut Joy for several months and originally set it up on my iPad. I felt I could have many more options If I used my Mac, so watched this video. I had downloaded the incorrect app on my Mac previous to this video. So long story short, I ended up deleting the cricket app off my Mac and reinstalling it per the directions in this video. Now it works perfectly, or at least I hope it does. Thank you so much for all your help!

[anqelbaybee]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Very helpful.

[rkirk]

Thank you for showing how to set up with Cricut Joy. I got it for my birthday from my family. It will give me time how to use my new toy. I will watch video lessons from Cricut Kickoff. Thanks again

[jacquelineheronwray]

Thank you so much. Best wishes from Scotland!

[jenniferbull]

Thank you so much for the setup for Joy, I have been waiting for someone to teach me to no avail and then a lady at our Spotlight Store today told me to look at your pages. I have had this machine since Christmas and have not used it. Can't wait to watch more to learn.

[dianerodriguez]

You are an excellent teacher !! Very thorough! Glad to have found you!

[janicevaughn]

Thanks Jennifer. You are great teacher for this Cricut tool.

[eviem]

Not sure why people have so many problems connecting with Bluetooth. My joy was ready to go in 3 mins! Thanks so much for this ♥️

[DianeHughes]

Thank you so much. I love your videos. I've given away 2 Cricuts because I couldn't get started. These videos would have been so helpful. I appreciate you!

[christianepusch]

I've had my Joy since March, but I did miss the pen! Looked in the box today and there it was, waiting to be found! Thanks so much🥰