Cricut’s Joy 2 helps you personalize Father’s Day gifts, and it’s at its lowest price yet
If youâre looking for a way to add a personal touch to Fatherâs Day or graduation gifts, the Cricut Joy 2 can help you customize everything from water bottles and bookmarks to greeting cards and gift cards. The Cricut Joy 2 Rainbow Essential Bundle includes enough vinyl, cardstock, iron-on materials, and other supplies to create up to 75 projects, and itâs currently down to a new low of $119.99 ($50 off) at Amazon. Cricut Joy 2 Where to Buy: $169.99 $119.99 at Amazon (Rainbow Essentials Bundle) As somebody who had never used a cutting machine before, I found the Cricut Joy 2 relatively easy to get started with. The bundle includes a 30-day Cricut Access trial that helps by giving you access to hundreds of additional templates, images, and fonts while youâre figuring things out. Setup is simple, and while the Design Space software takes some getting used to, I found it much easier to navigate after a few days of tinkering around with different projects and watching tutorials from Cricutâs community. Whatâs especially cool about the Joy 2 is that it brings Cricutâs Print Then Cut feature to the companyâs entry-level machine, allowing you to print full-color designs on your home printer and then have the Joy 2 cut them out for you. While itâs great for creating personalized gifts, Iâve also used it to make bullet journal templates and cabinet labels, making it feel just as practical as it is fun. The bundle also includes iron-on materials for customizing T-shirts, tote bags, and other fabric items. Unlike the Ultimate Bundle I tested, though, the Rainbow Essential Bundle doesnât include a heat press, so youâll need to buy your own. Itâs also small enough to leave on a desk or tuck away when youâre not using it, which is a nice perk if youâre already as short on storage as I am. Read our hands-on impressions of the Cricut Joy 2.
