knitnmomma
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Post by knitnmomma on Jul 17, 2024 2:41:52 GMT
I bought a cricut joy but it seems like you can't really do much with it if you don't have a membership to the design space. Is that correct? Maybe I haven't figured it out . I have had it for a year now and really want to use it. I make alot of cards, I guess I thought it was going to be similar to what the silhouette has in their store. Any suggestions as to what I can use it for would be great.
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Post by kmage on Jul 17, 2024 3:14:58 GMT
but it seems like you can't really do much with it if you don't have a membership to the design space. This is what put me off it-from my understanding you need to have an internet connection to use it. I can't be that dependent on my connectivity for crafting, lol. |
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Post by Sharon on Jul 17, 2024 12:27:21 GMT
You can upload svg files to Design Space. You can find svg files at a lot of places. I have several different cutting machines that I use at home. I bought the Joy solely to take to crops.
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Post by KelleeM on Jul 17, 2024 13:23:20 GMT
I gave mine away. I had no patience for it!
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 17, 2024 21:29:50 GMT
You can use it without a membership. You can download free SVG designs from various places on the internet. You can also buy designs from Cricut, even without a membership. You can even buy svg files from Silhouette Design Store to use with your Cricut. No membership required to buy Silhouette designs.
Cricut’s membership lets you use a lot of their files, but you don’t get to keep them unless you buy them. I prefer Silhouette’s membership and their designs (overall), although I have bought some Cricut designs, too.
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Post by papersilly on Jul 17, 2024 22:01:15 GMT
i think Cricut has a decent amount of free stuff you can use. i used a lot of the free stuff to cut xmas shapes. i liked the joy enough to upgrade to the Joy Xtra a couple of weeks ago. i wouldn't definitely upload my own SVGs. i've done that with my Brother Scan n Cut and it's worked out well. i don't feel the need to pay for the Cricut membership. i haven't even done the 3-month free trials. too many free stuff out there for now and if not, there are so many sites that will convert to SVG for free.
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Post by FurryP on Jul 18, 2024 1:26:26 GMT
How do you upload SVG files from the internet or Silhouette store to your ScanNCut or Cricut Joy?
I wanted to make vinyl labels with my Joy, but I kind of gave up when I could not get the transfer tape to lift off the vinyl so I could transfer it. I only got about half the letters and have not researched anything since,
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Post by riversong1963 on Jul 18, 2024 10:37:21 GMT
How do you upload SVG files from the internet or Silhouette store to your ScanNCut or Cricut Joy? I wanted to make vinyl labels with my Joy, but I kind of gave up when I could not get the transfer tape to lift off the vinyl so I could transfer it. I only got about half the letters and have not researched anything since, YouTube has lots of videos that will walk you through step-by-step. Cricut has tutorials and videos on their website as well, but probably none that explain how to use Silhouette files. I recommend a YouTube or Google search. You'll probably find a wealth of information. I use my Cricut Joy mostly for making cards, labels, and stickers. I have a Maker, and I use it for almost everything. I also have a Silhouette Portrait 2, and I use that mostly for cutting out stamped images using SCAL software. I really don't like Silhouette Studio. Have fun! |
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