I've wanted to try a Cricut machine for years, but there's something overwhelming about entering into a huge ecosystem of add-ons, subscriptions and software in one fell swoop. Once you've bought your machine, you need to take the plunge and opt for a Design Space membership, as well as a bunch of borderline essential tools to get even the most basic of crafts going.
Once you've overcome that hurdle though, and it's one that's not exclusive to the Joy Xtra, these gadgets are a whole lot of fun. I spent a week crafting everything from cards to water bottle stickers with my Cricut Joy Xtra, and now I'm well and truly hooked.
