Why is my Cricut Joy not loading material?

Bust out the perfect card in minutes. Browse by occasion or design your own! Make it special by adding a personal message. Mix & match Cricut Insert Card materials of your choice for stunning designs.

Create pro-looking labels in just a few taps – just choose size, shape, style, font & color in the guided design experience. Or design, cut & apply a custom sticker in minutes.

NOTE: This app only works with Cricut Joy machines. To create more complex projects or to work with unconventional materials, see full-featured Cricut Design Space app.

New to Cricut? Welcome! To use this companion Cricut Joy app, first activate your new machine at cricut.com/setup.

Existing members with a Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machines? Use the Cricut Design Space app.

WHAT CAN YOU MAKE?
1. Insert Cards
Create the perfect card at a moment’s notice. Choose or create your own design and play with contrasting colors to make it special. You can even add stunning foil accents if you have the Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Kit. Then tell Cricut Joy to make it!

2. Quick Labels
Make labels for spice jars, a kitchen pantry, playroom, office & more. Just select one of the professionally designed label styles, size it, add text, choose a font & color, then tell your Cricut Joy to cut.

3. Vinyl Stickers & Decals
Decorate water bottles, notebooks, electronics, windows, walls ... you name it. Choose from a library of ready-to-use images or upload your own, tell your Cricut Joy to cut, peel, then stick! It’s that easy.

4. Iron-On & Infusible Ink Heat Transfers
Design team jerseys, reunion T-shirts, bachelorette tote bags, or whatever you dream up. Find or upload an image, type out text, or create a design that uses both. Tell Cricut Joy to cut it out, then follow the instructions to complete the heat transfer.

5. Paper Crafts
Make simple but spectacular gift tags, cupcake toppers, party place cards & more. Design, cut & assemble in just a few steps — and if you have the Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Kit, it’s easy to add stunning foil accents.

FEATURES
• 1000+ greeting card designs
• 23+ professionally designed Quick Label shapes
• 70+ curated fonts*, including Serif, San Serif, Decorative, Stencil & Draw
• Edit colors and font styles
• 80,000+ image library*
• Add text, images, or shapes to design
• Easily position, resize & wrap text
• Preview Cut, Cut-Out, Draw, or Foil styles in a tap
• Easily position, resize, rotate, or duplicate projects
• See changes real time
• Two-finger pinch to zoom in or out
• Step-by-step assembly instructions
• Auto-save projects
• Upload your own SVG files
• Search uploaded images
• My Stuff keeps projects in one place
• Setup & activate machine right from app

WHAT IS CRICUT JOY?
"OMG, it's so cute!” – Wired
“One of my favorite new crafting gadgets.” – Today.com
“I’m obsessed.” – Better Homes and Gardens
“Does the Cricut Joy spark joy? Undoubtedly.” – Tom's Guide
“This gadget is gloriously addictive” – Financial Review

Cricut Joy is a smart little cutting & writing machine that makes it easy to personalize, organize & customize your every day.

Cricut’s CEO just announced the newest member of the Cricut Family the new Cricut Joy. This compact and portable machine is the perfeect companion machine to those who already have Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machines for while it cannot cut as many materials as the Cricut Air or Maker it is a lot easier to pull out to do quick and easy projects or to transport for crafting on the go.

Why is my Cricut Joy not loading material?
Why is my Cricut Joy not loading material?

The Joy is also a great starter machine for those who mainly want a Cricut for smaller easier projects like cards, labels, tags, mugs, signs decals, coasters and custom clothing.

Why is my Cricut Joy not loading material?
Why is my Cricut Joy not loading material?

Ever since the announcement of the Cricut Joy was maid the internet has been on fire with questions from crafters about this new crafting machine. Here are the answers to the top 20 Cricut Joy Questions:

Why is my Cricut Joy not loading material?
Why is my Cricut Joy not loading material?

1. When Will The Cricut Joy be Available to Purchase?

The Cricut Joy and associated tools & materials will be available to purchase come March 1st

2. Where Can I Purchase a Cricut Joy?

You will be able to purchase a Cricut Joy -->HERE<-- on Cricut.com as well as at all their partner stores (Michaels, JoAnns, Hobby Lobby, Walmart...)

3. Why Do The Cricut Joy, Materials & Accessories Say They Are Out Of Stock on Cricut.com?

As soon as Cricut's CEO made the announcement about the Cricut Joy their website store showed the product listing for the machine, materials & accessories to show what will be available come March 1st.

Since the product is not officially available yet each listing shows Out of Stock this will be changed once they are available for purchase.

4. How Much Does the Cricut Joy Cost?

The Cricut Joy retail price is set at $179.99

5. What Comes With The Cricut Joy?

The Cricut Joy comes with: Blade + Housing, Fine Point Pen, Black (0.4 mm), StandardGrip Mat, 4.5" x 8.5" (11.4 cm x 16.5 cm), Welcome card, Power adapter, Materials for a practice cut & Free trial membership to Cricut Access™ (for new subscribers)

6. Does the Cricut Joy Come In More Than One Color?

No. At this time the Cricut Joy only comes in one color option: Teal & White

7. What Materials Will Be Available For The Cricut Joy?

Smart Vinyl, Transfer Tape, Smart Iron-on, Smart Labels, Adhesive-Backed Paper, Infusible Ink Sheets, Infusible Ink Pens, Fine Point Pens, Gel Pens & Insert Card sets.

*Each of these materials comes in a variety of colors and patterns.

8. What Tools & Accessories Are Available For The Cricut Joy?

In addition to a wide variety of materials, Cricut will also have available tools & Accessories for the Cricut Joy when released. Here is the current list: A Cricut Joy Tote , 4.5x12 in Mats (Light grip & Standard Grip Mats), Cricut Card Mat, Replacement Blade & Housing, Starter Tool Set

9. What Materials Can Be Used Without A Mat?

Cricut's Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-on & Smart Labels do not need a mat.

Infusible Ink, Paper Materials, Insert Cards & Scraps do require a mat

10. Can I Use Materials Not Made For The Cricut Joy?

You can pretty much use any material that can be cut with a fine point blade. However, if you are using a material not specifically made for the Cricut Joy (like Cardstock) You will need to cut it down to fit and use it with a mat.

11. Can You Use Pens/Blades From Cricut's Other Machines With The Cricut Joy?

No. Due to the compact size of the Cricut Joy, it has a specially sized blade & housing as well as pens.

12. Does The Cricut Joy Require A Different Design Space?

No. the Cricut Joy uses the same Cricut Design Space.

13. Does The Cricut Joy Require An Internet Connection to Work?

You will need to be connected to the Internet initially to install the Cricut Software and set up your machine. However, if you are using Design Space for Desktop or for iOS, then you also have the option to work offline. 

14. Does The Cricut Joy Come With Any Free Fonts And Designs?

Yes! Your Cricut Joy comes with 50 ready-to-make projects to get you started. How cool is that?!? Plus all Design space users have access to additional fonts, images, and ready-to-make projects at no charge.

15. Does the Cricut Joy Have a Battery or a Power Cord

The Cricut Joy uses a Power Cord.

16. Does The Cricut Joy Have a Cable To Connect With Your Computer?

No. The Cricut Joy works wirelessly via Bluetooth

17. What Devices Can You Use The Cricut Joy With? 

The Cricut Joy is Compatible to work with compatible Computers( Windows or Mac), Tablets & Phone (Apple &Android)

18. How Long A Design Can the Cricut Joy Cut?

With Smart materials, you can cut continuous image up to 4.25” wide and 4 ft long or repeated shapes up to 20 ft

With a cutting mat, you can cut up to 4.25 inches x 6.25 inches, or 4.25 inches x 11.75 inches.

19. Can I use Any Pens With The Smart Labels?

Cricut Joy's Smart Labels were designed to be used only with the Fine Point Pens. These pens work extremely well with the smart labels drying almost instantly with no smearing for an awesome glossy finish.

20. How Do You Load And Cut Materials When There Are No Buttons On The Cricut Joy?

Yes, the Cricut Joy has no buttons. Everything is controlled via Bluetooth from Design Space. After you click to make your project and select if you are using a smart material or a mat, you then click the load button and insert your material or mat into the Cricut Joy. The Cricut Joy Has sensors which will recognize that you have inserted your material/mat and will automatically load it fully into the machine (If you are using a Smart material the Cricut Joy will then quickly scan the full length of your material to make sure you have enough to cut your project. Then you select Go on Design Space for your Cricut to begin cutting/drawing.

How do you load materials into Cricut Joy?

How to Load and Unload Smart Materials.
Select your Cricut Joy machine from the Connect machine drop-down..
Select the right setting for your material. ... .
When material is selected, the light on top of the machine will blink, indicating it's ready to load your material..
Using both hands, insert material under guides..

Why is my Cricut not loading the paper?

Roller Bars Won't Roll When Loading the Mat Ensure that a cartridge is loaded in the machine. The Load Mat button may not function if a cartridge is not loaded. Press the Unload Mat button and then press the Load Mat button again. The Cricut machine may think that a cutting mat is already loaded in the machine.

Why is my Cricut stuck on loading?

If freezing during loading only: Ensure a cartridge is loaded in the machine. Press the Unload Mat button and then press the Load Mat button again. Press the Reset All button to clear all commands and then press the Load Mat button again.

How do I change the material load type on Cricut Joy?

To change your selection tap the mat settings icon in the upper left corner. Then tap Material Load Type and select a new Type from the list.