The Cricut Xtra is a lovely machine. I appreciate its size and the fact that I can *finally* do Print and Cut! I am keeping my Cricut Joy for traveling to scrapbooking retreats. Out-of-the-gate, I easily setup my Xtra, ran through the setup procedures and cut 50 stickers for an event THAT DAY. The next day, I purchased the Insert Card holder, but have yet to use it. I'm just having too much fun with the other features.