The small $99 gadget isn’t perfect, but its capabilities and app-provided templates were just what I was looking for.

The Joy 2 is a budget-friendly and versatile tool for home crafting, perfect for cutting and drawing projects. However, the accompanying app may not be as user-friendly for beginners as advertised.

While I love writing as a hobby and for my job, art was one of my favorite subjects in school. I still know my way around a pair of scissors, glue and construction paper. That’s why I jumped at the ...