Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge . If you’ve ever thought about making your own stickers for Etsy or just for fun but don’t know where to begin, I’d recommend taking a look at the Cricut Joy 2 . I’ve been testing one for a couple of weeks now, and as someone completely new to the Cricut ecosystem, I’ve found it to be a relatively beginner-friendly way to get started. It also costs less than most Cricut models and is currently discounted as part of the company’s sale. While the machine itself is $99, the bundles offer better value right now: the Essentials Bundle starts at $119 ($20 off) at Amazon and Cricut and includes supplies for 35 projects, while the Ultimate Bundle is down to $169 ($50 off) at Amazon and Cricut , and adds extra tools — including an iron press — for over 75 projects right out of the box.…