Creating with Joy

I picked up a free sunglass case at the thrift store the other day. I was looking for something to makeover with my new patent leather paints - I love the look of shiny patent leather. And... in red? Oh my! Combine fresh paint with embroidered letters from Joy and you have a custom, personalized […]

I was getting ready for my latest trip, when I noticed how dingy my cosmetics bag looked. My make-up bag needed a make-over! I found I had this cute little pink ticking canvas bag that I could use. The bag was the perfect size, but kind of plain. It needed a little make-over, too. I used iron-on […]

Make your little Valentine feel special with a handmade "Hugs & Kisses" treat bag. It's quick and easy to make - just cut two hearts from felt and glue the bottoms and sides together. Glue a sentiment or name on the front with Joy iron-on embroidered letters. A sweet way to share lots of chocolate kisses!

Share the JOY this Christmas with this simple wood house project. For my “Joyful Village," I  started with some wood trim scrap pieces cut into simple whimsical house shapes. My pieces measure 4″ x 2″, 3″ x 2-3/4″ and 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″. I painted each house with a couple coats of a nice brownish gray. After painting the […]

Make the holidays "Merry" with this mini decorated canvas. To make the Merry Canvas you'll need: Joy embroidered letters 3" x 9" canvas Red and white craft paints, brush Crackle glaze Glitter glue, craft glue Extra-fine white glitter Twine, ribbon Greenery Jingle bells  Directions: Paint the canvas red and let dry. Paint over the red […]

I love all the different ways you can use Joy embroidered letters. I was recently given the task to create a Ring Toss game for my grandson's carnival-themed birthday party. After washing and spray-painting all the bottles, I needed a cute sign for the game. Joy letters to the rescue - I just adhered them to […]

Here's why I love the new chef's apron I just made. For some people, cooking defines them. I am NOT that person. Ask me to bring chips and soda to a potluck and I'm totally fine with that. But don't let this apron fool you...it's not that I can't cook. I just don't like to. If I […]

This motivational quote is a little throwback to Burt Bacharach and the 1960s. It's an important little message, both then and now. To make a wallhanging like this, you'll need a 8x10 white canvas, Joy embroidered letters, blue acrylic craft paint, and glue. By mixing the paint with water, I created a light watercolor effect […]

I love making pillows. Especially when it's a quick and easy "no sew" pillow! For this project, you need a 12" plain canvas pillow cover, an all-over patterned stencil, spray inks and large iron-on embroidered letters from Joy. Using removable painter's tape, I taped the stencil onto the canvas pillow cover. I wanted my pillow to […]

My daughter was telling me the other day about a store in her area that was having a "Monogram Event." If you purchased an item from the store, they would monogram it while you wait. She said it was a pretty big deal. Being the thrifty ones, we used Joy iron-on embroidered letters instead. It […]

My daughter is an expert at shopping the thrift stores and finding a great deal. When she asked me to make her a tote bag similar to the ones she'd seen online, I knew exactly where to start. I found a large, plain canvas bag and ironed on a fun saying with Joy embroidered letters. […]

My niece Serenity just turned 5.  When I heard that she wanted craft supplies for her birthday, I jumped all over that one! Who doesn't like a personalized bag, to let everyone know just who's bag it is? I had a small 8" x 8" canvas bag from Canvas Corps and iron-on letters from Joy. I […]