Creating with Joy

Fall leaves, pumpkins, cooler weather and the joy of Thanksgiving.  A wonderfully colorful season to decorate with Joy® iron-on embroidered letters and fill your home with joyful sayings! You will need: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered letter sheet - Gold 10" Wood Embroidery Hoop Felt - Dark Brown and Orange Embroidery Floss and needle (Optional) Fabric glue […]

Joy® embroidered letters are not just for words! It's Halloween next month and time to start thinking about how we'll make Jack O'Lanterns this year.  Nana, that's me, isn't a fan of the grandchildren wielding knives to add faces to pumpkins, so my grandson thought it would be fun to use nose and eyes from […]

It's time to get ready to go back to school and every little girl wants to put her best foot forward! Monograms are everywhere. From jackets to snuggly robes; table napkins to tea towels; tote bags to T-shirts and everything for "Back to School". My granddaughter couldn't wait for me to put her initials on […]

I found a puppy wandering in our neighborhood last week.  It had a metal tag on its collar with a phone number so I was able to call the owner and let her know I was looking after "puppy" until she could come and pick her up.  A story with a good ending to be […]

It won't be long before school is in session and college teams and their fans will be gearing up for football, followed by basketball and then, before we know it, it'll be time for Spring baseball again.  Whatever the sport, we dress to support our local college heroes with custom T-shirts, hats and more for […]

Even little ones like to look "cool" and it's so easy to give them that "special look" with  Joy® iron-on embroidered letters! I was at my local "Wally World" a few days ago and happened to pass by the kids clothing section. SALE caught my eye and I picked up this simple shirt and pants for […]

OMG, we've been invaded by emojis!   Emojis are showing up everywhere, especially on clothing! My granddaughter loves them and was SO excited to find embroidered emoji iron-ons to embellish  her clothes! I'm sure this is just the beginning - Brando had better watch out 😉   We started with a plain, very plain pair or […]

Easter is almost here and Joy embroidered letters are the perfect way to personalize Easter gifts. Joy letters come in many fonts and colors so you can style the basket for just about any taste. The great thing about this basket? Your child can use it after Easter for toy or book storage. Supplies: Joy […]

It's almost St. Patrick's day, the day to raise a glass, tuck into a meal of corned beef and celebrate!   By the way, you don't have to be Irish to join in the fun...... To create a banner for your celebration you'll need the following supplies: Joy Embroidered Letters 12" x 20" Piece of […]

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.......          Nothing says "I Love You" like chocolate kisses and heart shaped chocolate candy.  Boxes of chocolates are a traditional favorite of sweethearts everywhere, but a personalized gift is always extra special and these are easy to create.  All you need is […]

'The stockings were hung by the chimney with care", but the stockings for Mimi and Tucker weren't there! So to the craft store we made a mad dash, We bought stockings and letters and quick as a flash.... Was a stocking for Mimi and Tucker Bear too, So to all a good night...   Merry Christmas […]

'Tis the season to bring Joy, Love and Peace into your home... You'll need the following to make this mini pallet tree:   Joy iron-on letter sheet  Joy iron-on star 7 Paint sticks, or 1" x 9" wood slats Acrylic paint - Green and white Small hand saw, or utility knife 1" Sponge brush Round […]