Creating with Joy

Did you know that you do not have to limit yourself to only ironing-on JOY letters to fabric? You can put your name or initials on everything you own - if the surface won't take the heat of an iron, just use a bit a glue. I used a letter "R" to monogram my cell […]

Hey there crafters - so who is ready for Valentine's Day? Valentines aren't just for your significant others, they can be for your kids and little loves as well! Here is a sweet and easy mixed media photo holder to incorporate a little love into your everyday décor with JOY letters. I started with this […]

With the holidays around the corner, this is a good time to start thinking of quick and easy last-minute gift ideas! Joy embroidered letters really come in handy to add a personal touch - but don't limit yourself to ironing them on fabrics! I used a Xyron sticker maker to add these letters to a […]

Are you ready for the holidays? Do you decorate for the fall season? Here is a simple way to add a little festive décor without spending a lot of money. I got this basket from a dollar store - with a little burlap, flowers, fruit and Joy letters, it all comes together! Pull your letters […]

Before...and after! It's fun and easy to update a worn-out backpack! Just wash it, brighten up the colors with fabric paints, and then add your favorite sentiment or inspiring word with Joy letters. Check out my how-to video below, which shows you how we used gesso, paints and stencils to give this little girl backpack […]

Who loves school spirit? Me!! I made this school spirit banner using Joy embroidered letters. It's super simple to make - you can make several for your kids and their friends to use at rallies, on the field or at the dance.  To cut each triangle pennant,  I split a sheet of 12" x 12" […]

Traveling this summer? This is a great time to mark your bags and suitcases with iron on letters so that they don't look like everyone else's. I put these large, white embroidered Joy letters on my boys' bags so they would be able to distinguish their bags more easily - from each other's, as well […]

How about making this sweet little cuff bracelet for a quick gift that's sure to be cherished? It's easy to customize by adding your favorite word or initials with Joy iron-on letters. Start with a readymade leather bracelet from the craft store (there are different sizes so check your wrist). I covered both sides of […]

Are you looking for ways to personalize a gift for the little girl in your life? I took this sweet baby onesie and a tulle skirt and did just that! For details, visit my blog.