Creating with Joy

Large script letters are perfect for creating a holiday sign for your entryway or wall.   Try other ideas for a sign like this using words like "Home" or "Snow". You will need: 8" x 24" canvas 5" Script letters - N, E, L Round wood snowflake ornament Small red and white bow Acrylic paint:  red […]

Create some sparkly Joy® embroidered letters to dress up a canvas gift bag!  Add holiday ribbon for the perfect hostess gift for any upcoming party! You will need: Joy 1-1/2" white embroidered letters: C H Ex2 R S Canvas bottle bag Acrylic paint:  DecoArt Americana - Cherry Red and DecoArt Craft Twinkles - Christmas Red […]

Make a fun sign for Thanksgiving with paint sticks and Joy embroidered letters! You will need: Joy® embroidered letter sheets - red, orange & yellow 3 Wood paint sticks Acrylic craft paint - yellow gold, red & orange Burlap ribbon - 1/2" x 3 yards Brown waxed thread or embroidery floss Glue or craft iron […]

These little pumpkins are not so scary during the day, but after dark the letters will glow! You will need: Joy® embroidered letters - B O O  (1 1/2" Script) 3 wood slices 3 pieces of twig for stems Small leaves Bronze craft wire Glow-in-the-dark paint:  Natural & orange Paintbrush, toothpick, craft glue Instructions: 1.  […]

It's time to bring in the harvest.  Display it in this easy-to-decorate crate. You will need: Joy® embroidered letters - 1" red block letters used here Small wooden crate Gray paint Decorative nails Tacky glue Paintbrush, water, sandpaper, hammer, heat gun 1. Paint crate with a wash of gray paint.  Let dry then sand the […]

Whether you have a couple of pots of tomatoes on the patio or 50 acres, this farmhouse-style plaque is a quick way to decorate your kitchen or dining area. You'll need: Joy® 1 1/2" block letters - F A R M (2 ea) Joy® 1 1/2" script letters - S W E E T 8" x […]

I found the perfect bag for my summer vacation,  but it needed just a touch of Joy® embroidered letters to capture the mood.   I chose turquoise 1" letters in this fun Hobo font.  Whether you are headed to the beach or just the local pool, add a touch of whimsy to your tote with […]

Upcycle chocolate milk bottles to make a fun bowling game.  You can paint the bottles as shown here, but you can also decorate them with stickers, washi tape or Joy emojis. You will need: Joy® Iron-On embroidery numbers (available in blue, black & red)  Individual size plastic milk or juice bottles - 3 or more […]

You will need: Joy® Iron-On letter sheet - Gold Kunin®  9" x 12" Felt - Black or school colors Embroidery floss  Cheese box (4 1/2" diameter, or similar)  Button* Paint*  Gold wire White glue Craft iron Hot glue and glue gun Scissors, paintbrush * Choose your school colors! 1.  Cut an 8" square of felt.  For […]

Put this sign out in your yard to point the way to the egg hunt! You will need: Joy® Iron-on letters to spell "Bunny Crossing" Acrylic Paint:  Peony Pink, Slate Gray, Lace Chalky Finish (Americana by DecoArt) Wood pieces:  .25" x .25" x 2ft. poplar hobby board, 3/4" x 3ft. wood stake Beacon Quick Grip […]

Create a tic tac toe game for the kids in bright spring colors.   Or, even better, let them create it themselves! You will need: Joy® 1 1/2" Iron-on embroidered letters - 5 each X's and O's used for this project. 10" square of cardboard or foam board Kunin® Classic Felt:  Candy Pink, Light Yellow & […]

Get ready for spring with this quick and easy flower hoop with its cheery reminder. You'll need: Oval embroidery hoop (about 9" by 5") Fabric rectangle (11" by 7") of your choice Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Flower Appliqué - multicolor Joy® Iron-on Letters - Baby Monogram Sharp scissors Craft iron and press cloth or fabric glue […]