Creating with Joy

Create a quick and easy wall hanging with a wood heart, your favorite pink or red paint and Joy iron-on letters and flower embroidered appliqués.  You'll want to leave it up all year long! You will need: Joy® Iron-On letters: 2" script L, Letter sheet and 2, pink flower sprays Wood heart plaque - 10" bx […]

You've got Merry Mail!   Show off your cards on this quick and easy card holder made from a wire wreath! You'll need: 3" Red Joy Iron-on letters to spell "Merry Mail" 18" wire wreath form Apple green all-purpose acrylic paint or spray paint Kunin® 9" x 12"  stiff felt - Apple green Small wood clothespins […]

When you can't visit for the holidays, send a card to show your appreciation! Joy® letters are the perfect size for your holiday cards! You will need: Joy® Classic Monograms Iron-On letter sheet - 1/2" Kraft card blank - 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" Rinea™ double-sided foil paper - brown starstruck & orange/gold glossy Pearlescent […]

Whether gathering in the harvest or gathering to celebrate with family and friends,  this easy sign can be quickly made with Joy® embroidered letters. You'll need: Joy Iron-on Letters:  3" & 1 1/2" script letters Wood sign board (4 1/2" x 15" used here) Acrylic paint:  red, white and gray (or your choice of colors) […]

Fall is right around the corner!   Time to decorate your home with wood slice pumpkins to celebrate the season. You'll need: Joy® Iron-on letters - White, dyable 4 birch wood slices Orange acrylic paint Brown watercolor marker, or paint Brown inkpad Green cardstock Bronze wire (24 gauge) Small pieces of twigs Tacky glue Tools: Wire […]

Create a quick and easy embroidery hoop wreath with the new Joy® Iron-on flower embroideries.  The most difficult thing about this wreath is deciding which beautiful flowers to use! Tie short lengths of wide and narrow organza ribbon to a wood embroidery hoop as shown. Tack two of the pansy embroideries on top of the […]

Get ready for your summer barbeque with a quick and easy caddy for your silverware. You will need: Joy® Iron-on letter sheet - Classic Monograms 3 canning jars Wood carrier 3 wood tags (1 3/4" by 3 1/4") Red and white acrylic paint Blue chalk paint Ribbon or torn fabric strips Paintbrush Sanding sponge 1.  […]

Make this quick and easy burlap pillow to add to your summer celebrations! You will need: Joy® iron-on letters and stars - 3" blue and white Red burlap - Two, 14" squares Dark blue or white embroidery thread A blunt tapestry needle and scissors 12" pillow form Instructions: 1.  Arrange the letters and stars on […]

A gift for Mom! Upcycle a cheese container to create a gift box for your Mom or other special person. You will need: JOY® Script Letters - 1 1/2"  white  Round cheese container Scrapbook paper Acrylic paint ColoriQue inks Bead trim  Pearl cabochons Glitter paint Scissors Die and die-cut machine, Paintbrush Tacky glue Toothpicks 1.  […]

My youngest granddaughter is turning one this month. The theme is flamingos, so I created this bright tropical banner to tie onto her high chair. You will need: Joy® Iron-on letters, 3" script Fabric Paint and stiff nylon fabric brush Kunin® Friendly felt - green Kunin® Classic felt - 2-4 bright colors Fabric in bright […]

Whenever I need a break from the day, the garden calls to me.  This is a good reminder of the peace and renewal that nature can give. Peace Cross You will need: Joy® iron-on individual letters to spell "peace"(1 1/2" script used) Wood cross Light green chalk paint Garden print of your choice D´coupage medium […]

Add a little love to your walls with this easy canvas. Wall Valentine This project is easy to make in any size canvas and any one of the many styles of JOY® embroidered  letters, including dyeable letters to coordinate with any color scheme. You will need: JOY letters in 3" script or your favorite font […]