Creating with Joy

Make a fun Easter Banner to brighten your décor!  Spring is my favorite time of year and I love to decorate for Easter. With the grand little in the house it is even more fun these days. She always looks for a banner on my china hutch so I personalized a pre-made felt banner to […]

Even though my kids are long grown, I still love to give them an Easter Basket every year!  Small is the name of the game since they are over 30, and I really like to personalize them too. Here is a fun way to turn a plain basket into a Candy Basket! This project took […]

Who is anxiously waiting on spring to arrive? We've had it pretty easy so far this year in Texas, but it is still dreary! I need some sunshine and I need it quick! Since I am not putting much faith in Mother Nature to help me out, I decided to make a little sunshine of […]

Create beautiful decor for your home easily using Joy® Iron -n letters and appliqués and a few simple supplies. Embroidery hoops are all the rage right now for home decor. They are so easy to change out for different holidays and small enough to be packed away until needed next year. Supplies: Joy Iron On […]

Bags of candy are the perfect gift for friends, neighbors and teachers for Christmas, New Year and guess what is just around the corner - Valentine's Day!  You will need: Joy® Baby Monogram Iron on Embroidered Letters fabric paint small stamps ink pads pre-made linen gift bags 1. Decorate the bag with stamped flowers using […]

It's almost Christmas!  Time to make some ornaments and this one is SO easy! Make one for each member of your family then add to the fun by filling it with little slips of paper with things you are joyful for?? You will need: Glass Christmas ornament (or a plastic one if working with kids!) […]

I am so happy that fall is finally here! The weather has cooled down and it is beautiful outside.  I always trade out my decorative towels in the kitchen each month with a new theme and this Welcome Fall towel is going to look fabulous hanging on the stove! You will need: Joy® Iron-On letters […]

Fall is in the air and it's time for Halloween decorations. I love banners - they are quick to come together and they look great everywhere in the house! This banner is a little larger than the ones I normally make because I used premade panels to save time; but I love how it came […]

Use a vintage thrift store find to create a count down calendar for a family trip! You will need: Joy® iron-on embroidered letters Joy® iron on embroidered flower appliqués glass cookie jar patterned paper and cardstock chalkboard paint, paintbrush hot glue gun, tape runner chipboard heart Instructions: 1. Trace the jar onto the paper and […]

Moving into a new house is so exciting, especially when it's your daughter's first one.   Personal touches are a must, so I created a floral door sign for my granddaughter's room using the new, floral embroidered iron-ons from Joy®.   Look how pretty they are! There are several new varieties in different colors and designs […]

Show off your love of the 4th of July holiday with a patriotic banner to decorate your front door!  These large, iron-on letters are perfect for this project - and they come in the best colors! You will need: Joy® Iron-on letters - U S A Felt - red, white, blue Decorative ribbon Glue gun […]

Adding a simple monogram to a project can make all the difference.  I have not done hand embroidery in years. I have forgotten how much I enjoyed it and how relaxing it is. I recently took a class with friends and we completed this super cute project.  Once the project was done I felt like […]