Creating with Joy

I am all about recycling, but most of the tote bags that the grocery stores sell are not very cute or crafty. So in honor of family game night, I created a Scrabble-inspired bag to tote around town! This project makes the perfect quick and easy handmade gift to create for Mom for Mother's Day! Decide […]

Create your own DIY Girl Scout Cookie Tote Bag with  Joy® embroidered letters and numbers! You will need: Joy® Iron-On 3" Varsity Letters in Black & White & 1" Cooper numbers  Kunin® Felt  Tote bag iron fabric glue scissors *Varsity and Cooper letters and numbers are available in white, black, red and blue. Instructions: Cut […]

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 […]

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 […]

Do you like DIY?   I enjoyed creating this free-standing sign for a shop where I sell my handmade crafts. You will need: Joy® Embroidered Letters:  3" white; 2 x E, M, A, R, C, N, T, I, L Joy® Embroidered Letters:  1-1/2" white; M, E, A, D, O, W, S plywood board:  12" wide x […]

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 & […]

Do you know what creeps up on you in September??  October!   This is the time of year we love to dig out the fake spiders and other creepy stuff for chills, kicks and parties!  I have a really simple project today that will go from October through November.  Read on to see how fun and simple […]

Soccer Season is upon us...  Do you have your shirt ready? With Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Letters you'll be ready for Game Day in no time.  To make the "Little Soccer Fan" shirt you will need: Iron On Embroidered Letters - Cooper White Iron On Embroidered Letters - LetterShop White Cotton T-Shirt Set iron to cotton […]

Celebrate the joy of Easter with a Peek-a-Boo bunny wreath!   Decorate your home with this bright and cheery, felt Easter egg wreath with (or without) a peek-a-boo bunny.  Hang either inside or outside for all to enjoy this Easter season! You will need: Joy® embroidered, iron-on letters - 1" white   A, E, P - […]

What brings more joy than a bag full of creative supplies for that special crafty girl? Not much, in my opinion. Find out how to make your own tote here! You will need: Joy embroidered letters Black canvas tote bag Grosgrain ribbons Silk flower (cut away the stem) Scissors, iron Fabric glue, hot glue gun […]

It's so easy to create garlands with Joy embroidered letters. Here I used pre-cut glitter foam snowflakes with blue letters. Since many styles of Joy letters have an adhesive backing to help with placement before ironing, I just peeled off the paper backing and stuck them right to the snowflake!  I painted wood clothespins silver […]

I love to display all the wonderful cards I receive during Christmas each year. I have several spots for them, but I am always on the lookout for a fun new way to hang up all those beautiful cards!  This project is so quick, you can squeeze it in between gift wrapping sessions. Supplies: Joy […]