Creating with Joy

Get the school year off to a great start with a fun selection of desk organizers! Choose Joy® neon colored embroidered letters to embellish acrylic pieces for a trendy retro look.   You will need: Joy Embroidered Iron-On Letters - Bright Pink, Bright Green and Bright Blue Desk Organizers - Acid Yellow Acrylic Tombow MONO […]

My guest bath has a nice tub and I like my guests to have everything they need for a relaxing experience!  Plain jars and containers are abundant at the local craft stores.  Combined with embroidered Joy® embroidered letters, I made a decorative jar to hold some Epsom bath salts.  These salts can be colored with […]

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 […]

Re-invent a vintage purse or clutch with Joy® embroidered iron-on floral appliqués! You will need: Joy® embroidered iron-on floral applique. Purse Strong fabric adhesive or hot iron. Because ironing satin can be tricky, and this purse is from the 1950's, I used a fabric adhesive to adhere the appliqué instead of a hot iron.  If […]

Create Art for your home with framed Monograms... Here's what you'll need: Joy 3" Iron-on Embroidered Monograms-Black Inexpensive Frames from the Dollar Store 12" x 12" Scrapbook Paper Craft Glue Flowers (optional) Instructions: Cut the paper to fit inside the frame. Glue monogram letters to paper. Place in the frame. Glue flowers to outside of […]

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.  […]

I love the beach!  I'm fortunate to live close enough to the beach to visit often, so the shells and sea glass used in this project are from my many walks along the shore.  Enjoy! You will need: Joy® iron-on letter sheet. Thin canvas panel or thick cardboard. White gesso. Acrylic paint in blues and […]

 Keep your sewing needles organized with this quick and easy to sew needle case. You will need:  Joy® Classic Monogram Iron-On Letters Kunin® felt - 3.5" x 3.5" squares Embroidery floss and needle Instructions: Spell out the word, STITCH with the Joy Classic Monogram Letters. Position the letters on the felt then press with a […]

Turn your travel ephemera into a gorgeous canvas! You will need: Joy Embroidered Letters - Metallic Gold or Silver 8.5 x 11" canvas texture paste stencil  palette tool spray ink clear liquid glue or glue gun paper flowers, sea shells, art stones, and other embellishments travel ephemera (ticket stubs, wristbands, etc.) Instructions:  Apply texture paste […]

Ready for some super hero fun?  Let's make some super hero masks to bash those summer days away! You will need: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Letters - bright & gold colors Kunin® Felt Iron Mask template Elastic Scissors Glue Instructions: 1. Trace out the shape of the mask on the felt and cut it out. 2.  […]

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 […]

Take your July 4th BBQ up a notch with these cute napkins! You will need: Joy® Iron-On Baby Monogram Letters and Numbers in blue Cloth Napkins.  Make your own by hemming a 12" x 12" piece of fabric or use cloth napkins. Ribbon Mini-flag Instructions: 1. Iron the napkin to smooth out any creases and/or […]