Creating with Joy

It is almost time for my princess's birthday and we are having a dinosaur party this year - so of course we need a dinosaur-themed centerpiece. There will be a lot going on at the party table and I wanted something to really stand out - and up! So I created this fun dino-scape. Of […]

Are you planning on doing some entertaining during the coming summer months? I sure am! We have extended the living quarters from inside of the house to the backyard and deck. Anticipating hot sunny days, I have made up a bunch of emoji fans for guests who come to enjoy the dog days of summer […]

It's summer vacation and that means it's slumber party season. As a kid, I spent so many summer nights sleeping over at my best friend's house and now my daughter is starting to experience the joy of slumber parties, too.  I stitched up a cute tote bag to make it easy for her to just […]

Make your own monogrammed pendant with Joy letters! You'll need: - Joy Monogram Set - right, center and left initials - Red acrylic paint - Gold resin powder - 2.5” wood circle - Two jump rings - Tassel and fibers or chain for hanging - Drill, scissors, paintbrush, sandpaper, craft iron Here are the initials […]

You can make this cute emoji magnet in about five minutes! I really love the texture of these 1" Joy embroidered emojis - the adhesive on the back can be used as a stick-on or iron-on, making them super versatile. I like having lots of cute small magnets to hold notes on my fridge and […]

As a newlywed, I was desperate for recipes that I knew would be a hit in my new household. I wish someone had given me a recipe box for a bridal shower gift! So as wedding season rolls around, consider giving the bride and groom a handmade recipe box, featuring recipes that you and your […]

I love to give gifts and an elegant monogrammed candy jar is always well received. I found this plain glass jar in a dollar store and knew immediately that I could make something fabulous with it. I decided to etch a plaque shape on the surface, add some color with glass paint, and finish it […]

Happy crafty day! Here's an idea for quick and easy monogrammed napkins featuring Joy embroidered letters and stamping. I'm always shopping the clearance sections at my favorite stores and these natural linen napkins with hot pink lace trim were a real score at just 97 cents each! Wash and dry the napkins, then iron to […]

Hello Crafty Friends! I have a sweet pillow idea for you. I moved to the state of Washington late last year and I'm loving it. Everything about this place makes me happy and I'm surprised by how I feel like I've finally "come home" when I never lived here before. Of course, a new house means […]

Here's a great way to add some class to a dollar store dish towel! Supplies used: - Joy letters - Dish towel with 2" border at the bottom - Permanent marker - Parchment paper - Iron Begin by coloring your letter with your markers. Then place a piece of parchment paper under the top layer […]

Emoji bottlecap jewelry is a quick and easy summer project for the kids, or you could even start your own little enterprise and make this jewelry to sell. This would be a perfect group project at a birthday party, too.  I am a grown -up (at least on most days...) and even I had fun […]

Even little ones like to look "cool" and it's so easy to give them that "special look" with  Joy® iron-on embroidered letters! I was at my local "Wally World" a few days ago and happened to pass by the kids clothing section. SALE caught my eye and I picked up this simple shirt and pants for […]