Creating with Joy

T'was the night before Halloween...and all through the house...there was a whole lot of stirring....but not by a mouse! We like to "Boo" our friends and neighbors anonymously with treats every year. Here is an inexpensive treat bottle that can be decorated and filled with candies for that special friend to enjoy and display. You […]

Say anything on your canvas with Joy embroidered letters! You will need: Joy™ embroidered letters Wrapped Canvas (9" x 12" used here) 7" x 10" piece of Smoothfoam™ Heart pattern  Brush markers (your choice of colors) Red glitter thread Quilt pins (short) Self stick corrugated paper border 1 yd Burlap ribbon 1/2" Chipboard 8" x […]

I love the combination of textures in this super simple autumn greeting card - the cut-out floral border with the embroidered letters and some sparkly bling. This kind of card is a great way to use your solid colors of cardstock. First I tinted my plain white Joy embroidered letters with a Copic marker. By […]

Fall is just around the corner and I love to decorate with all of the colors of the season! This fall-themed centerpiece made with mason jars went together in just under and hour (not including drying time), so it's a quick and easy seasonal DIY project for your home. It would also make the perfect gift […]

A new school year means a new look for everything, including your cell phone. Don't let your teen's phone look like everyone else's - give it your own flair with JOY embroidered letters! I found this cell phone case at the dollar store. The purple chevron design was cute, but it needed more bling. So […]

I love to read - novels, magazines, cookbooks, even my old journals! But I never have enough bookmarks to hold my place so I can bounce back and forth between books. These custom bookmarks were a breeze to make, inspiring me with their words and vibrant colors! Materials: Joy Embroidered Letters Parchment paper Self-Healing Gloss […]

I have a Super Hero - my husband! I think he needs to be reminded once in a while with a badge of some sort. Do you have someone you would like to honor? Make them a refrigerator magnet! You will need: Joy embroidered letters Magnetic sheets for home printers Acrylic paints - blue and yellow […]

Use mini canvases and JOY embroidered letters to create an easy fall doorhanger. You will need: JOY small letters to spell "Fall" Four 3" mini canvases Fabric dyes in Brown, Tan, Orange Four leaf buttons Ribbon Hot glue and glue gun Paint brush, scissors, wire cutters Prepare dye using the instructions on the package. Paint […]

Keep papers from flying away with this monogrammed paperweight. It would make a great gift for the teacher or student in your life! Supplies: Smooth rock Acrylic craft paint Black marker Craft glue Craft varnish Joy embroidered letter Paint one side of the rock with acrylic craft paint in the color of your choice. Allow […]

These little sheer organza drawstring pouches are perfect for tiny gifts, party and wedding favors, fragrant sachets or even as merchandise bags for selling handmade items at a boutique. You can pick them up in bulk online or in small packs at most craft stores - they come in many different sizes and colors. Personalize […]

Say "flowers" in any language with Joy embroidered letters.....    I found this vintage/shabby chic bottle caddy at my local craft store and thought it would be perfect for displaying sunflowers available everywhere at this time of year.  It needed a little extra pizazz though, so I added the word "flowers" in French and German......  […]

We all know one. Heck, maybe you are one. You know... a coffee addict! So take pride in your love for coffee by personalizing a store-bought fabric coffee cup sleeve with JOY iron-on letters. These reusable cotton coffee sleeves are a great thing to keep in your purse or car to identify your cup and […]