Creating with Joy

We all know that April showers bring May flowers, so why not plan ahead for those showers? With this "rainy day fund" jar made using JOY embroidered letters, you've got those days covered! Even though these are the iron-on letters from JOY, I was able to attach them to a jar using adhesive dots. I […]

We are so looking forward to our daughter's wedding this summer, and I have the perfect Joy embroidered letters for this paper rosette banner I made for the reception! You will need: JOY embroidered letters Cardstock - teal & black (double-sided) 2-1/2" gold wire ribbon - 3 yards 1-1/2" sheer vintage white ribbon - 3 yards Deflecto […]

I love a good upcycled craft - and as someone who also loves to sketch, I have a lot of drawing supplies. I'm always trying to find a way to organize my supplies so that they are easy to find. Organizing solutions can cost a small fortune, so I tend to find creative ways to […]

My niece Serenity just turned 5.  When I heard that she wanted craft supplies for her birthday, I jumped all over that one! Who doesn't like a personalized bag, to let everyone know just who's bag it is? I had a small 8" x 8" canvas bag from Canvas Corps and iron-on letters from Joy. I […]

Hi Crafty Friends! This is the time of year that my thoughts turn to gardening. I love to get outside in the warm air and sunshine and get my fingers in the soil! And, I have found JOY letters are the perfect thing for labeling my pots and plantings. Whether you're starting herbs for your […]

If you're making artist trading cards to swap with a group, try using the letter for each artist's first name for your theme. Start with white Joy embroidered letters and color them with markers to match a unique color palette for each artist in your ATC swap. Everyone feels a certain affinity for their own […]

Banners can be created in all shapes and sizes from a variety of materials, depending on where you want to hang them. Whatever style you choose, they all need letters to create greetings, sayings, names and more. This simple Easter banner was created by stringing pennants together and adding embroidered letters to spell out "HAPPY […]

Celebrate spring with a pretty banner in bright colors!  I tied it to the bottom of my wrought-iron welcome sign to create a seasonal greeting. Materials: 3" JOY embroidered letters Patterned papers in six colors with coordinating solid cardstock Buttons Tacky glue Ribbon Scissors, ruler, punch Instructions: Cut six 5” x 6” rectangles from cardstock. Cut six […]

Weddings are a joyous occasion! We have a wedding coming up this summer and I am busy helping with DIY projects to decorate the venue. Last month I blogged about the table markers that I createdwith the Joy embroidered letters. I have completed the table marker project with this beauty that will sit at the […]

"Spring is sprung, the grass is ris, I wonder where the boidie is... " There's still time to make a spring banner to brighten your home! Even though meteorological spring started at the first of March... Spring doesn't officially begin until March 20th. This spring banner will also work as an Easter decoration - just […]

Both of my daughters are grown now and have their own offices, so I am all about making beautiful things for their workspace. Taking simple things and adding Joy embroidered letters to them is a wonderful way to create personal projects for those we love. This embellished heart frame is just the ticket to sit […]

Use embroidered letters to bring JOY to your jewelry! I made this fun statement necklace with charms and findings from my craft store. Then using a jump ring, I attached a large JOY embroidered script letter to the bottom of the chain. It makes a fun and eye-catching addition to a bold statement necklace! Look […]