Creating with Joy

We have a wedding coming this summer!I get to be the DIY wedding decorator and I am so excited. My daughter has chosen her colors and now I get to put my hand to the task of creating table decorations and more! We have lots to do and this is just the beginning...you'll see more […]

Did you know that you do not have to limit yourself to only ironing-on JOY letters to fabric? You can put your name or initials on everything you own - if the surface won't take the heat of an iron, just use a bit a glue. I used a letter "R" to monogram my cell […]

I hate throwing anything away that might possibly be used on a project later. But…in an effort to make a little room and not become a hoarder, I actually threw these little scraps of fabric away. It was hard, I love these prints! Only minutes later, while I was making a permanent home for my […]

With the addition of a granddaughter to our family, I am getting to make all kinds of cute crafts these days. Last year she was really too young to enjoy Easter, but this year she will be 18 months so the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance! For this project, I upcycled  a bunny from the […]

Happy Valentine's Day! We love this yarn-wrapped frame with an open heart cut-out, designed by Beth Watson. The softness of the embroidered letters works nicely with the fuzzy pink variegated yarn - click here for the full tutorial on the Smoothfoam blog. Look for Joy letters in your favorite craft store!

Having three cats means that I have a lot of cat accessories! Leashes, medications, toys, and treats usually just collect in a basket. So I decided to get my babies' stuff organized, but in a cute way. I decorated the top and sides of a 4-drawer acrylic cube with patterned paper and washi tape. I […]

I love all things monogrammed and these key fobs can really be used for anything. The are great for keys of course, but also backpacks, purses, zipper pulls, even as gift tags. They are really quick and easy to make too! Supplies: JOY Embroidered letters and numbers. Small wood pre-drilled round tags.  Acrylic paints, sponge […]

Love is in the air!  It's not quite February yet, but it's never too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day decorations! Here's a fun wreath to say "Love You" without lettering stress! You'll need the following supplies: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Letters - LOVE YOU Plaid® Fabric Creations™Soft Fabric Ink - Hot Pink and Poppy […]

In just a few weeks, it will be Valentine's Day. The holiday comes and goes so fast that I find myself in a rush to get everything done before February even gets here! Having just taken down the Christmas decorations, I had an empty spot on the mantle and decided to fill it with a […]

Use Joy letters to create an adorable shabby chic signpost that tells everyone what you treasure the most. Click here for the full tutorial from Terry Ricioli on the Smoothfoam blog.

Hey there crafters - so who is ready for Valentine's Day? Valentines aren't just for your significant others, they can be for your kids and little loves as well! Here is a sweet and easy mixed media photo holder to incorporate a little love into your everyday décor with JOY letters. I started with this […]

I like the idea of having art blocks displayed in my studio - not only as inspiration to keep making art, but also as a display of some of the various materials and techniques I enjoy working with - such as handmade papers, opaque white stamp ink, molding paste, and pastel pigment powders. After sanding […]