Creating with Joy

Fluorescent letters are the perfect accent for all your Halloween projects! Materials: 10" grapevine wreath 1” fluorescent orange JOY iron-on letters to spell “BOO” 3 Eye-Connect chipboard flags Wood craft pieces: wired picket fence, pumpkins, large craft stick Paper lunch bag, gauze bandage, raffia Acrylic paints: black, orange, white, brown, gold Google eyes Tacky glue, hot glue gun […]

I love to give away treats on any and all holidays and creative packaging makes them extra special. When I am short on time, I always turn to mason jars - they are easy to decorate, reusable, and who doesn't like to get a jar full of goodness? Supplies: Joy iron-on letters Mason jar Manila […]

Give the kids an extra special treat this year with their very own personalized trick-or-treat bags. Try putting a Halloween greeting in black lettering on one side, and the kids' names on the back using orange lettering. No more fighting over whose bag is whose! These cute candy corn bags came from Canvas Corps Brands. […]

Yes, it's Crafty Me...peeking out to remind everyone that it's fall and time to get your "spooky" on! Create this fun little Halloween witch decoration with a recycled can, Smoothfoam and a few other supplies. Supplies: JOY Iron-On Embroidered Letters:  Orange Cardstock:  Halloween pattern, Orange, Black, White Large peanut can (emptied and cleaned) Smoothfoam:  one […]

I created this fun little witch hat to adorn one of my pumpkins for Halloween! Supplies: Joy embroidered iron-on letters (2") Paper maché witch hat Acrylic paints - black, green, tan Wired ribbons, seam binding Paper flowers, button Chipboard leaves Adhesive, paintbrush Glimmer spray Paint the witch hat black and the leaves with a blend […]

A handmade book of ABCs makes a cherished gift for a baby that's sure to become a keepsake. These large, block-style embroidered iron-on letters from Joy seemed perfect for a handmade children's soft book to learn their ABCs. They are soft to the touch, raised off the page, but still securely attached - perfect for […]

Create this easy banner to welcome friends and the fall season!   Materials: JOY iron-on letters - 1 ½” red Burlap ribbon  -20" x 6”w 1/2" Wood dowel -8” 2 Wood spools to fit ends of dowel Markers in fall colors Felt scraps Die cutting machine and leaf die  Acrylic paint, paintbrush String, scissors, fabric […]

Do you live by your calendar and daily planner?  I do! Being inspired by a friend's kind gift; I found an inexpensive planner in the school supply aisles at the Dollar Tree. I brought it home and altered in my studio colors and it is all ready to go for 2016. Here is what you will […]

Who loves school spirit? Me!! I made this school spirit banner using Joy embroidered letters. It's super simple to make - you can make several for your kids and their friends to use at rallies, on the field or at the dance.  To cut each triangle pennant,  I split a sheet of 12" x 12" […]

Signs and banners - so many ways to turn embroidered iron-on letters into mantras and meaningful memorabilia. Your university letters on a banner make great dorm room or college party décor. And of course, every crafter knows what the three most important things in life are...right?

Marilyn Gossett knows her way around a papercrafted party - her ideas for decorating with die-cuts, buttons and Joy letters are quick, easy and adorable! Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving or an autumn dinner party.

There's nothing in your purse or on your nightstand that doesn't deserve a more personal touch with a monogram. Give your wallet, cosmetic bag or cell phone case a little extra TLC (and how lucky is the girl named Tanya Louise Carrington?). Don't forget the bookmark - let your family or roommates know who's in […]