Creating with Joy

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL! I am always on the look out for cute items that can be upcycled to create one of a kind home decor pieces.  This rustic pallet pumpkin was just calling out to me from the Target dollar spot and with the addition of some Joy® iron-on embroidered letters, it quickly becomes a custom […]

Create a "Back to School" welcome banner for your favorite teacher's classroom! Materials: JOY® Embroidered Letters 9” x 12” sheets of Kunin Classicfelt -Black , Gray, Sandstone, Candy Pink and Gold Craft glue Glitter glue Cardstock Ruler, pencils, scissors 4-foot length of ribbon Instructions: Draw a simple pencil pattern (5 pieces as shown) on cardstock and cut […]

Snuggle up with a good book and a pillow! Personalized with Joy® Iron-on Embroidered letters. You will need: Joy® Embroidered Dye-able Letters  T-shirts (Large to XXL) in prints with coordinating solids Toss Pillow Scissors Measuring tape Steam Iron Pressing cloth Colored markers Sewing machine  Instructions: To determine the size of fabric you need, first measure the size […]

Create your own DIY Girl Scout Cookie Tote Bag with  Joy® embroidered letters and numbers! You will need: Joy® Iron-On 3" Varsity Letters in Black & White & 1" Cooper numbers  Kunin® Felt  Tote bag iron fabric glue scissors *Varsity and Cooper letters and numbers are available in white, black, red and blue. Instructions: Cut […]

Turn a simple wooden pumpkin banner into a punny piece of home décor  with Joy® embroidered letters! You will need: Joy® Iron-on embroidered letter sheets - White, Bubble Joy® Iron-on embroidered letters - G O U R D - White, 3" Varsity  Wooden Pumpkin Garland  Distress Spray Stain - Peeled Paint Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue 6 […]

Create a back to school sign for the kids to hold up for their first and last days of school! You will need: Joy® Iron-On Varsity letters - black & White iron Kunin® Felt in various colors fabric glue scissors rotary cutter ruler Instructions: Cut out the shapes from the felt to make a giant […]

College football season is upon us so it's time to show some school spirit! Not just for college, this is the perfect project for all school sports teams! You'll need the following supplies: Joy® Iron-On Embroidered Letters  Wire wreath form Deco-mesh (school colors) Assorted rolls of gross grain and burlap ribbon (school colors) 18" of 3" […]

Do you like DIY?   I enjoyed creating this free-standing sign for a shop where I sell my handmade crafts. You will need: Joy® Embroidered Letters:  3" white; 2 x E, M, A, R, C, N, T, I, L Joy® Embroidered Letters:  1-1/2" white; M, E, A, D, O, W, S plywood board:  12" wide x […]

You've got Merry Mail!   Show off your cards on this quick and easy card holder made from a wire wreath! You'll need: 3" Red Joy Iron-on letters to spell "Merry Mail" 18" wire wreath form Apple green all-purpose acrylic paint or spray paint Kunin® 9" x 12"  stiff felt - Apple green Small wood clothespins […]

These Trick or Treat Bags go together in 15 minutes with Joy® Embroidered and Iron-On Letters and are fun to make with the kiddos! You will need: Joy® Embroidered Iron-On Letters - Black Varsity, Black Bubble and Black Block Tote Bags - assorted colors (Dollar store) Wiggle Eyes - Montster style Kunin® Classic Felt Craft Cuts - assorted colors  […]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!   Well, almost, but this Flip Flop Freedom sign can be made in under 30 minutes, with Joy® embroidered iron-on Letters.  So, even if you've waited until the last minute, greeting your guests for the Fourth of July is handled! You will need: Joy® embroidered, iron-on 3" Varsity Letters - Red F & R; Blue […]

Make this quick and easy burlap pillow to add to your summer celebrations! You will need: Joy® iron-on letters and stars - 3" blue and white Red burlap - Two, 14" squares Dark blue or white embroidery thread A blunt tapestry needle and scissors 12" pillow form Instructions: 1.  Arrange the letters and stars on […]