Creating with Joy

OMG, we've been invaded by emojis!   Emojis are showing up everywhere, especially on clothing! My granddaughter loves them and was SO excited to find embroidered emoji iron-ons to embellish  her clothes! I'm sure this is just the beginning - Brando had better watch out 😉   We started with a plain, very plain pair or […]

I love decorating my doors - these extra-large script letters really make a bold statement for the entrance to any room. Of course, a monogram plaque is perfect for a bedroom - and the texture of the embroidered letter against thick, wool felt is luxurious. I like how the white pops against my bright orange […]

I have to say that I am just IN LOVE with the new Joy Embroidered Emojis and Bubble Letters - they make me swoon! My 13-year-old niece fell in love with them too, so on a recent visit, we crafted up these quick and easy emoji journals - one for her and one for her […]

Monogram letters add a classy touch to wearables, gifts and home decor!  I used some of the new mini monogram letters in honor of Lauren and Matthew White's wedding. I added some joy to a photo that commemorates their special day and adds a pop of color to my space. After etching and painting a […]

Emojis are all the rage now that most kids are using smart phones, social media and text messaging...my son, being one of them. He's in the 7th grade and I often find him drawing these characters on his school papers. So I thought it would be nice to surprise him with a little bit of […]

This project is a modern take on vintage-style pillowcases. You know the ones with embroidered monograms and flowers? Who has time to embroider all that? Just use Joy iron-on letters flowers and you'll have a beautiful, personalized pillowcase in minutes. Supplies for a Monogrammed Pillowcase JOY Letters - you can find these in your local […]

Easter is almost here and Joy embroidered letters are the perfect way to personalize Easter gifts. Joy letters come in many fonts and colors so you can style the basket for just about any taste. The great thing about this basket? Your child can use it after Easter for toy or book storage. Supplies: Joy […]

With babies, sometimes you only get a small window to get the shot you want. The plan was to take a picture of him sweetly sleeping while wearing the shirt with the sleeping emoji. But as soon as we put the shirt on him, he was wide awake. Once awake, we got all kinds of scrunched=up newborn faces. […]

Decorate small bottles or vases with flowers and letters that spell "bloom" and add sprigs of greenery or blossoms for a fun spring tabletop decoration. I used a set of milk bottles, but this would work well with an assortment of different bottle shapes, too. You'll need: Joy embroidered letters to spell "bloom" Five bottles or […]

Give your front door some springtime flair with this cute Easter egg sign...get ready for Peter Cottontail! While out shopping, I found this adorable felt Easter egg. I grabbed some new Joy Chunky Block Letters and made it a little more "egg-stravagant." I ironed on the blue letters to the felt, quick and easy. The […]

I picked up a couple plain canvas messenger bags for painting - because wearable art rocks! Working with acrylic inks and fabric paints, I started giving the front flap a little psychedelic color. By misting the canvas first with water, I could get a nice "bleed" on all my drops of ink. In some areas, […]

I picked up a free sunglass case at the thrift store the other day. I was looking for something to makeover with my new patent leather paints - I love the look of shiny patent leather. And... in red? Oh my! Combine fresh paint with embroidered letters from Joy and you have a custom, personalized […]