Creating with Joy

Make these quick and easy Christmas blocks for the mantel - it's a great Christmas decoration that requires only a few supplies from the craft store. I used the 3" collegiate size embroidered letters from JOY.  You can find a variety of these letters at your favorite craft store or on their website - go […]

Sometimes when you're in the middle of all the colors of the holiday season - red, green, gold, blue, silver, white - you just need a shot of sunny pinks and yellows! These bright pink Joy embroidered letters do a marvelous job of delivering a message of sunshine and love on a handmade greeting card […]

Decorative pillows customized with Joy 3-D embroidered letters are a great way to add a seasonal touch to any room and SO easy to make.  Just add letters to a purchased pillow and voilà, you'll have a holiday pillow in no time at all! You will need: JOY 3-D Embroidered White Varsity letters   18"x18" pillow Felt […]

I have been a scrapbooker for 16 years, so I have lots and lots of scrapbooks. I only use one type of album, so even though I buy them in different colors, I have trouble telling them apart on my shelves. Is this our recent Disney trip? Our last cruise? Who knows? That's where JOY […]

It just doesn't get any cuter than this! Even if you don't have any newborn twins in your life, these "buy one, get one free" onesies would be sweet for any two babies on a playdate. Look for Joy iron-on embroidered letters at your local craft store and personalize your next gift!

I love creating garlands and buntings. They are wonderful for any occasion and in this case, I used JOY letters to decorate a quick and easy garland to embellish my fall basket. I chose green because when November turns into December, I can create a new garland with a Christmas theme and re-use my basket. For […]

Are you ready for the holidays? Do you decorate for the fall season? Here is a simple way to add a little festive décor without spending a lot of money. I got this basket from a dollar store - with a little burlap, flowers, fruit and Joy letters, it all comes together! Pull your letters […]

Setting a pretty table is a holiday tradition in my home, but I like to keep things simple. These place cards fit the bill on both counts. You can use any type of cardstock for your base - I used some leftover reply cards from another event and folded them in half.  Add some easy […]

What parent or grandparent doesn't love to show off their children's artwork? But at some point, the fridge becomes too full with the kids' masterpieces, right? Customizing an acrylic frame is an easy way to maintain a prominent art display that rotates their newest doodles and drawings. I love watching little kids as they create. […]

Here's a sweet gift idea for the princess in your life - give her a personalized headband to frame the hair around her face, and a "sweet dreams" decorative pillow to rest her precious head. There's precious little you can't make more special with Joy - look for a variety of embroidered iron-on letters at […]

Leaf-shaped place cards add a lovely touch to your fall tabletop décor for family gatherings. They are easy as 1-2-3 to make with JOY letters!  Materials: Cardstock Large leaf for pattern Baby Monogram Letters and Numbers (Brown) Ink pad Tacky glue Scissors, cotton swab Instructions: 1. Trace the leaf on the back of the cardstock, cut […]

Before...and after! It's fun and easy to update a worn-out backpack! Just wash it, brighten up the colors with fabric paints, and then add your favorite sentiment or inspiring word with Joy letters. Check out my how-to video below, which shows you how we used gesso, paints and stencils to give this little girl backpack […]