Creating with Joy

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" […]

Because starting pre-school is a really big deal…I wanted to make my grandson, Nick, a special shirt to wear on the first day. At first, I had all kinds of silly and corny ideas, but in the end I thought maybe I should make a tee shirt he’d actually wear more than once. Thanks to some […]

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 […]

This "Sweet Dreams" night light is such a precious gift for a baby's room and it's so easy to make. You will need JOY embroidered letters, a lampshade, a candlestick, glue and an LED candle.     The letters are meant to be ironed on, but for this project I attached them to the lampshade with […]

I really love painting and stenciling on fabric with acrylic paints, inks and mediums. The Joy embroidered iron-on letters are perfect for adding a sentiment - they keep with the fabric feel of the piece. I worked on a 12" x 20" sheet of natural muslin; first I stenciled the arches with a peachy cream […]

Who says iron-on letters are just for clothing? I decided to give this vintage-style pendant a personalized touch with a JOY embroidered letter. Items you need: - Dimensional medium (ICE Resin, Glossy Accents, Dimensional Mod Podge, etc.) - Large jewelry bezel - Small JOY embroidered letter - Patterned paper - Embellishments of your choice 1. […]

Planning to DIY your wedding reception? Marilyn Gossett shows how to use embroidered Joy letters to make your table markers look more elegant.  After adhering each table number to a paper diecut shape, glue a pair of diecuts to either side of a wood skewer and add a ribbon bow. Poke a skewer into each […]