Creating with Joy

Are you a Whovian? Show your love of Who with Joy letters! I am the first to admit it: I am a big sci-fi nerd! I love lots of different sci-fi movies, shows, and books, but my absolute favorite is "Doctor Who" -- I have been watching it since the mid-1980's! A friend sewed this […]

Give life to a old tote with Joy embroidered, iron-on flower appliqués and monograms! You will need: Joy® Embroidered Iron-On Letters  Joy® Embroidered Iron-On Flower Appliqués - Roses Canvas tote Iron and Ironing Board   Arrange the roses and letters on your tote. Cover each with a piece of cotton fabric before ironing according to […]

Do you like to paint?  If you do, here's an easy and fun project to share, just in time for Christmas!   Materials: Joy® Embroidered Letters:  5/8" classic Monograms; black canvas craft bags:  5" wide x 10" high (to top of handles); white craft paint (acrylic or fabric): black, white, orange, light blue and rose […]

Christmas is a magical time to make some handmade ornaments and a card! Personalize a handmade ornament with Joy® iron-on, embroidered letters! You will need: Joy® Iron-on Black 1" Letters - NOEL Joy® Iron-on Gold Script 1" Letters - NOEL ball ornament - handmade or store bought Glue handmade card Instructions: Create a ornament or […]

Joy® Embroidered iron-on letters makes it easy to create rustic  farmhouse style Christmas ornaments. You will need: Joy® Embroidered iron-on letters - assorted Wooden Ornaments Tombow MONO Multi XL Liquid Glue Glitter Glue Glitter Craft paint - white 1/2" Flat brush Instructions: 1. Draw snowflake shapes onto wooden ornaments with glitter glue.  Sprinkle on additional glitter, […]

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 […]

Not just for embroidery, these wooden hoops are great for wreaths and even a  guest towel ring for the bathroom! You will need: Joy® Embroidered letter sheets - Gold, Silver and Classic white monograms 8" Embroidery Hoop Tulip Color Shot - Gold, or other gold paint Drop cloth* or small piece of tightly woven fabric […]

Joy® Embroidered iron-on letters makes it easy to personalize your Christmas stockings. You will need: Joy® Embroidered Letters Copic Marker Iron 1. Customize white, embroidered Joy letters by coloring with markers, fabric dye, paint, etc. For this project, I used a Copic marker and the Neon Green Embroidered Letter. 2. Following the instructions on the […]

These easy personalized felt ornaments will be a big hit with kids this holiday season! Are you looking for an easy Christmas craft to make with kids? Look no further than these adorable snowmen! The secret? Shh... don't tell... they are from a kit! I found this kids' craft kit at a big box craft […]

The holidays are upon us!   Look what you can do with simple wood pieces, paint and Joy embroidered letters! You will need: Joy® Iron-On Embroidered letter sheets - Gold and Red Various wood pieces:       mini trunk, sleigh, small hinged boxes, pails (for hats), ball knobs (heads),      filigree with flat […]

It's almost Christmas!  Time to make some ornaments and this one is SO easy! Make one for each member of your family then add to the fun by filling it with little slips of paper with things you are joyful for?? You will need: Glass Christmas ornament (or a plastic one if working with kids!) […]

Creating fun and funny personalized tees for the Holidays are a snap with the help of Joy® Embroidered Iron-on Letters. Here's What You'll Need: A variety of Joy Embroidered Letters in different sizes, fonts and colors T Shirts Iron Wash t-shirt to remove any residue or sizing. Set iron to cotton setting or follow garment […]