Creating with Joy

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 […]

Spas and hotels always have lush monogrammed robes that feel so luxurious. But you can make your own for a fraction of the cost with Joy embroidered iron-on letters! I started with a plain fleece robe that I picked up at an after-Christmas sale for just a few dollars. I then ironed-on two cursive style […]

I really love vintage table cloths and as a result, I have a plethora of matching vintage napkins sitting around. I am always looking for fun ways to update them - today I want to share a fun way to turn a vintage napkin into a cute hand towel for Easter. Supplies: Joy iron-on embroidered […]

My mother recently requested a new neck roll pillow in bright cheery colors. While I was at it, I made one for myself as well. You can use them in the home or while traveling. Supplies needed: Joy iron-on embroidered letters  Fabric of choice,  16 ½" x 25 ½" 1" x 20" ribbon Two 5" […]

As part of our New Year resolutions (which we are actually sticking to!), we're eating more fruits and vegetables and are being careful about washing them. I've noticed however, that some members of family aren't great about how they dry their fruit after washing it. They'll often grab a towel that's hanging up (that was […]

What brings more joy than a bag full of creative supplies for that special crafty girl? Not much, in my opinion. Find out how to make your own tote here! You will need: Joy embroidered letters Black canvas tote bag Grosgrain ribbons Silk flower (cut away the stem) Scissors, iron Fabric glue, hot glue gun […]

The day of the leprechaun is just around the corner and you can make this quick and easy banner for St. Patrick's Day in just under an hour. Maybe it will bring me some LUCK this year! I hope this lucky shamrock banner inspires you to create some St. Patrick's Day themed home decor items. […]

It's almost St. Patrick's day, the day to raise a glass, tuck into a meal of corned beef and celebrate!   By the way, you don't have to be Irish to join in the fun...... To create a banner for your celebration you'll need the following supplies: Joy Embroidered Letters 12" x 20" Piece of […]

My granddaughter is starting to count and sing her ABC’s, so I thought she would have fun with a felt bulletin board.  The JOY iron-on letters and numbers are a perfect addition.  You'll need: JOY iron-on letters and numbersFoam boardFelt yardage to cover boardDecorative duct tapeFelt squares and scrapsTacky glueScissors, iron Die cutter and die (optional) […]

Who doesn't need a little Luck o' the Irish? St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays, so I must make and give cute gifts to my friends. This year I am determined that I WILL use all those really cute coffee bottles that we normally put into the recycle bin. I have been […]

I am one of those strange people that actually enjoys laundry, especially folding all of the clean, fluffy and warm clothing (and towels)! But the illustrious missing sock over the years has always been the bane of my existence, so I have created a tongue-in-cheek home for all of those lost socks with this project […]