Creating with Joy

Joy to the world! Christmas is just around the corner so it's time to start thinking about the gifts we want to give and how we want to decorate. I think everyone loves snowmen and everyone loves a message of joy... try this quick and easy idea for decorating plastic storage containers to fill with […]

JOY embroidered letters will make your holiday cards shine. For my Noel card, I glued a strip of cardstock, a die-cut foil tree and gold embroidered letters to a pre-made card.  In no time at all, I have a great-looking greeting! Joy embroidered letters come in metallic gold and silver for all your holiday decorating. Find them […]

'Tis the season to bring Joy, Love and Peace into your home... You'll need the following to make this mini pallet tree:   Joy iron-on letter sheet  Joy iron-on star 7 Paint sticks, or 1" x 9" wood slats Acrylic paint - Green and white Small hand saw, or utility knife 1" Sponge brush Round […]

A handmade photo cube ornament makes a great gift for anyone on your list. This project is super quick and easy to create with your favorite scrapbook papers, craft glue and paper punches. I like to use smooth foam cubes (rather than wood or paper maché) because they're lightweight and easy to embellish by pressing […]

The holidays are upon us! Here's a cute hoop art project. The great thing is there is NO sewing involved for this project! Here's the other secret... I didn't have any O's left in my Joy letter stash, so I used the letter 'Q' and covered it with a felt holly leaf! It's a great […]

Make the holidays "Merry" with this mini decorated canvas. To make the Merry Canvas you'll need: Joy embroidered letters 3" x 9" canvas Red and white craft paints, brush Crackle glaze Glitter glue, craft glue Extra-fine white glitter Twine, ribbon Greenery Jingle bells  Directions: Paint the canvas red and let dry. Paint over the red […]

Try these quick and easy "Give Thanks" pumpkin blocks - a great project for your mantle or a centerpiece for your holiday table. Be creative and think of other messages you could place on the remaining three sides of each block to make this home décor piece even more versatile! This project was quick and […]

  Who doesn't love a fun banner for every season? This easy DIY banner is so quick, you will be back to doing laundry in no time. JOY iron-on letters add the perfect touch to your project.  Supplies: JOY iron-on letters Die-cut leaf shapes Hot glue gun Large paper punch (mine is the shape of […]

November is a month of changing seasons. It is a time of giving thanks for food, comfort and plenty. Here is a vignette I created to celebrate the season in which we give thanks and enjoy the company of family and friends. Joy embroidered letters are perfect for creating keepsakes for all occasions, as well […]

There are so many things in my life for which I am thankful. I love to decorate for Thanksgiving in a way that reminds me and others to take time to be thankful.  Here's an easy tree that you can create for a reminder in your home.  Everyone can add names or things for which they […]

Every Thanksgiving table needs a pretty centerpiece, so let's make one using JOY embroidered letters! Supplies: JOY embroidered letters Fall floral pick Flexible sign dangler (mine is from Deflecto) Cardstock, chipboard, or plastic (for sign) Mini straw bale Glue dots Hot glue gun (optional) 1. Cut apart floral pick so that you can arrange the […]

It's that time of the year for fall crafts...when things start to cool off, the winds blow colder and leaves change from greens to warm reds and golden hues. Perfect time to make an autumn welcome wreath! To get started, you will need the following supplies:  Joy Embroidered letters  12" wreath form  Decorative autumn leaves […]