Creating with Joy

I love the ocean, but I don't see much of it here in Texas. However, when one of the bathrooms needed a a facelift, I decided to get nautical..... a lifesaver seemed like a good place to start.     You'll need the following supplies:     JOY Embroidered 3D letters     Smoothfoam™Ruled Wreath     Glue     […]

This reversible chalkboard menu sign starts off welcoming your guests at the front door, then you just flip it over to show off your dinner party menu. The great thing about JOY embroidered letters is how versatile they are! Use them to add texture and dimension to any surface - fabric, paper, wood and more. […]

It's so easy to personalize a headband for your baby with Joy iron-on embroidered letters! This one is for my youngest granddaughter who is turning one in just a few days. Die-cut or trim some different sized flowers from your favorite scraps felt or fabric. Follow the package directions to iron a letter on to […]

Summer is almost here, which means it's time for weddings, graduations, and lots of outdoor parties. These personalized nature-inspired place cards will bring a simple sophistication to any table. These place cards are easy to make, plus they double as a napkin ring and a take-home party favor, too! Glue a Joy embroidered letter as […]

A plastic hinged pencil cup from the office supply store may not seem like a very nice DIY gift, but glue on some organza floral trim, vintage buttons, photos and a JOY embroidered letter - and now you have a personalized, shabby chic pencil cup that will take a place of pride on any counter […]

My daughter is an expert at shopping the thrift stores and finding a great deal. When she asked me to make her a tote bag similar to the ones she'd seen online, I knew exactly where to start. I found a large, plain canvas bag and ironed on a fun saying with Joy embroidered letters. […]

What is a wedding without sweets, right? While planning the décor for a family wedding, I had this great idea for using Deflecto Craft Tilt storage bins to serve up treats for the guests. The "stars" of this project are the large Joy embroidered letters that I used on the front of the bins.  The […]

Spring is still in the air here in North Texas and I love having fresh flowers in the house. I generally have flowers in every room, so I am always on the lookout for new ways to display them. I picked up these little metal bins at Michael's a while back and I have been […]

Mother's Day is coming up - this monogram pendant is a lovely DIY gift idea! I'm excited and honored to be here showing you my love of Joy letters and appliqués. To make this pendant, you will need the following: JOY embroidered letter Pendant bezel Black cardstock trimmed to fit inside bezel Decorative embellishments Pencil […]

  I think everyone would like to see their name in lights and my granddaughter is no exception. Individual letters are easy to find, but not full names, so I decided to make her a personal marquee for her birthday party. It was really quite easy. I think she'll love it...    You will need […]

This mini stencil art canvas serves as my daily reminder to get off the sofa and move! I started with a 6" square black canvas - it's already wrapped and stretched around a frame. I brushed a coat of sheer gold paint over the top, then tapped at the paint with the side of my […]

We all know that April showers bring May flowers, so why not plan ahead for those showers? With this "rainy day fund" jar made using JOY embroidered letters, you've got those days covered! Even though these are the iron-on letters from JOY, I was able to attach them to a jar using adhesive dots. I […]