Creating with Joy

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL! I am always on the look out for cute items that can be upcycled to create one of a kind home decor pieces.  This rustic pallet pumpkin was just calling out to me from the Target dollar spot and with the addition of some Joy® iron-on embroidered letters, it quickly becomes a custom […]

Surprise a neighbor, or older relative with a Spring Care basket.  You don't even have to have a special reason to share a little love and kindness and brighten their day! *Create a care basket with extra essentials and re-purposed items you already have at home. You will need: Joy® Iron-On Floral Appliqué  small wicker […]

Making a special shirt for a special someone for a very special occasion is really easy when you have  Joy® Iron-On embroidered letters... When you're the third brother, the third grandkid, the third grandson and... it's your birthday and you're turning three - it's a BIG deal and you need a special shirt! You will […]

Create a special tote for your little, or not so little ones to use to carry their supplies from place to place. The wood tote came from the dollar bin. It was already red so that saved me a step - no painting! You will need: Joy® Embroidered Iron On Letters - White wood tote […]

When your favorite Cashmere Sweater has a hole in it you make it into something new! I was pretty sad when I found out my favorite sweater had a hole in it.   My first instinct was to throw it in the garbage.   I decided to make it into a super soft pillow instead. […]

Create a sweet Home Décor Banner with Rose Appliqués and letters... To make the Love Makes a Family Banner you'll need: Two packages of Joy® iron-on Rose Appliqués Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Letter sheet - Gold 10" x 14" White Felt Gold Trim Craft Glue Wood Dowel Rod Twine Directions: Create a banner by folding the […]

Time to get ready for Spring! As soon as the calendar turns to March, I start thinking Spring.  It's right around the corner and I can hardly wait. To make the "Welcome Spring" banner you'll need: Joy® iron-on letter sheet - white Classic Felt - 9" x 12" x 2 Dye Ink - blue, green, […]

It never hurts to have an extra bib or two for those times when life is about to get messy. This is a great project for any leftover plaid flannel you have on hand.  Perfect for making a cute, washable baby bib. You will need: Joy® iron-on embroidered letter sheet 1/2 yd Flannel Coordinating thread […]