Creating with Joy

There once was a scarecrow name "Boo" Made from bunches of straw, clothes and glue He went trick-a-treating And now he is waiting To share all his candy with you..... Supplies: JOY iron-on letters Small Scarecrow (on a pole) Pumpkin (craft pumpkin used here) Lo-temp glue gun Knife to cut pumpkin (adult use only) 1.  […]

Harvest Plaque Create an easy fall harvest plaque with a tissue napkin collage and JOY letters. Materials: JOY embroidered letters Autumn-themed tissue napkin 10"x10" canvas Burlap ribbon, hemp string Paper in fall colors Leaf die(s) and die cutter Decoupage medium Acrylic paints - orange and dark red Red and tan stamp pads Foam brush, glue […]

Fall is just around the corner and I love to decorate with all of the colors of the season! This fall-themed centerpiece made with mason jars went together in just under and hour (not including drying time), so it's a quick and easy seasonal DIY project for your home. It would also make the perfect gift […]

Use mini canvases and JOY embroidered letters to create an easy fall doorhanger. You will need: JOY small letters to spell "Fall" Four 3" mini canvases Fabric dyes in Brown, Tan, Orange Four leaf buttons Ribbon Hot glue and glue gun Paint brush, scissors, wire cutters Prepare dye using the instructions on the package. Paint […]

Create a "Back to School" welcome banner for your favorite teacher's classroom! Materials: JOY® Embroidered Letters 9” x 12” sheets ofKunin Classicfelt -Black , Gray, Sandstone, Candy Pink and Gold Craft glue Glitter glue Cardstock Ruler, pencils, scissors 4-foot length of ribbon Instructions: Draw a simple pencil pattern (5 pieces as shown) on cardstock and cut […]

I love creating garlands and buntings. They are wonderful for any occasion and in this case, I used JOY letters to decorate a quick and easy garland to embellish my fall basket. I chose green because when November turns into December, I can create a new garland with a Christmas theme and re-use my basket. For […]

Are you ready for the holidays? Do you decorate for the fall season? Here is a simple way to add a little festive décor without spending a lot of money. I got this basket from a dollar store - with a little burlap, flowers, fruit and Joy letters, it all comes together! Pull your letters […]

Setting a pretty table is a holiday tradition in my home, but I like to keep things simple. These place cards fit the bill on both counts. You can use any type of cardstock for your base - I used some leftover reply cards from another event and folded them in half.  Add some easy […]

Leaf-shaped place cards add a lovely touch to your fall tabletop décor for family gatherings. They are easy as 1-2-3 to make with JOY letters!  Materials: Cardstock Large leaf for pattern Baby Monogram Letters and Numbers (Brown) Ink pad Tacky glue Scissors, cotton swab Instructions: 1. Trace the leaf on the back of the cardstock, cut […]

Create this easy banner to welcome friends and the fall season!   Materials: JOY iron-on letters - 1 ½” red Burlap ribbon  -20" x 6”w 1/2" Wood dowel -8” 2 Wood spools to fit ends of dowel Markers in fall colors Felt scraps Die cutting machine and leaf die  Acrylic paint, paintbrush String, scissors, fabric […]