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 […]

I am all about recycling, but most of the tote bags that the grocery stores sell are not very cute or crafty. So in honor of family game night, I created a Scrabble-inspired bag to tote around town! This project makes the perfect quick and easy handmade gift to create for Mom for Mother's Day! Decide […]

Joy® Iron-on embroidered letters in white are great for creating any color you can imagine! You can use dye, markers and even acrylic paint! To Make this Happiness Pillow you'll need: Joy® Embroidered Iron-on Letters - Letter Shop White  Acrylic Paint and Paintbrush NEW Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Flower Appliqué    Canvas Pillow Blank Pillow Form or […]

The Farmhouse style is clean and simple with a bit of elegance.  Creating this Farmhouse Chic Monogram Sign is quick and easy with Joy® embroidered letters!   You will need: Joy® Embroidered Letters - 3" Script Monogram - Black Wood Sign Ribbon - Gingham, Black Craft Paint - Light Blue and Dark Brown Craft Iron Paintbrush Scissors […]

Gnomes always make me think of gardens and Spring. There are many cute sayings too and my favorite is "There is Gnomebody Like You". Of course this is easy to create with Joy® Iron-on Letters.  These are the letters used for the sign although if you like lower case fonts, there are many choices with […]

Twenty Twenty is "clearly" going to be a year of stupid puns and silly memes. We might as well get used to it.  So, if you can’t beat them, you might as well join them. You will need: Joy® Iron-On Embroidered Letters and Numbers White and Navy Acrylic Paint Paintbrush 10″ x 10″ Canvas Removable […]

Large script letters are perfect for creating a holiday sign for your entryway or wall.   Try other ideas for a sign like this using words like "Home" or "Snow". You will need: 8" x 24" canvas 5" Script letters - N, E, L Round wood snowflake ornament Small red and white bow Acrylic paint:  red […]

The perfect juxtaposition between wood and lace is created in this elegant  Home Sweet Home décor piece.  Dress up your home or give as a gift to a new homeowner, these personalized wooden houses become homes in just under 30 minutes! You Will Need: ·       Joy® Iron-On, Embroidered Letters – Mini Monograms Block and Script […]

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. […]

Show the world a little love with this button art featuring Joy® embroidered letters! This little canvas takes just a few supplies and a few minutes, but it makes such a big statement! The 3D effect of the buttons and embroidered letters give it texture that just begs to be touched. And while this piece […]

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 […]

Welcome your guests in style with this beautiful alternative to a traditional wreath! Autumn is the most gorgeous time of the year. The lovely, rich colors, the beautiful fall flowers and changing leaves -- it's a decorator's dream! I wanted to bring those elements to my front door, so I made this monogrammed door hanging […]