Creating with Joy

Fall is in the air and it's time for Halloween decorations. I love banners - they are quick to come together and they look great everywhere in the house! This banner is a little larger than the ones I normally make because I used premade panels to save time; but I love how it came […]

Use a pretty floral basket to tame the clutter in your home! Have y'all looked at the price of baskets lately? Wow, are they expensive! I recently went shopping for some baskets to use in my living room to hold all those items that seem to clutter the surfaces. But to get one that is […]

Create Art for your home with framed Monograms... Here's what you'll need: Joy 3" Iron-on Embroidered Monograms-Black Inexpensive Frames from the Dollar Store 12" x 12" Scrapbook Paper Craft Glue Flowers (optional) Instructions: Cut the paper to fit inside the frame. Glue monogram letters to paper. Place in the frame. Glue flowers to outside of […]

I love the beach!  I'm fortunate to live close enough to the beach to visit often, so the shells and sea glass used in this project are from my many walks along the shore.  Enjoy! You will need: Joy® iron-on letter sheet. Thin canvas panel or thick cardboard. White gesso. Acrylic paint in blues and […]

When your little princess needs a boost, make her a small step stool and personalize it with Joy letters and embroidered, floral embellishments. You will need: Joy® iron-on letter sheet - dark pink; 1"  Joy® embroidered iron-on floral appliqué   wooden step stool - unfinished chalk paints: pink, light gray, cream, varnish acrylic paint:  medium […]

Turn your travel ephemera into a gorgeous canvas! You will need: Joy Embroidered Letters - Metallic Gold or Silver 8.5 x 11" canvas texture paste stencil  palette tool spray ink clear liquid glue or glue gun paper flowers, sea shells, art stones, and other embellishments travel ephemera (ticket stubs, wristbands, etc.) Instructions:  Apply texture paste […]

Moving into a new house is so exciting, especially when it's your daughter's first one.   Personal touches are a must, so I created a floral door sign for my granddaughter's room using the new, floral embroidered iron-ons from Joy®.   Look how pretty they are! There are several new varieties in different colors and designs […]

Create a beautiful herringbone wall art inspirational piece using Joy Iron On Embroidered Letters. You will need: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Letter sheet - Gold Metallic Inked Herringbone Design Frame Adhesive To create the herringbone pattern, first, ink up a glossy white cardstock with the colors of your choice. Then using some washi tape or painters […]

Celebrate special occasions with a personalized stitched sampler. A stitched sampler is a great gift idea for a wedding, anniversary or housewarming, especially when it's personalized with embroidered letters and.or numbers. You will need: JoyⓇ Iron-On Embroidered Letter Sheet- Baby Monogram White Tattered Angels-Glimmer Mist-Crushed Shells  Kunin Felt:  Red, Cream, Tan, Olive, Gray, Light Gray, […]

Show off those beautiful spring memories in this fun photo frame! Spring brings lots of photo worthy events: Easter, spring break, Mother's Day, and prom. This spring-themed frame will let you show off those beautiful photos! You will need: Joy® Iron-On Embroidered Numbers - White, or colored Acrylic photo frame Ready-made felt embellishments Buttons Extra-strength […]

Trying to eat healthier is a whole lot easier when you can cook with fresh herbs! Herbs bring a bright finishing touch to any home-cooked meal. I like to keep my favorite herbs in pots in the kitchen, so they are within easy reach to use in recipes. These herb pots labeled with JOY Embroidered Letters are […]

Spring is everyone's favorite season because there are so many flowers and who doesn't love flowers! Made from a plain container, here's a Happy Flower Box to brighten up your desk. Supplies: Joy® Iron-on embroidered letter sheet pattern paper matching ink square container floral foam paper crinkles adhesive and  hot glue gun craft sticks paper/fabric […]