Creating with Joy

As a newlywed, I was desperate for recipes that I knew would be a hit in my new household. I wish someone had given me a recipe box for a bridal shower gift! So as wedding season rolls around, consider giving the bride and groom a handmade recipe box, featuring recipes that you and your […]

Hello Crafty Friends! I have a sweet pillow idea for you. I moved to the state of Washington late last year and I'm loving it. Everything about this place makes me happy and I'm surprised by how I feel like I've finally "come home" when I never lived here before. Of course, a new house means […]

Here's a great way to add some class to a dollar store dish towel! Supplies used: - Joy letters - Dish towel with 2" border at the bottom - Permanent marker - Parchment paper - Iron Begin by coloring your letter with your markers. Then place a piece of parchment paper under the top layer […]

I have to say that I am just IN LOVE with the Joy Embroidered Large Monograms! They are approximately 6” tall in a lovely script that will coordinate with so many home décor projects. With Mother’s Day and wedding season right around the corner, a bright and cheery monogrammed tea towel would make the perfect […]

Want to show where your heart is, no matter where you live? With Joy letters, you can always celebrate wherever you call home. Can you guess which state I live in, just by the shape of this plaque? I brushed the unfinished wood with chalk paints and pickling wash. Once the paint was dry, I […]

I love decorating my doors - these extra-large script letters really make a bold statement for the entrance to any room. Of course, a monogram plaque is perfect for a bedroom - and the texture of the embroidered letter against thick, wool felt is luxurious. I like how the white pops against my bright orange […]

This project is a modern take on vintage-style pillowcases. You know the ones with embroidered monograms and flowers? Who has time to embroider all that? Just use Joy iron-on letters flowers and you'll have a beautiful, personalized pillowcase in minutes. Supplies for a Monogrammed Pillowcase JOY Letters - you can find these in your local […]

Decorate small bottles or vases with flowers and letters that spell "bloom" and add sprigs of greenery or blossoms for a fun spring tabletop decoration. I used a set of milk bottles, but this would work well with an assortment of different bottle shapes, too. You'll need: Joy embroidered letters to spell "bloom" Five bottles or […]

I really love vintage table cloths and as a result, I have a plethora of matching vintage napkins sitting around. I am always looking for fun ways to update them - today I want to share a fun way to turn a vintage napkin into a cute hand towel for Easter. Supplies: Joy iron-on embroidered […]

My mother recently requested a new neck roll pillow in bright cheery colors. While I was at it, I made one for myself as well. You can use them in the home or while traveling. Supplies needed: Joy iron-on embroidered letters  Fabric of choice,  16 ½" x 25 ½" 1" x 20" ribbon Two 5" […]

As part of our New Year resolutions (which we are actually sticking to!), we're eating more fruits and vegetables and are being careful about washing them. I've noticed however, that some members of family aren't great about how they dry their fruit after washing it. They'll often grab a towel that's hanging up (that was […]

I am one of those strange people that actually enjoys laundry, especially folding all of the clean, fluffy and warm clothing (and towels)! But the illustrious missing sock over the years has always been the bane of my existence, so I have created a tongue-in-cheek home for all of those lost socks with this project […]