Creating with Joy

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 […]

Here's a sweet gift idea for the princess in your life - give her a personalized headband to frame the hair around her face, and a "sweet dreams" decorative pillow to rest her precious head. There's precious little you can't make more special with Joy - look for a variety of embroidered iron-on letters at […]

This pillow is a quick and easy no-sew Halloween decoration - add a touch of mummified fun to your porch, patio or family room. You'll need: 12" x 12" pillow form White Oly*Fun material Joy embroidered 3D letters: B O O Joy embroidered 3D number:  8 Krylon Glowz spray paint (optional) Tacky tape and/or low-temp hot glue gun 2 […]

College football season is upon us and it's time to show some school spirit! My grandson was not really sure why this wreath was suddenly hanging on their front door, but his daddy was thrilled. You'll need the following supplies: JOY Iron-On Embroidered Letters Wire wreath form Deco-mesh Assorted rolls of ribbon (in your school colors) […]

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 […]

Signs and banners - so many ways to turn embroidered iron-on letters into mantras and meaningful memorabilia. Your university letters on a banner make great dorm room or college party décor. And of course, every crafter knows what the three most important things in life are...right?

This "Sweet Dreams" night light is such a precious gift for a baby's room and it's so easy to make. You will need JOY embroidered letters, a lampshade, a candlestick, glue and an LED candle.     The letters are meant to be ironed on, but for this project I attached them to the lampshade with […]

I really love painting and stenciling on fabric with acrylic paints, inks and mediums. The Joy embroidered iron-on letters are perfect for adding a sentiment - they keep with the fabric feel of the piece. I worked on a 12" x 20" sheet of natural muslin; first I stenciled the arches with a peachy cream […]

Hanging monogrammed towels in the bathroom is a southern tradition. My youngest daughter recently moved into her first apartment and we've been busy decorating. A fresh set of towels and some fancy soap is just what every new apartment dweller needs. It was quick and easy to iron-on her initials above the band of the […]

You can personalize any surface with Joy iron-on embroidered letters - how cute are these neon chalkboard thought bubbles designed by Beth Watson? You can die-cut the thought bubbles from black foam or cardstock, or paint a pre-fab wood plaque with chalkboard paint. Iron the embroidered letters to to your surface (follow package directions). Add […]