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 […]

Create a "Back to School" welcome banner for your favorite teacher's classroom! Materials: JOY® Embroidered Letters 9” x 12” sheets of Kunin 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 […]

Personalize Burp Cloths for that special little one! You will need: Joy® Embroidered Letter sheet - Baby Monograms Letters & Numbers Flannel: 3 solids or prints, 1/3 yard each Scissors Sewing Machine Thread Iron Instructions: 1. Place three layers of fabric on top of each other and cut out in a free form eight shape […]

Being organized is the key to staying on track and obtaining all your goals for 2020.  So let's personalize some trendy zipper pouches with Joy® embroidered letters and fill them with all the essentials needed for success! You will need: Joy® Embroidered Letters - Monograms, Large and Small, White Zippered Pouches - Target Dollar Spot Craft Paint […]

Need a little sugar around Valentine's Day?   Whether you're a chocoholic or just need a kiss and a squeeze, this easy DIY apron will bring smiles to your friends and loved ones. You will need: Joy® embroidered letters:  1" white; 2 packages Apron:  One size fits all; red Wooden cupcake cut-out - Pre-painted  1-1/2" pinback Tacky […]

Have a little fun with Joy® to personalize your child's t-shirts this Fall! You will need: Joy® iron-on dyeable embroidered letters White t-shirt Fabric paint & brushes Black permanent marker Parchment paper Iron 1. Insert the parchment paper inside the shirt to prevent paint from seeping through to the back. Starting with the base color, […]

Go GREEN on St. Patrick's Day and celebrate like you're Irish! Iron-on embroidered letters and a Cricut® Maker to cut felt shapes, makes crafting quick'n easy!  You will need: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered letter sheet - Gold    Kunin® Eco fi Classic Felt, 9” x 12” – Apple Green x 3 Kunin® Gold Dot Coordinate Felt, […]

Gnomes are a quirky, fun part of gardening.   But what are you to do if you don't have room for a garden?  Create a kitschy WELCOME GNOME wreath using a few wood slices, a cute stamp set, and JOY Embroidered Letters! You will need: Joy® iron-on, embroidered letters Classic Monograms - White Joy® iron-on, embroidered letters […]

Every kid needs to personalize their own instrument case! This is so easy to make. All you have to do is to add you favorite Joy® iron-on letters and emojis that every tween will want to personalize their various cases for school! You will need: Joy® Iron on Embroidery Letters - Blue Joy® Iron on Emoji […]

This insulated lunch bag will take you from icy drinks by the pool in the summer to cold lunches at school in the fall! Using JOY iron-on Chunky Letters and Iron-on/Stick-On Emojis, I took a plain lunch bag from boring to "cool." The lunch bag I used has a canvas-type fabric on the outside so […]