Creating with Joy

Now that the new year is here, lots of people have resolved to be organized!  We mostly think of boring plastic bins that will just hold all of our stuff, but why can't those bins be pretty? With Joy® Embroidered Letters, they can be! Materials used: Joy 1.5" Script Embroidered Letter*     Acrylic storage […]

I absolutely LOVE the holidays, but now that my nieces and nephews are getting older the big stacks of presents have been replaced with gift cards and electronics.  So how do you make those sometimes impersonal gifts extra special?  It's all in the wrapping! Gather some pretty simple supplies - a variety of Joy® Iron-on embroidered letters, […]

 It's a Holly Jolly Christmas!   Use leftover metal jar lids and gingerbread cookie cutters to create a jolly Christmas garland to dress up your fireplace mantel for the holidays! You will need: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Letter sheet - White         Joy® Embroidered Stars - 2 Metal quart Jar lids (ring and […]

Re-create a popular idea of a Christmas tree shape with words using JOY letters. This is so much easier than painting the letters!  Use a different font for each letter, or the same font for them all. You'll need: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered letters for the words: Joy*, Noel, Love, Hope, Peace Joy® Iron-on Embroidered stars […]

It's Fall,the time of year we love to hunker down, light a fire get out the stew pot and think about all the things we have to be thankful for!  Here's a card that can be used as an invitation, thank-you card, or maybe just a note to say hello!  You will need: Joy® iron-on […]

Now that our son is older...13 and in middle school, its hard to find a balance for chores and his endless homework. With this chore bucket, I can avoid having to nag him constantly. In return for his 'chores', he can earn extra free time and I have one less thing to stress about!  To […]

Halloween is my favorite time of the year and I'm always looking for ways to re-purpose what I have in order to create some spooky new décor!   Supplies: Joy® embroidered iron-on letters in various fonts. Black felt Scissors Sewing needle and black thread Orange permanent marker  Wiggle eyes and/or other Halloween embellishments. Fabric adhesive […]

JOY® embroidered letters are a quick and easy way to decorate an apron for October hostessing! You will need: Joy Iron-on Embroidered Letters:  3" White:  B O O Black Apron Acrylic craft paint:  Orange Paintbrush 2 Wiggle eyes - 1" Glue Paper plates Water container Paper Towels 1.  Paint the letters Orange.  Let dry thoroughly. […]

Joy embroidered iron-on letters are perfect for just about any surface - so they're great for making quick gifts and thank-you cards. Give thanks with Joy! You will need: Joy Embroidered Iron-on letters Scrapbook papers and paper trimmer Die-cuts or punches Adhesive Flat-back gems Instructions: 1.  Cut papers for a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" greeting card:   […]

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 […]

Even little ones like to look "cool" and it's so easy to give them that "special look" with  Joy® iron-on embroidered letters! I was at my local "Wally World" a few days ago and happened to pass by the kids clothing section. SALE caught my eye and I picked up this simple shirt and pants for […]

Add a little more sparkle to your tree with these easy-to-make Christmas ornaments - perfect for last-minute holiday hostess gifts, too. You will need:  Joy embroidered letters  Clear plastic ornaments   Colored cellophane gift wrap or shredded filler  Decorative trim, scissors, clear adhesive Directions:  Remove the top of each ornament and fill with the cellophane.   Add […]