Creating with Joy

I am all about recycling, but most of the tote bags that the grocery stores sell are not very cute or crafty. So in honor of family game night, I created a Scrabble-inspired bag to tote around town! This project makes the perfect quick and easy handmade gift to create for Mom for Mother's Day! Decide […]

Create a cute and bright flower basket on a totewith Joy® embroidered letters! You will need: Joy® Iron-On Baby monogram letters in pink felt in 2 colors of brown paper flowers basket die set die cut machine mini tote glue Iron Instructions: Cut out the pieces for the basket in the two colors of felt and […]

Create your own DIY Girl Scout Cookie Tote Bag with  Joy® embroidered letters and numbers! You will need: Joy® Iron-On 3" Varsity Letters in Black & White & 1" Cooper numbers  Kunin® Felt  Tote bag iron fabric glue scissors *Varsity and Cooper letters and numbers are available in white, black, red and blue. Instructions: Cut […]

Make your own tote bag with Joy® iron-on letters! You will need: Joy® Iron-On embroidery letter sheet - orange  iron Kunin® Felt - orange & yellow pompom trim - orange & yellow Sizzix® Lion die  die cutting machine canvas tote bag fabric glue scissors Instructions: Cut the lion shapes from felt with the die. Glue on the lion […]

Give life to a old tote with Joy embroidered, iron-on flower appliqués and monograms! You will need: Joy® Embroidered Iron-On Letters  Joy® Embroidered Iron-On Flower Appliqués - Roses Canvas tote Iron and Ironing Board   Arrange the roses and letters on your tote. Cover each with a piece of cotton fabric before ironing according to […]

Now that summer is here, you can find the cutest pre-made draw strings totes just about any where!  The flamingo pattern on this tote just screams "Hello Summer!", don't you agree? You will need: Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Emojis Joy® Iron-on Embroidered letter sheet Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Baby Monogram Letters and Numbers Tote (check the Dollar Spot at […]

We all know cancer sucks, right?  As life goes on, we all will know someone who has a battle going with cancer. A dear friend of mine is undergoing chemo and radiation. Since I couldn't be there, I wanted to send her something to give her comfort and to show her that I care. I […]

What brings more joy than a bag full of creative supplies for that special crafty girl? Not much, in my opinion. Find out how to make your own tote here! You will need: Joy embroidered letters Black canvas tote bag Grosgrain ribbons Silk flower (cut away the stem) Scissors, iron Fabric glue, hot glue gun […]