Make your little Valentine feel special with a handmade “Hugs & Kisses” treat bag.
It’s quick and easy to make – just cut two hearts from felt and glue the bottoms and sides together.
Add a sentiment or name on the front with Joy iron-on embroidered letters.
An easy way to share the love and lots of chocolate kisses!
I wanted to share this simple little wood project that I made for the “Creating with Joy” blog.
Being Joyful, is my goal not only at Christmas but throughout the entire year.
For my “Joyful Village”…
I started with some wood trim scrap pieces cut into simple whimsical house shapes.
My pieces measure 4″ x 2″, 3″ x 2 3/4″ and 3 1/2″ x 2 1/4″.
I painted the house with a couple coats of Americana Decor Satin Enamels 8oz-Grey Taupe*. (*Amazon affiliate link)
After painting the houses… (*Amazon Affiliate Links)
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The village wouldn’t be complete without a cute little red truck.
I picked up the tiny red truck at the Elkhorn Flea Market in Wisconsin and I glued three little
bottle brush trees to the back of the truck. I rubbed the trees with clear glitter glue
for added sparkle.
This project was sponsored by Joy SA and DecoArts.
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Make the holidays “Merry” with this mini decorated canvas.
Create frosty, glittery goodness with this fun mini canvas project.
To make the Merry Canvas you’ll need: *affiliate link
and Cotton Ball*
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Directions:
paint and let dry.
“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.
I was given the task to create the Ring Toss Game.
After washing and spray-painting all the bottles, I needed a cute sign for the game.
Joy letters to the rescue – I just adhered them to scrapbook paper I added to the outside
of the plastic bin that holds the bottles.
I used lightweight Smoothfoam rings painted with acrylic paint for the kids to toss.
Besides the Ring Toss Game there was a Hit the Can, Frisbee Toss, Fishing Game, Shoot Em Up, Tattoo Parlor, Fortune Teller.
Warren especially love the Fishing Game.
So much, he stuck his head in the tub. (it was unseasonably HOT that day)
There was Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, Corn Dogs, Popcorn, Nacho’s and a ton of prizes.
The kids and adults had a really good time at the party.
This post was sponsored by Joy Sa and DecoArt.
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For some people, cooking defines them.
I AM NOT that person.
Ask me to bring chips and soda to a potluck and I’m totally fine with that.
But… don’t let the apron fool you.
It’s not that I can’t cook. I just don’t like too.
If I had a personal chef, I’d be one happy girl.
So… If I’ve got to do it, I might as well have a little fun. (and keep the expectations low)
This apron should do the job.
Want an apron like mine?
A while back, I asked the good folks at Canvas Corp Brands if they made an
apron with Red Ticking (they only had blue) and they made this apron special just for me.
The lovely lettering is Iron-on Embroidered Letters from Joy SA.
Look for them at your local Hobby Lobby and Michaels craft stores.
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Song Trivia:
The song “What the World needs Now is Love” was first recorded in 1965…
and was written by Hal Davis with the music composed by Burt Bacharach.
To make a canvas you’ll need…
Directions:
This canvas was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.
I enjoy making pillows.
Especially when it’s a quick and easy “no sew” pillow with a twist.
How about a little misting and stenciling with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists?
I started my project off with a 12″ plain canvas pillow cover, versatile check stencil (see end of post),
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists and large iron-on embroidered letters from Joy.
Using removable painter’s tape, I taped the stencil onto the canvas.
I wanted my pillow to have a subtle background so I lightly sprayed with Tattered Angels
Because the pillow is decorative, I’m not worried about the spray being washable.
I used large Iron-on letters from Joy to spell out the word “Home”.
To customize the plain white letters, I sprayed them with Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist for contrast.
Allow the letters to fully dry before arranging onto the pillow. Cover the letters with a cotton cloth
and iron for about 30 seconds. I ironed it again from the back of the fabric for another 30 seconds.
I added an old button to the center of a burlap flower from Canvas Corp Brands
and glued it onto the corner of my pillow with Fabri Tac Glue.
I used a 12″ pillow form from Fairfield World to stuff the pillow.
Deco Art DECADS.20 Americana Decor Stencil Versatile Checks*
This project was created for the Creating with Joy Blog and was sponsored by Canvas Corp Brands, Deco Arts, Fairfield World, Beacon Adhesives and Joy SA.
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My daughter was telling me about a store near her that was having a Monogramming Event where
they would custom monogram an item of clothing for you while you waited at the store.
She said it was a pretty big thing.
Being the “thrifty” one…
We used Iron-on Embroidered Letters from Joy instead.
It only took about a minute to create this custom look on her “thrifted” denim jacket.
This project was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.
When she asked me to make her a tote bag similar to the ones she’d seen online.
I knew exactly where to start. I used a large canvas bag from Canvas Corp Brands
and ironed on a fun saying using Joy® embroidered letters.
It’s quick and easy – just preheat your iron to the cotton setting, then remove the paper liner
on back of each letter (exposing the temporary adhesive) and press into place on your tote bag
to spell out your quote. Cover the letters with a cotton cloth and iron for about 30 seconds.
I ironed it again from the back of the fabric for another 30 seconds.
We’re thinking of adding “take me to a flea market” on the other side.
This project was created and sponsored by Joy SA.
When it comes to craft supplies for some reason people tend to refer to me.
So when I heard that my 5 year old niece was looking for beads and craft supplies for her
birthday, I jumped all over that one.
I had a small 8″ x 8″ canvas bag from Canvas Corps and iron-on letters from Creating with Joy.
Who doesn’t like a personalized bag, to let everyone know just who’s bag it is?
I filled Serenity’s bag with a divided container full of beads and gave her paintbrushes,
pom poms, craft stems and pink scissors. (Things a typical 5 year old might need.)
One Sunday, my 5 year old grandson, said to me, “Grandma, let’s do a project.”
I looked him straight in the eyes and said…
He gave me the saddest look, not knowing what to say.
When his mom started laughing, a big smile emerged.
I can’t remember if we did a project or not.
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