Joy Cho
Designer & Style Expert, Oh Joy!
Joy Cho is the Founder and Creative Director of the lifestyle brand and design studio, Oh Joy!, founded in 2005 and based in Los Angeles, California. She has authored six books and consulted for creative businesses around the world. Joy has lectured on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship at conferences and companies such as AltSummit, Pinterest, Target, and Hallmark, while her home and studio have been featured in magazines such as House Beautiful, Parents, and Domino. She has also been named one of Time's 30 Most Influential People on the Internet multiple times and has the most followed account on Pinterest with more than 14 million followers.
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How to
Print on T‐Shirts
Printing designs onto T-shirts is an involved process that allows you to design your own T-shirts. While the printing methods might feel tricky at first, it should get easier once you've had some practice. Transfer print...
How to
Make and Use Iron on Transfers
What do an anti-establishment punk rocker and a grandmother who loves to make crafts have in common? Well, for one thing, they can both have fun with iron-on transfers! Iron-on transfers allow you to easily decorate t-s...
How to
Make Homemade Candles
center Candles are a great way to bring light and fragrance into a room, and making them yourself is a fun craft project. To get started, all you’ll need is wax, a candle mold, a wick, and any fragrance or color you wa...
How to
Make a Shell Necklace
Seashell necklaces make beautiful pieces of jewelry, and they can serve as lovely reminders of a great time you spent at the beach or on vacation. You can also give them away as heartfelt gifts, or even sell them at a lo...
How to
Paint on Sea Shells
Painted seashells are a way to add dimension and interest to shells that you've collected. While shells are beautiful in their own right, a little decorating can personalize special shells and may be suitable for adornin...
How to
Make Moss Terrariums
Tips for making beautiful, eye-catching moss terrariums Moss terrariums are beautiful as decoration, gifts, or housing for small reptiles and amphibians. They can even be sold with proper permits. This article helps you...
How to
Paint a River Rock
Painting a river rock can give you a fun way to preserve a rock you brought home from a trip. It is also a fantastic and creative hobby. You do not have to take lessons, or be an artist to enjoy painting rocks. The onl...
How to
Do Fabric Painting
Fabric painting is a great way to add new life to plain old t-shirts, boring upholstery, or any bland fabric that needs a boost. Mastering the art of fabric painting allows you to become your own fashion or interior desi...
How to
Make a Wish Bracelet
A wish bracelet is a fun craft project made from hemp string and beads. A wish bracelet is designed to eventually break down, the beads falling off one by one. You make a wish when you put the bracelet on. Once the beads...
How to
Stencil Print
Stencil printing is a less expensive, cleaner, and a simpler alternative to screen printing. It is an easy way for you to print an image, or several images, repeatedly on a surface, like a poster or a t-shirt. Even bette...
How to
Add Scent to a Candle
There are many reasons to burn scented candles. Some choose to do so to eliminate or hide foul orders in the house or to create a more festive and welcoming atmosphere. Others use them for their aromatherapy benefits whi...
How to
Make a Terrarium
center A terrarium is a miniature indoor garden inside a glass container. Terrariums are low-maintenance and are perfect for people who don't have a green thumb or who don't have time to care for an outdoor garden. They ...
How to
Customize Clothes
There are tons of creative and fun ways to customize your clothes to make them look unique and represent your own personal style. If you're interested in adding a few touches of flair to an article of clothing, you can d...
How to
Stencil a T Shirt
Sometimes, it can be hard to find that perfect t-shirt with the perfect design. If you do end up finding one, it is usually the wrong size or ridiculously expensive. Luckily, it is easy to make your own custom t-shirts a...
How to
Make an Air Plant Terrarium
If you’re looking to bring a little taste of nature into your home, try making an air plant terrarium. Creating a terrarium is simple and can be a fun process for both children and plant-lovers. It’s as easy as getti...
How to
Etch Glass with Etching Cream
Glass etchings can be done at home with a few supplies from the craft store. By applying a cream such as Armour Etch to a stencil, you can customize your own drinking glasses and baking dishes and make professional-looki...
10 Simple and Stylish Ways to Decorate a Leather Bag
A basic leather bag is the perfect accessory to take with you to school, work, or out on the town. However, if your bag is feeling a little too plain, decorations can really spruce up your look. Pick one (or a couple!) o...
How to
Make a Cheap Terrarium
Making a terrarium can be cheap and easy. If you have a clear glass container, gravel, gardening charcoal, soil, and small plants, you have all the ingredients you need to get started. A terrarium can be as inexpensive t...
How to
Customize a Sweatshirt
Sweatshirts might be the comfiest clothing of all time, but they can be a little basic. Luckily, you can customize almost any sweatshirt to turn it into a stylish piece of clothing you can wear anywhere! Show off your pe...
How to
Stencil Fabric
Stenciling is a great way to customize tee shirts, curtains, table linens, clothing and accessories, and even bedding. With stencils it's easy to duplicate a design several times without printing or expensive equipment. ...