Greek Letters for the girly sorority girls....you are going to love these!
Delta Zeta hand painted letters in an inspiration of the Lilly Pulitzer DZ print
Sarah McLean handpaints Sorority letters for a whimsical, girly presentation that offers a unique 'your sorority' accent in room decoration. Sorority Sisters .net recommends Sara's Etsy Store as a place to find unique handmade sorority gifts like these 9" high hanging letters.
Sara says,
"Some girls prefer the Lilly Pulitzer inspired prints for their organization but a lot of recently requested I create their own print with their names, their littles names, chapter, initiation date & pledge class information - these have been much more personal & fun for me to work on, I love working on them!"
Alpha Chi Omega in a custom created print for a client!
Kappa Delta letters inspired by the Lilly Pulitzer KD print
Lilly Pulitzer inspired canvases - can include ANY Sorority print/letters/or quotes!!
Delta Gamma wooden anchor inspired by the DG Lilly Pulitzer Print
I introduce you to Sara McLean. Here is her story that tells how she starting making these great Sorority Letters,
"I am from Belmont, NC and am a Delta Zeta alum from Appalachian State University where I majored in Graphic Art & imaging Technology and Business and graduated in May, 2011. I am currently a full time law student and just finished up my first year.
I started painting in high school just for myself and for friends then when I went to college and rushed, I really started painting sorority stuff for dorm rooms and for recruitment. Originally it was just for friends and doing them favors in my college house but now it has turned into a full-time hobby to keep me happy during the long hours of law school. Most of my work is for college dorms, sorority girls, and weddings.
Although I do a lot of work outside of sorority projects, my most popular sorority items are hand-painted greek letters."
Sarah McLean
Feel free to send Sara a message on Etsy. She likes special orders:
Perfect gifts for graduation, initiation, or for big/little!
These take about 4-6 weeks for me to complete but can be rushed for additional fees.
I am available to do any Greek letters in any print you have in mind
Greek Letters are $18 each. This listing is for 2 Greek letters = $36. ($12 for any greek letter in addition to the first 2)
(I can do these letters in other prints, you are not limited to using this print, I can create something custom for you or we can use a different Lilly print inspiration, or even a print from anything you're interested in!)
Visit Sara's Say Hay Facebook page.
A hand made sorority pillow makes a great little sister gift!
What are your favorite colors? My favorite colors are pink and green together. That's why I love sewing Delta's with Zeta's and little turtles on pillows, because the colors are so bright and motivating. Same goes for making Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority gifts. The pink and green together just makes it beautiful, no matter what you are making.
I made this little Delta Zeta pillow with some leftover fabric that I already had in my fabric basket. The pink and white striped canvas brightens up what ever I make out of it. The green fabric is a knit, soft like tee shirt material.
I used the Greek Letter patterns for Delta and Zeta, but taped the 2 patterns together, so that the two letters could be joined as one. I like that because it is symbolic of sisterhood to be connected or joined to each other as sisters. I use stitch witchery as a binding agent to iron the letters onto the back fabric. Once the letters are stuck on the fabric, then using the zig zag stitch on my sewing machine, I stitched all the way around the Greek Letters (Delta Zeta).
Then I got out my acrylic paints and painted a simple turtle crawling up the Delta. The fun part is adding embellishment to the turtle shell. Every turtle comes out different, and that is what makes handmade gifts so unique...they are one of a kind.
The front and the back of the pillow are sewn together except for a hole left to put in stuffing. After stuffing, the opening is closed with hand sewing.
The point is to MAKE SOMETHING YOURSELF. Put yourself into making a gift and the recipient is sure to appreciate your efforts. Sorority gifts are treasures when made special by hand.
Willard Sorority- custom sorority pillow
Sorority pillows are a welcome sorority gift. They can be expensive when you buy manufactured pillows available through Greek stores. This website offers alternative sorority gifts and particularly hand made ideas for sorority gifts.
You can be sure if you make your own sorority gifts, that your sister who receives a handmade sorority gift will appreciate the time, talent, and effort you have put in with your artistic labor of love. We have a lot of ideas for you at our page of sorority gift ideas.
The sorority pillow in the picture is just an example of a custom made sorority pillow that you can make yourself or, if you are short of time, you can order a custom made pillow for the Sorority Gifts Etsy Store and I will make one for you for only $12.99 + shipping.
More information about Willard Sorority.
Two additions of the Willard pillow shown below:
Willard Sorority Ducky Pillow
Phi Mu Sisters----Make your own sorority gifts!
This Phi Mu little sister sorority gift only needs to be put into a 5 x 7 frame, wrapped up in festive paper, and given to your favorite little sister.
Here is an example of an easy, inexpensive sorority gift that you can make quickly. Small mats like this one in standard sizes like 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 can be found in craft stores. Actually, a pink mat would be even better, but this time, I just used what I already had.
You need a lion drawing that you can print off on cardstock or you can 'free hand' a drawing of a lion. Add the Phi Mu letters and "I Love my Lil Sis!" with a Sharpee or other pen.
Color with colored pencils or use watercolor paints like I did here.
Cut and tape the painted design to the back side of your mat. Then pop it into a little frame - I pick up nice little frames at the dollar store.
This can be done for any other sorority. If you need a mascot drawing, go to Google Images and see what you can find. You can print off a sorority mascot picture and then trace it with a black pen so that you only have the line drawing without color. This is easy if you trace, holding your papers up to a window so the light shines through. This enables you to clearly see the lines of the design.
This fabric would be perfect for the back side of a Delta Gamma pillow. On the front, use a white background and paint or appliqué your yellow or blue letters along with an ANCHOR for great looking pillow. A simple To set the pillow off, use a ruffle at the joining seam, or cording for a more tailored look.
I wish sorority fabric designs like this one were not so hard to find. This beautiful fabric that is perfect for a dreamy Delta Gamma pillow is for sale today, but may not be here tomorrow. There is a link below if it is still available on eBay.
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Learn more about all the best sororities at Sorority Sisters where we are continuing to collect ideas for unique sorority gifts that express sisterhood friendship and affection.
This Week's Sorority Gift Favorite - RIBBON for your Big or Lil sister gifts.
The crowns on this white grosgrain ribbon looks like a Zeta Tau Alpha five pointed crowns.
Tying on a bow for any sorority gift makes it pretty and what better ribbon for a lil sis or a big sis (big sis ribbon was available, as well, last time I checked).
This ribbon is perfect for ZTA sisters, but would be a great addition to any sorority gift. If you make a sorority gift basket or wrap a sorority gift that needs a special bow, this ribbon that says either "Little Sister" or "Big Sister" would make it so special!
We don't know how long this little sister sorority ribbon will be available, so grab some while you can to make your own unique sorority gifts.
If it is still for sale on eBay, there should be a link below.
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 7 8 WHITE GROSGRAIN RIBBON LITTLE SISTER SORORITY  US $2.15
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 7 8 WHITE GROSGRAIN RIBBON CROWNS BIG SISTER SORORITY US $2.15
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 7 8 PINK GROSGRAIN RIBBON CROWNS BIG SISTER SORORITY US $2.15
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and lots of great sorority gifts at Greek Gear for ZTA. See what special they have today (always noted in bar at the top of the page.)
I haven't done cross stitch in a while, but these beautiful patterns for Alpha Delta Pi just make me want to get out sewing basket again. Like the Delta Zeta cross stitch designs, I don't know how long this Alpha Delta Pi cross stitch will be available on ebay.
My favorite is the little bunch of violets (two blossoms and one bud) with Alpha Delta Pi embroidered over the flower design. It is nice the way the pattern set includes the sorority name in different sizes so that you can cross stitch the size that you need for whatever project you plan to make.
The lion is nice, too, but looks like it would take a while to finish.
There are a lot of choices for letters, so you can find what you like best.
If this pattern set (or booklet) is still available, you should see a link to the sale below. There is more information on the ebay listing if you click over to see the other pictures.
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For a Delta Zeta, this set of Cross Stitch patterns is a real find. Published in 1989, this Sorority Delta Zeta cross stitch pattern set is not likely to turn up for sale very often. There are 4 pages in the pattern set and I think all the designs are pictures here in the image. There may be more DZ designs on the back side of the booklet. You could message the seller to find out.
Anyway, I think the designs are quite beautiful, and for a DZ sister that enjoys hand work and making sorority gifts, this would be a great help for making unique Delta Zeta Christmas gifts. Just having these patterns available would enable you to cross stitch a small gift for any sorority occasion. I only wish it were always available.
If you know where sorority cross stitch patterns can be purchased elsewhere, please leave a comment to help other sorority sisters who are looking for creative ideas like this.
If the Delta Zeta Cross Stitch pattern book is still available, it will be linked below:
Making a sorority scrapbook is a great way to document a memorable year with pages full of sorority event photos and clippings. Making your own Greek Letters and Sigma Delta Tau embellishments from paper makes your scrapbook even better with your own blend of artistic design making an entirely personal one-of-a-kind book of memories.
To save time, it is nice to have some sorority scrapbook stickers available. It is often hard to find sorority stickers and other sorority scrapbook embellishments, so when I come across them, I try post them here at Sorority Sisters.
Unfortunately, the scrapbook items noted here may be sold and no longer available eventually, but as of today, this Sigma Delta Tau sticker set is available and there are more than one set for sale.
If the Sorority Scrapbook Stickers Sigma Delta Tau are still available on eBay, there will be a link below this post.
All the little sister sorority gifts that you give are what expresses the sisterhood of your sorority. Sometimes, a handmade sorority gift expresses your affection better than a Greek gift that you buy like from Greek Gear.
If you like to paint with acrylic paints, there are so many gifts that you can make that take only a little bit of your time. I love to just browse in crafts stores or online and I always see so many ideas that can be adapted to make a great sorority gift.
This foam coozie is an example of a craft item that is almost always available in craft stores. Just look for your sorority colors. Images for an owl or whatever your mascot might be, can be obtained through Google images or Etsy.com by searching for "owl" or whatever your sorority mascot. You can copy to image and print it...then adapt it for your project. When I paint on a foam coosie like this one, I use transfer graphite paper to trace the design onto the coosie. This works to transfer a design onto most any surface that you want to paint on.
After the basic pattern is on the coosie, you just paint between the lines. I use a black sharpie to add details like the owl's feet and feathers.
Want some more ideas? See our Sorority Crafts page.
Make your own Sorority Stickers from foam stars or hearts. Simply hand paint your Greek Letters.
Sorority Cards-- Simple greeting cards for your sorority sisters
Sorority Greeting Cards Instructions- Another greeting card idea
Sorority Candy Tin-- Alpha Delta Pi-Use any container-make a cute sorority gift container
Sorority Mascot Personalized-- Make a plush animal into your sorority mascot with this esimple to make ribbon necklace.
Sorority Notebooks- With painting, you can make a special sorority notebook or album
Sorority Tote from Tee Shirt- Easy directions for making a tote from a t- shirt
Sorority picture frame --How to make a sorority picture frame (this one is for DZ)
Sigma Gamma Rho has a white poodle mascot, but I couldn't resist using what was at hand. In this case it was a big pink poodle and a little pink poodle. The pair just reminds me of sorority sisters or Sorors. At least I had gold and blue available to make the necklace in the right colors!
You can make a personalized sorority mascot like this. It is easy with the plush animal that represents your sorority and adding a sorority mascot necklace that personalizes your little mascot like this.
Here is an easy way to make a stuffed poodle into a very special symbol of your sorority, in this case, Sigma Gamma Rho.
Make a necklace with a ribbon and a foam shape. All you need is:
Materials & supplies:
l. about a half yard of narrow ribbon (depending on the size you your plush animal)
2. a foam shape ( packs of shapes are available inexpensively at craft stores )
3. paint brush and acrylic paints(you might substitute sharpie markers)
4. a hole puncher
5. approximately a yard of wider ribbon for bow
Simple Directions:
1. Paint your Greek letters on the foam shape
2. Punch a hole with hole puncher
3. Thread the ribbon through the hole that you punched
4. Tie ribbon necklace around the mascot neck
5. Add a pretty ribbon bow in the color of your choice
-that's it!............ So simple....
You might find other foam shapes that will work well, too. A heart would be beautiful. A circle would be great. too.
You can visit Greek Gear for some great new Sigma Gamma Rho gift ideas.
For more information and ideas visit our Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Page on SororitySisters.net.
-filling you in on Sorority Sister Information---You can help by adding ideas in the comments for Sigma Gamma Rho.
I just noticed that Greek Gear is having a sale on gift sets like this one for Zeta Tau Alpha. This set is selling for $9.95, plus the daily deal is 20% off of your purchase. The sorority gift sets vary for each sorority. The descriptions don't list the items, only that what is seen in the picture will be included. These sell out fast so I hope you will find some still available.
Sigma Sigma Sigma. This 6 piece Sigma set is also selling for $9.95, plus the daily deal is 20% off of your purchase. Get some purple or white tissue paper to put inside the can that is included; then fill the can with the other little sorority gifts. Wrap up the boxed notepad separately to give at a different time. --that's just what I would do.
This Alpha Chi Omega set is marked down to $5.95
The mouse pad is a great item and there is also a toothbrush - no doubt with Alpha Chi Omega symbols, too. I am thinking the other item is either a mirror in a sleeve or a notepad. Does anyone know?
For those of you who are looking for great little sister gifts that are affordable, this sale will help you out.
Remember, Greek Gear has a daily deal, too. Today's is 20% off.
Some of the other sorority sets that are available as I write this post are:
Alpha Delta Pi Discount Kit $8.95
Alpha Epsilon Phi Discount Kit $9.95
Alpha Gamma Delta Discount Kit $5.95
Alpha Omicron Pi Discount Kit $9.95
Alpha Phi Discount Kit $7.95
Alpha Sigma Alpha Discount Kit $9.95
Alpha Sigma Tau Discount Kit $5.95
Chi Omega Discount Kit $9.95
Delta Gamma Discount Kit $5.95
Delta Phi Epsilon Discount Kit $5.95
Delta Zeta Discount Kit $5.95
Gamma Phi Beta Discount Kit $9.95
Kappa Alpha Theta Discount Kit $9.95
Kappa Delta Discount Kit $5.95
Kappa Kappa Gamma Discount Kit $9.95
Phi Mu Discount Kit $9.95
Phi Sigma Sigma Discount Kit $5.95
Pi Beta Phi Discount Kit $9.95
Sigma Delta Tau Discount Kit $5.95
Sigma Kappa Discount Kit $5.95
Theta Phi Alpha Discount Kit $9.95
Zeta Tau Alpha Discount Kit $9.95
While living in GA in the 80s, I was asked to make dozens of special order sorority gifts for Georgia Southern sorority sisters thorough the Chatter Tree shop. We were always coming up with new sorority gift items, awards, paddles, banners, pillows, & brown jugs. Now I am sharing many of these ideas on this website, Sorority Sisters.net. We have a face book page for Sorority Gift Ideas;you can LIKE & post your pictures of handmade sorority gifts to share with others. This is a great opportunity to inspire one another to be creative in giving the gift of love in one-of-a-kind sorority gift making.
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