ALPHA DELTA PHI Cross Stitch

Sorority Cross Stitch Charts

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.

 

If this item is sold, you might like to see what  ALPHA DELTA PHI gifts and all are available at Greek Gear.

Greek Sorority Stickers

Sorority Gifts are needed in bulk sometimes like for Bid Day or events that every sister gets a gift set. There are several inexpensive sorority gifts on our sorority crafts page, and today, we are adding another one, Greek letter stickers.

Foam stickers are available at most craft stores and department stores like Walmart. They come in a variety of colors and shapes.

I made the samples in the picture from blue foam stars. I am partial to the stars and the heart shapes. They express Greek pride and sorority friendship more than other shapes that are available.

The shapes are already cut so there is nothing to do but to paint on the Greek letters.  I used white acrylic paint and an artist's quality thin paint brush. Such paint brushes cost a couple of dollars and can be reused indefinitely as long as you keep them cleaned and let the hairs dry in a point.

I like the white paint the best for a bright colored background such as the blue star. I have used black or red paint and I did not like the result as much. One tip for painting with white paint. Usually, white painting looks better if you go over it a second time so you don't see through it to the background color.

Short Cut TIP:

You can use a black Sharpie to apply your Sorority letters to the foam shape. That is the quickest way to make your stickers.

Alpha Delta Pi Pillow

Alpha Delta Pi Pillow with STYLE!

Greek Creations has come up with a winner with their line of sorority pillows which make a very special sorority gift, but it is such a uniquely lovely sorority item that many sisters will be asking for one for Christmas, birthday, or any other occasion when someone wants to know what you want.

This is not a tiny pillow. It is a foot high and a foot and a half wide! That size looks great on a twin bed to accent the head of the bed. Remember 12" by 18" and oblong in shape.

As you can see in this image, the Alpha Delta Pi pillow is made in colors that honor AD Pi. The front design is all about the Greek Letters and colors and there is a diamond over the Delta. The back side of the pillow is an animal print - looks like a leopard print to me.  The popcorn trim in a blue tone gives the pillow a "fun" presentation.

The price is a little steep, but for the quality and the size of the pillow, it is fairly reasonable.

What about the handmade sorority gift crowd?  As far as I know there is not a pattern available for making these sorority pillows so you would need to figure out how to make it starting with the dimensions 12" x 18" and add an inch to that, making it a 13" x 19" rectangle of fabric for the front and for the back.

SororitySisters.net offers ideas for sorority gift ideas, many of which you can make yourself.  Making something similar really is quite doable especially if you have some sewing experience, but it is definitely not a quick and easy project. I would not recommend a sewing project like this for a beginner.

Alpha Delta Pi Little Sister Gift Ideas

About once a year I have to clear out some of the sorority gift samples that I make for this website. I've grouped together a set of items that are for ADII and they are selling on Etsy Sorority Gifts.. These are mostly handmade sorority items.

Alpha Delta Pi Lion Gift Set- includes 16 items

(These items are one of a kind. that are rarely available. Get them while you can.)

Sorority items are hand crafted as samples of sorority craft ideas at sororitysisters.net. They are custom made designs. Our website offers free sorority craft ideas with directions and pictures for those who like to make their own little sister, big sister gifts.

This set will get you ready with unique little sister gifts.
The sorority basket includes a blue and white printed fabric liner, a decorated handcrafted and handpainted lion tag, and a blue grosgrain bow tied on the handle.

Fill the basket up with lots of goodies and make it an extra special gift for a little sister.

Also included in this set are:

1 blue COOSIE with  lion design

1 5x7 picture: Matted, handpainted Lion design (slide it into a $ store frame for a great gift)

6  rectangular lion thank you cards with shiny glitter.

2  round handpainted lion cards

2 ADII stickers (bright blue foam stars-peel the back off to stick)

1 lion ornament with ADII handpainted badge- for a room decoration or a Christmas tree decoration (if you want to save it until Christmas)

1 small blue gift bag with stenciled lion and white bow. (Great for filling with candy for a quick gift.)

1 LARGE Lion Gift Bag (not handmade, but so precious) - Lion's head is separate piece of cardstock and sticks out from bag- so cute!

Alpha Delta Pi Candy Tin

These ADPi candy tins are easy to make and they make a great gift for your little sister.

Materials needed:

1. Any suitable container such as a nut container shown in picture.
2. Scrapbook paper of your choice. I used blue since it is an ADPi color.
3. A large sticker (from scrapbook store) of sorority mascot or sorority symbol or flower.
4. Paint pen to paint Greek letters on lid of container.

Tools:

1. scissors to cut paper
2. Glue stick to glue paper on container.

-Making the sorority candy container shown above is super quick and easy once you have the supplies since you don't have to draw of paint anything but the Greek letters on the top.
Another idea is a sorority candy jar but it takes a little more time and effort if it the design is hand drawn and colored with colored pencils.

• I used a regular jar from my kitchen.
• I traced the lid onto drawing paper and cut out a circle that could be glued to the lid.
• I drew a teddy bear for Kappa Delta on the circle.
• After gluing the circle on the lid, I tied a matching bow around the jar. The bow really adds a lot to the gift.

When I make a gift for a specific person, I like to make a gift tag from cardstock, punch a hole in the corner and use narrow ribbon to tie the tag to the gift. On the tag you can personalize as you wish...consider using a sorority quote from our Quotes Page.

Have you made any easy sorority gifts? Please share with us your ideas.

Alpha Delta Pi Gift Set

Looking for an ADII deal? Or do you want to make some sorority gifts? (see message board idea at end of this post)

This is a 3 Item  Alpha  Delta Pi gift set.
It includes:
1) A D Pi decorative throw pillow. 11” x 11” with blue pom pom accents
2) A D Pi Graphic Note Pad with a cute lion standing in the right corner
3) A D Pi Make Up Bag- Made of waffle fabric, it is machine washable and the bow is removable “Alpha Delta Pi” is embroidered in light blue.
All Items are NEW and never used.

Is this a good deal? The auction had one bid at $7.99 today (Saturday, Aug 8, 2009). Sometimes sets like this only get one bid and someone ends up with a terrific buy. Hurry, auction ends Aug 14, 2009.

This is a new!  Alpha  Delta Pi Lion magnetic message board.  It is a LARGE, just under 11 inches tall! This hangable magnetic marker board with a blue border has rhinestone BLING!  A black marker and two big magnets are included  The letters ALPHA DELTA PI are handpainted on it and a wooden painted LION adorned with felt completes the look.   A Buy It Now for $13.78 .

MAKE YOUR OWN MESSAGE BOARD:

If you want to make your own, pick up a message board at Walmart (you might not be able to find one with a blue border-I don't know....) . Then go to Hobby Lobby or Michaels for a wooden lion cu- out and magnets. I have seen the lion cut-outs that are already painted. You only have to add Greek letters. The image above shows shiny bling. If that is the look you want, just look for that at the craft store, too.

A great gift that is easy to make!