Delta Zeta Gifts

The is one of my favorite Delta Zeta designs because it incorporates the Greek letters with the Delta Zeta Turtle mascots.

This sorority gift craft project is an example of what you can do with a plastic container (pink bucket) and paint pens that you buy from the craft store.  I used a dark green pen, a light green pen, and a black pen for this design. I think there is a touch of white in there, too.

I always start with a pattern on paper. I transfer the pattern to my bucket with graphite paper which you can buy from a craft store for this purpose.  I place the graphite paper on the bucket where I wanted to put the design with the pattern on top of it. I then used a ball point pen to transfer the turtle Greek Letter design onto the bucket. ---Trace it on lightly! You don't want dark lines showing that you can't cover with paint. You just need enough of the pattern to show so that you know where to paint!

I shook the paint pens for awhile to mix up the paint. Then I uncapped each pen as I used it, but first started the flow of paint by pressing the pen tip firmly against a piece of scrap paper until the paint started flowing. Then I filled in my design just like coloring in a coloring book.  For the black, you can use a permanent pen like a fine sharpie for the detail lines like the turtle's eye and smile.

The paint from the paint pens dries fast. I like to spray acrylic varnish over a design to give it lasting power, but it is not necessary.  (The acrylic spray I use is made by Krylon and I think it is called Clear Coat or Clear something.)

That's it for making a Delta Zeta bucket.

Paint pens are great for painting your Greek Letters on foam can coolers like the ones seen in the picture behind the bucket.

Delta Zeta Stationery Gift Basket you can make!

Sorority Picture Frame-The example is for Delta Zeta, but it can be made for any sorority gift.

Check Joann.com online if you don't have a craft store nearby to buy your materials.

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Here are 19 samples of sorority gifts that you can make yourself. Enjoy the process of making stuff for your friends!

Delta Zeta Set includes:

1 Turtle basket with lining & bow

1 Turtle Gift Bag

1 wooden hang-up turtle

1 5 x 7 photo mat

3 small folded gift cards (2 of roses, 1 of turtle)

6 handpainted foam stickers (stars in pink & green)

3 rectangular turtle greeting cards

3 round turtle greeting cards

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For Directions:

These magnets require:
1. foam or wooden shapes
2. acrylic paint in the colors of your choice
3. detail paintbrush(s) and fine sharpee in black
3. craft magnets (best buy comes in a roll that can be cut into one inch pieces. You peel off the backing paper from the magnet revealing adhesive which allows you to stick the magnet on the back of your wooden or foam shape)

These can be made from wooden or foam shapes. The ones appearing in the photo were prepainted green so that saved me some time. I only needed a few colors of acrylic paint, namely pink, white, green, and black. Once you buy your sorority colors in acrylic paint plus white and black, you will be set to make and paint a multitude of surprises or gifts for your little sister or your big sister.

Sorority Magnet Directions
1. On paper, practice drawing a very basic turtle or mascot of your choice.

2. When it looks ok to you, copy it "free hand" onto the wooden or foam shape in pencil (lightly so you can erase if needed).

3. Next, you paint the largest areas. ( You will find that cheap brushes will not give near as good results as better brushes. The craft stores sell brushes for about $3 that will help you succeed)
When it dries, consider adding a pattern. I added white polka dots to the pink turtle shell.

4. Then paint the face (eyes and mouth) with white and black paint. Dab on a tiny shite circle for the eye and wait for it to dry. For the black eyeball and mouth, you can either use a very thin liner brush or use a fine permanent paint pen like a fine sharpie.

5. Your Greek letters can be painted on or drawn on with paint pens like Sharpee. I prefer to paint them as seen in the samples. I used PINK on the green background so that it would show up well. I usually have to put 2 coats of paint if I use a light color like pink on a dark background like green. You can outline your letters with a black pen if desired.

6. To complete your custom made sorority magnet: After the paint is dry, adhere a small strip of magnet onto the back of the shape.

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Other Sorority Gifts that you can make

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Delta Zeta Sorority Gift Set of 21

This Delta Zeta set is on eBay Dec 2-Dec 9, 2008.

These Delta Zeta gift items are samples that I have painted and made for this site and my other sorority idea blog.

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Greetings from Delta Zeta

Make a Bunch of Sorority Letter Cards Tonight!

1. I bought a pack of a dozen 3" x 4" white cards with envelopes from Michaels or Hobby Lobby

2. Then I chose some pink and green scrapbook paper to cut the letters from.

3. Next I made a template by drawing the Delta and Zeta on cardboard. (This step takes the longest since  you want the letters to look right)

4. Then I cut out the cardboard template.

5. Next I traced with a pencil around the edge of the template letters onto the pink scrapbook paper.

6. Then I cut out the letters with scissors.

7. Last step: I used a glue stick to glue the letters on to the card.

That's It.

The reason I went to the trouble to make a cardboard template of the Delta and Zeta is because I plan to use them again and the next time I need to make paper or cloth letters, it will be much quicker.

Also, if you buy a pack of cards like I did instead of making a card with folded paper, then you might as well go ahead and make a set of cards for a gift or two. Get a pink or green ribbon and tie 6 cards together with a bow.  This makes a great gift presentation and it is so easy to do.

Now here are some more sorority quotes for you to use when making your own cards:

(or see the whole list of sorority sister quotes)

* There can be no situation in life in which the conversation of my dear sister will not administer some comfort to me. ~Mary Montagu

* Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other. ~Carol Saline

* Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow. ~Benjamin Disraeli

* A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

* A big sister is a friend and defender - a listener, conspirator, a counselor and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too. ~Pam Brown

* Sisterhood is powerful. ~Robin Morgan

* “My sisters have taught me how to live.” George Wasserstein

* “Sisters are for sharing laughter and wiping tears.” Author Unknown

* “Chance made us Sisters, hearts made us friends.” Unknown

* “Sisters touch your heart in ways no other could. Sisters share… their hopes, their fears, their love, everything they have. Real friendship springs from their special bonds.” Carrie Bagwell

Quote Sources:

Thanks to Western Illinois University Delta Zeta

http://www.wiu.edu/deltazeta/sorority_quotes.htm

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Make Your Own Gifts

Make a Special Sorority Picture Frame

You Can Make One!!

Here is a hand-crafted gift that is easy to make for a sorority gift.

Recycle a picture frame and make it into a very special Big Sister/Little Sister sorority gift.

Here are some TIPS to get you started:

This picture frame was already painted olive green.

If the frame you have available is not the color that you want, or if it is scratched, etc. in need of paint.....simply paint it with acrylic paint which is available for less than one dollar. The black foam "brushes" work great for a project like this one and they, too, are very inexpensive.

I used some acid free white cardstock paper to sketch a little turtle. I colored him with colored pencils and then cut him out. I glued him to the mat that was already a part of my frame.

Try to use what you have, but you can buy different colored mats in standard sizes at craft stores.

The rest of the design is painted with acrylic paints onto the frame and then sprayed with crystal clear varnish (varnish is optional, but helps to preserve your work)

If you are not confident using paintbrushes, you can use paint pens for a very good effect. Practice the way you are going to write, first on paper before you actually paint or write on your frame. This helps prevent an undesired outcome.

Embellish your written design with some little hand painted flowers. Use the end of the paint brush to dip in the paint to make the dots of the flower. Then add stems and leaves with green paint. These, too, can be painted with paint pens if you don't like to use paintbrushes.

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