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Delta Zeta Cross Stitch Patterns

Sorority Gifts — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:36:14 +0000

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:

Social Greek Sorority Delta Zeta Cross Stitch Patterns
US $9.95

Delta Zeta Scrapbook

Sorority Gifts — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:03:35 +0000

Here is an idea for a Delta Zeta scrapbook using a sorority scrapbook pack. You can always draw and cut out your Greek letters yourself, but buying a letter pack with Greek letters already cut and ready to go saves a lot of time. Each set also comes with other card stock shapes like the turtle for Delta Zeta. I have also seen tee shirt shapes that allow you to draw a design on your cardstock tee shirt.

This particular Delta Zeta scrapbook has incorporated a lot of leaves and flowers into the design which makes it have a natural look. I also really like the polka dotted pink ribbon that edges the scrapbook cover and makes a closure with a bow.

The fun part of making a sorority scrapbook is choosing your paper and ribbon. Any craft store like Michaels, JoAnns, or Hobby Lobby have an abundance of scrapbooking paper and card stock to choose from. Pinks and greens are luscious together so it is easy to make a design with your colors that does not clash, but looks lovely.

The scrapbook letter kits are not always available on eBay. Last I checked, I only saw a kit for Gamma Phi Beta with a picture of a Phi Mu set. The seller on eBay's name is Merry. I asked her what sorority kits she has available. This is her answer:

Julie- thanks so much for your note. These are the sororities that I have current kits for- AGD, AOPi, AST, AZD, ChiO,DDD,DG,DST,DZ,GphiB,KAT,KKG,KD ADPi,PhiMu,PhiSS,PiPhi,SSS,ZTA. I can also send you some directions for a number of things that can be made.

Another option for locating your sorority kit is through my friend Karen Hansen . Karen used to sell the kits on ebay in recent years. She has alot of stock left that she no longer has room for. Scrap Sacks used to sell for $9.99 on ebay but she is selling what she has left for $5.99 per sack plus $1 shipping. Email her if you are interested at sororityspiritcolors (at) gmail (dot) com

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Sorority Totes

Sorority Gifts — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:35:02 +0000

I have made sorority tote bags with out sewing them. The trick is to buy a pre-made off white canvas tote bag from Hobby Lobby or another craft store that offers them. I have even found the canvas bags on sale for half price several times, which saves a lot.

I included a picture of a Delta Zeta tote that I painted to show you and example of what you can do.

You know, I always start with a simple drawing on paper for my pattern, in this case a turtle. When painting on fabric, very often, you can just put the pattern behind the fabric (after going over the lines with a black marker to emphasize them) and you can see the line through the fabric. Unfortunately, canvas is too thick to do this. So to get my turtle pattern onto the bag, I trace my pattern onto a piece of cardboard or card stock and cut it out. This makes a template of the outer lines of the turtle. With a pencil, I lightly trace around the turtle template onto the canvas. That gives me the basic line and then I can free hand the inner lines of the pattern. Getting the pattern penciled onto the canvas is probably the hard part.

Once you have your pattern drawn on the canvas, then you get out your pink and green paint, or go to the store and buy some if you don't have any. I keep a supply of most colors of acrylic paint and I also keep so good quality paint brushes on hand always for projects like this.

I had some nice pink rick rack so I sewed that along the top edge of the bag. There is fabric glue available if you don't sew. Last, I tied a puffy pink bow around the handle of the tote for a nice touch.

(the cardboard DZ patterns shown above are not the right pattern, but I am showing you what I mean by a cardboard template to trace around.)

Sorority Totes are available almost any store that sells sorority merchandise and gifts. I found this Delta Gamma tote bag on eBay selling for $18.99. It is an attractive bag and that is probably a fair price, but a sorority tote is another item that we, here at Sorority Sisters website, think you may want to consider making for yourself or as a gift. After all tote bags are pretty easy to sew.

Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Greek Weekender Tote
US $34.99

ZETA TAU ALPHA Sorority Embroidered Cream Tote Bag 14 X10 X 45 NEW
US $9.99

DELTA GAMMA sorority tote bag
US $24.99

KAPPA DELTA sorority tote bag
US $24.99

Pink and Green

Sorority Gifts — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:37:48 +0000

"Ladies look pretty in pink, but they need a little green to be gorgeous!"

The Delta Zeta polka dotted sticker claims the collection for Dee Zee,

but the colors are there for AKA sorority girls to enjoy, also.

This caught my eye at Polyvore.

Dee Zee Girls look pretty in pink

but look gorgeous is pink with lime green.

The colors are just made to go together!

Little Sister Gifts-DZ

Sorority Gifts — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:23:22 +0000

A gift bucket or basket like this one...

for Delta Zeta is a great way to make your little sister feel extra special! Fill a basket or a bucket with a bunch of little gifts such as a journal or composition book, stationary or notecards, scrapbooking die cuts, a sorority luggage tag, sorority pencils, and maybe some stickers. Make the items yourself to save money or just add your Greek letters to pre-bought items. It is so much fun and really makes your gift special to the recipient.

Looking at creative sorority gifts that other people have made inspires me and sparks my creative ideas. I hope it will do the same for you.

Some of you are making great gifts for your Little or Big. We would love to see them. In the comment section of each post on this website is an option to upload a picture. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, always take pictures of the gifts you make. You can share them easily with other Sorority Sisters through the upload in the comments section. Hope to see some great ideas!

Thanks to Merryrdh on Scrapbook.com for the great picture!

Delta Zeta Bucket

Sorority Gifts — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:07:27 +0000

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.

Delta Zeta Silver Pendant Charm Lavalier DZ 004
US $20.00

Delta Zeta sterling silver heart pendant with Swarovski
US $23.99

VINTAGE Delta Sigma Epsilon Delta Zeta sorority pledge book magazines DZ OLD
US $9.99

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA SORORITY GOLD PIN VINTAGE PEARLS OHIO 1944 ZETA SIGMA PI
US $225.00

Delta Zeta Sorority Bedding Sheet Set Twin Sz
US $79.99

3 DELTA ZETA THE LAMP MAGAZINES 1960 1961
US $7.96

Delta Zeta Stationery Gift Basket

Sorority Gifts — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:33:40 +0000

Welcome, Delta Zeta browsers!

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

Make Sorority Magnets

Sorority Gifts — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:37:07 +0000

These sorority magnets are so much fun to make. The samples are made for Delta Zeta, but you can adapt for any mascot and Greek letters.

You can find everything you need for this project at a craft store like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or Jo Anns, and usually what you need is at Walmart. (40% Off the Regular Price of One Item at Joann.com (Code: DECA840)

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.

Other Delta Zeta Crafts

Other Sorority Gifts that you can make

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Delta Zeta Handmade Gifts

Sorority Gifts — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:01:39 +0000

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.

Check back here often...I will continue to post ideas and directions for making your own sorority gifts like the items pictured here.

Make your own:

Delta Zeta Cards or Delta Zeta Picture Frame

or browse....

Delta Zeta Paraphernalia for sale

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Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday...

Make Greek Letter Cards

Sorority Gifts — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:22:10 +0000

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

Make Your Own Delta Zeta Gifts

How to Make a Sorority Picture Frame (Delta Zeta)

Sorority Gifts — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:13:42 +0000

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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