I just can't say enough good about Merryrdh's scrapbook pages that you can see at scrapbook.com. (See her specific link below the picture.

Thanks to Merryrdh on Scrapbook.com for the great picture! Go to her page to see more of Gamma Phi Beta Scrapbook ideas.

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How should you make your own college care package? It will be a fun project and it will save money for sure.

You need a large container. A basket is always good, but be creative because you might already have something that will work just as well. I was recently in the dollar store and I noticed that they have a variety of organizing containers and buckets available in more than one color. Be sure to get a container that is big enough to hold a lot so that your gift will have the WOW appeal and really make somebody's day special.

Then make a shopping trip to Walmart of a grocery store and buy a batch of goodies similar to the items in the picture above like, boxed drinks, candy, microwave popcorn, chips, mac and cheese, pop tarts, soup cups. You might want to add some tasty in season fruit and either trail mix or nuts.

I always keep a lot of ribbon handy so that I can make anything I give more special. Tie a ribbon on ANYTHING and suddenly it looks like a lovely gift.

With a college care package, I just cut a long piece of ribbon (like 5 or 6 feet long). I put the center of the ribbon under the basket or bucket and then pull the ribbon ends up around both sides of the basket. Then tie a big fluffy bow at the top to hold it all together. The wider the ribbon, the better.  If you don't have ribbon, you can cut or tear a long strip of fabric and use it like wide ribbon, tying a bow at the top of your basket.

I gift like this is appreciated by anyone, but use the idea for your sorority sisters especially Little Sisters or Big Sisters. Add a handmade card and/or a special sorority gift or include a personalized  sorority item and you have an awesome gift that is sure to please.

"...but I need it delivered!"

Now don't forget Greek Gear who offers top quality sorority apparel and gifts. The food picture in this post is from Greek Gear's college care package. If you want to order a care package rather than making your own, then by all means order from Greek Gear Where they are selling for $38.95.

"College Care Packages from greekgear.com! Show them you love them with this unique College Care Package from Greekgear.com. All Campus Care packs come loaded with those special treats a college student is sure to love. Pop Tarts, Pop Corn, Twizzlers, Mac and Cheese and much more. Great for exam time or weekends away from home."

These are great from parents or grandparents to send to a their college student during exams or any other time. Easy to order and easily shipped right to their door.

They always do a great job of offering top quality sorority items for sale

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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!

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Every sorority has a flower.

The humble pansy is the the flower for Delta Delta Delta.  It is a symbol of alumnae membership and the third step in the lifetime development of Delta Delta Delta's members.

Making pansy cards for your Tri Delta sisters is so easy if you have pansies. This is a good time of year to buy a couple of 6 packs of pansy bedding plants. You can plant them in a flower pot to brighten up the room or patio.  A pot full of pansies would make a great gift for a sorority sister OR you can "harvest" the pansies to preserve them by drying and pressing them in a phone book. These pressed pansies are perfect for making cards like the ones shown in the picture (above and below) that I made.

Anyway, because of their  brightness through the cold winter, pansies are one of my favorite flowers. The sad thing about pansies, though, is that as soon as it gets hot, they wilt. I've found I way to make the most of my pansies. In May, before the heat wave arrives, I pluck off all my pansies that are still pretty and press them between tissue paper in a thick phone book. Then I stack some weights on the phone book to flatten it. Then I wait.

About a month later a carefully remove the pansies from the book and use them to make my very special pansy gretting cards. These, I love to send to friends....Thinking of You, Happy Birthday!, Get Well, In Sympanthy, etc.

I also tie up a stack of pansy cards with a purple ribbon and give them as Christmas gifts. My sisters can't get enough of them. They are so much fun to make and give!

All you need is a pack of blank greeting cards, pressed pansies, and white glue (like Elmers).  I squirt a little bit of glue on the card and then carefully place the dried pansy on the glue and wait for it to dry. It really is easy!  An optional tool would be a set of tweezers. The pansies are very delicate when they are dried and tweezers are useful for picking them up and placing them on the cards.

I plant pansies in the fall. These hearty little blossoms stick it out through the winter even when the snow covers them and then they revive with the warm weather of spring.  I added a few fresh pansy bedding plants to my many pots because my dear husband always brings home more flowers from Home Depot than I need.  After they are planted, I am always glad  for the bright colors decorating the patio.

Browse for a perfect sister quotes for your greeting card. We have a sorority quotes page that we update regularly.

If you like ideas for sorority cards, you might like to read about Greek Letter Sorority Cards.

photo credit from Tri Delta University of California

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Sorority Bags

 

You can buy generic tote bags like this one at any craft store or online. I added the red rick rack by sewing it on my sewing machine. I make a fabric lining for some of the sorority totes that I make.

Other easy gifts to make are sorority pillows, sorority stationary and cards.

You can find a lot of great ideas by browsing the forums of Greek Chat.

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Do you like to make sorority gifts?

I am really excited about a new group on Flickr where we all can upload pictures of sorority gifts that we make.

We can  share pictures of any or all of our handmade sorority gifts. This is your chance to inspire the rest of us with your great ideas or just to share the results of your latest sorority craft.

Have you decorated a picture frame with your Greek letters?

Have you made a sorority pillow?

Have you made a sorority paddle?

Have you made a sorority scrapbook or do you have some pages in a scrapbook dedicated to sorority events and special times? Take a picture of those pages and share.

Show your best sorority gift ideas and inspire others.

Join the new  Flickr Group: Sorority Sister Crafts and Handmade Gifts

Take a picture of any sorority item that you make and then upload it to http://www.flickr.com/groups/sororitysisters

If you don't have a picture, then just leave a comment and tell us what you have made.

What sorority presents have you made??

photo credit: EverySpoon

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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.

Make a sorority candy 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.

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Sorority Sister Hearts are Knit Together

One of the best gifts for a little sister or a big sister is one that affirms the Big-Little relationship. A framed picture of the two sisters together is always a winner because it shows appreciation for that special relationship. Go a step further with a framed picture by personalizing the picture frame with your sorority letters. This can be as simple as painting your Greek letters on the frame or can be more elaborate with handpainted sorority name and the sorority flower or mascot. Using your sorority colors for the background is another way to make it personal.

Many times you can find stickers or a rubber stamp that makes making special sorority gifts very easy.

For example, to make a Tri Sigma picture frame....

Look for a rubber stamp of a sailboat. The ink from the stamp prints the lines of the design  onto your frame. Then with the design safely and neatly on the frame, you can use a tiny paint brush to paint in the colors ( a little paint goes a long way)

The frame that I made for the Sorority Sisters site is for Delta Zeta.

The frame already had the plaid mat. I drew a simple turtle on drawing paper, colored it with pencils, cut it out, and glued it to the mat (under the glass). Then using white acrylic paint, I painted "Delta Zeta" and embellished it with two pink flowers on either end. The green frame, the pink flowers, and the pink and green turtle all display the Delta Zeta colors or pink and green.

This idea is easy, inexpensive, and so appreciated, especially when it includes a picture of Big Sis and Little Sis together.

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Also known as sorority sign pillows, this sorority pillow hangs by a ribbon.

It is handpainted with the lion mascot and the message,

"A Phi Mu lives here!"

The Greek letters are pink as well as the backing fabric and the hanging ribbon.  It is painted with acrylic paint and constructed on the sewing machine with some hand sewing also.  This custom made sorority gift is not manufactured, but made one at a time as ordered.  This pillow measures 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches.

Perfect for hanging on a doorknob to  decorate your door or just hang up with a tack anywhere you like. A few of these are available on Etsy Sorority Gifts .

Testimonial From Lisa who ordered 2 sorority pillows on Etsy

I received the Chi Omega and Phi Mu Hang-up
pillows in the mail yesterday. They are even cuter in person, I am really
pleased with them!  I really appreciate the fast turn around as well!

Lisa (Jan.2010)

For those of you that would rather make your own sorority items and sorority gifts, you can make a pillow like this with a little effort and time.

To make a sorority pillow like this one you will need:

white fabric cut 7 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches

Backing fabric 7 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches

Ribbon (about 12")

Fiberfil to stuff pillow

Acrylic Paints in colors that suit your design

Paintbrush(es)

Sewing tools

Paper Pattern:Basic Mascot drawing (darken basic lines with a black marker)

Paper Pattern("A Phi Mu Lives Here" (darken basic lines with a black marker)

Some basic directions:

Drawing and Painting:

I put the white fabric over the mascot pattern and the Lettering pattern, centering each pattern so that all looks balanced. I can see through the fabric enough to lightly trace the outline of the mascot onto the fabric. I also trace the "A Phi Mu Lives Here" lightly onto the white fabric.

Once I have the basic lines traced, I paint the design and the words with my acrylic paints.

After the paint is dried thoroughly, I "set" the paint with an iron set on the WOOL setting. I put a piece of white paper over the painted design and run the iron over the white paper for about 15 seconds. (NOTE: This ironing allows the painted fabric to be permanent, not washing out if you need to wash it in the washing machine.)

Then comes the SEWING:

I pin ends of the ribbon to the top edge of the painted white fabric rectangle.

With right sides together, I pin the back and the front of the pillow together.

Using a straight stitch, I stitch the front to the back, catching the ribbon ends in the seam, and leaving and opening of 2-3 inches for turning.

I turn the pillow right side out, using a knitting needle to push out the corners crisply.

I iron the pillow to get out wrinkles from turning it.

Then I stuff the sorority pillow with fiberfil and whip stitch the opening closed.

That's it!

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Her kits contain precut letters and symbols for you to use in your Greek scrapbook page designs.  Contact Karen (see contact information at end of post) to inquire about sorority kits that may not be listed for sale. She can probably make a custom kit for your sorority if you make a request.

These sorority scrapbook kits are not always available, so take a look and see if they fit your need.

Sorority Scrapbooking Kits

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Greek Scrapbooking

I don't know where else you can get these if not from Karen.

[If you visit this sorority sister post later and the scrapbook kits are no longer for sale on eBay, you can contact Karen through this email address:
spiritcolors(at)yahoo.com]

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Email me at sororitygiftideas (at) gmail (dot) com

Make your little sister a sorority gift basket and fill it with anything you like to make it more special.

You can use any basket for this idea, but chipped wood baskets like the ones shown in the picture work particularly well.
The colorful liner for the basket is made from a scrap of fabric. The tag is made from acid free scrapbooking cardstock.
Be creative with your tag. It can be as simple as your Greek letters applied with a marker, or you can use the idea above.... using your mascot as your design.

Tag Design Ideas:
1. Rubber stamp of mascot or sorority flower colored with pastel pencils
2. Sticker of your mascot, symbol, or flower
3. Cut out your mascot, symbol, or flower from a greeting card that you have saved
4. Draw and paint your own design

It doesn't take long to make your tag, and if you mess up, just start over

Scrapbooking Tools, Supplies & More all at Joann.com

Basket Tag Idea for Chi Omega or Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Sister

Basket Tag Idea for Phi Mu or Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Sister

This is what the baskets look like before you decorate them.
______________________________________

Send in pictures of a sorority gift basket that you have made.

Thanks, Julie

You can email me at sororitygiftideas (at) gmail (dot) com

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These hand painted sorority pillows are not mass produced and are not available in stores or anywhere else. They are only made by order in limited numbers.  Custom Made Sorority Pillows $12.99

Chi Omega with owl mascot, Delta Zeta with turtle mascot, Kappa Delta with frog or bear mascot, Delta Sigma Theta with elephant mascot, Alpha Delta Pi with lion mascot, Phi Mu with lion mascot, Gamma Phi Beta with carnation and crescent symbol, Alpha Omicron Pi with panda mascot, Alpha Gamma Delta with squirrel mascot and Alpha Kappa Alpha with frog mascot.

Measurements: 4 1/2” by 6 1/2” Since the pillows are custom made by order, it usually takes 2 or 3 days to make a pillow and then get it mailed to you. Mascots or symbols that are not pictured will take longer. Please do not order if you need it by an early deadline.

Mascots or symbols that are not pictured will take longer. Please do not order if you need it by an early deadline.

Taking Custom Orders for a limited time. For questions or if you want to place a  custom order:

Email Julie at: sororitygiftideas (at) gmail (dot) com

The following pictures represent some custom orders I've made by order.

SORORITY GIFTS YOU CAN MAKE:

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Sorority Journal

This cute sorority Phi Mu scrapbook was listed recently on eBay. Whoever painted it really has an eye for design...it turned out so cute!

I am posting the picture so that all can see what a great sorority gift idea this is.  Just take a solid color scrapbook or journal, paint your Little Sister's name (or Big Sister)  on it in the center, draw a simple design around the name that symbolizes your sorority...either your mascot or flower or other symbol.  Because it is simple, it is such a pleasing design.

The Ladybug is  mascot for some Phi Mu chapters including the one at Georgia Southern.  I used to live in Statesboro, GA and got to know some of the Phi Mu's a while back...a great bunch.  I  got to paint some ladybugs.

Anyway, someone should try making a book like this one. So Cute!!

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Make Sorority Gift Stickers

For Big/Little sorority gifts, many girls like to give lots of small sorority items, sometimes combined in a sorority gift basket and sometimes just to have a little gift to give every few days. Also, it is nice to have a gift that can be mailed in an envelope like these stickers.

You only need a sharpie or other permanent marker (I like the fine tip for neater writing) and a bunch of foam shape stickers from a craft shop.  The foam shapes are stickers. You just peel the paper off of the back and expose the stickiness.

I divided the shapes into colors and then used all the yellow stars for Chi Omega stickers.

Make dotted Greek letters with the Sharpie pen. You simply draw you letters like print and then finish by adding DOTS to the ends of the letters. It makes the letters look more finished and professional, don't you think?

Quick and easy sorority gifts like these can be whipped up in a few minutes.

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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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Phi Mu Sorority Gift Basket

(I have a few sets of 12 plain baskets selling on eBay this month. See end of post for link if you need baskets)

Sorority Gift Baskets (how to)-  Use scrapbooking paper & ribbon to embellish a basket

For Making Sorority Gift Baskets

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Delta Zeta Turtle Basket-Make a Sorority Basket for your Little Sister

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I have a few dozen craft baskets left that are up for sale on ebay this month. If you have been wanting to make a batch of sorority gift baskets, you need to buy a dozen baskets now before they sell out. When they are gone, they're gone. I can't buy anymore because my closet space is all used up.

Anyway, the dozen baskets come with a pattern sheet for making the fabric liner and basic directions for making a gift tag, which is what makes the basket to cute. The basic directions give you steps for making tags, but don't provide patterns for the sorority mascots.  Read the description on the eBay lising for more information.

Remember, these won't last long...so don't delay if you need a batch of baskets for Christmas gifts.

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Pillow Embroidered with Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Letters

This is a simple sorority pillow, but it has  a classic look. Green and Red are two of Alpha Chi Omega sorority's colors, so choosing a green and white gingham for the backgroud and red for the letters is a welcome choice. Making the letters in red and the background in green rather than a red background and green letters assures that the letters are noticed.

The ruffle gives the pillow a feminine touch plus it adds to the distinctive look of the pillow (rather than a plain pillow edge)

So if you plan to make a sorority pillow, consider these three things:

1. Choose your colors wisely. They matter most of all.

2. A simple pillow with just the Greek letters is often the classiest.

3. Incorporating a ruffle or piping at the edge makes a finer looking pillow than just a straight edge.

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What better way to remember your sorority's special times than making a commemorative scrapbook. A sorority scrapbook becomes your personal expression for what means the most to you.  It is a handmade book that is an artform of memories.

One of the best purposes for making a sorority scrapbook is to present it to a little sister of a big sister at the end of the year. By including pictures and souvenirs  of parties and events, you'll be giving a very special reminder of a very special friendship.

Collect scrapbook papers in your sorority's colors and trace off your Greek Letters. Cutting  several of each letter  at the same time saves time.  Make letter sets in different sizes and different types to fit the mood of your scrapbook pages.

You can often find sorority scrapbook sets available for purchase to save time like this Alpha Delta Pi set.

Alpha Delta Pi Scrapbook Set

Other kits that are available this week are for:

Kappa Kappa Gamma Scrapbook Kit

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Here is the latest Kappa Alpha Theta gift set just in time for fall rush. This set is selling for $11 with shipping under $5.

This is Kappa Alpha Theta best sorority gift buy this week. It won't last long. (I did not make this set. It is listed on ebay)

For any Kappa Alpha Theta crafters, you can make a plaque like the one shown in the picture.

You need:

1. a wooden plaque ( craft stores or Walmart)

2. black and yellow acrylic paint

3. quality paint brush for painting the Greek letters OR a yellow paint pen

4. 1 foot of yellow ribbon.

5. OPTIONAL: Clear Acrylic Spray (Krylon makes a good product)

Paint the yellow edge first. Then add a second coat of paint to the yellow. Let it dry.

Now paint the black. Very carefully paint the black edge against the yellow that is already dry. You will probably need another coat of black also.

When you are happy with the background, then add the greek letters. (I would practice this one paper first with a felt tip pen to get the size and look you want.  With graphite paper you can trace the basic design on to the plaque so that you have something to go by when you start painting)  You need a very good brush to do letter detail nicely. A paint pen is a good option if you are not used to painting detail.

You will probably need a second coat of paint for the letter.

When completely dry:

Optional: spray with Clear Acrylic Spray (protects like varnish)

Decide how much ribbon you want for a hanger. On the back side of the plaque make to fingernail sized puddles of Elmers White Glue, each about 1 inch on the left and on the right of the back top center of plaque. Make sure that the glue is under and over the ends of the ribbon. LET THE GLUE DRY OVERNIGHT.

That's it!!

The Kappa Alpha Theta journal is another item you can make yourself. The trick is to find a journal in the right color and if you like the one in the picture, you might be able to find one like it with the slide slot. Then all you have to do is use some scrapbook paper (or any high quality paper) to make a Kappa Alpha Theta tag.....easy to do since you can work at it on paper until you like it. If you can't find a yellow journal with a slide slot, just see what IS available and be creative with what you can find.

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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!

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If embroidery or cross stitch is your thing, or if you have a grandmother or mother that loves needlework, these designs make a classy gift to celebrate your affiliation.

This art work can't be finished in a day, so if you want to have a great gift finished in time for Christmas, now is a great time to start stitching.  These Counted Cross Stitch Kits come with #14 aida cloth, DMC floss in the colors required, a needle, the chart and a set of instructions for the sorority (or fraternity) coat-of-arms. Each design cloth is approx. 9" x 12" which should make it easy to frame since it is a standard size.

The only image that I have available is for a fraternity cross stitch kit.  Sorority cross stitch kits that are also available.

These Greek cross stitch kits come in almost every sorority (and fraternity) so check and see if yours is available.

First on the list are Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Alpha Omicron Pi.  Many more sororities are available.

NOTE:     -Your  sorority cross stitch kit will  ship free!             with Coupon:  ILOVEGREEKGEAR

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Some you have asked about the sorority scrapbook cuts.  There used to be Gamma Phi Beta scrapbook sets as well as Kappa Delta sets available on ebay. I am hoping that the seller will have more available soon since there are many of you who are waiting for them to become available.

If you send a message to the seller requesting the scrapbook sets for your sorority be made available, perhaps she will fill the need and offer scrapbook sets for more sororities.

Getting a set like this is a great motivator to get you started making a scrapbook this fall, for yourself or as a gift for you lil or big sister.

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Just cut and fold the scrapbooking paper to make it fit into a standard envelope and you have your basic card made!

You can go super simple and only add your sorority letters or you can make a card that is a work of art with your sorority flower or mascot. Paint a design or use stickers or rubber stamps.  Remember, you can always print out letters or designs from the computer to incorporate into your sorority card, but in a world of manufactured stuff and perfect letters from fonts, handmade and hand drawn has an irresistible appeal.

The following pictures show some ideas for sorority greeting cards for Kappa Delta and Delta Zeta.

These cards are available this week on ebay for a great price (less that $1.50 for a pack of 8!). The seller is only offering sets for these two sororities at this time, but I hope we will see more sororities available. These cards are cute!!

Kappa Delta paraphernalia

Delta Zeta paraphernalia

If you make your own sorority greeting cards, please send us a picture of your creation. We would love to consider posting it on this blog.
sororitygiftideas (at) gmail (dot) com

Have you made any other sorority gifts with scrapbook papers?

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Last week, I posted about Rasheeda who started out making sorority scrapbooks as gifts for her new sorority sisters. Now she is sharing her talent with others by making custom sorority scrapbooks to sell on ebay and for special orders.

She has made many sorority scrapbook covers to represent  Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta,  and Sigma Gamma Rho Sororities and Order of Eastern Star.

Update to Sorority Scrapbooks POST on Dec 7, 2009:

You can contact Rasheeda at crimsoncreation (at) live (dot) com.  Her website is listed on our link Greek Links Page. There are more scrapbook pictures there for you to see.

She will be happy to receive requests for other sororities and will work hard with you on a design that suits you. Each book cover is crafted with various materials including fabrics and ribbon and is designed to represent the symbols, mascots, jewels and colors of each organization.

At this time (April, 2009) she is selling these exquisite books for less than $20.  Get your order in today.

I predict that she is soon going to be so busy with orders that she will have to raise her prices.  There is just no comparison between a quality handmade gift and a mass produced gift like everybody elses.

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Rasheeda said,
"I started out making them as gifts for my new sorority sisters.  I then began receiving requests from some of my sorority sisters, to give as gifts to people in other chapters. I began making them  for several sororities and thought I would try selling them on Ebay.  I have been selling successfully on Ebay since June 2008."

Rasheeda has her own website ( see our Greek Links for Crimson Red) and her goal is to begin vending at sorority and fraternity events. She currently hand-crafts sorority scrapbook covers to represent  Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta,  and Sigma Gamma Rho Sororities and Order of Eastern Star.

She welcomes requests from  other sororities and will work with you on a design that meets your needs.
Each book cover is two- dimensional and designed to represent the symbols, mascots, jewels and colors of each organization. Books can also be personalized for an additional fee.

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A doorhanger makes a great sorority gift for your big sister.  Here we have a picture of a Zeta Tau Alpha design with the sorority crown theme.  A door hanger is an easy gift to make and the materials are available at your local craft store.  I have seen the wooden crowns at Michaels.  Hobby Lobby carries a different line of painted wooden cut outs, but they have a very good selection also, from what I have seen.  Look for your sorority mascot, your sorority symbol, or your sorority flower.  You can always paint something if it is the wrong color.

Click below for:

Directions for making a Sorority Doorhanger

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Here is a sorority gift idea that is quick, inexpensive, and easy. A sorority doorhanger is a great little sister or big sister gift for anyone to make and give.

You should be able to find the materials to make this at a store like Hobby Lobby or Michaels.  They usually have the doorhangers made out of various materials.  I've seen them made of foam or made of wood.  I think the wooden doorhangers look better.

On this design, the sorority sister painted the front and back of the doorhanger dark brown.  When that was day, she glued the (already painted) wooden giraffe on the bottom. When that was dry, she lightly sketched her Greek letters (Alpha Epsilon Phi) in the proper place. She used her detail brush to paint the Greek letters with gold acrylic paint.  When that was dry, she painted various colored circles with white acrylic paint in a haphazard pattern.

I would paint the background and the Greek letters in my own sorority colors.  It just makes it a custom designed gift to use your own colors, don't you think?

Personalize it on the back side with a fine paint pen in any color you choose or a black sharpie will do.

You might want to put the DATE and

TO  BIG SIS _______________

FROM LIL SIS____________________

Needed Items: To Make a Door Hanger Like this One

1. An unfinished DOORHANGER

2. A wooden cutout of your sorority's mascot, symbol, or flower

3. Acrylic Paint (in the colors of your choice)

4. Paintbrushes -get a cheap FOAM brush for the background painting and a smaller brush for painting the details like the Greek letters

5. Glue

6. Spray Varnish (Optional)

*you might find sandpaper, a pencil, and a Sharpie marker useful

_______________

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"I LOVE making gifts instead of just buying stuff, because making stuff is so much more fun! I'm looking for some creative, unique ideas for homemade little sister gifts.  I've already made a few things but need more ideas, please!"

Here is an idea that is inexpensive and easy:

A personalized mug makes a great sorority gift.

Mandy  had this to share about how she made a special sorority mug for her little sister:

"I purchased a mug from the Hobby Lobby that has paper inside for decorating that slides into the mug behind the plastic exterior.  Instead of coloring it myself,  I printed out a insert using our Greek letters and sorority flower ( or whatever looks nice).  My mug turned out great and it was easy to make.  It is definitely one-of-a-kind.  You could even print your lil sis's name on it. Just be creative and make it however you wish.  When the mug was finished, I filled it with packets of  cocoa and specialty tea bags.  I was really pleased with it!!"

Thanks, Mandy!

I found a picture of the mugs you can buy to decorate.  Now I just need one of you to send in a picture of one that you personalize for a handmade sorority gift.  If you make one like Mandy's or make any other sorority gift, please share with this blog by sending me a picture at

sororitygiftideas (at) gmail (dot) com

I would love to hear from you!  Your picture will likely be shared in a Sorority Sisters blog post.

If you have any other handmade sorority ideas to share, please do so in a comment. We love to read what other sisters are doing creatively. Thanks.

Julie for Sorority Sisters

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Picture credits to belleseptembre

Here is a great idea for a very personalized gift for your little sister.  This is handmade by a Phi Beta Psi big sister and given to her little sister.  The focal point of the collage is the center where she glued on pictures of Big Sis and Lil Sis. She used a plastic picture frame to hold a collage.  The collage is made from various letters and pictures cut from magazines and cards.  It is embellished with three dimentional hearts.  It looks like she used silver glitter paint to paint a "ribbon" around the whole design.

Thanks to belleseptembre a great idea!

If anyone else has a photo to share of a sorority gift you have made, please send to the email address listed in the CONTACT ME page. Thanks so much.

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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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Sorority Scrapbook Kits

Sorority Scrapbook Kit

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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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Alpha Kappa Alpha Frog Ornament

Tis the season to be jolly..
These little AKA pink and green frog ornaments are full of jolly.  Liven up your own tree or give them away as Christmas gifts to your sorority sisters.

Use this idea and make your own sorority Christmas ornaments.

• Look for 3 wooden cut-outs of your mascot such as the frog in this example.  You will also need 3 Woodsies.
• I used the round shaped woodsies for this example.
• I painted the woodsie pink and when it dried, I used a Sharpie permanent markers to write the letters.
• This wooden circle (woodsie) was glued to the wooden frog.
• I cut a length or narrow pink ribbon and attached it to the wooden frog this way: With Elmer's Glue I made 2 little globs of glue on the back of the frog and put the ends of the ribbon in the glue.  Then I added another small drop of blue on top of the ribbon end. I allowed it to dry thoroughly (takes and hour or two).

That's it. Ready to hang on the tree!

Your might be interested in:

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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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Cards can be so easy to make and yet a handmade card gives more to your sorority sister than any bought card ever could.

The easiest card to make would be one with scrapbooking cardstock in your sorority colors embellished with stickers of your sorority mascot or flower.

Use markers or Sharpee pens to write your message. (it is a good ideas to practice writing your message on plain paper first so that you can see how it will look first.  You will probably be able to do a better job on the actual card if you practice first.)

The card in the picture is an M & M card. I covered up the M&M in the middle with the hand-painted lion.  A simple drawing like this one of the lion mascot is very easy to draw and paint.  Then I cut it out and glued it onto the card making a very special card.

Alpha Delta Pi Lion

For a standard card, fold a piece of scrapbooking cardstock (in your sorority color of course) in half. Decorate with your own painting, drawing, or use stickers or rubber stamp designs that represent your sorority's mascot, flower, letters, or whatever you like.

Choose a quote or poem to express your message or by all means, write your own.

A Sampling of Sorority Quotes Below: (Click for more SORORITY QUOTES)

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there. ~Amy Li

Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister. ~Alice Walker

Help one another, is part of the religion of sisterhood. ~Louisa May Alcott

In thee my soul shall own combined the sister and the friend. ~Catherine Killigrew

A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double. ~Toni Morrison

What's the good of news if you haven't a sister to share it? ~Jenny DeVries

A sister smiles when one tells one's stories - for she knows where the decoration has been added. ~Chris Montaigne

How do people make it through life without a sister? ~Sara Corpenin

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Make an easy little sister/big sister gift

with scrapbooking paper, a lion sticker, and a snack or nut container. Perfect handmade gift for Alpha Delta Pi or any sorority.

You will need:

1.  A clean snack container with lid

2.  2 sheets of scrapbook paper in your sorority color(s)

3.  glue stick

4.  A mascot sticker or other

(can substitute with a mascot design you make yourself on acid free paper)

5. scissors.

All you have to do is:

1. Cut the scrapbook paper to fit the container.  It will take two pieces since the scrapbook paper is not wide enough to go around the whole container.

2. Glue the two pieces onto the container, overlapping to fit.

3. Press the sticker  in the center (or cut out your mascot design & glue in the center)

Basically, that is it!  If you have paint pens, you can mark your Greek Letters on the lid.

This ideas makes a great little or big sister gift, if you enjoy giving a lot of surprises.

Making your own sorority gifts makes them extra special.

Happy crafting!

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or      Stuffed Lions

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Sorority Gifts

These STUFFED GREEK LETTER PILLOWS are over a foot tall (approximately 12 to 14 inches).  They have sturdy white cotton fabric on the back and are stuffed with poly fiberfil.  The Phi Mu set has cute white satin bows with foam sparkle pink butterflies placed on each Greek letter.

The eBay seller is offering a FREE bonus!!......... a sorority pin pillow in the same fabric adorned with the same type bow and butterfly perfect to keep your sorority pin safe. This looks like a beautiful set.

There are plastic hangers sewn on the back of the letters so you can hang these letters on the wall. Of course, they would be so cute just laying on your bed as pillows or on a shelf.

For your Do-it-Yourselfers, consider making some letter pillows yourself!

You need some paper a little larger than the size pillows that you want to make.

On the paper sketch your Greek Letters with a pencil making them a little bigger than you want the pillows to be (because when you sew the pillow together it will look smaller than it does on the pattern).  After drawing the pattern, be sure to add a seam allowance of at least 1/2 inch.

Pin pattern to your fabric.  Cut out two layers for front & back. With right sides together, sew layers together leaving an opening for turning.  Turn right side out.  Then stuff your Greek letter with soft fiberfil.   Sew close the opening that was used for turning.

The easiest letters to make would be those without holes like Gamma or Chi since you can do most of the sewing on a sewing machine.  If you make letters with holes, like Phi or Theta, you will have to cut out the holes after you sew the outside letter edges together.  The edges of the holes will need to be finished with hand sewing.

Comments are welcome!  If anyone tries to make your Greek Letters into pillows, please leave a comment with further suggestions on how you did it.  You'll help someone else with your experience and ideas.

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These letters come in different styles as shown above, but you also can choose the fabric that you want them to be made from. The letters are made to order...your choice of style and your choice of fabric.

Choose from these fabric swatches for your custom made Greek letters:

If you have an iron, you can make a sorority tote bag that represents your sorority with these iron on letters.

If you would prefer to have a custom made totebag, you can order one!  Pat has made hundreds of sorority totes by custom order.  Her feedback is 100 percent positive so no need to worry about the outcome.

Now you can design your own sorority tote! Your design will be unique and customized to your specifications. Appliqued fabric symbols/letters, embroidered symbols/letters, embroidered sorority names in script or block lettering (all colors available). Tote bag fabrics are available in a variety of colors.

Your tote will be handmade not purchased, fully lined 12" by 14" denim or medium weight twill. Your Greek symbols will be machine sewn in your fabric selection and the style letters you want, 5 inch "bubble" or 4 inch "traditional" letters, and lined with the matching or color coordinated lining.

Besides the fabric choices that are shown above, Pat also has gingham checks, polka dots and solids in a wide range of colors. Your name, your big or little sis's name, or chapter name. (maximum eleven letters) can be embroidered on your tote to make it even more personalized. Shown are several totes that have been custom ordered.

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Make a tote bag from a T-shirt

You can make a sorority t-shirt tote bag like this one in about an hour if you have your supplies handy.  The directions assume that you have a sewing machine.

Supplies:

• T-shirt
• sorority letter or mascot iron-on transfers
• basic sewing supplies
• sewing machine
• scissors
• iron

Directions for Making Sorority Letter Bag:

• Iron the T shirt
• Fold the T shirt in half lengthwise
• Starting in the center front fold about 3 inches below the neckline; draw a "u" shape and continue a straight line up to the shoulder seam and armhole.
• Measure about 2 or 3" from this line at shoulder toward the armhole.  Make a mark.  Draw a second "u" shape down from the shoulder around sleeve and armhole.
• With scissors, cut out the straps using markings as your guide.
• Unfold the T shirt to see  the results
• Turn T shirt inside out (right sides together) and sew along the bottom. (press seam for a better result)
• Turn shirt right side out.
• Fold under 3/8" of straps.  Press
• With a zip-zag stitch, sew around strap.
• Place  iron-on letters, symbol, or mascot on right side of garment.
• Following manufacturer's instructions, adhere the iron on to your bag

(NOTE:  Other ways of adding sorority letters to a bag are with hand or machine embroidery, or painting the Greek letters with acrylic paints. For painting or hand embroidery, you will need to lightly sketch your sorority letters onto the bag with a pencil or fabric chalk)
Craft Time- about 1 hour
Some basic sewing experience is needed.
This idea was adapted from Joann.com

Kappa Delta Sorority Bag

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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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Make a Special Basket for Your Sister or Friend

Be creative with your tag. It can be as simple as your Greek letters applied with a marker, or you can use the idea above.... using your mascot as your design.

Tag Design Ideas:
1. Rubber stamp of mascot or sorority flower colored with pastel pencils
2. Sticker of your mascot, symbol, or flower
3. Cut out your mascot, symbol, or flower from a greeting card that you have saved
4. Draw and paint your own design

It doesn't take long to make your tag, and if you mess up, just start over

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Alpha Delta Pi Lion Basket

Delta Zeta Turtle Basket-Make a Sorority Basket for your Little Sister

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Make this sorority pillow with ribbon and fabric!

Stitch witchery- an iron-on bonding material (available from fabric departments & stores)
2 fabric squares (10" X 10" is a good size)
Fiberfil Stuffing

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1. Form your letters with the ribbon. Fold or cut the ribbon to get the right shapes and turns. Just work at it until you like it.

2. Cut out stitch witchery to fit behind the ribbon letters.

3. Position the letters (with the stitch witchery underneath) in the center of one of your fabric squares.

4. Set the iron on wool (medium heat). Place a piece of paper on top of your design. Iron the letters (through the paper) about 30 seconds. Let the the fabric cool before peeling the paper off. Check the letters to make sure they are securely bonded to the pillow fabric. You may need to repeat the ironing process. If the stitch witchery doesn't cover every spot, that's OK. Just so most of it is bonded.

5. To construct your pillow, pin right sides together. Sew around the square leaving an opening for turning the pillow right side out.

6. After turning right side out, stuff the pillow with fiberfil. Close pillow opening with a whip stitch.

There!! A Unique Handmade gift for your Chi Omega little sister or your big sister.

Making gifts is so much more fun than buying!

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Can you paint within lines?
Can you cut fabric?
Can you do simple sewing with a machine or a needle and thread?

Paint Your Letters for a One-of-a-Kind Sorority Hat

If you can do these things, you can make a sorority hat like the one shown above.

Directions for Handmade Sorority Hat (Kappa Delta Sample Hat):

(Actually, you must buy a straw hat-mine came from Target-You just make the "medallion" patch)

From paper make a basic shape pattern for your "medallion". The sample hat has an oval shape.

Use your pattern, to cut out 2 from light colored fabric. You can use pinking shears for a zig zag edge as shown in the sample or just use regular scissors.

Draw your Greek Letters on paper. Make the outline dark with a marker.

Place your light colored fabric over the letters so that you can see the letters through the fabric and draw letters on the fabric with a pencil.

Use acrylic paint to paint your letters.

Sew back & front of oval "medallion" together with 1/4" seam allowance. (you can use a machine or just a needle and thread)

On the back side of your fabric oval, use sharp scissors to cut an small opening (only on the back) Stuff a little cotton or fiberfil stuffing through the slit to make your fabric "medallion" puffy (3D).

Use a glue gun to attach the sorority fabric oval to your hat.

That's all there is to it!

Phi Mu Sorority Hat-at left

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If so, you will enjoy this post featuring a gift idea with your local mascot, the ladybug.

This is a matted picture of a ladybug with the saying,
"Phi Mu is full of bugs and kisses"

You will find directions at the end of this post.

Other ladybug gift ideas follow:

Ladybug earrings for Phi Mu and Alpha Sigma Alpha

Stuffed ladybug mascots

Directions for Phi Mu Ladybug matted picture (hand-drawn and hand-painted)
See picture at top of post.

You need a basic mat-this one is 5" X 7" with a round opening, but a rectangle will work, too.

Actually, a pink mat would be prettiest if you can find one.

Use any kind of art paper or even cardstock.

With a pencil, lightly draw your ladybug (it will probably turn out better than you expect!)

If you mess up, just erase and continue until you are happy with the drawing.

Use water color paints or colored pencils or even crayons to lightly color your drawing.

Use a fine sharpie pen or a scrapbooking fine felt tip pen to outline your drawing and to add the Phi Mu saying.

Tape your painting to the back of the mat
AND it is ready to give to your big or little sister.

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