The "K" and the "D" appear to be painted in a light green with white polka dots and outlined with a deep forest green color. The letters are embellished with Kappa Delta symbols of  a white rose, a precious little brown teddy bear and a cutesy paper and button flower.  I like the way she added a handpainted "sisters" at the bottom of the "D" so it looks like the set says "KD Sisters"

I doubt you can find the Greek letters to decorate. Probably only the Greek letters that are also regular (Latin) letters will work like Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) or Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) and many others that would work with regular letters.

The hard way would be to make your own paper mache letters cut from styrofoam with a bread knife.  It is easier than it sounds, but it may be hard to have it turn out as neatly as you would like. Also, styrofoam doesn't lend itself well for being painted. Styrofoarm letters would look best covered with scrapbooking paper on the front side that faces out.

A better Greek letter set could be made from wood. If you have saws, cut letters from a  light-weight board.  Any Greek letter could be cut from wood. Draw off patterns before you start.

The seller on eBay posted this message, "These letters are perfect to give your little sister or put in your dorm room! They are hand crafted (by a KD!). Message me if you would like to request larger quantities. Get 10% off with orders of 10 or more."

If you are interested in seeing more KD stuff, CLICK: Kappa Delta gifts on eBay

This is a nice item to have if you enjoy making sorority gifts.  I found it on ebay, but I am not sure that it is always available.  Check ad at the bottom of this post to see if it is still available.

Also, the seller says in the description that he has the individual Greek Letters for sale also.  That would save you from buying a lot of letters that you don't need.

You can use this set to make greeting cards and stationary that is personalized.

1. Just get a pack of blank cards in white or the color of your choice.

You can even make your own cards with scrapbook paper.

2. Stamp on your Greek Letters.

3. Then embellish with flowers on any other design.

Draw lightly with a pencil (so you can erase if needed).

4. When you like  your design, then use a fine felt tip marker to make your permanent design.

5. Fill in with colored pencils for a soft look or watercolor markers if you like it brighter.

Kappa Alpha Theta Letters in sorority's colors and ready to iron-on.  My friend Pat White makes Greek letters for every sorority. You can choose your fabric and letters exactly.  The letters are inexpensive, too, and such high quality that your projects are bound to turn out well.  If you can iron, you can make something great with these letters.

Use iron-on Greek letters to make:

1.personalized tote bags

2. sorority sweatshirts

3. Greek towels

4. Greek blankets

5. Sorority pillows

You are only limited by your imagination.

Choose for these fabrics:

These are not the only fabric choices for your Greek letters.   Take a look at Pat's listings for more information.  Write her a note through eBay messages if you don't see what you are looking for.  She has tons of fabric and will probably be able to help you find what you need.

]]> http://sororitysisters.net/ideas/greek-letters/feed/ 5 http://sororitysisters.net/ideas/wooden-greek-letters/ http://sororitysisters.net/ideas/wooden-greek-letters/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:47:23 +0000 Sorority Gifts http://sororitysisters.net/ideas/?p=224 Do you ever have trouble finding your letters in the sizes that you need.  A college store often carries the smaller sided letters, but it is harder to find larger Greek letters.

I've found a source for wooden Greek Letters in all sizes: craftcuts.com

The letters are cut from Baltic Birch with computer guided systems. The unpainted wooden Greek letters come in large or small sizes.  They are great for signs or fraternity and sorority houses.

You can also get wooden Greek Letters that are prepainted.  Choose from up to 30 colors!  Greek letters can be up to 18" tall!   Just think of all the possibilities for sorority (or fraternity) gifts as well as decoration for Greek houses.  Find these and more at craftcuts.com.

Would you like to download some cool Greek fonts to decorate tee-shirts, scrapbooks, banners, and everything else? This font set is designed to look like applique (fabric letters) and would look smashing on a hoodie, a tee shirt, or any other apparel.

You will even find some FREE fonts at Greek House of Fonts that are pretty awesome like the one that follows! You can download this one at the the site for free!

Ask your Sorority or Fraternity houses to pick from a great selection of letter designs to personalize their Greek tee shirts, apparel, and other printable goods.

If you prefer fabric GREEK LETTERS that can be ironed on rather than printed, I would also like to recommend these great Iron On Greek Letters.

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

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.

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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