Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Decoupage Sorority Ideas

You can create unique decoupage gifts for your sorority sisters.


According to the National Panhellenic Conference, a sorority is defined as "friendship groups that enrich the college experience and continue for a lifetime." Both national and local sororities exist across many college campuses across the United States. To show your special bond with your fellow sisters, make personalized decoupage gifts to present to one another.








Bud Vase


Purchase a small bud vase and decoupage your sorority's Greek letters on the front. Use a word processing program and print the letters using an inkjet printer. Cut them out and use decoupage glue to adhere them to the front of the bud vase. Finish the craft by placing your sorority's flower in the vase.


Picture Frame


Purchase a plain plastic picture frame at your local craft store. The color does not matter, as you will cover the entire frame in your selected decoupage paper. Choose paper that represents the colors of your sorority. Cut small strips and decoupage the frame using these two colors. Allow this to fully dry and glue your sorority's three Greek letters to the bottom of the frame. Place your favorite sorority picture in the frame and display it in your room or sorority house.


Tile


Select your favorite sorority photograph and cut it out. Use decoupage technique to adhere it to a small tile purchased from a hardware store. Print out your sorority's Greek letters and symbols from your computer and further decoupage your tile until it is covered to your liking. On the back, use a permanent marker to write a special note to your sorority sister. Place the gift in a small picture easel for display.








Sorority Memory Box


Begin with any plain plastic or wooden box. Adhere your sorority's three Greek letters on the top of the box using decoupage technique. Glue the symbols of your organization on the sides and front of the box to complete the look. On the inside lid of the box, decoupage your motto to be read each time the box is opened. Fill the box with your favorite trinkets from your sorority events throughout your collegiate years.

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