All Of The Things Covered in Glitter

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Top 10 Secret Starbucks Drinks!

Us sorority girls love our Starbucks! Check out these crazy secret drinks!!

1. Cadbury Cream Egg Frappuccino

Java chip frappuccino

2 shots of espresso for venti and grande, 1 shot for tall

Vanilla bean powder (4 scoops for a venti, 3 scoops grande, and 2 scoops for tall)

Caramel syrup (1 pump for a venti-sized drink, and .5 pumps for grande and tall)

Vanilla syrup (2 pumps for venti, 1.5 pumps grande, and 1 pump for a tall)

2. Caramel Macchiato Frappuccino 

A vanilla bean frappuccino

With 2 shots of espresso

Extra caramel drizzle on top, whipped cream optional

3. Key Lime Pie Frappuccino

Cool lime juice to the bottom line

Whole milk to the second line

Cinnamon dolce syrup (1.5 pumps for venti, 1 pump grande, and .5 for tall)

Vanilla syrup(3 pumps for a venti, 2 pumps for a grande, and 1 for tall)

White mocha (3 pumps for a venti, 2 pumps for a grande, and 1 for tall)

Whipped cream blended in

4. Smores Frappuccino

A java chip frappuccino (double chocolate chip works if you’d rather not have the caffeine)

Toffee nut syrup (1.5 pumps for venti, 1 pump grande, .5 pumps for a tall)

Cinnamon dolce syrup (1.5 pumps for venti, 1 pump grande, .5 pumps for a tall)

Whipped cream blended in

Whipped cream and cinnamon dolce sprinkles on top

5. Red Velvet Frappuccino

Order a half white chocolate mocha, half regular mocha frappuccino

2 pumps of raspberry syrup (or 3 for a venti)

Top with whipped cream!

6. Cinnamon Roll Frappuccino

Vanilla bean frappuccino

Cinnamon dolce syrup (3 pumps venti, 2 pumps grande, 1 pump tall)

White chocolate mocha syrup (3 pumps venti, 2 pumps grande, 1 pump tall)

Cinnamon dolce powder sprinkled on top

7. Twix Frappuccino

Caramel frappuccino

Java chips

Hazelnut syrup (2 pumps venti, 1.5 pumps grande, 1 pump tall)

Whipped cream blended in

Coat the cup with caramel sauce

And add mocha drizzle on top

8. Horchata Frappuccino

Chai creme frappuccino

Cinnamon dolce syrup (3 pumps venti, 2 pumps grande, 1 pump tall)

Vanilla syrup (1.5 pumps for venti, 1 pump grande, half a pump for tall)

Chai (4 pumps venti, 3 pumps grande, 2 pumps tall)

Sprinkle cinnamon on top

9. Snickers Frappuccino

A java chip frappuccino

Toffee nut syrup (3 pumps venti, 2 pumps grande, and 1 pump tall)

Whipped cream on top

Caramel drizzle lining the cup and on top

Add mocha drizzle on top for even more chocolate flavor (optional)

10. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frappuccino

Chai creme frappuccino

Get it with with soy milk

Whipped cream blended in

Java chips blended in

Cinnamon dolce syrup (3 pumps for venti, 2.5 grande, and 2 for a tall)

Chocolate whipped cream on top

Mocha drizzle

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How to Make a Perfect and Memorable Paddle

Get inspired. Get to know your big. What’s her favorite color? Does she like lace? Or is she a leather girl? What does her room look like? It’s never a bad thing to hit up pinterest and tumblr. A lot of girls post beautiful paddles there and it’s a great way to get inspired and start planning for you paddle.

There is such a thing as too much glitter. You would be surprised. In a sorority, we all love glitter. We love everything to shine and sparkle. But all of that comes with a price. Glitter is the herpes of arts and crafts. You think it’s gone, but it isn’t. It’s still there and will always be there and all of your apartment. Sometimes just a little bit of shine goes a long way.

Buy a hot glue gun. It will be your forever best friend. Having a hot glue gun is going to ensure that all of your perfect crafts you will make your big are going to stay in one piece forever. You can get the glue gun and glue sticks for less than $5 at Walmart and JoAnn's. Just a dot of glue can hold so much, and in the long run, it’s cheaper than that Elmer’s stuff we used to use in grade school. Which means more Lattes for us.

Scrap-book lettering is the best and cheapest substitute for your nervous and giggly handwriting. Every memorable paddle is perfect in every shape and form. And unless you have the handwriting of an angel, you can pick up a packet of really pretty scrapbook letters for very cheap at your favorite craft store. The packet I used for my paddle cost about a dollar, and it saved a lot of time and stress. Hot glue those letters on though, because the glue on the back of them already WILL NOT hold.

The paper vs. paint debate. This is the struggle of the century. Scrap booking paper is the easiest way to add pattern to your paddle without the hassle of painter’s tape and yelling and screaming. However. Getting the paper cut EXACTLY to the paddle is a nightmare and a half. I chose paint because I decided to do a lace overlay and I felt like I could be more specific of my colors and lace than I would with paper. But it’s always up to your preference.

All. Of. The. Bows. Sororities and bows are like peanut butter and jelly. They go together like the perfect couple they are.  Be sure to add a bow to your paddle. Somewhere. I added mine as the tie on the top; I know some girls added it to the neck of the paddle. It’s up to you because it’s your own design, but girl, that bow needs to be there.

What about back there? Some people like to put sweet messages on the back of paddles, I for one didn’t have the time to, but it’s definitely a thing. You can do quotes or just “I can’t wait to be your little! #bigsislilsisfolyfeyodawgyolo” If you do decide to write on the back of your paddle, definitely paint the back. And for the sake of the paddle laying flat on the wall, write your quote in sharpie. This will be something special between you and your big, so it doesn’t have to be as anal and perfect as your front because no one is going to see it but you and your big, and whomever she shows it off to.

Never go premade. Whoever is selling premade paddles on Etsy needs to crawl in a cave an never come out. This is supposed to be something that you sweated and slaved over, not something that some random lady in Idaho did for you because Netflix was calling your name a little too loudly.

Putting pictures on your paddle. If you are lucky enough to have an adorable picture of you and your big, use it. Not everyone is that lucky. Go to Walgreens and get the picture developed as a 4 x 6, it’s their smallest reasonable size. This will only cost you a few cents. Having it on picture paper is going to preserve the picture longer, there for keeping your paddle beautiful for as long as possible. Printing the picture on printer paper will not go well especially since glue and paper and wood is never a good combo, so avoid it and hit up Walgreens or your local store that can print pictures.

Love your paddle as much as your big. Your paddle is an expression of love, excitement, and joy that this girl is your big. She’s going to stand by you forever and be there for everything and anything life has to throw at you. Show your big how meaningful that is to you and make your paddle as beautiful as possible. When you give your big your paddle, it’s a memorable moment and will set the tone for the rest of your relationship. Make it pretty, make it shine, make it little and big. 

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Why are you is amazing and how can I achieve this amazing ness

You already are amazing <3

Thank you though!

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15 Things You Should Never Say To A Crafter

http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/things-you-should-never-say-to-a-crafter

Sunday morning humor :)

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22 Crafts To Make You Fall In Love With DIYing

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lilis2/crafts-to-make-you-fall-in-love-with-diy

Easy ideas to start crafting Christmas/Hanukah presents for your sisters!

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Post recruitment gifts

We all know recruitment is the most magical time of year, but it is also the most stressful part about being in a sorority. It's a great idea to give your sisters a little surprise to say "we survived!" 

We decided to get candy, face masks, and body spray and lotion. We packed them in blue bags and put cards with them thanking them for being our sister

Remember how wonderful it is to have incredible sisters. Take time to thank them for being them! 

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The bows were a huge success!

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Bows!

I’ve had a lot of questions about the bows that I’ve been making and I put together a little how-to for you guys to make at home!

So you’re going to need a few things first. Iron Ironing board (or something to use an iron on) 12 by 5 inches and a 4 by 2 inch piece of fabric (fabric cost was less than a dollar after 40% Joann’s discount) Pipe cleaners, or something to tie with ($.0.99) Glue gun ($2.99 at Walmart and $1.50 for glue sticks) Hair Clip (5 pack for $1.49 at Walmart) Scissors

Here’s everything you will need.

Iron the 12 by 5 inch fabric to get out all of the wrinkles before you start, this will help make your bow look the best.

Fold your fabric in half and iron it for crisp edges.

Fold the side opposite of the fold about a quarter inch in and iron. This will prevent fraying of the fabric when you wear your bow.

Do the same on the other two sides of the fabric, iron the sides as flat as you can.

Add a dot of glue at the corners on the fabric to help hold the edges down.

Start fan folding your fabric long side in. Fold the edges in the way, this will also help with fraying of the fabric and will make your bow look beautiful. Smooth out your fabric fan to get rid of creases.

Pinch the middle of your fabric and fan out the ends. Take your pipe cleaner and wrap the pipe cleaner around the middle of your bow about twice and cut off the excess.

Take your 2 by 4 fabric and fold in the sides and iron until close to flat. This piece of fabric doesn’t need any glue at all because ironing the fabric is going to hold it so you can glue it to your bow.

Dot the top of your bow (on the pipe cleaner) with some glue.

Attach your 2 by 4 to your bow and fold it backwards, towards the back of the bow. Wrap it to front of the bow and glue at the back of the bow. Cut off the excess and use it for your bow for your little :)

This is how your bow should look before you attach the clip! Get excited!!!

Attach the clip with hot glue and let it sit for about half an hour before use. Hot glue in hair is not cute.

Enjoy!