@@sandrabester8530 you absolutely can and should! There are so many fraternities and sororities out there and not enough people making custom products for them. When I did it, it was very fun. I’ve just transitioned into other things and I didn’t want to spread myself too thin. Email me at andthentherewasstyle@gmail.com and I’ll walk you through everything that I did!
Love this! Just started making paddles a couple of months ago! I’ve been ordering my letters from 24 hour crafts. A lot cheaper, especially when buying in bulk
I’m so late, but that would be so fun! I’ve never designed for a military sorority, so I’ll definitely have to do my research, but if you were still looking, let me know ❤
Watching this in 2024. Thanks for sharing your video. I love the paddle and think I’m going to create my own. Did you spray the lacquer on the paddle before you added the letters? I think I saw your answer to someone else but just confirming.
I did it twice, once before, I added, the letters, and I did a really light layer, after I added the layers I did another layer that was a little bit thicker.
Thanks for making this video, I will use your idea to add pearls as well to the gift paddles I’m making for my sisters. Where did you find the needle to go inside your E6000 glue?
I got this E6000 from Michaels, they had a large selection and some of them had the needles included. I noticed my Walmart didnt have it, but if you go to a Craft store type place with a large selection, you should find it!
Hi Nykiah! I don'tthink I showed that part but yes, I use a lacquer (before I add the embellisments) to the paddle to both make it shine and to withstand wear and tear so it'll last longer! I just started using a lacquer in a spray can that you get at Walmart!
I believe the mirror was about 4 inches, I got it from Michael’s and it came in a little baggie with like four mirrors in it so if you purchase it once you’ll be able to make four paddles out of it. I can’t remember the price but I think it was around five dollars
Yes, I always do a layer of primer just to make sure that the paint sticks and that the colors are really vibrant. There is a spray paint primer that I like because it’s so easy to use.
I actually got some boxes from Amazon that were long and slender and I just wrap my paddle in bubble wrap and slide it in. Works very well and inexpensive.
Hi! I got the letters from hobby lobby. You can use their search bar to search for 6 in white letters, and this is what it pulled up. They are a little bigger than what I needed which is why I have them situated in position the way I do but they worked well.
Hello! I paused my Poshmark because I was getting way too many orders, plus with moving it was a lot! I am still on Mercari so you can find me there. Just look for StinaMarie
You can get your letters from Michael’s, Hobby lobby, but I think if you have the time to spare just order it from Amazon because sometimes they come out a little cheaper that way.
@@patriciawatson2619 Oh congrats to her! Michaels has these paddles for under $10. The paint I used is at Walmart for .99 cents each. You can get the wooden letters from Amazon. Let me know of you need anything else!
Watching this in 23! I would love to start a business like this. Please keep making these videos
More to come! Thanks for letting me know that someone’s actually interested in it. Lol! I will add a few more on here.
I love it,How can I start a Greek business
@@sandrabester8530 you absolutely can and should! There are so many fraternities and sororities out there and not enough people making custom products for them. When I did it, it was very fun. I’ve just transitioned into other things and I didn’t want to spread myself too thin. Email me at andthentherewasstyle@gmail.com and I’ll walk you through everything that I did!
What size are the smaller letters - chapter name and Spr and line name
Loved it thank you for the video, going to make my own.
Love this! Just started making paddles a couple of months ago! I’ve been ordering my letters from 24 hour crafts. A lot cheaper, especially when buying in bulk
Ive definitely checked them out! They have a lot of really cute stuff there because lately Hobby Lobby has been playing me lol
You did an amazing job!
Thank you so much!!
Love it. Would love for you to design one for my military sorority
I’m so late, but that would be so fun! I’ve never designed for a military sorority, so I’ll definitely have to do my research, but if you were still looking, let me know ❤
Watching this in 2024. Thanks for sharing your video. I love the paddle and think I’m going to create my own.
Did you spray the lacquer on the paddle before you added the letters? I think I saw your answer to someone else but just confirming.
I did it twice, once before, I added, the letters, and I did a really light layer, after I added the layers I did another layer that was a little bit thicker.
@@StinasUGCLife thank you for responding!
I’m just watching where can I get the paddle
@@victoriabrown6652 Michaels has the biggest selection, but I just found out Amazon has many as well!
What size paddle 15in or 18in? Gorgeous btw!
This was an 18! I believe I picked it up at Michael’s!
Looks great!
Can you do one for Gamma Phi Delta?
Thanks for making this video, I will use your idea to add pearls as well to the gift paddles I’m making for my sisters. Where did you find the needle to go inside your E6000 glue?
I got this E6000 from Michaels, they had a large selection and some of them had the needles included. I noticed my Walmart didnt have it, but if you go to a Craft store type place with a large selection, you should find it!
I love this!!! Do you use a coat at the end to make it shine or anything?
Hi Nykiah! I don'tthink I showed that part but yes, I use a lacquer (before I add the embellisments) to the paddle to both make it shine and to withstand wear and tear so it'll last longer! I just started using a lacquer in a spray can that you get at Walmart!
@@StinasUGCLife Thank you so much! I have to make a Kappa one! Currently looking for Greek letters. Lol.
Love it!
What size mirror and what is the size of the larger letters do you use?
I believe the mirror was about 4 inches, I got it from Michael’s and it came in a little baggie with like four mirrors in it so if you purchase it once you’ll be able to make four paddles out of it. I can’t remember the price but I think it was around five dollars
Very nice! did you prime the paddle before painting w/acrylic -or- did you spray paint the paddle?
Yes, I always do a layer of primer just to make sure that the paint sticks and that the colors are really vibrant. There is a spray paint primer that I like because it’s so easy to use.
I love this… I would love to start a Greek shop. What packaging do you use?
I actually got some boxes from Amazon that were long and slender and I just wrap my paddle in bubble wrap and slide it in. Works very well and inexpensive.
Nice
Can you send the link to where you got the AKA letters from?
Hi! I got the letters from hobby lobby. You can use their search bar to search for 6 in white letters, and this is what it pulled up. They are a little bigger than what I needed which is why I have them situated in position the way I do but they worked well.
Hello, I’m interested in buying a paddle, but I can’t find your poshmark ☹️
Hello! I paused my Poshmark because I was getting a little overwhelmed lol! Im on Mercari .... just look for StinaMarie
What color pink and green did you use and where did you purchase it?
Hey! I used Pink Parfait and Shamrock green! Got it at Walmart!
How can I place an order?
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Hi, do you have a website? I can't find you on Poshmark.
Hello! I paused my Poshmark because I was getting way too many orders, plus with moving it was a lot! I am still on Mercari so you can find me there. Just look for StinaMarie
Where did you get the big letters from
You can get your letters from Michael’s, Hobby lobby, but I think if you have the time to spare just order it from Amazon because sometimes they come out a little cheaper that way.
Can you use MDF letters
Hi there. Is that acrylic paint?
Yes I believe that it is. It works fine but I do use a poly lacquer over the paddle for longevity.
@@StinasUGCLife Thanks Im making my 1st paddle! For my niece. She's crossing soon 🙂
@@patriciawatson2619 Oh congrats to her! Michaels has these paddles for under $10. The paint I used is at Walmart for .99 cents each. You can get the wooden letters from Amazon. Let me know of you need anything else!
@@StinasUGCLife did you apply after u painted the paddle before adding the letters?