For the past year or so, me and my sorority sisters have seen on Pinterest that the graduating class of sororities always do a fun photo-shoot. 

Being the classic ladies we are, we thought this would be such a fun, different idea. No one on our campus had ever done anything like this before and we're such a close grade that we thought it'd be the perfect addition to our graduation celebrations.

My fabulous sorority sister Emma is an insanely talented photographer so we recruited her to take our pictures. The weather wasn't great leading up to the photo-shoot so we had to cancel a few times but even in the cloudy, rainy weather, the pictures came out wonderfully.

Here are some of my favorites.

I feel like in recent years, decorating your graduation cap has become a rite of passage, for girls at least. At first I only saw sorority ladies decking their caps in glitter, monograms, and their sorority letters but now, it feels like a campus wide epidemic.

If you're into crafting such as myself and you're a graduating senior, you most likely have been browsing Pinterest to find inspiration for your own design.

Since joining Phi Sig in my sophomore year, I've watched two classes of seniors come and go. I've watched them become emotional, drink heavily, and partake in senior year events. I never thought my time would come but it has.

Over the past two years I've seen some incredibly crafted graduation caps because well, we're sorority girls and crafting is in our blood. I've been thinking what my cap would look like for the past two years but never settled on a design.

With graduation only nine days away, I think it's time I figure out what my hat will look like as I cross the stage at Madison Square Garden.

Here are some of my favorites that have inspired me.

Halloween is truly one of my favorite holidays. I think I owe it to my memories as a kid, trick or treating, and then as I got older, Halloween parties and mischief night. I also think Halloween kicks off the Holiday season which means my birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are right around the corner.

Halloween is the epitome of autumn and it's just so much fun!

Halloween in college is a huge deal, maybe even a bigger deal than it was when we were kids. It's a week long celebration that students have been planning for for the past month. Costumes are being crafted and plans are being made. It's so exciting!

My busy schedule never allows me to actually put a lot of thought into my costume unlike my friends. I always go for something simple, something I have in my closet like a kitty cat, a superhero or a sexy teacher. 

Pinterest though, is my mortal enemy when it comes to Halloween costumes. There are so many cute ones but I don't have the creative mindset or time to actually sit down and craft one.

Here are some of my favorites:

This past week was another wonderful experience in my sorority life. We have started new member education with my fabulous eight new members and now as we entered the second week, that could only mean one thing....BIG/LITTLE NIGHT!

Being on the executive board, everything is heightened and made more stressful, more nerve-wracking, and a little more exciting. I don't get to sit back and relax, I'm constantly on edge with everything going on, even if its not my job. 

Big/Little night was no acceptation to that rule. 

It's the one night out of the year where everyone is completely happy and filled with so much love that it's almost sickening.

Getting your big or getting your little makes everything in the sorority so much sweeter. You have a mentor and you are a mentor, there is so much fun and love to be had it's insane. I can't even explain the feeling of opening your eyes and seeing your perfect big or having your little turn around and see her reaction. 

Both when I got my big and my little I was so excited I could've cried. There was so much emotion and it's so difficult to explain to someone who has never gone through it.

Big/Little night is my favorite, even if I'm not becoming a big or getting a little. Watching someone open their eyes is so exciting and so thrilling, I fall in love with my sorority and my sisters all over again.

With Big/Little night comes lots and lots of crafting; there is nothing sorority girls love more than crafting. I love seeing what everyone crafts for their new additions but also, there are gifts for everyone else too! 

Usually people will buy or craft their little and big something or in my chapter, we have secret sisters which is almost like an additional big so there will usually be something for them also.

This semester, I bought my little an adorable new pair of letters to add to her collection. I also crafted for my niece (my co-little's little) and my secret sister.

For my niece, I crafted an adorable canvas made from old Lilly agenda pages (she is just as obsessed as I am!) and I honestly love the way it came out. I used mod podge and some paint for an extra touch and thought it would be a cool idea to use the story of Lilly that is the front page of the agenda for the background of the canvas.

For my secret I kept it simple and just a little plaque with our nicknames on it. I used regular acrylic paint,  a Sharpie paint pen and some gold gems I had lying around.

I'm really happy with how everything came out and it totally put me in the crafting mood. I need to make another trip to Michaels to buy some more supplies!

What do you love to craft? Tell me in the comments!

Since joining Phi Sigma Sigma (almost) two years ago I have become quite the crafter; between making a paddle for my big or crafting hardcore for my little, I've learned my way around a bottle of Mod Podge and Michaels Craft Store.

I'm still not the most artistic sister in the chapter but I sometimes get the sudden urge to break out the paint brush. It usually happens on rainy days or when I take a glance at Pinterest. I'm always on the verge of a trip to the craft store, in my mind.

This weekend in NYC with Tropical Storm Andrea ruining Friday night, it was the perfect time to craft something up.

I've been dying to use my Lilly agenda pages to make something and with the new Lilly agendas on the way, I broke out the sponge brushes and the Mod Podge and got to crafting.

I had a Monogram 'B' lying around from my last craft excursion and I thought a Lilly monogram would be a perfect addition to my new bedroom when I move into my apartment in August.

I had seen several posts on how to make this particular monogram and it's very simple. 

First I ripped out some planner pages with my favorite designs and cut them into tiny squares; some were larger than others and different shapes to cover the sides and inside of the 'B'.

Then, using a sponge brush, I put one layer of Mod Podge on the wooden letter. Mod Podge is a great sealer, glue, and finish that can be used pretty much on every surface. I used the matte finish but there is also a glossy finish available that I'm sure looks fabulous when dried.

Then I carefully placed the pieces of paper on the Mod Podge covered letter, making sure every bit of wood was covered. It got a little messy but I embraced my gluey hands.

After the paper is in place, let the monogram dry for at least a half hour. After it's dry, take the sponge brush and once again, apply a light layer of Mod Podge to seal and finish the paper. I was a little hesitant at first to layer the glue on top because it looks like the white will show up but after it's dry, you can't even tell.

Applying the last layer of Mod Podge, the monogram is sealed and finished, making it perfect for hanging.

This was such a simple craft for such a great finished product. I'm definitely going to save my old agenda pages (there is SO much left over) and figure out a way to use them to craft something else.

Get crafting, Lilly girls!

If you're on the East Coast, you are surely preparing for the apocalypse aka Hurricane Sandy. For days the media has been building up Sandy creating sheer panic across the states.

Here in New York, the rain hasn't started yet but school has been cancelled for today AND tomorrow. My hometown is near a beach town and people are posting pictures of the flooding and the huge waves. It's rather scary.

Here in New Rochelle, there's some wind but nothing drastic but me and my roommates are still prepared; we bought candles, flashlights, junk food, and duct taped our windows up.

But, with two days to completely relax, we're bound to get a little bored so here's some tips to stay busy while held up inside and take advantage of Sandy.

1. Catch up on your TV shows

The weekdays are super busy in my neck of the woods so I rarely get time to sit down and watch television anymore. I'm taking full advantage of today and catching up on Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries, and whatever else my heart desires.

2. Do those Pinterest crafts you've been waiting for

We all have a board on pinterest full of fun crafts and DIY projects that we never have a chance to do. Take some materials from around the house and get crafting! You finally have the time.

3. Finish that book that is sitting on your night stand.

I've been reading Prep for months now and feel like I'm nowhere near finished. I just don't have the time to read nowadays so these next two days are perfect for finishing whatever book you have in your hand. This is the perfect activity if the power goes out so get ready!

4. Online Shop

If your bank account can handle it, treat yourself to those new winter boots or that cute wallet you've been eyeing. I am broke therefore I'll be window online shopping all day, especially with the new Maybooks and MayNotes designs.

5. Catch up on homework and busywork

If you've been running behind on applying to internships or writing that paper that is due next week, this is the perfect chance to do so. Make a to-do list and set aside a portion of the relaxing day to be productive!

For all of those who needed a break from school and regular life, Sandy is the perfect chance so thank you mother nature, just please be kind to us! Everyone stay safe!

I've mentioned before that I am a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma and we are currently putting our new members through the new member education process.

During new member ed., the girls get their bigs and it is such an exciting time!

We got 10 new Phi Sig babies this semester and my chapter is one of the smaller national ones with only 42 sisters. We did though have a number of girls who were up for a little so I was nervous that it would get too competitive.

I was only initiated one year ago and there were plenty of older girls who had seniority over me so I didn't think I was going to get a little.

Well, I thought wrong and last week I revealed myself to my most precious and perfect little, Tina.

I spent the weekend leading up to reveal crafting for my little and it was some of the most fun (and stressful) I've experienced.

It's difficult to explain but having a little is similar to having a child, I felt like I was shopping for a new born baby.

I crafted so much and made so many different goodies for my perfect babyangel. 

I went to two stores to buy my crafting supplies: Michaels and The Christmas Tree Shop.

At Michaels, I bought my paints and decorations, and a few wood and glass products. At the Christmas Tree Shop, I purchased all my picture frames and glasses that I decorated.

On the glasses, I used Sharpie Paint markers in blue, yellow, purple, and pink; they worked wonderfully and it was really easy to write out words...a lot easier than using any other type of paint.

For the wooden products such as the PSS and the pin box, I used regular acrylic paints. After painting them, I put some mod podge on top to use as a glue and sprinkled as much glitter as I could on top, making it sparkle. 

The one mistake I made with the glitter was that I didn't secure the glitter with an adhesive spray so it was a mess, glitter everywhere.

One of my favorite products was the bowl I made; I made a glitter glue out of mod podge and glitter, mixed it together in a cup and then painted the inside of the bowl. I let it dry for a few hours and it came out beautifully...I've never seen anything like it.

The tradition in my chapter is to decorate a keepsake box for your little and that was another one of my favorite parts.

I really enjoyed crafting for my little; it was such a wonderful experience to give back when my own big has given me so much. 

Here's two slideshows of all the crafty goods I made ! Check them out!

http://www.kizoa.com/slideshow/d3422223k4205824o1/biglittle-craft

http://www.kizoa.com/slideshow/d3422308k4361517o1/biglittle-crafts-2

Getting a little is the most precious part of being in a sorority and I'm so excited for the journey that lies ahead!