DIY Greek Paddle
Create your own Greek paddle for your sorority to celebrate life-long friendships!

Other Things You'll Need

  • Plaid ® Craft Stencils - Value Packs - Blanks #30502
  • Wooden paddle
  • Wooden letters
  • Ribbon
  • ½" Flat brush
  • ¼" Stencil brush
  • Stencil tape

Instructions

  1. Mix equal parts vintage Mustard, Imperial, and Sheepskin Chalk Paint to make a coral color.
  2. Basecoat paddle with new coral color.
  3. Use pattern provided to make your own stencil using the stencil blank and an X-acto knife.
  4. Stencil Paisley pattern onto paddle with stencil brush in alternating Ink Spot and Aqua on paddle.
  5. Use Ink Spot, Aqua, Wicker White, and 14K Gold to handpaint designs inside paisley stencil.
  6. Trace three circles and paint with Ink Spot in a line down the paddle.
  7. Paint wood letter in 14K Gold.
  8. Use tacky glue to attach wood letters to paddle inside circles.
  9. Tie ribbon around the neck of the paddle.