Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Monogrammed Paperweight


I made this paper weight for my boss at the bank. We have a running joke going because he does have a paper weight on his desk but whenever I put something on his desk I move the paper weight onto my pile and say "this is the important to do pile". He keeps saying he is going to get me my own paper weight but I made my own instead and I used his initals.

I purchased the paperweight from an online store called Photo Weights. They offer a large variety of shapes and sizes. This particular paperweight is called the Round Paperweight and it measures 2.50 inches.

I used my Large JustRite Monogram Stamper with the circle border ring and the Special Occassion font from the accessory kit. Then I used the Nestabilities circle dies to cut out the monogram and the black mat. I used a larger size die to cut the blue circle. The paperweight came with a cardboard backing that fits snuggly within the recessed area on the underside of the paperweight. It also came with a black felt backing that is sticky on the inside which holds the monogram with in the recessed area in place and provides a soft backing to prevent the paperweight from scratching the desk.

Although I did make this for my boss it would make a great personalized Father's Day gift. I'll be back tomorrow with another monogram Father's Day gift....I know...what a surprise...it's monogrammed! LOL.....I am so predictable these days.

See ya on the blog!

10 comments:

Kelly Schelske said...

What a great gift, it looks super Denise!!

Joy said...

what a great idea, it looks so professional!

Jacki Marie said...

That's classy looking. I need that stamper! Where can I get one?

Mary Dawn said...

all these awesome monograms popping up everywhere using the just rite--i just MIGHT have to get it LOL this is an awesome man gift

Anonymous said...

oooooooohhhhhh! I want one of these babies

~amy~ said...

GREAT gift...perfect for the monogram!

Anonymous said...

Yeah, I'm digging this, Denise. A paper weight is a cool gift idea and this monogramming thing is growing on me. Keep enabl....uh inspiring us!

Michele Kovack said...

This is such an awesome idea!!! Love it!!! Love Maddie in her Communion dress!

Debbie Olson said...

Great idea, Denise--so classy!

Anonymous said...

This is so professional and elegant at the same time. Great job. Sorry about the cell phone thing. Your story has me chuckling!!!