Monogramland

I am sure you have seen them around town…these gorgeous monogram necklaces made out of acrylic.

I’ve been wanting one of my own for WEEKS!  The only problem is, a custom acrylic monogram necklace is anywhere from $40-$80, depending on the size you get.  No freaking way was I going to spend $80 on a tiny piece of acrylic.  Then, miraculously, almost like my boss was seeing into my hopes and dreams, he purchased an laser cutter!  OUR OFFICE HAS A LASER CUTTER!  I instantly started thinking of all the things I could cut with that big, beautiful laser.  In my days in the Studio of the design program, I used to dream we had a laser cutter to help us in the process of creating our intensive models.  Now, I have one at my finger tips.  So guess what the first thing I did was….?

Made myself a monogram DIY necklace.  Several actually.

And for nearly a quarter of the cost!  Want your own customized monogram??  You know who to call!

4 Comments
  • Martha
    May 17, 2012

    I have seen these acrylic monogram pendant necklaces on BaubleBar and Three Hip Chicks but also couldn’t bring myself to spend that much! I have a friend that also has a laser cutter and this DIY craft was next on my list. Great minds think alike!

    • K + Z
      May 18, 2012

      Yay! You will have to send me a pic of it when it gets done, I want to see!

  • Melinda Ruesch
    May 25, 2012

    those turned out so cute! you do have good initials to work with! love that you did them in a couple colors!

    • K + Z
      May 25, 2012

      Thanks Melinda, the colors were fun!!