May 9, 2013

A Gift For Dad: Handmade bookmark and Parker Urban Pen

For 125 years, Parker has created pens that redefine writing. Now as handwriting makes a comeback, it would be a perfect gift to give our dads or the men in our lives :)
This Parker Urban is a cool pen that redefines modern writing, as it combines ergonomics with art to give an unconventional shape. It has the perfect weight and balance to make beautiful curved writing. I really like the shine and the beautiful black colour body of the pen. This modern premium quality pen has an asymmetric cisele pattern, and provides durability and flamboyance. 
The pen includes a stainless steel nib and comes in a Parker gift box, so it would be easy for us to pack as a gift. We can purchase this pen at any fine writing specialty store throughout Canada between the price range of $32 to $100 depending on the model we choose.
My children decided that they want to give this pen along  with something they made for their dad. So I helped my children make this easy, fun bookmark.
To make this bookmark you will need...
Colourful cloth ribbon
Hole puncher
Creative duct tape 
Parker pen to write a personal message

First measure about 6" to 7" long duct tape and cut two pieces. Carefully place one piece over another so both sides of the bookmark will have the design.

Put a hole using a hole puncher about 1/2" from the top of the bookmark and place a colourful cloth ribbon through the hole. 
Write a personal message on the bookmark if you wish.
Giveaway:
If you live in Canada and would like to win this Parker Urban Pen before June 15th please enter through the rafflecopter below. 
Winner will have 48 hours from the time of contact to claim the prize. Please follow all social media networks and comment to be eligible.
Update: The winner is Judy

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48 comments:

  1. I'd give it to my partner. I've never used a Parker Pen before but I've heard such great things, and they look great!

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  2. I am Canadian and was gifted a Parker Pen once. I still have it. I would give this to my husband.

    Besos, Sarah
    Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
    Finding Humour in Everyday Life
    journeysofthezoo at hotmail dot com

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  3. Great looking pen, love that creative bookmark!

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  4. We are in Canada and I would give this to my husband - it would be my first nice Parker pen!

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  5. I would keep them this is status for me

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  6. I'm in Canada.
    I would give this pen as a gift if I won.

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  7. I'm in Canada. I'd keep this for myself to remind me of my dad, who had a Parker fountain pen when I was growing up!

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  8. I live in Canada :) I would give the pen to my mom. She is always writing. I have never owned a Parker pen before.

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  9. I am in Canada, and I would give this to my dad probably.

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  10. When I switched from a pencil to pen , Parker was one of the first pens that my Uncle gifted me. I would love to give one to my husband.........perhaps as a gift from my daughters on Father's Day.It'e been a long time since I bought him a gift .........just been receiving gifts from him :)

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  11. I am in CAnada. I would give this to my husband. And Never own Parker pen before.

    Narathip Wall
    polo_wataga at yahoo dot com
    www.dealsandfree.blogspot.ca

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  12. IN Canada I would give to my Hubby for Fatherès Day and yes I have owned a Parker Pen but it was many years ago

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  13. Yes, I live in Canada.
    If I win I'd probably keep it for myself - I love a good pen.
    No, I've never owned a Parker pen before.

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  14. I live in Canada. I would give it as a gift. I've never owned a Parker pen.

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  15. I live in Ontario and haven't had a Parker Pen before. This certainly would be all for me.

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  16. I live in BC and had a couple of Parker pens through the years, the nicest being a gift for my High School graduation, but that was a long time ago. I'd keep this lovely pen for myself.

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  17. This Canadian is planning to keep it to herself as it will be the first.

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  18. I am in Canada
    I would use it to craft mushy letters to my Snuggle Bunny(TM)
    Yes I have

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  19. i am in bc and i have never used a parker pen but would love to use this one myself

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  20. I am in Canada and i would gift the pen to someone special. Never owned a Parker Pen

    Florence
    fossie@hotmail.com

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  21. Yup...I am a Canuckian...I have used and sold these pens before and would give it as a gift~!!

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  22. I live in Ontario n never had a parker pen!!!

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  23. I am in Canada. I would give this pen to my husband as a gift. I have owned a Parker Pen before.
    Thanks!

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  24. In Canada and would give to my hubby. Never had a Parker Pen.

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  25. I am in Canada. I would gift it to my best friend. I have never owned a Parker Pen
    thanks

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  26. Yes in Canada, no haven't owned a Parker Pen yet which I regret! I might gift it to my son who would probably get the most use from it.
    ladybugcda (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  27. I am in Canada. I have never tried a Paker Pen. I would probably give it to my hubby

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  28. I'm in Canada. I don't own a Parker Pen and would love to give this as a gift to my brother who is interested in fountain pens.

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  29. Please let me know if you are in Canada? I do
    If you win would you use it or give it as a gift? I would use it to write notes
    Have you ever owned a Parker pen before? No

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  30. i would keep it, and no i have never owned a parker pen before. And yes, I live in Calgary :)

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  31. I live in Canada. I've never owned a Parker Pen before but they seem lovely. I'd give this to my dad as a gift for Father's Day.

    Rafflecopter Name: Stephanie LaPlante

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  32. I live in western Canada. I have never owned a Parker Pen before. If I won I would give it as a gift.
    Angela Mitchell

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  33. I'm Canadian, never used a Parker Pen before and if I were to win I would give his to my dad for Father's Day

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  34. I'm in Canada. I've never owned/used a Parker Pen before. I'd probably give this to my husband for Father's Day!
    patricia(dot)pickett(at)gmail(dot)com

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  35. i am in Canada. I would give this to my spouse

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  36. I am in Canada. I would give this to my spouse

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  37. Im in canada. Would give to my hubby. Never owned a parker before

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  38. I am Canadian!! I'd keep this pen for myself, carry it in my purse. And I owned a Parker pen years and years ago.

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  39. I am in Canada. I would give this to my husband as a gift. Have never owned a parker pen before

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  40. have never owned this kind of pen, would be for my husband for work and I live in canada

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  41. I am in canada and would love to give this to my boyfriend as a gift

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  42. Lorena H.

    I live in Canada. I would keep this pen for myself. I've never owned a Parker Pen.

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  43. I live in Canada. I would keep this pen for myself. I have owned a Parker Pen, and they are very excellent pens

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  44. In Canada. I have never owned a Parker pen, but I have used one! I think it would make an excellent gift for my Dad - belated Father's Day.

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  45. I've never owned a Parker pen.

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  46. Parker pens are the best long lasting and write so nicely

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  47. Bookmark would be nice gift for dad along with a pen!

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