I can't lay claim to coming up with this Idea. I saw these at one of my favorite shops in SF. 

I can however lay claim to making them for signifigantly less, as well putting a little spin on the concept, having them bump up together to make a scale representation of the US.

Which is Kinda cool.

These were made as a wedding present for a good friend from Santa Cruz. Artwork was created in Illustrator, and were cut out via laser cutter at California College of the Arts thanks to Pat the Pirate. 

Sand, stain, polish. Repeat. Done.

Congrats and best wishes Tim&Kelli!