SU! Acrylic Blocks

mariemc · 01-16-2010, 06:54 PM

Can I just say that these are the MOST FABULOUS ACRYLIC BLOCKS EVER!!!!! I am so pleased with the quality, feel and appearance of them. They have wonderful rounded edges (maybe that's a bad description, but they're not beveled at hard angles or with "sharp" corners/edges) and are labeled with the letter block that they are and of course with "Stampin' Up!" and they're just so pretty and shiny and clear. I love them!!! Oh, did I say that? Plus, they're priced appropriately. They're wonderful!!

If you haven't seen them, check them out here, but it doesn't do them justice: Stampin' Up! Online Ordering

Debbi · 01-16-2010, 07:03 PM

ITA Marie! I'm thrilled with them.

Melissa · 01-16-2010, 07:46 PM

I agree too! I sprung for the bundle, and I'm sooo glad I did! I had some cheap ones that I used at first.. definitely get what you pay for. It hurt my hands to stamp with the cheap ones!

Yay for SU!'s blocks!

WebDeb · 01-16-2010, 07:47 PM

Is it wrong to feel so much love for a hunk o' plastic? I feel the same way! It's my first experience with clear mounts -- very impressed!

Pepesmom · 01-16-2010, 08:25 PM

I purchased the bundle, too and yes, they are awesome.

I came up with a nice way to store them - in 2 extra SU! clamshells all wrapped up in felt. They will be stored in these boxes until I am able to sew a more permanent storage system for them.

I, C, and E fit in one with room to spare for extras. All the others fit in the other clamshell.

Debbi · 01-16-2010, 09:04 PM

Brilliant Trina! I think I have some extra clamshells. I've been wondering how to store them.

yapha · 01-16-2010, 10:48 PM

They are so pretty! I can't wait until mine get here on Tuesday!

LisaMNaples · 01-17-2010, 06:36 AM

Love the blocks. Trina thanks for the storage idea!

s1itcher46 · 01-17-2010, 07:51 AM

Great storage idea Trina. Here's my idea for club or workshops to have less handling of the blocks.

Clear Block Template Sampler - Stampin Addicts Gallery

LisaMNaples · 01-17-2010, 08:08 AM

Kim - thanks for the template idea.

mariemc · 01-17-2010, 08:34 AM

Ooohhh...I like the idea of a quilted storage system with little pockets for each block. That's a great idea Trina!

Melissa · 01-17-2010, 11:19 AM

Nice storage idea, Trina! I had mine stored in one of those small Sterile 3-drawer desktop storage units (using 2 drawers). I like the idea of a storage case with individual pockets though!

escape2stamp · 01-17-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mariemc

Ooohhh...I like the idea of a quilted storage system with little pockets for each block. That's a great idea Trina!

And maybe you could use the top note die for the pockets

gigglingstamper · 01-17-2010, 06:47 PM

I agree! These are the most delicious blocks ever. They feel so nice in your hand. I love that they are finished on every edge--nothing sharp anywhere!

Debthestamper · 01-24-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by s1itcher46

Great storage idea Trina. Here's my idea for club or workshops to have less handling of the blocks.

Clear Block Template Sampler - Stampin Addicts Gallery

This is a great idea!!

GuarinoMom · 01-30-2010, 03:46 PM

Love your idea Trina! Thanks so much for sharing! My clear blocks just arrived yesterday. I am going to bust them out tonight and try them. But I already love the rounded corner and the indent on the sides that make them easier to grasp. I have some older plain, square blocks that I have a feeling won't get much use now

Stampindad · 01-31-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pepesmom

I purchased the bundle, too and yes, they are awesome.

I came up with a nice way to store them - in 2 extra SU! clamshells all wrapped up in felt. They will be stored in these boxes until I am able to sew a more permanent storage system for them.

I, C, and E fit in one with room to spare for extras. All the others fit in the other clamshell.

Unfortunately I don't have any of these blocks yet. I have seen and handled them and agree that they are wonderful! I can't wait to get my own!

I love your current idea Trina and I would LOVE, LOVE to see what you come up with when you sew a permanent storage for them!

01-16-2010, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
mariemc Dreaming Of Swaps Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 801	SU! Acrylic Blocks Can I just say that these are the MOST FABULOUS ACRYLIC BLOCKS EVER!!!!! I am so pleased with the quality, feel and appearance of them. They have wonderful rounded edges (maybe that's a bad description, but they're not beveled at hard angles or with "sharp" corners/edges) and are labeled with the letter block that they are and of course with "Stampin' Up!" and they're just so pretty and shiny and clear. I love them!!! Oh, did I say that? Plus, they're priced appropriately. They're wonderful!! If you haven't seen them, check them out here, but it doesn't do them justice: Stampin' Up! Online Ordering __________________ Marie (Stampin' Addict #608) My Blog "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." Last edited by mariemc; 01-16-2010 at 07:06 PM. Reason: pesky punctuation ;)

01-16-2010, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Debbi Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA, USA Posts: 1,526	ITA Marie! I'm thrilled with them. __________________ the stamper formerly known as stampinCPA Llama Llover #561 Stampin' Up! Demo Thank you to all those serving in our Armed Forces

01-16-2010, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Melissa Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN, USA Posts: 1,360	I agree too! I sprung for the bundle, and I'm sooo glad I did! I had some cheap ones that I used at first.. definitely get what you pay for. It hurt my hands to stamp with the cheap ones! Yay for SU!'s blocks! __________________ My SUO blog!

01-16-2010, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
WebDeb Swap Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: IL, USA Posts: 418	Is it wrong to feel so much love for a hunk o' plastic? I feel the same way! It's my first experience with clear mounts -- very impressed! __________________ Visit the Heartfelt Inkspiration blog

01-16-2010, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pepesmom Extreme Swapper! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MI, USA Posts: 16,866	I purchased the bundle, too and yes, they are awesome. I came up with a nice way to store them - in 2 extra SU! clamshells all wrapped up in felt. They will be stored in these boxes until I am able to sew a more permanent storage system for them. I, C, and E fit in one with room to spare for extras. All the others fit in the other clamshell. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Trina - Yeah, I don't know what I'm thinking!!

01-16-2010, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Debbi Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MA, USA Posts: 1,526	Brilliant Trina! I think I have some extra clamshells. I've been wondering how to store them. __________________ the stamper formerly known as stampinCPA Llama Llover #561 Stampin' Up! Demo Thank you to all those serving in our Armed Forces

01-16-2010, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
yapha Hop-Meister Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA, USA Posts: 4,103	They are so pretty! I can't wait until mine get here on Tuesday! __________________ Yapha My blog * My children's book blog

01-17-2010, 06:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
LisaMNaples Dreaming Of Swaps Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD, USA Posts: 755	Love the blocks. Trina thanks for the storage idea! __________________ Lisa M. Naples Stampin' Up! Demonstrator My attempt at a blog: Stampin' My Life Away

01-17-2010, 07:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
s1itcher46 Stazonline Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WI, USA Posts: 8,256	Great storage idea Trina. Here's my idea for club or workshops to have less handling of the blocks. Clear Block Template Sampler - Stampin Addicts Gallery __________________ Kim My blog

01-17-2010, 08:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
LisaMNaples Dreaming Of Swaps Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD, USA Posts: 755	Kim - thanks for the template idea. __________________ Lisa M. Naples Stampin' Up! Demonstrator My attempt at a blog: Stampin' My Life Away

01-17-2010, 08:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
mariemc Dreaming Of Swaps Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 801	Ooohhh...I like the idea of a quilted storage system with little pockets for each block. That's a great idea Trina! __________________ Marie (Stampin' Addict #608) My Blog "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle."

01-17-2010, 11:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Melissa Watercolor Wizard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN, USA Posts: 1,360	Nice storage idea, Trina! I had mine stored in one of those small Sterile 3-drawer desktop storage units (using 2 drawers). I like the idea of a storage case with individual pockets though! __________________ My SUO blog!

01-17-2010, 06:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
gigglingstamper Mad Swapper Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12	I agree! These are the most delicious blocks ever. They feel so nice in your hand. I love that they are finished on every edge--nothing sharp anywhere!

01-30-2010, 03:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
GuarinoMom Big Shot Diva Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ID, USA Posts: 612	Love your idea Trina! Thanks so much for sharing! My clear blocks just arrived yesterday. I am going to bust them out tonight and try them. But I already love the rounded corner and the indent on the sides that make them easier to grasp. I have some older plain, square blocks that I have a feeling won't get much use now __________________ Jen God loves you just as you are, but He loves you too much to leave you that way. A Glimpse into My Amazing, Ordinary Life

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