The Block Guy

New Offerings from The Block Guy!

With the arrival of the new Stampin Up! Idea Book & Catalog, it's time for me to introduce some new block sets into my list of "availables"!  To start off, I am now offering block sets for the following Stampin Up! stamp sets:

• "Inspired by Nature" ~~ $6.00
• "Happiness Always" ~~ $10.00
• Alphabet Blocks (set of 15 @ 1.5"x1.5") ~~ $10.00

The motivation behind me offering these sets is to allow stampers to avoid double-mounting (which I know MANY people hate!).  Please note that the smallest of the blocks with the "Happiness Always" set is not included with my block set... I like my finger tips far too much to risk making something THAT small!

The Alphabet Blocks are 1.5" x 1.5" and are intended to work with "Defining Alphabet", "Lovely Letters" and "Wild West Alphabet" from the current catalog, plus any other set with blocks of the same size.

As always, I hope that everyone is pleased with what I'm offering.  If there's any other stamp set that you'd like to separate, please don't hesitate to let me know.

~The Block Guy~

Into Retimement

It's been a few months since I've last updated my information, but (to be honest), things in the world of stamping blocks sales haven't changed all that much.  Now with the end of the catalog year upon us, there's a brand new "Retiring List" from Stampin' Up! out for your reading enjoyment (or displeasure).

Since my business is based off of THEIR products, here's MY Retiring List:

• A Little Bit of Happiness
• Block Party
• Festive Favorites
• Lots of Thoughs

I have a few sets for each of these stamp sets remaining (except "A Little Bit of Happiness", which is no longer available), but when they're gone, they're gone!  If you're interested in getting the wood blocks for any of these stamp sets, don't wait to place your order... because you may be too late!

~The Block Guy~

What's New???

I've FINALLY found some "free" time to get caught up with my inventory!  I'm now back in action with "Many Happy Returns" as well as a few other sets which I'd discovered I was sold-out of amidst the "Many Happy Returns" shortage.  I wanted to thank EVERYONE for their patience over the past few weeks!  Looking ahead, I expect to be putting in more than typical time at work, but I won't be "living" in the office, so I shouldn't fall behind again any time soon!

Now to answer the question... What's New???  How about "DEFINE YOUR LIFE"!!!  This is a set that I've gotten emails about for quite some time, so I decided to start offering blocks for it.  Apparently there's a lot of people who dislike the fact that this set (or ANY set, to be honest) is double-mounted, so I'd be a fool to not offer blocks for it! :-P

I've also brought back "Festive Favorites" for an early kick-off to the holiday season.  I hadn't expected anyone to be interested in it at this time of year... my mistake!  So it's back for those of you who feel that holiday joy 12 months out of the year!

Many Happy... Ran Out!

I wanted to make it known that I'm temporarily out of "Many Happy Returns" (and "So Many Sayings").  Normally I would have made more this past weekend, but I've so busy at work that I didn't have the chance to conduct my "power tool symphony" in the driveway.  This week holds more of the same for me in the office, so I won't be able to get to making more of those until this coming weekend (March 8th).

For the time being my inventory is decent on all the other sets.

Don't let this supply shortage stop you from ordering.  Just keep in mind that any orders containing "Many Happy Returns" won't be going out until next Monday (March 10th) at the earliest.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

~The Block Guy~

Everyone needs "A Little Bit of Happiness"!!

In response to the votes which have been cast in my Poll, I've chosen to add the #1 requested set to my current inventory... and a little something extra too.  I've added blocks for the Level 1 hostess set "A Little Bit of Happiness" (which is SO well suited to being cut apart).  I'd also gotten several emails asking whether I could make blocks for "dismounted" wheel stamps, so I've added those for the "Standard" and "Jumbo" wheels.

In the Poll, "Tres Chic" also received a lot of votes, but I haven't yet taken the time to figure out the block dimensions for that set.  Rest assured, I'll be offering those blocks sometime soon. :)

As always, if there's anything you're interested in that I'm not currently offering, please let me know and I'll see what I can do for you.

Mitch (a.k.a. The Block Guy)

P.S. No need to worry about adding the cost of shipping to your order (unless you're from Canada... sorry Canadians), it'll be added automatically when you proceed with your Checkout.

"Lumber Liqui-Dation"

To mimic Stampin Up!'s "Sale-A-Bration", I wanted to implement a sale of my own, so I'm kicking off my "Lumber Liqui-Dation" (yes, I know the name is kinda lame, but I hope you got a slight laugh from it!).  I'm going to be offering reduced prices on everything from now through March 31st.  In addition to offering reduced prices, I've added block sets for "Block Party" and "Lots of Thoughts" to what I offer!

Pricing through March 31, 2008 is as follows:

• Happiness:                $10 (regularly $12)
• Many Happy Returns: $10 (regularly $12)
• Block Party:              $10 (NEW!!!)
• Lots of Thoughts:      $4  (NEW!!!)

Shipping costs will also be reduced through March 31st as well:

• Domestic Orders:      $2 (Flat Rate for ALL orders)
• 1-2 Sets (Canada)    $5
• 3-10 Sets (Canada)  $20

Remember, this is a limited-time offer so these reduced prices won't last forever.

Finally, the Poll has been updated to ask for your feedback on different sets.

Enjoy the Lumber Liqua-Dation!!!  ~The Block Guy~

Many Happy Returns Set of 33!

My wife mounted her Many Happy Returns Set.  She chose to take advantage of the convenience of walking out to the garage to "purchase" her blocks and "ordered" two sets so that she could single mount them.    One set is needed to double-mount the set.

Like any true-addicts, she couldn't wait to use her new toy.

Below is a quick card she made -- enjoy!  :)

 

An update on the weather -- snow is in the forcast this weekend but after a game of ice hockey on the pond this afternoon, I plan to cut some wood before the snow hits.  Blocks should be ready to ship come Monday!

Winter Chills...Brrrrrrrr!

In light of the frigid temperatures that have settled on Pennsylvania this week (Jan 21-25), there will be a slight delay in delivery of "Happiness" blocks.  I need to do a little bit of "driveway craftsmanship" to cut one particular size of block to complete that set, but the low temperatures combined with the lingering cold I have made me opt to postpone outdoor activities until this coming weekend.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

New Poll Added

Scroll down on the left to see a poll to vote for other Stamp Sets you'd like to see blocks for.  What stamp sets do you wish you could separate?

My wife would love to be able to use Tres Chic individually and is playing with the options of trying to manipulate the images.

The unseasonably warm weather here allowed me to get the tools out of the garage last night and cut a few more sets for Many Happy Returns so they are ready to ship!

Block Photos

Some of you have asked for pictures of the blocks.  I aim to please!

As soon as my wife gets her Many Happy Returns, I'll post a picture of that set mounted, too.