acrylic blocks with a full grid on them?

[merryf]

The acrylic blocks I use are either plain or just have one line in each direction on them. I got them at Mike's years ago. Does anyone know of a source that sells blocks with a full grid on them? I think that will be much easier for me to line up images and sentiments on my work.

Thanks!

[Crafteemommy]

I got some blocks at Hobby Lobby that have both horizontal & vertical blue lines on them. I got them either on sale or with coupons. I also took a few of the larger ones and had them cut down by my neighbor. Hope this helps!

[DixieRae]

I was pretty sure that Fiskars made blocks with a full grid, and after a quick search I found this. I don't personally have them, so can't attest to their quality.

[stampasmile]

I think I got my grid block at Hobby Lobby. Sometimes it is important to have the grid =) Hope this helps!

[transprntbutterfly]

I have found them at Pat Catans and Hobby Lobby.

If you like a thicker block, I would check Hobby Lobby, as the PC one's are a thinner block.

I also found a couple of MS ones at Mike's a while back.

I believe the ones Gina K sells have grid lines too.

[good_day1214]

I picked up some Inkadinkadoo blocks from Joann's a few weeks ago. Bought dups of some I've already had since they had them at 60% off. They have a full grid and curvy shape, which makes them easier to hold.

[Carrie3427]

I bought mine at Walmart (Canada).

[katestamps716]

Inka blocks have a grid.

[UnderstandBlue]

I got some Technique Tuesday ones I really liked a lot and Provo Craft's blocks are great - Eclectic Paperie sells those I think.

[merryf]

thanks everyone! Unfortunately here in New Jersey there is no Hobby Lobby. We have Mike's and ACMoore. There is one Joanns that I know of but it is an hour away from me.

I've got a 50 percent coupon for Mike's until tomorrow so I'll run there after work and check if they have any of the Inkadinkado or Fiskars sets. Otherwise I will check online.

[kikikaren]

CTMH sells stickers that you can use to attach grid lines to your blocks. They're sized for their blocks, but you can always use them with another brand and cut them down to fit.

[allee's]

I found a fabulous Martha Stewart 4 x 6 one on the clearance aisle at WalMart for $4.50 today!

[lisha_1988]

I got mine from Ebay, and for the life of me I cant remember the brand. But it has a grid and nice curved in edges for easy stamping

I also have one like the inka blocks one

[stamphappy1650]

Whatever block you decide to get, try to find the ones with the grid etched into the block. I bought the provo craft blocks and the grid wore off after repeated use/cleaning.

[annie*]

I read in the forums a week or two ago where someone put a quilting product on their blocks. It was a clear, stick on product that had a grid on it. I haven't had time to go searching for the thread again, so I don't know the details. I agree that it is nice to get etched blocks, but if you have some already that you would like to add a grid to, this may be the ticket. Does anyone know the details on this product or know of the thread I am referring to?

[stamphappy1650]

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Originally Posted by annie*

I read in the forums a week or two ago where someone put a quilting product on their blocks. It was a clear, stick on product that had a grid on it. I haven't had time to go searching for the thread again, so I don't know the details. I agree that it is nice to get etched blocks, but if you have some already that you would like to add a grid to, this may be the ticket. Does anyone know the details on this product or know of the thread I am referring to?

I don't know about the thread but I did try a product that is a clear overlay with a grid that you stick to the back of your blocks. I wasn't that happy with it because if any liquid gets on the overlay it moves. I don't want to trash a stamping/scrapbooking company's product so if you want to know, PM me.

[craftdesigns]

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Originally Posted by merryf

The acrylic blocks I use are either plain or just have one line in each direction on them. I got them at Mike's years ago. Does anyone know of a source that sells blocks with a full grid on them? I think that will be much easier for me to line up images and sentiments on my work.

Thanks!

Here's one solution: http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com/se...+acrylic+block

BTW: the first post is a tip to keep your blocks stain free; scroll to the next post for the grid tut.

[tigerlily55]

I wonder what would happen if we used a Sharpie and drew our own grid? Do you think the Sharpie would eventually wear off?

[craftdesigns]

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Originally Posted by tigerlily55

I wonder what would happen if we used a Sharpie and drew our own grid? Do you think the Sharpie would eventually wear off?

You can use a Sharpie to draw the grid...but it's very tedious and difficult. One slip, and you've got to try to remove the Sharpie mark. Unfortunately most stuff that removes Shaprie marks also are not good to use on an acrylic block.

The plastic grid sheet used by quilters is a piece of cake to add to one side of the block...see my link in the previous post for that technique.