Block Party
What It Is: Sid Dickens is an artist – and now, a Canadian company – based in B.C. In the mid-90s, a client happened to be visiting Sid’s studio when he noticed a collection of small plaques, and immediately saw them as individual little works of art, snapping up a whopping 400 for them. Thus, an idea was born. Today, Sid Dickens releases several collections of what they called ‘Memory Blocks’, non-toxic, porcelain-esque plaster tiles featuring charming and often-vintage inspired artwork, surrounding themes like nature and ancient symbols.
Each block measures 6 x 8″ and comes with a slightly pre-distressed feeling, adding to the blocks’ antique vibe. They actually feel rather textural, as opposed to a flat painting. The blocks are small enough that they make great additions to little nooks and corners that won’t accommodate a large-sized piece of art. Alternatively, they can be paired together in whatever style you like – many of the blocks complement each other quite nicely. They actually have a ‘Create a Wall’ option so you can play around and find a layout and arrangement of blocks that works for you.
Who It’s For: Your new niece or nephew, to decorate their nursery. Your sibling, as a memorable housewarming present. Your spouse, to celebrate a special occasion (and another one after that, and another one after that…)
What It Costs: Each Memory Block retails for $92.
Where It’s At: The easiest way to view the full collection and pick your faves is to visit the Sid Dickens website. While you’re there, be sure to check out their new fall and holiday collections!
1) First of all! You must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber to enter this giveaway. Just find the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit ‘Follow’ or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that, leave a comment below telling me what your favourite Sid Dickens Memory Blocks are. You have until August 9, 2015.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around August 10, 2015 to select the winner(s), who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Visit the Sid Dickens blog and leave a comment on their blog post. Link back to the post you left a comment on in a separate comment below.
Canadian Gift Guide 
I subscribe by email. I love the one with the Key and also the very textured flower pedals.
Doreen Lamoureux
dorcontest at gmail dot com
Must have – King of the Forest
I like the White Horse – my granddaughter would love it for her room.
My favourites are Currency, Marigold, Daphne, Bliss, and Mandala.
I love the seahorse, the corals, trees and the key 🙂
Transformation the dragonfly
I like the T301 Magnolia block
Favs – the phoenix, the dragon, the tree of life evolution, the white horse. Wonderful!
I like the owl block, “Wisdom”. (t316)
So many cute ones! I really love T361 Little Lamb and SB04 Wish!
The one that speaks to me is the Mandala.
http://siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=T295
I love this one and many others! http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=T340
Commented on blog :http://www.siddickens.com/blog/t350-joy/#comment-15162
I like the ones with flowers the best.
My favorite Memory Blocks are the initials and the zodiac signs.
Love the letters and numbers
I like many of the 2014 – Fall Nocturne collection and the dragon fly transformation tile seen at this link http://www.siddickens.com/shop/products.php?cat=65
My favourite is the T345 Hibiscus. It is so pretty.
I am already a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. I especially like the floral tiles especially T343 Love in Idleness.
Z08 Leo is my favourite.
I love carousel most and I love that they have zodiac ones!
Jonnie
my absolute favorite is Ocean’s Gift
http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=T281
but the Sea Petals isn’t far behind
http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=TAB05Q
as well as the Tree of Life
http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=TAB01Q
I guess I really like all the bisque ones.
my fa vorite has to be the dragon fly transformation tile seen at
http://www.siddickens.com/shop/products.php?cat=65
I like this love one http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=T206
my favorite is the T296 Secret Garden
Wow, so many that I love. But I kept going back to The Key T336. Love the sentiment.
I subscribe and thoroughly enjoy your blog!
I like The Magnolia Tile ! Thank you very much!
Commented on Blog too.
http://www.siddickens.com/blog/t350-joy/#comment-15165
I like the Guardian Angel,Everlasting Bloom,and Marigold! These are so unique and beautiful!
Transformation is lovely
I’m a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. My favourite Sid Dickens Memory Blocks are “Joy 2015 – Fall : Kingdom”, “First Kiss 2012 – Fall : Collection of Curiosities”, & “Amour 2008 – Fall : Tattoo”
I’m already a subscriber. My favourite block is the “Marigold” from the “Fall: Kingdom” 2015 Collection. Others that I really like are Delft Blue from the 2014 Spring Joie De Vivre collection, and Brilliance from the 2015 Holiday Collection.
I loved so many of these, but this one is a favourite http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=T191
http://www.siddickens.com/blog/t350-joy/#comment-15166
I love the TAB01Q Tree of Life – Bisque, T05 Wing, and SZ05 Taurus (Silver)
i like the tree of life and the key blocks
The Dragon is my favourite!
I like the Joker
The seahorse 🙂
I’d love to build a wall with the Wisdom, Medieval Tree of Life, Birth and Carousel blocks to start!
Commented, great art: http://www.siddickens.com/blog/wedding-etiquette-gift-buying/#comment-15172
My favourite Sid Dickens blocks are the following: T352 Crown of Daisies, T350 Joy, T346 Alabaster,T341 Family, T339 Bliss and T312 Perennial.
I like the key.
im an email subscriber and my favourite is Everlasting Bloom
I love Alchemy, Heraldry, Brilliance, & Chivalry
Blog comment link: http://www.siddickens.com/blog/t350-joy/#comment-15174
I like the Bliss wall art.
Tantalizing!
Everlasting Bloom, I love flowers and this is a way to see them through the winter
my favorite sid dickens memory block is pierrot.
http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=T282
My favorites are alchemy, heraldry, carousel, rockstar, fanfare, and the whole storybook collection!
blog comment: http://www.siddickens.com/blog/retirements-june-30th-2015/#comment-15176
My favourites are Tree of Life – Evolution, Screen Passage, Crown of Daisies, Heraldry, Secret Garden and Perennial.
On the Sid Dickens site I one the Volare, Wing, Guardian Angel, Little Lamb and Joy. There are many others that I like.
I like Glad Tidings!
I like the Daphne.
I love all the different Tree of Life Memory Blocks, and the Zodiac Collection is mighty cool too! 😀
My favourite blocks are the T357 Fortune block, the T313 Rock Star block and the T282 Pierrot block.
My fave: Daphne. Divine. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂
My favourite is: T335 Dolce Vita
Commented: http://www.siddickens.com/blog/crafting-perfect-display/
My favourites are T104 White Horse, T349 King of the Forest and T287 Fabled Bird.
cant figure out how to enter i love the http://www.siddickens.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=T05 called wing
My favourite is Carousel and I also like Perennial.
They are all so beautiful, but my fav had to be DEAR MUM.. as I lost my Mum 5 years ago and this is so beautiful
I subscribe, the Seahorse is delightful
My favourite is the seahorse! 🙂
Flower petal ones are beautiful