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This next giveaway came to us as a nursery-themed giveaway, but personally we think Numsi‘s uniquely mod art is suitable for walls of any age. Their contemporary patterns (or custom text) is printed on canvas and then mounted on a 2″ deep birch museum frame to give it some modern dimension and bring some pop to you art collection.
Plus, since the deep birch plywood cradle makes these blocks of art so sturdy, they can hang on the wall, sit on a shelf or anchor your latest mantlescape. So have some fun browsing their collection of animals and vehicles or patterns and text, because one of you is taking away a $100 credit towards anything on Numsi’s site this week (and the rest of you are taking away a sweet discount).
Here’s how to enter this week:
- PRIZE: $100 towards anything from Numsi.
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “BLOCK ME” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … since we’re referencing writer’s block, why not share a tip that you use to overcome any creativity or productivity block. Do you go someplace special to help you focus? Got an mental exercise to get your juice flowing again? Or do just go do something else and hope the motivation finds you again later.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 19th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: Worldwide
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Numsi.
Christy B. says
Block me!
Amy Jackson says
BLOCK ME!!!!
I do something else, particularly listen to music or watch a movie.
Jennifer Toro says
Block me!
I overcome blocks by brainstorming any words that come to mind on paper, then pondering on it for a day or so, then coming back to see if I’ve generated any ideas/thoughts.
Maritel says
BLOCK ME! I always take a little break and go on a walk, get some fresh air to clear my head…works everytime!
Trisha Milheim says
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I get inspiration from other blogs, magazines, tv shows for decorating my house. Oddly, cleaning also helps me get different ideas.
Samantha D says
BLOCK ME
The most effective thing I do when I have writer’s block is to write about something completely different (and often humorous).
Holly says
Block me!
I usually just go do something else, then come back to the task.
Jessica Cooper says
Block me! I love flipping through magazines for inspiration :)
Angela says
BLOCK ME!
I usually go for a walk and keep a notebook handy.
Amy says
BLOCK ME
I like to brainstorm and write everything thing that I think of down. Helps get the ideas flowing!
kelly says
BLOCK ME
When I’m stumped, I visit younghouselove.com. I always manage to find inspiration through their amazing decorating posts. After reading them, I find myself wandering through my house, looking for things to change/fix!!
Kerry says
BLOCK ME!
A good long run always clears the mind enough to think again, if that fails you need a shower and showers are the best place for thinking.
Stephanie says
Block me!
I’m currently studying in England and I’m working on my dissertation. Whenever I have writer’s block, I either grab my camera and head for a walk along the river to the castle or I hop into the car and drive to the coast to take a nice stroll along the beach…
D. Dallas says
Block me . . . I take a break, do something productive then start all over again.
sara D. says
BLOCK ME!
When I get stumped, I usually google something (or a bunch of things.) No shame in copying someone every once in a while!
Kelley says
BLOCK ME!! I always find a glass of wine helps the creative juices to start flowing again – if that doesn’t work I walk away and come back it later (read: drink more wine!) :)
aimee says
Block me!
I generally have to walk away from whatever I’m writing. It usually helps to go sit outside or take a bath and just relax for awhile without thinking about what I’m working on. Then I can usually come back to my writing and it comes easy!
Alison says
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Meg says
Block Me.
And I literally just came home from window shopping, which is how I overcome my decorator’s block.
Megan says
BLOCK ME!
I love to relax if I can’t think of what to write. Taking a bath, going for a walk, or just having some time to myself without the noises of life distracting me.
cris says
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I just start writing – no worrying about spelling or punctuation or even making sense. I just start jotting down ideas and eventually – something forms from the mudled mess.
Nicole B says
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For me, a change of scenery helps.
Kate says
BLOCK ME!
I shop online for a few or research awesome fantasy vacation spots! It usually gets me distracted so that when I come back, it flows easier!
ashley says
block me!! i brew a huge pot of tea (usually Argentine mate) and let the ideas flow
Danielle Harder says
BLOCK ME!!
I usually try looking at creative magazines or blogs… the ideas you can find or come up with a little inspiration is amazing!! All I need is a little re-spark!
Katy Stuhr says
BLOCK ME!
A glass of wine usually does the trick.
Ashley says
“BLOCK ME”
I usually clean or go outside for a bit
Maggie Eickhoff says
BLOCK ME!
When I am stumped, I get out. Outside! Running, biking, hiking, anything to get some fresh air.
Lauren says
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I like to hunt around on an art image site like jupiter images and just select anything that is jumping out at me without trying to find a rhyme or reason. Often when I go back to the images I have saved and look at them all together, a pattern will emerge that inspires my design process!
Sarah says
block me :)
Nicole H says
BLOCK ME!!
When I get writers/artist block I a) go outside, the sun and fresh air always makes me feel refreshed! or b) I listen to a favorite song for inspiration!
PS: Keep up the great work!! You are a great inspiration! :)
Christa says
BLOCK ME!
Jasen Eickhoff says
BLOCK ME!
When I am blocked, I ask my wonderful wife for advice. She know’s everything.
Krista G says
Block me!
I usually go out and take a walk with the dogs. There’s something about the fresh air and sunshine that gets my brain moving!
Vica says
“Block Me!!!”
Usually I go to a quite place…
Kelly V. says
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Taryn says
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Eryn Chandler says
Block Me.
I take a break and listen to some good music!
Andrea W says
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We live out in the country, so it is pretty quiet around our house (no street noise, etc.). If I am having a creativity block I can usually overcome it by sitting outside and listening to the birds, leaves blowing in the wind, etc.
Natalie S. says
“BLOCK ME”
I just close my eyes and hope that the motivation finds me!!
Amanda H says
BLOCK ME! Sometimes going for a run helps… or yoga
Bernadette says
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I usually go outside and work in our garden – the fresh air and the excersise always helps!
mari says
I love Numsi – I’ve seen the product in person and know the maker and I can tell you you’re getting top notch product!
So, of course, Block me!
I’m a designer, so for me it’s writer’s block of a visual kind. I guess the only way around it for me is to search out inspiration. I often start online. Honestly, that’s the entire reason I started blogging at Small for Big in the first place: to organize all the inspirational products I’ve found.
Kerry says
Block me!
I don’t know if I’d call what I had writer’s block so much as severe procrastination in college. I was the queen of writing papers the night before and I still got decent grades.
sarah says
Block me……..I just take a break, usually that works and I get the benefit of having some fresh eyes when I finally return to the project.
Lisa says
block me
i try working on something else for a while
Maggie says
BLOCK ME!
…I peruse the Internet for an hour (or two) when I’m blocked for ideas.
these are really, really cute pieces!!
Elizabeth says
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Lauren Muller says
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I look through my magazines or go to my favorite blogs online! :)
Vicki says
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I usually have to step away to do something else. Actually, that’s how pretty much my entire days go – do a little of this, then a little of that.