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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.
roxanne says
BLOCK ME!
A brisk walk always helps me clear my mind. When I sit back down, I am more focused on whatever the task may be, creative or otherwise.
Meghan says
Well, speaking as a doctoral student writing her dissertation:
I either take a walk/do another activity, or dance in my office for a little while. ;)
(BLOCK ME!)
Sarah says
BLOCK ME!
I usually take a short break away from whatever I’m doing, and do something different for a minute to get my mind away from it. For example, I’ll play a game of solitaire on my phone, or a word game…. something to get my mind working on something different. Usually just a minute or two helps, then when I go back to my original task I’m rejuvenated and ready to go!
Katie says
Block me!
I’m super sensitive to my own clock… I work in literary PR and whenever possible, reserve mornings to do the heavy-lifting that requires writing, like press releases and media pitches, and try not to beat myself up if nothing inspiring comes through me after 3pm. At that point, it’s time to file and delegate the piles of emails in the inbox instead.
Antonette says
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Nature helps me with my creative block! Especially now with all the greens :) We are working on our baby’s nursery (due Sept 29th) and I am having so much fun drawing from nature for all the unique things we have made.
kimmie says
BlOCk Me!!!! PlEAsE! pLeASe! plEaSE!
When I hit a road block, I usually go out for fresh air to clear the brain.
Jeni says
BLOCK ME. Doing something else frees up my brain usually.
Julie says
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Typically I just try to do something that engages my brain… a crossword puzzle usually suffices.
In the short run… coffee usually propels me forward.
Meghan says
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Usually I just start compiling random ideas until the creativity starts to flow.
Mollie says
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When I stumble across writers block, I walk away and come back later.
Jarrod says
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I like to iChat with my friend and talk it out, getting inspiration from pop culture and the like.
Amy C. says
Block me please :)
Kate says
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I find that many times, I need to walk away from something I’ve written, close it down, not think about it for days, weeks, whatever, and then I can try again. Usually works.
Lisa B says
BLOCK ME!
I usually sit with a stack of mags and get a cup of joe to overcome getting “blocked.”
Mel says
block me.
Kay says
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Stephanie C. says
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Going for a walk, yoga, or dancing helps me
sarah r. says
BLOCK ME!
to overcome blocks… i
a). read blogs!!! (like yours.)
b). go running
c). listen to my meditation podcast
xo
Josh H. says
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Ashley says
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Becca says
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Usually I just work on something else until that stroke of genius hits me again. :)
Shawna says
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I usually jot down any neat ideas I have in a sketchbook and when I’m feeling a little creatively blocked, I go take a look at my notes.
micaela says
BLOCK ME!!!
I usually get inspired on bus or train rides, which I take very often.
karlee says
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I prefer going for a run, or making up lyrics to an original song:)
krista says
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these are FABulous!
Laura says
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Tara says
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Listening to music or looking at art books help for inspiration
Megan says
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I like to go for a run to clear my mind.
Tasha says
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I usually take a timed break and then try it again!
Lizzie says
Block me! I always go take a hot shower when I’m blocked–somehow doing something so pleasurable and necessary seems to get me over it.
Heather says
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I don’t have any motivation techniques. Motivation is an issue for me. I usually labor through things if they are required. If they aren’t and I have no motivation then they just don’t get done.
Christy Q says
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I usually organize or declutter something and that usually spurs creativity once again.
Renee says
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i currently have writers block in coming up with an answer to your question. :)
Kelly says
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When creatively blocked on a project, I try to find outside sources of inspiration to get me back on track. Often that means taking the time to experience other’s creativity that is outside my field — so I go to the museum, see a movie or performance, or catch a lecture. Sometimes its as simple as flipping through a magazine or one of my favorite design books.
If that doesn’t work, or I don’t have time to get out and clear my head, I’ll work on another project, so that I am then able to take a step back and look at what I was doing with fresh eyes when I return to it.
jazmine says
Block me…
I don’t really have any tips but I teach 5th grade and normally I have them, at the beginning of each writing unit, create a turnstyle paper wheel with various topics or content areas in which they are “experts” in which typically helps them throughout their writing.
DaneileB says
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I usually like to flip through some magazines to get my creative juices flowing.
Amber says
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Megan says
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I listen to musicals :)
Glennis Shih says
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As with any problem or challenge I face, I often turn to prayer for help from above! :)
jessica says
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Depends on the kind of blockage I have. If it’s in the classroom and I need an idea for how to teach something, I noodle it with my other friends who also teach. If it’s something else, I just go away from it for a while…it comes to me eventually (usually in the shower for some reason!).
Nikki F. says
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I usually take a break and turn my attention to other things for a while…inspiration rarely comes when I’m looking for it. :)
usha says
BLOCK ME! When I hit a block, I meditate, do yoga or just dance to some happy music. That is usually enough to snap me out of it.
Kristin says
BLOCK ME – I’ll think about it for a while or ask for help!
Angela says
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I knit and dye yarn so when I get a mental block I take my kids out to the park and run wild with them. Usually gets my creative mind flowing once more and more than once I see something in nature that inspires me to knit or dye a colorway based on it.
Sara says
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I just start writing stream of conscious until I get a breakthrough. It’s a trick that one of my high school English teachers taught me eons ago.
Cathy says
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I hang out with my cat to get rid of blocks.
Tammi Salas says
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So clever, cute & inspiring. I hope I win.
Amanda says
BLOCK ME! I have to sleep if I get writer’s block!
Denise says
“BLOCK ME!”
I usually combat a mental block of any type ( like writers or financial budgeting) by stepping away from it …..to the great outdoors and some fresh air. If Im getting angry about it I will run. If I am just struggling to articulate exactly what I am after I will walk my dog. The break combined with fresh air really helps!
emily li says
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love numsi!
i usually try to do something totally unrelated
and not get too fixated…