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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.
Jennifer S. says
Block me!
I usually get good ideas while I’m running.
Lynnita says
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I look at pictures in magazines to inspire creativity and of course look at new updates on yhl website.
Sadye says
BLOCK ME…hang out with a kid for a few hours…they’re usually so creative :)
Katie says
BLOCK ME!!! I just take a break from a project if I’m feeling “stuck”…getting away for a bit can help you re-group and get back into the “project mode” :)
HollowSquirrel says
Block me! If I’m not feeling creative, I grab the kids and head outside to play — the fresh air and chasing the kids around helps get the blood pumping.
Katie says
Block Me! I like to read magazine or just zone out watching bad TV. That usually clears away any troubled thoughts and then I’m good to go!
Jennifer says
BLOCK ME!
I’m actually in the middle of writing my thesis for uni at the moment on the relevance of language in design and of course when writers block hits I do the usual student thing and open up all of my favourite blogs, facebook and twitter with a cup of tea and whatever treats are lying around the house (and secretly hope any of the good 90s sitcoms are rerunning on the tv).
Jessica says
BLOCK ME!
A nap tends to do it for me.. :)
Jami says
BLOCK ME!
A nice cup of tea while watching my daughter play outside. It definitely clears my mind.
Laura says
Block Me!
Take a break! I just read a study saying that your brain works while sleeping, going over new things you just learned, and people who sleep on a problem are much better at solving it the next time they work on it, so take a nap!
Jenn says
BLOCK ME!
I usually need to take a break and do something active, like yoga. Or, honestly, I’ve been known to blast some music (80s music works particularly well) and have a solo dance party in my living room – it helps stir up any stuck creativity!!
Katie says
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When my productivity and creativity are low, I do mindless tasks (like cleaning or knitting) until I have enough momentum to get other stuff done
Heather Edwards says
Block Me! A good ol’ shower does the trick to get the creative juices flowing. Bathrooms are the rooms for inspiration!
Lisa says
BLOCK ME!
I step back from what I am doing and take a break to clear my head and then get back to whatever I was stuck on.
Andrea says
BLOCK ME! I try to go for a walk to clear my head. No MP3 player or cell phone allowed. Just getting out in nature helps me.
Ashley says
Block Me!
When I need to refresh I go for a walk or step away for a bit and it look at it with fresh eyes!
Jennifer says
BLOCK ME:
I literally listen to 90’s music On Demand. When “Can’ Touch This” comes on…I am all set!
Sara Shalls says
BLOCK ME
Loud music blast to get the energy going!
kerry says
Block Me. I grab a beer and hit the shower. Don’t know why, I think I finally relax enough to catch some of the thoughts racing by. I have been known to scream for someone to hurry up and come take notes. It hardly ever works.
Cheryl says
BLOCK ME!
Talking to somebody else sometimes helps with my mental blocks – as you’re explaining what you’re struggling with, sometimes it gives you the best idea!
Suz McA says
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Turn off the computer. Staring at it never helps!
Virginia says
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I try moving to a different room, for a change of scenery.
Colleen says
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If I need to get my thoughts together I brew a good cup of tea and take a break. After that I usually can get back to work!
Chelsey says
BLOCK ME
I start thinking through things using columns. Works for me!
Elizabeth says
BLOCK ME!
I have to go somewhere and do something I like. I usually get inspired when I’m not stressing about it.
stephanie says
Block me! I take my pup for a walk!
Crystal says
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Music almost always helps me focus. And if music isn’t working then a quiet, dimly lit room with some candles will definitely work. I’ll be fully relaxed and the creative juices will (hopefully) start flowing. If they don’t flow, at least I’ll easily fall asleep ;P
Amy says
BLOCK ME!!!
Whenever I have a break in my creativity juices I grab a coffee and head to the “L” (Chicago’s transit system). I find inspiration in the whole journey of traveling through town without a true destination, viewing the different neighborhoods, environments, and the people from all over, from different walks of life. By the time the train pulls in to my station I am pulled back into perspective that I am one person on my own journey and there’s so much out there.
Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy says
BLOCK ME!
When I have writer’s block, I just kind of zone out for a certain period of time and hope that something good comes to mind…if it doesn’t, I go and do something else and hope it comes to me later.
Megan Ford says
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I go for a walk and get away for a bit…then come back to it!
:-)crossing my fingers!
Jill says
BLOCK ME!
I usually start working on something else, so at least I’m being somewhat productive until I have the motivation to be doing what I need to be doing.
Savannah Kirsche says
BLOCK ME!!
If i just get off the computer and I’m usually ready to finish after an hour or so.
Stacey says
Block me! I like to read a book to clear my head. I also listen to music or go for a walk!
Kim says
“BLOCK ME”
If I have writer’s block I usually “sleep on it” and the next day my creativity comes back in spades!
Steph says
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CasaCullen says
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i have a sweet lil’ notebook…whenever something catches my eye for RunwayDaily or CasaCullen i just jot it down right away! slowly, i mark off my ideas as i blog about them…keeps me sane on those big writer block days :)
cheers – CC
Sunny says
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I will usually grab a sketch pad out and just start doodling. I think if you let your creative side take over for awhile, it lets your logical side think more clearly. :)
Shana says
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As a former copywriter, I know all about writer’s block, and chocolate usually fixes it! Sweet chocolate, is there anything it can’t do?
Kristen says
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Bianca says
BLOCK ME. I enjoy 2 methods of helping the creative flow. Flicking through my collection of Inside Out (Australian Decorating Magazine) and dancing to Zumba Music really, really loud !! (This is sure to relieve some stress and put me back in a much better, productive mood)
Rachel B. says
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When I need to get the creative juices flowing, I usually stop whatever I’m doing and come back to it. I know that, eventually, the light bulb will go off, and I’ll be able to get it done.
Sarah says
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I peruse Etsy and other creative websites for ideas and inspiration.
Kate says
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I usually go through all of the pictures that I have torn out of magazines over the years to get ideas.
E @ Oh!Apostrophe says
BLOCK ME!
Take the dog for a walk!
Dana @ House*Tweaking says
“BLOCK ME!” I just try to get away from whatever it is I’m stumped about and come back – hopefully – with a fresh mind. Having little kids around to pull me away is sometimes a good thing!
Sandra says
BLOCK ME!
I take the dog for a walk. Sometimes a put the big kitten in a harness/leash combo and take her out to the backyard. Usually watching the animals for a little while chills me out so I can try again.
Courtney McIlwain says
Block Me
I take a break and regroup
Melissa S says
Block Me! I wait for the creativity to find me!
Robin J says
BLOCK ME! I step away, clear my head, and have a cranberry/gingerale. Then, it’s back to look over the project once more. If that fails… more cranberry/gingerale.
Stephanie says
BLOCK ME…
A nice, frothy margarita usually clears up my writer’s block and sparks my creativity.