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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.
Kristina says
BLOCK ME!
(the only things I’ve been writing lately are lists…)
SilverMoon Dragon says
BLOCK ME!
I cook. Something chocolaty is best, because then I can eat something chocolaty, and chocolate cures everything!
Marcella says
BLOCK ME!
Going on a bike ride around my neighborhood always helps me get on my crative side!
angie says
BLOCK ME!
writers block…hmmm – i table it and move on to something else. if i’m still having trouble when i come back it must not be that important! ha. just kidding, i breathe and try to take a look from a new angle – or get a fresh perspective from someone else.
Kate says
BLOCK ME! (please)
I make labels and posters for my classroom. I find making my work space prettier motivates me to do the same with my home.
Patricia says
Block me
Heather says
BLOCK ME BABY! I set my timer and tell myself I just have to do something on the project for 15mins – that’s all – usually that’s enough to get started. Love your blog and send best wishes for a wonderful safe happy delivery of baby P!
Barbara says
BLOCK ME!
Don’t know how to overcome the writer’s block that stops me from writing my first book… since I was 15!
Kristin says
BLOCK ME!
I make a timetable every evening for the next day so that when I start in the morning I exactly know what to do and how much time I have for every step. For the writing process itself, I make myself a cup of tea before I get started and also set timers to help me concentrate. Also, regularly doing sports (I like going to the gym as well as inline skating outside) helps when you sit at your desk all day.
Cristina says
BLOCK ME!
(worldwide shipping.. yessss!:-)
My tip to overcome any creativity or productivity block is to take a break for a moment, visit http://www.younghouselove.com (you know this site?;-)and/or eat something delicious (usually chocolate);-P
Ciao!
Maria says
BLOCK ME
julia says
“BLOCK ME ,BLOCK ME, BLOCK ME! please
Susan says
Block Me! I just find going back through my old issues of magazines helps get my creativity flowing again!
calliope says
BLOCK ME!
I cook or/and clean my house or/and reorganise (my already organised) closets
Ri Benny says
BLOCK ME!
I love this blocks… I’m sure I will not win… but let me dream :-) about it!!!
Rita from Italy
chrissta says
BLOCK ME…I try to focus on something else for a bit and clear my head.
Alecia says
BLOCK ME…
The best way for me to overcome any kind of creativity block is to visit my local stationery or fabric store. Something about all the patterns and colors and seeing how they mix together — on paper or fabric — always inspires me. I’ve been known to hold onto paper scraps and fabric swatches for years and years, just for use as inspiration.
Cheryl says
BLOCK ME!! Can’t wait to “meet” Miss Baby P!
idonette says
BLOCK ME. I live in South Africa. A country rich in nature. That is where I find my creativity/inspiration from- a day at the foot of table mountain.
Yvonne says
“BLOCK ME”
Rose says
BLOCK ME!!
Stepping back from the situation is best for me and also asking someone else for input…sometimes they see stuff from another angle that I haven’t seen.
Anna, Sydney says
Ooh, want me some of that!
BLOCK ME.
And just write. Doesn’t matter what comes out, just write your thoughts, what’s happening around you, re-type a section of a magazine. Something will shake loose.
Katie says
BLOCK ME!!
I’m mid-dissertation and I’ve found that more coffee always helps me get going again :)
Belinda - Nest Design Studio says
Block me!
Stasi says
BLOcK ME!
No new inspiration till this project is done. If this project ever gets done. Darn power outages and corrupt files. (I may cuss.)
Mollie says
Block me!
In college I would go to the coffee shop, people watch, and listen to music. It worked very well for paper writing!
Lynn Van Slyke says
“BLOCK ME!!”
If I a Block of some kind I’ll move on to something else and go back to it later usually doe the trick. I had a lot of writers block this past semester at school =)
Susie says
BLOCK ME!
I use Julia Cameron’s technique of morning pages – it’s from the book “The Artist’s Way”, it always gets me through my blocks!
Ginny says
BLOCK ME!!
Cathy K. says
Block Me!
To get myself out of a creative rut I usually go shopping – not buying, mind you, but just browsing through the local art or craft store. Just being around all those sparkly new supplies can spark a creative outburst.
Laura says
BLOCK ME!!
I make myself spend 10 or 15 minutes on whatever project I don’t want to mess with. Usually I finish working on it, which is a neat trick. :o)
Stephanie J says
BLOCK ME
Leigh-Ann Laney says
BLOCK ME!! When I’m writing, I just have to keep writing even if I know it is unusable garbage. Eventually, it will circle back around to the story again.
Melissa says
BLOCK ME!
I like to put on classical music. I normally hate listening to it but when I need focus it helps me concentrate. A trick I have been using since 5th grade!
Beth says
Block Me! I find that coming close to a deadline really helps me. In college, I could never start working on projects until they were almost due. The knowledge that I didn’t have very much time to complete them was always more motivating than anything. :) Great giveaway!
Kelly says
BLOCK ME!!
I like to go on a run when I come across a mental or writers block…doesn’t always work :)
Shevon says
BLOCK ME!
At work, I have to walk away from my computer and maybe sit in our lounge area or If it’s nice outside I will take a walk in the garden. If I can just get away from the computer that helps.
Thanks!
Tracey R says
BLOCK ME! a nice cup of tea and some quiet time to myself usually gets my creative juices flowing again.
Elizabeth says
I always get SUPER excited when things ship worldwide!! so BLOCK ME PLEASE!!
My writers block tip is to just write something. Sometimes it’s just what thoughts are bouncing around my head. I think it is intimidating looking at the little blinking cursor… So get that cursor moving!
Emma says
BLOCK ME
I find my creative ideas usually ruminate in my brain for a while and make themselves come together. When I finally sit down to do something about it and it’s just not there or there’s an element missing, I need to leave the table. But I leave everything set up. Usually this means I’m working on an art project, so I leave everything out which is a visual reminder for me and I can problem solve while I’m doing other things around the house.
seems to work.
kim says
BLOCK ME!
A nice row on the river clears my head and gets me thinking in a creative way again.
Sara says
BLOCK ME.
When I have writer’s block I always make myself a cup of vanilla tea and have a slice of carrot cake with my mum or my best friend. Always helps!
Joanna says
Block me!
I like to take a minute to relax and do something else that calms me – like baking or reading. Then I can usually come back to the task at hand and keep going.
Andreina says
BLOCK ME
To overcome a mental block I like to take a long bath while listening to my favorite music…
Wimbai Gurure says
BLOCK ME
Love love love the art work! I’m going to make some for my nephew’s bedroom.
Theresa S. says
“BLOCK ME”
Wimbai Gurure says
BLOCK ME
I gloss over magazines, especially home decor ones.
Ida says
BLOCK ME!
I read. Other stories inspire me.
Sarah says
BLOCK ME!
I like to take a walk and a nap. Clears the mind right up!
jen says
block me!
i usually have to get out of my room and away from distractions….usually a nearby cafe :)