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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.
Martha says
BLOCK ME
Music. Soda. A walk across campus (I work at a university). Lately I’ve been using wurdle to give me a visual sense of the sentiment I am trying to create.
Amber says
Block Me! I listen to music, mostly 70’s classic rock, or maybe some Norah or Michael Buble…or spend some quiet time outdoors…or daydream myself to a place I want to be…like the ocean….
Jessica says
BLOCK ME!!! Love these.
Monique says
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I look at design and that re-orients my head. :D
amelia says
BLOCK ME!!!…
when i need to get my creative juices flowing i like to brainstorm – outloud while looking to creative blogs, such as this, for inspiration!
Faith says
BLOCK ME!!! gotta paint to unblock me!
Megan says
BLOCK ME … I will usually just write down anything and everything that comes to mind, and then leave it for a bit. When I come back to it, I can usually pick out one or two ideas that I can work with.
meredith says
block me!
i usually just abandon ship like any good procrastinator would do and go back to the sitch at hand later. soooo pretty much i don’t get too much done :)
Stefanie says
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Sometimes if i’m at a mental block, I can usually clear my thoughts by drawing or coloring – doesn’t even have to be related to what’s on my mind, just anything to get the creative juices flowing again…and i’m not even a great artist!
Candace says
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I have to walk away from what I am doing, then suddenly it’ll hit me and I usually end up scribbling stuff on napkins until I’m at my computer again to make it permanent.
laura s says
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I’ve learned to just go with the flow, you can’t force creativity!
Emily Stone says
Block me! I exercise or do something else (like organize).
Danielle says
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I tend to break whenever I get blocked – stepping away from the computer to do anything is usually enough to get my mind moving again.
Jessica says
You better BLOCK ME because I know just where’d I’d put one of these pieces!
Sydney says
Block me! I usually switch gears and do something totally unrelated to what I was doing. That helps shake my brain up!
jody says
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I do something active, or I go a little stir crazy. Cleaning also helps!
Krista says
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Music always gets me inspired. :)
harmony fm says
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I usually just wait until right before the deadline. As one of my favorite comic strips put it, “Panic is my muse!” :-)
nicole says
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I clean because it clears my head :)
Hillary says
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I have to take a break and start fresh later.
Kristy D. says
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My best ideas come right before I fall asleep – good thing I have my trusty notebook next to the bed!
shanna says
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When I have creativity troubles, I walk away from what I am doing and try to go out for a run to clear my head. I never listen to music when I run, so the run completely clears my head and helps regain my focus.
alison says
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I switch gears. Do something else and come back to whatever I am working on. :) Usually it helps.
Beverley Weinberger says
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When I was stumped writing my dissertation, I stuck two post-it notes on my screen “Bite the Bullet” and “Get it Done”. I just kept writing and worried about whether it was intelligible afterward.
Laura says
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I like to overcome writers block by visiting my favorite inspirational blogs including Young House Love!
Nicole says
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Unless the job at hand is due immediately, I just move on to something else until the inspiration returns!
tracy jones says
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I ignore my work momentarily and go to younghouselove.com to get the creative juices flowing!
Alicia says
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Kate J. says
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Alicia says
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I agree with Ben Nguyen! Naps always help! Otherwise I use the “stumbleupon” program and stumble through web pages to try and find some inspiration. OR I google “blog post ideas” hahaha :)
Jillian says
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Take a bubble bath. I know it sounds cliche, but I really do get my best ideas in the bathroom.
Jasmine says
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When I have a creativity block I usually hit the bookstore or library and browse. After a while something will inspire me and an idea will emerge… ;)
Shannon says
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I usually take a short break and come back to it. Works like a charm.
Becky says
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I bake, it helps me clear my head, and then I can usually get back to work.
amy says
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I’m a writer & I get writer’s block all the time! Reading another great writer who I admire really helps me get going again.
Sarah says
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My husband walks around swinging a baseball bat…WATCH OUT! :)
Laura B. says
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I can focus anywhere when I have deadlines–when I don’t, my brain turns to mush!
Emily Geyer says
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I just have to be in the right frame of mind… and a little peace & quiet never hurts
Lindsay A says
Block me! I’ve been drinking Kombucha tea at work for its totally-unproven mental function support :)
Beth says
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Hilary says
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I usually just take a break and walk away, make a nice cup of tea, and come back to the work with a fresh mindset!
Sarah says
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If I am really stuck — usually a good night of sleep will do the trick — I’ve even dreamt a solution…..
Kara says
BLOCK ME! Go ruinning or take a drive
Emily says
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I tend to be really practical about creativity/productivity blocks. I love to brainstorm, make lists, and plan.
Melissa says
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erin says
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I head on over to designspongeonline, yhl, or some other visually-inspiring site hoping it triggers something verbal!
Jessica Catherine says
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When I have writers block I just write whatever comes to mind to get all the junk that’s cluttering up my brain out. It really works and sometimes there is even something useful in all that junk.
Laura says
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I tend to get writers block every time I sit down to write. To forge passed it, I’ll start writing whatever comes to mind. Even if it’s not the topic I originally set out to write about. Just the act of exercising the writing muscle in my brain, helps me get back on track.
Carrie W says
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I go running or on a hike and feel so refreshed, getting those juices flowing (pun intended).
Shauna says
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A long shower usually helps me think more clearly…