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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.
Amanda C says
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Well, when I have writer’s block, I do one of two things… I step away for a while and wait for it to come to me, or I start to “freewrite” where I just write down the first thing that pops into my head (anything really) and just associate and keep it going from there until I have something.
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Jessica says
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Starting fresh the next day often works for me, if time allows. If not, I think it helps to just start writing anything and then, when I go back and review, I often come up with ways to make it better and get around whatever it was that was stumping me. It also helps to talk to other people for ideas.
Jenn says
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I always try to get out of a block by drawing something I’ve very comfortable with so there’s a low-pressure result. I’ve also done silly things like composition exercises where you chose 3 random words out of a dictionary and then try to create a self-portrait with them (trust me when you get: conjoined, corn, and cactus, it’s a pretty interesting result). Music always helps get the creative juices flowing too.
Lindsey says
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When I have writers block, I do something that is totally unrelated – running, browse blogs or watch TV.
Rebecca says
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Hmm. I just start to write. I don’t worry about how good or how bad it is. I just start writing. Then I go back and edit, edit, edit!!!
jessica n says
Block me. I am so happy my paper writing days are over, but I needed complete silence at the time
L says
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I like to walk away from a problem–do something else, go for a bike ride, etc, and let my subconscious work on it for a while.
Jill says
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I would have to say that whenever I need to get my creative juices going, I usually either go for a walk or do something else and decide that I will come back to it later. Taking a break always seems to help:)
Tara says
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I always try to forget about it as much as possible to get my juices flowing again, though I can’t say that’s a great strategy!
Liz says
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I take my dog to the dog park. Focusing on something simple and fun just makes ideas pop up on their own.
Andrea says
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Honestly, I can’t really think about how I deal with writers block, because the only things I seem to write these days are technical reports, and if I can’t figure out what so say with that, I just look at the data again!
Jamie says
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I usually just take a break and return once the mood as hit me!
nicole wohler says
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I love to scrapbook but occasionally I get stumped on a LO so I head over my favorite scrapbooking Blogs to get some inspiration. After looking at their beautiful pages I’m normally able to get back into the groove of things :]
Sarah H. says
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I love to take a hot shower or bath. I can really think and relax. I usually come up with my best ideas as I am falling asleep or when I first wake up. The other day I woke up, grabbed a notebook and sketched my idea for how I want to remodel our bathroom!
Jennie M says
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Yoga works for me.
Caity Garness says
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So bad, but I usually go to facebook for awhile and then come back to the project. Taking my mind off it usually helps me to get “un-blocked”
Tasha says
BLOCK ME! I usually overthink things so I take a few days and usually the solution comes to me!
Carol N. says
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I usually watch an old movie, preferably an old comedy like “The Thin Man” or a Judy Holiday movie, to get my mind totally off focus of the block or problem. If it is something I can really lose myself in then that works every time!
maegan says
BLOCK ME!!! I have been have horible designer’s block lately!
Britiney says
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Robin Grey says
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Katie says
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I love the one that says “you are my sunshine.” It would be perfecto for my babe’s nursery!
Katie says
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Amanda B says
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When I’m feeling stumped, I usually go to a book store and browse books in random subjects (biographies, art history, mechanics, etc). It always sparks new ideas and new inspiration (sometimes from places I never thought they’d be).
Amy says
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When I have crreative block I usually go to my file of inspirational pictures, it usually helps. If that doesn’t help, I go to Flickr.
Katie Daniel says
BLOCK ME! To overcome writers block, I start writing about something random and unrelated. Just putting words on paper user helps me overcome the block.
Meagan says
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I come up with my best ideas when I’m falling asleep or when I’m waking up. So I make sure to keep a pen and paper on my night stand.
Lindsey S says
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When I’m feeling uninspired or having a creative blockage, I spend some time in blog-land. Seeing other people’s pretty creations makes me want to try again.
Amy says
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I almost always have to do something else and just hope inspiration hits while I’m doing the dishes, washing the dog, or some other mundane task around the house.
Melissa says
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I procrastinate until I am forced to put something on paper quickly…this has always worked for final papers and projects in school.
Lesley H says
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A beach visit always helps me. Something about the rhythm of waves lapping relaxes the brain and makes room for creativity.
Martha says
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Abby says
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Tyler says
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I clean my desk/workspace and it usual catapults me into ideas.
Heather says
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Taking a breather usually helps.
Hillary says
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Heather B Duthie says
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If I have design block I usually just crank up some good tunes and browse some of my favorite sites for inspiration. Writers block hits me a little harder though. I’ll typically go for a drive or take a bubble bath, anything to relax me and take my mind off it. When I go back to it later it’s like I’m starting fresh and usually easier to let the ideas flow.
Nick Klaus says
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Writer’s block is a killer. I think the solution is to not force it (unless its mandatory or on a deadline) and take in as much inspiration from other places. Finding a good friend or colleague to bounce ideas off of can also work.
MaryGene says
BLOCK ME, por favor!
I browse the web for inspiration! or go work out and get my blood going for a bit.
Emma says
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Set a deadline for myself – gets the anxiety going in a good way.
Michelle says
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I’m a senior English major about to begin a massive honors thesis, so writer’s block is more than just an annoyance for me–it can be bad enough to put my completion of my major in danger! The best thing for me is always to leave my papers, projects, etc. and go take a shower. Once I’m in there there’s nothing to do but think (it’s boring and there’s no distractions), and often paragraphs of my papers will just start writing themselves in my head. I barely have time to throw on a towel and dash to my computer after that!
Denise says
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Music does it for me every time.
Ellen says
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I cook something tasty and read design blogs. Always helps.
claire says
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i usually have to step away and come back later — usually it’s the most inopportune time that i regain inspiration!
Jen says
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Katie says
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I’m an artist too. A bike ride usually helps to get me back into the creative spirit.
Kelly says
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If I have writers block I usually take a break and do something else for a little while. Forcing the words never seems to work.
pamela says
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When inspiration fails me, I sit down with a stack of Martha, Victoria and Traditional Home to come up with a place to start. It is usually a color or a font that triggers my creativity.
Hanna says
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To un-block myself, I usually stretch or take a walk, put on my favorite music and drink 5 or 6 glasses of water in a row. For some reason that seems to do it, I have energy and enthusiasm pretty quickly after that last sip.
Carol H. says
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bonus question: i get some exercise. That helps to clear my head.