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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.
Michelle H says
BLOCK ME!
I always talk to my husband if I’m having difficulties getting over writers block. I find that the act of talking it out often leads to more ideas, that plus my husband is pretty smart so he usually is able to lend an idea or two to my process!
Renee says
Block me!
I’m a graphic designer, so flipping through magazines quickly and dissecting the ads that catch my eye is always a great way to get inspired quickly.
Ria says
“BLOCK ME”
Going for walks!
Kristin says
Block me, please!
I second Izzy’s glass of wine… or a blast of music to start off a project…
Lauren M. says
BLOCK ME!
When I find myself at a creative road block, I don’t do anything…literally. I don’t work on new projects, I don’t read design books/mags/blogs, and I don’t sketch anything. I just relax and give my mind a break from everything. In a week or two I get inspired (usually from a non-design related tv show or something), and I’m all in again.
elz says
BLOCK ME! I usually try to get some exercise, whether that is walking around, running, or even vacuuming.
Rhonda says
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I second the wine trick. A drink helps me focus!
Liz Mann says
“BLOCK ME”
Tracey R. says
Block me!!! Those are very cool art pieces!
I’m a total fan of the distract program. Get my mind off it until I get the inspiration!
Dan says
BLOCK ME! I take a nap.
AshinMT says
BLOCK ME!!
Having a glass of wine is usually my go to… just relaxing while i sip gets my creative juices flowing!
Ashley Turner says
BLOCK ME! When I have a creativity block, I usually visit a few of my fav blogs until I get inspired again!
Elizabeth says
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Ally says
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I listen to music.
Meagan says
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Take a break – it usually helps!
sara r says
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In college, everytime I got stuck on a paper, I would put on my Beck Odelay CD and somehow the creative juices would start flowing again.
claire says
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when that writers block hits me, i have to just do whatever it is that i want to do in that moment. after a little bit, i’m ready to get back to work
Em says
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I usually refer to my inspirations. So if I am stuck while scrapbooking, I look at stuff I’ve done before. If I’m decorating the house, I look at clippings/pages I’ve seen and liked.
kim says
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Baking always re-energizes me. :)
Sally says
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When I get writers block I write down a rough idea of what I want to talk about and then walk away. If it’s worthy of being posted it will become more inspired when I come back to it… if not, well, maybe it was never meant to be. :)
Sarah Richardson says
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I usually go and get some exercise to help clear my mind.
mrs. btb says
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I sleep on it & hope for the clarity in the AM
Katie B. says
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would love to win this – thanks for the giveaway!
still haven’t figured out a way to get past “the Block!”
Letty says
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I’ll take some advice on overcoming writer’s block!
Stephanie says
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I keep a series of links & pictures in google documents on various subjects. Weddings. Parties. Organizing. Outdoors. Etc. Then when I can’t find ANY motivation I go to my file and start perusing. Within no time, my creative juices are flowing again!
Mrs. Money says
BLOCK ME! I get inspiration from others. :)
Erin says
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I read your website!
Jennifer C says
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Love these!!
When I have a creative block, I write down everything I like in a list. Then I write down why I like it. This just gets me writing and thinking positively. It usually leads to a divine inspiration!
Abby B. says
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I always find surrounding myself with art, whether visual, theatrical, or musical, help inspire me the most.
Sylvia says
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I play with my dog in the backyard. Whenever I enter his backyard “domain” he has this huge surge in energy and everything falls away as I focus on having fun with him. When we’re done playing, I’m more refreshed and able to get back thinking creatively!
Audrey says
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I play with my baby!
Jamie says
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I find it helpful to talk about it with someone else. Sometimes you just need a different perspective.
Brandy M. says
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When I have a block i go walking on the nature trail behind my apartment and it relaxes my mind and creativity starts to flow.
Corey Maxwell says
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Whenever I need inspiration, or need to get my creative juices flowing, I hit up one of two places: either Starbucks, or a bookstore. Something about sitting among all the books and peaceful music always gets me motivated to start creating!
Emmie Bee says
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Sharen says
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I like to just get out of the house. Sometimes I need to just get out and forget about the distractions in the house, like chores. Then I can come back to it later more motivated.
Sarah says
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I do something else entirely, when I’m not thinking at all I can usually come up with something!
Caitlen says
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I go for a run and that will usually clear my mind enough to figure out something to write.
Sulma says
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I think putting away whatever I’m working on and then tackling it early in the morning after sunrise works well.
Andrea P says
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I find the best way to clear my mind & get the creative juices flowing is to go for a run!
Christine says
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Going for a walk always helps me to clear my mind and get back to focusing.
Megan says
block me!
Abbi says
BLOCK ME!!!
When I have a creative block, I just do something else completely unrelated to what I was working on and eventually something comes to me.
Chelsea says
block me :)
Stephanie says
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I am currently having writer’s block, so I am very grateful for your readers’ advice!
rich says
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I go to my inspiration pages torn from magazines, and, of course, to YHL archives. Works every time!!
tara says
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I like to watch my favorite art program on PBS (not the fuzzy haired painter guy). Totally gets the creative juices flowing.
Lauren says
When I am procrastinating on a project or unable to come up with ideas, I clean everything I can put my hands on. Once all the clutter is out of my house, my brain miraculously declutters as well and I have the mental energy to work on my project.
ashley says
bloccckk meee!
Lisa says
block me…. a walk with my hubby always seems to clear my mind.