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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.
suzanne says
BLOCK ME! I usually need to walk away, clear my head and then revisit.
Jennifer says
Block Me
usually just take a break and walk away…the best ideas come when you’re not thinking about them!
s leigh says
BLOCK ME!!
I just wait it out!
Kelly says
BLOCK ME!! I take my 22 month old with my dog to the park and play! :-)
Stephanie says
Block Me!
I look at my digital archive of inspirational photos.
claudia says
BLOCK ME
I like to put my work away when writer’s block strikes…then later on it comes to me while I am watching tv/cooking.
Billie says
BLOCK ME!
and just keep writing even if it’s jibberish…eventually it will all make sense…
Daniel Parker says
BLOCK ME
For me I always had to do something to completely shut my mind off. So I would talk a long walk or play the piano and it would cure the block right off!
Laura H. says
BLOCK ME!
I’m a graphic designer, so I come across creative blocks often… To help, I’ll do anything from drastic switches in the music I’m listening to, going to the library/bookstore to get inspired, taking a walk outside, or grabbing my camera and taking an adventure! I will also set deadlines for projects to avoid pushing things around without maintaining focus… That really helps!
Nicole says
BLOCK ME!
Shawna says
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I look for inspiration in other’s projects/work and then let them simmer. Sometimes, just when I think the idea will never come together something unexpected triggers the next step and then I’m on a roll. I’ve learned to give my creative juices time…
laura says
Block Me!
PS: it’s not letting me leave a comment, something about duplicate comment detected… sad day :(
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Laura,
Sorry about the duplicate comment thing. When WordPress thinks one comment is similar to another, it’ll give you that error (i.e. another Laura commenting “Block Me’). That’s one reason we love the bonus question, because it makes it unlikely that two people will write the exact same thing. But we’ve overridden the error and made your comment count as your entry!
-John
Sarah says
BLOCK ME!
Meditate, meditate, meditate…
Lindsay says
BLOCK ME!!
I really love the paper suitcases and the text works! If I need some inspiration, I usually take a break and read some of my favorite blogs. Other people are so inspiring and have such great ideas. It really helps jumpstart my creativity…which is few and far between!
c says
BLOCK ME
Take a break – a walk to clear my head, some tea or a cold drink, and stepping away from the computer (or whatever task is at hand).
Allyson says
BLOCK ME!! If I’m at work, I typically turn on my Ipod and listen to a few of my favorite songs. If I’m at home, I get outside and do somthing then come back to my work.
Jamie says
Block me!
I do something else for a while and it always comes back around. I have to do this at work – when I get blah about working on a project, I set it aside and work on something else, and when I come back to it, I’m always ready to go again.
NaomiJ says
BLOCK ME!
I usually sit on the couch with a stack of magazines I love…always inspiring!
Marie says
Block me!!
Sky says
BLOCK ME.
I clean. Lame, but effective.
v1v1 says
BLOCK ME…
I GO TO A BOOKSTORE, A MALL, OR MICHAEL’S FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS TO OVERCOME PRODUCTIVITY BLOCK
Katie says
Block me! I usually try to browse magazines and blogs for inspiration but if that doesn’t work, I usually have to leave the project and come back to it later.
Tiffany T. says
Block Me!
I like to just start singing or playing guitar and let things fall where they may..you never know what’ll come out if you just start, and go with it. It’s like free writing but singing with a guitar instead.
Caysie says
Block Me……
When I get stuck while creating I simply put it down, walk away, find something else to do, and come back later. I always seem to pick it back up and know exactly what else needs to be done.
Lisa says
BLOCK ME! These are so much fun.
Wendy says
Block Me!!
I usually move on to something else :)
Katie B says
BLOCK ME!
I combat writer’s block by stepping away from what I’m writing and coming back to it later.
ali says
BLOCK ME
I sit on my zero gravity chair, close my eyes, pray or meditate.
Danielle says
“BLOCK ME”
I like to flip through magazines and design books whenever I hit a wall.
Jennifer B says
BLOCK ME!
I like to clean to clear my mind. More clutter in the house means more clutter in my mind…that’s deep.
Suzanne Lowe says
BLOCK ME!
I like to go for a run to take my mind of things and come back refreshed.
Amy S says
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My crazy silly kids always give me something to write about!They do something new, funny every.day!
denise f in c'ville va says
BLOCK me …. after years of writing I finally found something that works for me …. letting go! I now start writing my (nonfiction) articles as if I’m having a conversation with someone …. takes the self-imposed pressure to start w/the world’s best opening off.
Kelly says
BLOCK ME!
I find that by closing my eyes and breathing in and out helps clear my mind and refocus.
Alicia says
BLOCK ME!
I don’t really have a good technique. When I get stuck I usually just walk away and come back later.
Stacy Jean says
BLOCK ME ! !
I find a good long walk or a drive helps me get focused. Some good music always helps too.
Lindsay says
BLOCK ME!! When I need my creativity to flow I like to go outside and be inspired by nature.
Chris says
Block me. :)
Clear my connection to God, the original artist. Creativity is God’s gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift to God. I like the quote: “You take care of the quantity, and let God take care of the quality”. The hardest- and easiest thing to do is to just show up- to the canvas, computer, paper or page. Have a blessed day all. Happy creating.
Megan S says
BLOCK ME! I hit my stack of magazines! From pop culture to home decor to crafting titles… the colors, pages and copy get my creativity juices flowing!
Margaret says
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I will make lists of things I need to do to help get my thoughts together.
Tara says
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These blocks are so fun! I try to clear my by going for a walk. I also tend to talk and ramble to my 3 month old baby to get inspired!
Christa says
BLOCK ME!
I do my best thinking when I’m in the bathroom of all places. When I’m struggling with writing something, I head to the bathroom for a few minutes and I usually have a brainstorm. I’d like to think that it’s the moment away from my computer that helps, but it always seems to be when I’m coming out of the bathroom that works best!
Kaitlyn says
BLOCK ME!
A habit that started in college and has stuck with me since is to do some heavy duty cleaning. I’ve found that its the best way to clear my head and get the creative juices flowing.
David Couto says
BLOCK ME
Being a designer I to to Chapters bookstore and immerse myself in all the images I can. Sometimes a color, shape or composition of an image or scene is enough to jump start my own creative juices.
julie says
BLOCK ME! go for a run!!
Jeremy says
Block Me!
When I need some inspiration, I turn to the place many of us under 30 go. The internet. How do I do project xyz? design something? There’s plenty of inspiration out there. In general I try to not reinvent the wheel when it doesn’t need reinventing.
Isolation says
I think I just fell in love ! Numsi ? *click* !
Laur says
“BLOCK ME”
when I have a creative block I tend to switch directions and start something new, that normally shakes the block apart and I can go back to my orginal project renewed
Kristi D says
BLOCK ME!
Being out in nature is always refreshing for me. I enjoy using long walks or hiking as my excuse for brainstorming.
Jenny says
BLOCK ME!
I usually put whatever it is that I am working on to the side, and come back later. Or just leave it and never get it done. :)