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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.
Dana says
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I deal with this a lot when it comes to blogging, so I just put no pressure on myself. If I don’t have something to say, I don’t say anything. And OFTEN someone else can say it better than me so I feel fine linking to great writers who aren’t suffering from a block. :)
Shruti says
BLOCK Me…I hop on over to Young House Love whenever I’m blocked :)
Rachael says
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To get the juices flowing…just walk away. Do something else. Change your environment and that’s when the idea will come.
Ashley says
BLOCK ME! I make some coffee and down a few cups of it…by then I’m usually motivated for a bit :)
Grace says
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I either stop and do something else for a little bit, I talk it out to myself, or I find inspiration from friends, blogs, the world around me.
Karen says
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Sometimes I just need to sleep on it. It seems like my brain is working throughout the night, and when I wake up I have ideas of how to solve the problem.
Brien says
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I am the most uncreative person in the world, so it would take nothing short of a miracle to overcome my permanent writer’s block : ) That’s why I need great art that is already created!
Barb says
BLOCK ME I take a nap. Clears my head and recharges my soul.
Parvy says
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I usually take a break from whatever I’m doing, and engage in activities that I love – Go for a walk, sleep for a while, stuff my face :) etc, and then come back to it later…. It works for me!
Abby says
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I have to leave where I am and start writing elsewhere (usually this means going to a cafe).
Staci C. says
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My creativity block with usually comes in the form of procrastination is remedied with all impending time deadlines. Nothing like the last minute to get the juices flowing for me!
Gina says
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Between my job and working toward my master’s, I do a lot of writing (when I’m not chasing a 15-month old). I’ve found that the library is an amazing environment to work in, as opposed to my house, and I make sure to work in small increments of time. I take LOTS of breaks (unless I’m in a ZONE!) and basically shift my attention to something else whenever I’ve hit a wall.
nic says
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I drink coffee to get the energy going/unblocked
Mandy says
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I usually go do something else and let it perculate in the back of my mind
Ann Hatch says
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I play a round of sudoku, and then I’m ready to go! :)
Erin says
BLOCK ME!! My best friend is building a house all by herself with her own hands, and a little “block” breaker would be the perfect motivation for her to keep moving… spread the love! :)
Jana says
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alison (semi-fablane) says
block me! i usually either go shopping or read a magazine. it helps the creative juices flow!
Maureen R. says
BLOCK ME! Not a writer, but am a knitter. When I have knitters block, I put my knitting in a time out, clean my house, and go back to it. Usually works.
Jessica M says
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I ask my husband :)
Sarah says
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definitely take a break.
Leanne says
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What blocks me is usually sitting too long looking at the same thing. So, I try to reinvigorate the ol noggin by getting up and doing something else for awhile. I know its not genius but it works for me!
Kimberly Jane says
BLOCK ME! When I have writers’ block, I change my location to let the creative energy find its way back.
Beth says
Block me! I am currently trying to figure out a remodel of our front porch, and am having major creative blockages. My husband has promised to drive me around to other neighborhoods and check out other porches for inspiration.
Tina says
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I ususally look to others for inspiration… even if its not what I was thinking – it gets my creative juices flowing!
Jenny says
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When I feel like the creative juices have (temporarily) dried up, I take a break from whatever I’m doing to have a mini dance party. It doesn’t matter whether it’s with coworkers or by myself as long as the music’s great!
Marisa H says
BLOCK ME!! :)
Rachel says
BLOCK ME…leave what i’m doing for a little while, take a break and come back to it.
Winnie says
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Listening to music helps.
RLB says
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I listen to Miles Davis’ Seven Steps to Heaven. It’s what I studied to in college and hearing the first notes of that get me right in the mood to concentrate and get pen to paper.
Jessica says
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I read. It clears my head of my thoughts and really lets my imagination go.
Elizabeth says
“BLOCK ME” I like to go on a walk down Monument Avenue – the beautiful rowhouse doors, lines of trees and greenery in the median, and of course the monuments help to clear my head and realize my vision
Kristin says
Block Me! If I hit a creative wall, I usually like to hit up some websites to let other’s inspire me:)
liz says
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Sandra P. says
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I usually leave and come back to it a little later. That typically works.
Noreen says
Block me….chatting with my mom or best friend usually helps with writers block. Probably because I think they are both hilarious. :)
Karina says
BLOCK ME…I take a nice walk outside (fresh air always helps!)
Julia says
Block me! Take a nap, coffee break, or do something creative, this unblocks me.
anjol says
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I usually have to leave whatever it is that I am doing and go do something else, once my mind is off the particular project and idea suddenly hits me.
Jill L-G says
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My husband is super creative and talented, so I usually just leach some ideas from him. He’s also lucky enough to work in a creative field, while I’m in corporate America, so even his workspaces, full of lofted areas, industrial touches, and exposed brick offer tons of inspiration!
Noreen says
Block me….chatting with my mom or best friend usually helps with writers block. Probably because I think they are both hilarious. :)
Tiffany says
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I usually go for a walk outside with NO music so that I can hear the noises around me. Partial conversations from people passing by me, the birds, kids playing..those things can easily inspire me. Good luck all!
Karen says
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Erica says
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Rebecca says
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David W says
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George Winston’s Autumn (New Age – Solo Piano) always helps me think and get past mental blocks.
Jude says
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Definitely walking away, switching off and restarting with fresh eyes is what I do when it just won’t happen… xx
Kelly says
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Do something completely irrelevant for a while, a long long while!
erin says
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i usually walk away and wait until i feel the creative juices flowing. then i’ll come back for another try.
barbara fitzsimmons says
“BLOCK ME”…when I’m not feeling inspired, I usually switch on HGTV or read one of my decorating magazines to get a little inspiration. Or I have decorating ADD and start on another project!