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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.
Lynda says
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Exercise is my best way to overcome writer’s block! Also, since creative writing uses the right side of your brain, get it back in balance by doing something that requires you to use the left side: gardening, cooking (following a recipe, not creating one), painting, cleaning, sewing, scrapbooking, you get the idea. It really works!
Congrats on baby Clara!
Jill Swank says
Block Me I get inspired by buying a new magazine, or going to a busy place and just watching.
Marci says
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reality tv… never a dull moment, ha
Toni says
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I’m not very creative, but I just step away and then research ideas.
Jason says
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I don’t write:( Unless it’s a comment on your blog:)
Jessica says
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Beth says
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I definitely take a break and do something else!
Congratulations on beautiful baby Clara!
Bekah says
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I clean. Concentrating on looking at what you currently have gets you in the mood to make what you’ve got what you want. If that doesn’t work, off to the blogs I go! Looking at other people’s fabulous work definitely helps me hone in on what I’m trying to get across.
Congratulations on that beautiful baby girl!
Emily says
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shevon says
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A nice walk with the kids and/or the dogs seem to help me clear my mind of clutter and allow creativity in!
Erica says
BLOCK ME! When I have Writers Block, I usually end up walking away from whatever I’m doing and come back later, refreshed. Sometimes I try to poke around the internet, but usually that doesn’t help so I have to physically get up and walk away.
rekhasri says
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I usually listen to music or take help of my husband and we both do things together which makes work lot easier and fun too. best part we get to spend more time with each other.
Ashley says
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Several cups of coffee and anything chocolate gets my creativity flowing!
Theresa says
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suzib says
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Start something, anything, keeping in mind that it does not have to be perfect!
Christy says
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Arghh…writers block…I guess I would suggest alcohol.
Shannon says
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I try to take a few deep breaths and maybe relax with a cup of tea and think about things that inspire me (art, music, people, etc.)
Gracia says
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Cooking is the best remedy!
Renee says
BLOCK ME! I get over writers block by writing down everything that comes to mind. I of course try to focus on the subject matter at hand, but even if I start to wander just getting something on paper really helps. After a period of time, I walk away and work on something else and when I come back to it, I find that I’ve made a lot more progress then I thought.
No Biggie Kerry says
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I am a children’s book author and branding/advertising copywriter, so I deal with words and blocks of all kinds on a daily basis … So, what unblocks my blocks?
Thing 1:
Doing something else. Taking a stroll (even around the house if I’m working at home, or to the ladies’ room if I’m on-site with a client), reading or responding to a quick email, checking out a blog or two, giving my mother a call, grabbing a cup of tea, perusing an inspirational children’s book (my fave — “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein), or simply shifting my focus. Without fail, while I’m “busy doing something else”, the inspiration for my previously blocked project makes itself known.
Thing 2:
“Just do it!” If I’m struggling on a concept or a line, I just say to myself, “Self, you are sitting here, all jumbled up in your own head, wasting a lot of time TRYING to be creative. Stop trying, just BE!” And then I get in front of the computer (or grab a Sharpie and a big piece of paper) and start unloading everything in my brain. I usually wind up with a) a short grocery list, b) a general TO DO list, c) a long list of TERRIBLE HORRIBLE NO GOOD ideas (phew — had to purge those somewhere), and d) a short list that contains “the one”.
What a fun question — here’s to hoping for a new kind of block, real soon!
Colleen says
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When I am having a creativity block (which can be frequently since I am a graphic designer and own a wedding invitation business) I take a step back from what I am working on and do something else. It clears my head and when I go back I often see things that I was totally missing before!
Clare says
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I generally listen to Classical music when I have any writers/work block, as I get rejuvenated and feel a bit more organized and focused.
Missjug says
Block Me–my secret is to walk away and take a break. When you come back later…it is like you just started all over again.
Robin says
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brit says
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I get my creative juices flowing by just taking a break. Sometimes that’s all I need to get a great idea!
Brandy says
BLOCK ME :-) my fix for writers block was starting my own blog! it helps me be more creative.
BLOCK ME says
I actually end up cleaning :) and doing everything else productive that I can think of to make me feel better.
Krystyna says
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I usually just get up and start doing something else for a while… that tends to help me!
Katie says
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I think I have permanent writers block. I’m a math gal and can calculate anything using any number of formulas. Ask me to write a cohesive paragraph, though? Forget it.
carrie says
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I’m having a major creativity block right now and haven’t escaped yet. So I don’t think I’m the best one to be giving advice. =)
Ceara H. says
BLOCK ME! :) Thanks!
Katrina says
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I take a break (like a walk) and then come back put on some soothing music and hope inspiration comes!
bindc says
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I’m loving the blocks.
Lisa G says
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I usually just find something else to do for a while…that or put on some music!
Cindy says
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Lately, I had been feeling tired, worn out and completely void of creativity and drive to get fun projects done. But one trip thru my blog roll, and I instantly felt inspired! There are so many amazing gala out there, many of them moms who are giving it their all and being creative and crafty!
I instantly feel the need to create something of my own!
Meg Grewal says
BLOCK ME, Please! :)
Andi says
Block me! I’m a procrastinator, so nothing helps me more than being last minute on deadline!
Jocelyn says
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jung a says
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if i’m having a creative/crafty block, i turn to magazines for inspiration.
Courtney says
Block me! When I get stuck while writing on my thesis, I pretend that I’m writing a letter to my parents explaining the particular idea I’m not explaining well; it helps me relax and gets the writing juices flowing!
Cori says
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To get over writer’s block, I just go for it. It starts out awful at first, but eventually I’ll get into the frame of mind that allows it to come easy again.
lauren says
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I getup from what I’m doing and try not to think about it for a few minutes/hours/days!
Olivia says
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When I get stuck on something, even when just bored, I actually enjoy making lists! I make lists for EVERYTHING!
Rebecca says
BLOCK ME! When I’m trying to stop procrastinating, I force myself to just give 5 minutes towards the undesirable task at hand. It’s nice to know I can stop in 5 minutes, and often times I find 5 minutes was all I really needed.
sarah m. says
BLOCK ME!! I like to listen to music!!
J. says
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I usually think hard about whatever it is I’m stumped on just before going to sleep and hope to wake up to a solution.
Shannon says
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Rachel says
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I go for a walk :)
Page says
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Rebecca says
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Depending on the task, I usually find some mellow music on my iTunes to get me motivated. Music always helped when I was in Grad School. I’m also a huge list-writer, so crossing things off of a large to-do list feels incredibly rewarding!
Nowadays, I prefer to be surrounded by peace and quiet. I tend to work more efficiently when noises are off – no tv, iPod, etc. Silence is golden. :)