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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.
Sarah S. says
block me!!!
what i do is totally get away from what i need to get done, eventually inspiration strikes and im done with what i was dreading to do!
Jennifer says
BLOCK ME!
If I am having a creativity block/lack of motivation to get creative, I make sure I am well-fed, well-rested, and listening to some fun music.
Katie says
Block Me!
Usually a browse through a thrift store, you guys’s blog, or a fantastic magazine will do just the trick!
Krista H says
BLOCK ME!
If i’m having a creativity block, I just take a step back and come back later when my mind is fresh. Sometimes I will look for inspiration in magazines.
Heather's Garden says
BLOCK ME
I take photos when I have writer’s block and I always find something in the photo to write about.
Chuluotababe says
To help with writers block I would draw out what I call a idea bubble diagram… although I’m sure there’s a more official literary term for it. Basically I would draw a circle in the center of the page and write a related idea in it. Then I would draw lines from the center bubble that attached to more bubbles, and so on. I would write down ANY idea, regardless of how crazy it sounded. Before I knew it I would have a whole page filled with idea bubbles and have at least one good lead to go on.
Heidi Hess says
BLOCK ME!!!
I have to write down things as I go and not do it in one sit down…I have a pad of paper and a pencil beside my bed and my always reliable chalk AND whiteboard (made out of an old window with multiple panes) works like a charm! When I’m ready to put it all together I compile my notes and write away!
Chelsea@ThisFreshFossil says
Block me!
I go do something else to get inspired – surf the internet, read a magazine, flip through photos – and then get back into it once I’ve got my juices flowing.
Love those prints, btw. They are really floatin’ my boat!
Dandy says
BLOCK ME! Those would go perfectly in my mod nursery!
To overcome writers block for the blog I look thru my pictures for inspirations. For creativity block… well I look thru blogs :)
Allison says
BLOCK ME!
I just keep writing and writing and writing. It doesn’t matter what comes out–sometimes just writing random words helps greatly.
Chris says
BLOCK ME!
I pump up the metal music!
Julia says
BLOCK ME!!!
There’s nothing that a glass (or a few) of wine and some good music can’t cure!
Terri says
“BLOCK ME” … I love to write and I have several inspirational spots to help the thoughts flowing! When I can’t get out of the house (which is often with 2 kids) or it is raining I love to sit in the window seat in my bedroom, for an outdoor inspiration, anywhere near water! My current fav is a spot not far from my house near a creek.
margy (with a hard "g") says
BLOCK ME
My writer’s block antidote: re-organize my bookshelves–this always leads to more reading than cleaning (all my cleaning leads to this) which never fails to inspire either awe or the attitude of “i can do better than this”.
Korie says
Block Me!
Alas, I am suffering from artist’s block right now. It’s super sad, cuz I get all these cute crafting materials and can’t do a thing with them..usually, I try to create something anyways with the hope that eventually I’ll get a spark of an idea :)
Wendy Dickey says
BLOCK ME
When I am at a brain road block I usually try to go looking for inspiration in any way possible, going places, reading a book or a magazine, looking at pictures, but the best way for me to clear that road block is to take my dog for a long walk and just let my brain & imagination run rampid in any direction it wants. Usually whatever it is I’m searching for in that stubborn head of mine will find it’s way to me.
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Pamela says
BLOCK ME
I never write unless I have something to say all mapped out in my head…hence, no block.
Shane says
BLOCK ME
If I’m having an inspiration block, I usually turn to a collection of books and articles that inspire me. Usually I’ll find one simple object I like and that inspires a flood of ideas – much like designers pull an entire room from one object or piece of fabric.
Nicole Neufeld says
BLOCK ME!
Oh no I think I might be having writters block right now. lol lol I love all of the artwork though, I can atleast get that out…
Grammy Petersik says
BLOCK ME!
Emily Wright says
BLOCK ME!
Todd Wright says
BLOCK ME!!
Michelle says
Block me…
When i have writers block, i just walk away and go distract myself with something else… like Tv. After an hour or so, i come back good as new! :)
Karen says
BLOCK ME!
Allison K. says
BLOCK ME!
If I suffere from writers block or a creativity block, I just STOP thinking about it and do something else.
Tracey says
BLOCK ME
When I have writer’s block, I try to take a quick break by going for a walk or run and come back refreshed and ready to try again
Jenny says
BLOCK ME. Music can always help eliminate writer’s block.
Kim says
Block me! And if I lose focus, I make a to-do list. Checking things off my list helps me remain on task!
sara says
Block Me!
I combat writer’s block with a coffee break.
Katy says
BLOCK ME! Task-appropriate music always helps me kick myself in the butt. A little old school Janet Jackson, anyone?
Karen says
Block me! I usually surf around on the web and eventually a solution will come to me!
Olivia says
Numsi! When I have hit a wall creatively I usually ask for my husbands input. If I like his ideas I will run with them. If I don’t that gives me insight into what I would like and I go from there!
Stephanie says
BLOCK ME!
I … scribble. Like a little kindergartner, with brightly colored pencils and/or markers. The scribbles eventually turn to drawings and then art, but just the action of creating such colorful chaos is really helpful when I’m stuck creatively :)
Anjali says
Block Me!
Definitely go outside – something about the fresh air!
Ashlee says
BLOCK ME!
Whenever I get writers block in the middle of writing and can’t continue to flow with my writing, I just skip to another part and write down everything else I have in mind and then go back to where I left off and tie it all in together. I love to write!
Brooke says
BLOCK ME!
I try to distract myself with something boring, like folding laundry.
April D. says
BLOCK ME! I move on to the next thing on my to-do list. I can never force inspiration or creativity. It will come eventually…I hope!
Drew Perry says
I always try some kind of small-scale construction — hanging a ceiling fan, digging a french drain, cutting a window into my writing shed — the square-corners and quarter-inches part of my brain isn’t the same side as the writing part of my brain. That’s not to say building’s not creative — it absolutely is — just a different sort, for me. If I’m in trouble at the desk, I get out the screw gun and find something that needs fixing… or breaking and fixing.
Julie says
BLOCK ME!
Loud music to get my brain jumping and moving again! ;o)
Corinne Castro says
Block ME! I sleep on it, and try again the next day :)
Natty J says
BLOCK ME!
I throw some music on and dance around my house for about 10 minutes. Helps clear my mind and song lyrics can be very inspiring.
Chris Peden says
“BLOCK ME” and when I get stuck, I go through my inspiration files-artwork, musings, words, poems-little things I collect to jump start me.
miss kate says
BLOCK ME!!
i always find inspiration by looking at other things – i guess i’m visual like that. magazines, books, blogs – and places like Target, boutiques, card stores, etc…
Anna says
Block me!
Whenever I get a creative block, I usually find myself perusing fine design blogs like Young House Love!
Adrienne says
Block me!
I switch tasks when I hit a block.
Kristin C. says
BLOCK ME!
I always find inspiration by taking a moment to myself and taking a nice, long walk!
Sugar says
BLOCK ME. When I get stuck I go outside, eat chocolate or buy something shiny.
Karen says
BLOCK ME, please!
I find inspiration in projects I’ve completed (I keep pictures of my craft projects in a file on my computer)… and if that doesn’t work, I call my Mom to whine until I’m tired of hearing myself complain, and ready to get back to work!
Jill Fuller says
Block Me!!
I find that doing dishes always lends me time to think and reflect.
Ashley M says
BLOCK ME!
It always helps to get up and walk around to clear your head!