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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.
Mary says
BLOCK ME!
I just try my hardest to ignore it until the very last minute =)
Kylee says
Block Me!
Walking away for awhile and coming back later helps
Elle Sees says
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I go to weheartit.com and get inspiration from the pictures. The same goes for Flickr.
Krysta says
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To be productive/creative, my home must be clutter-free.
Jill Stigs says
BLOCK ME!!
walking around and coming back to it usually helps.
Carter says
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Walk around the block. Hardy har, but seriously…does the trick!
Rachael West @ Mrs-Adventure says
BLOCK ME!
I walk away from the project for a while.
Elyse says
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I walk away and clear my head before I go back to it.
Carla says
BLOCK ME!
I usually try to find something else to think about for a while. Then I get back to it. (Hopefully)
Jenifer says
Block Me!
When I have writer’s block, I have to just walk away and do something else. Trying to keep at it when I have nothing only creates negative feelings for the next time I come back to it and is that much more discouraging when it inevitably happens again.
P.S. I’d love one of those blocks for our new nursery. :)
MB says
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Afton says
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I find myself cleaning my house. doing something that doesnt require thinking usually helps me to focus and I start thinking of everything.
Sammi says
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I usually take a nice long break from what I’m doing when I’m stuck in a design rut. Sometimes a day, a week, sometimes more if needed. By time I get back to my creative side, I’m over-flowing with ideas! : )
Amy says
BLOCK ME… I have to put it aside and switch gears completely, then get back to it in an hour or so.
Amy says
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I will usually walk away and doing something else, but always looking for inspiration in the back of my mind. I usually come across something that gets me on track.
Adriana P says
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going on a run frees my mind!
Lauren says
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Caffeine usually helps get my creative juices flowing…
Or if I am feeling a little healthier, I can go for a run and that usually helps a lot.
Nell says
Block Me!
As an artist who enjoys sketching and painting, when i am feeling blocked I like to go to etsy.com and search their art section. I can usually find something in the first few pages that inspires me!
Mandi says
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I usually ignore it for awhile and then go back to work once an idea strikes!
Kate says
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Emily says
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If I need inspiration, I either take a short break to do something else, such as check email or read a blog. If I have a really bad case of writer’s block, I just take a nap. By the time I wake, I am completely inspired.
Ana says
BLOCK ME! I go for a walk or run by the lake…
cali says
BLOCK ME! get outside! a little fresh air in the lungs brightens up my mind =)
Susan says
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I’m a writer, and I find endings can be particularly tricky. Instead of sitting at my computer and sweating it out, I’ll go for a walk and usually that gets the creative juices flowing again. If not, at least I’ve gotten a little exercise.
melissa m says
BLOCK ME! I know it’s bad, but I usually do my best work last minute when I’m pressured. So procrastination is key (and very stressful at times!)
stephanie says
BLOCK ME
or in french BLOQ MOI.
to try to jiggle writer’s block free i like to sit in a cafe and eat a chocolate dipped biscotti into a coffee and just watch the people come and go and bring a notebook and see what happens. at least i did before i had kids.
Carly says
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When I have writers block I usually leave what I am doing and go do something completely different…then come back to it later.
Leigh says
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I actually clean the house to get inspiration. It gets me out of whatever funk I am in gets something accomplished while I am thinking.
Paige Cotney says
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If I hit a writer’s block an outline always helps me organize my thoughts and gets me on a roll!!
Wanda Kuo says
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doing crafts is how i deal with lack of motivation/inspiration.
Katie says
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Change of scenery usually helps…and some starbucks!
Tasha says
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Red wine!
Jenny says
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I set small goals and rewards for myself to get me through.
Emily B says
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I read blogs. :)
ania says
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I walk away–physically and mentally–and come back when I’m nice and ready to tackle it :)
A.L says
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Kirsten says
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I pace and “talk it out.” :)
christina says
block me!
just walk away…
robbie says
Block Me — Turning of the internet (I have to unplug the router, no discipline!) and playing some Fiona Apple usually helps. Probably should go do that right about now. Bye!
Brooke says
BLOCK ME! I try to get outdoors and take a walk or run while listening to good tunes–the music & nature always rejuvenate me.
Melissa says
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I take a Diet Coke break and then come back to it… hoping ideas will come into my head after some bubbly fountain goodness. :)
Christina says
“BLOCK ME”
Kerry says
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If I am stuck on something, I exercise…it always helps.
C.C. says
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When I need inspiration or have writer’s block, I usually step away from the project for a little while. If I focus my attention elsewhere, I can usually come back quickly to what I need to get done. I also have a strict schedule I put into place for projects & that helps me as well.
stephanie says
BLOCK ME!!!! I like to go for a nice walk to get the juices flowing! :)
Sheri says
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I ignore it and focus on something else. My subconscious goes to work on the problem and usually delivers a solution.
Carly says
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I’m looking forward to reading other comments, since whenever I lose my motivation, I tend to just spin my wheels and hope for something else to inspire me!
Andie G. says
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When I’m in a creative slump I go to the fabric store. Plenty of inspiration there!
kim says
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Start working on a different project usually does the trick. I do design so I sometimes look at design related articles/books to get my creative juices flowing again.
Anna says
Block me! To overcome writer’s block I usually go to sleep. Students at my college would brag about how little they slept, but I always gave myself at least 8-9 hours and was a much better writer for it.