I have a question in light of the BasicGrey thread

[MichelleM]

I often look through the gallery for ideas when I scrap. I can make just about anything I see, but have zero creativity to come up with layouts! In fact, just yesterday I took inspiration from one of Michelle24's layouts. I recreated styles of paper and made it my own. But, it was a layout she made from one of her own layout kits that is for sale at another site. Should I not do what I did? Am I infringing on her work?

Just curious, because I am so in love with all the work I see here, and would like to make a layout of everything!

Thanks so much!!

[Photojenics]

I think if we *KNOW* that we used another layout or paper pattern as inspiration, that it would be a good idea to include an "Inspired by:" note.

However, I think this whole lawsuit thing is a bit out of hand. I've never SEEN Basic Grey, but if I happen to make some paper that LOOKS like theirs, are they going to send me a nasty note too? How do you prove you haven't seen something. Lol....

Jen in N. TX

[Mom2EllaRose]

I agree. I came up with what I thought was an original pattern a few months ago for a Christmas set that I will release later this year. Turns out that I have seen the same pattern more than once since. I think it's quite conceivable that people can come up with similar color schemes and patterns on their own. I think it is a little out of hand, and with the popularity of the "shabby" look right now, I guess Basic Grey will be filing lots of law suits in the near future

[rigdonia]

(Can't wait to see your release, Anna! )

[Mom2EllaRose]

Thanks Dianne

[danib]

We could be really childish and try to copy all their papers and post them here. JUST KIDDING! But after reading that unprofessional letter, that is what I felt like doing!

[trinity]

I missed this - can someone post a link to the thread being referenced? TIA!