tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post2959383903611656725..comments2023-05-20T05:05:50.287-04:00Comments on The Rabbit Muse: Three pagesRound Rabbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15798423026522048581noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-85761038487941117042010-03-20T08:23:28.909-04:002010-03-20T08:23:28.909-04:00Ha! So very true, Blaine!!Ha! So very true, Blaine!!Round Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15798423026522048581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-66982587865000368242010-03-19T21:30:20.471-04:002010-03-19T21:30:20.471-04:00Loved the description of your "mind". I ...Loved the description of your "mind". I can so relate to your insightful thoughts. <br /><br />Question, How can you tell someone is cyber stalking you?..... When they get offended by your blog post because, they know your talking about them but you don't mention their name!!!Blaine M. Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839362091371461745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-2569951805072574032010-03-19T20:33:22.489-04:002010-03-19T20:33:22.489-04:00Where does it end? Unfortunately, I don't hav...Where does it end? Unfortunately, I don't have any answers.<br /><br />I do know that I made a vow when I started in this business that I would never buy any jewelry stuff from a Michaels, Hobby Lobby, et. al. In my opinion what they sell is not the quality I get from my local bead shops, artisans, and those vendors devoted to our community, nor what I want to sell to my customers. <br />Ha - I did the same thing Jen did one day telling a lady in Hobby Lobby to go to the local bead shop for classes and materials.<br /><br />It's enough to keep track of copycats within our own community. To that end, we need to know who those people are - yes, Shout it from the roof tops!<br /><br />As far as the wondering mind - oh how I understand your pain.sandi mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936873481818244101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-76059686047922419302010-03-19T11:45:59.617-04:002010-03-19T11:45:59.617-04:00Of course I have the courage to leave your post, D...Of course I have the courage to leave your post, Donna. More courage than someone who can't sign their name to such an "insightful" comment. <br /><br />Anyone who is familiar with my work will know how incredibly ignorant and uneducated your comments are, so there is no need to remove them.Round Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15798423026522048581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-54678777837580562832010-03-19T10:26:55.246-04:002010-03-19T10:26:55.246-04:00I hope you have the courage to let this post remai...I hope you have the courage to let this post remain.<br /><br />I have made things from molds and seen them later on ETSY. In fact, I made a gazillion butterflies only to see them in YOUR shop. I realize that this IS public domain and that it IS possible to think up the same idea. I bet you'd have a cow if I listed them. We have a lot of the same molds and cutters. DANG! Does that mean I can't sell mine?<br /><br />I think you are so defensive because you borrow from the public domain instead of making your own designs. You frequently whine on your blog about others stealing your ideas but you too are using another's ideas, even if they are public domain.<br /><br />I'd like to see how long you can go without the "she's copying me" thing. I bet you can't make it more than a month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-65178178647505398762010-03-16T10:25:58.997-04:002010-03-16T10:25:58.997-04:00WOW. You are the 3rd artist's blog I have read...WOW. You are the 3rd artist's blog I have read this week about this exact same thing. I just can't fathom why some people think it is ok! Honestly... how can you claim something you didn't do? Where is the satisfaction in that? I mean really...how hard is it to give credit where credit is due - <br /><br />I am not *even* going to talk about making money off of someone else's hard work and education... you'll never me get off *that* soap box. I better just stop talking now... and let you know I am sorry that someone else just doesn't GET IT!cre8ivecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593879088560558564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-10825061684414890262010-03-14T16:52:46.829-04:002010-03-14T16:52:46.829-04:00That is a fantastic way to clear the mental clutte...That is a fantastic way to clear the mental clutter! I have a "racing" mind as well and if you are anything like me you probably loose sleep over these things. I'm guessing your mind is protecting you and keeping you racing ahead of the pack, copiers or not. Keep the ink flowing....Gaeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11549165682864974309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-67811616182637198352010-03-14T10:10:31.507-04:002010-03-14T10:10:31.507-04:00nancy, if you give the specifics out, you know we ...nancy, if you give the specifics out, you know we would all take the time to make the calls, write the letters, whatever...mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-54086011981493113462010-03-13T19:15:33.489-05:002010-03-13T19:15:33.489-05:00So frustrating to have someone copy your art that ...So frustrating to have someone copy your art that you work hard to create. Unfortunately they are not creative enough to do their own designs, and will most likely continue to copy other artists' work. <br /><br />My mind races when I lay down, and like you, many days I just can't wait to get up just so I can make it stop. Unfortunatly I rarely think up a jewelry design--but I do a lot of event organizing during this whirlwind.<br /><br />I hope you will be able to rest easy soon.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-60563485364375531352010-03-13T17:36:08.600-05:002010-03-13T17:36:08.600-05:00This is an awesome post but the situation your in ...This is an awesome post but the situation your in really sucks!!<br />My kids always get so mad when other kids at school start copying their style of some type of clothing they started wearing. Our moto is dare to be different. And when this happens I always tell them that the copying is a form of flattery.<br />Well sometimes flattery SUCKS!! Especially when we have put so much work and our heart into our creations. And when our creativity is our livelyhood, our bread and butter.<br />I encourage everyone I meet to buy local and to try to know who they are supporting.<br />Much Luck Nancylisa b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01186985035093062738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-11457578807300051292010-03-13T16:17:56.637-05:002010-03-13T16:17:56.637-05:00Hi Nancy, so sorry to hear about this. But very gl...Hi Nancy, so sorry to hear about this. But very glad you found me. Love your pieces in the BAJ and was just looking at them two days ago. Beautfiul. It keeps us on our toes continuing to come up with new ideas, doesn't it? Best of luck. RikiRiki Schumacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217573549011803012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-86297003767606998932010-03-13T13:00:55.153-05:002010-03-13T13:00:55.153-05:00People suck that's all there is to it.People suck that's all there is to it.Rosannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558023847930439156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-79859552978139924122010-03-12T17:44:49.543-05:002010-03-12T17:44:49.543-05:00I'm so sorry Nancy!!!
It stinks!!!I'm so sorry Nancy!!!<br /><br />It stinks!!!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803294618065867352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-26284118957252692182010-03-12T17:43:47.707-05:002010-03-12T17:43:47.707-05:00Great post, My racing mind is day related and than...Great post, My racing mind is day related and thankfully sleep comes like waves at the beach and leave me at the most well rested but I also love to dream and feel quite cheated to wake and find that I felt that haven't dreamt.<br /><br />My mind races along but when I come to write it down words elude me, so unlike you I don't always get to cleanse myself of thoughts good or bad, blogging has helped me a little more with this thankfully.<br /><br />I agree with others name and shame its the only way others new to your work would know that they are the copiers and not the other way around.Kellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007237364629419063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-38531943252904920532010-03-12T17:31:37.184-05:002010-03-12T17:31:37.184-05:00Wow awesome post.
It just plain sucks that so mu...Wow awesome post. <br /><br />It just plain sucks that so much stuff is stolen, it is really hard with photography, even with digital watermarks, people still copy and scan. :)<br /><br />I am glad you got to vent, wishing you continued good sales :) T.T@PoppyPlacePdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473955741985811943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-38681483078085850152010-03-12T17:29:49.539-05:002010-03-12T17:29:49.539-05:00Racing minds are more common than you think. I ha...Racing minds are more common than you think. I have one, too. :)<br /><br />Here's something you might find at least a little funny...I was in a big chain store the other day looking around and I always like to provide assistance to folks who look like they're floundering in the jewelry aisle. Someone was asking me about the pendants and which ones I use. I probably sounded like such a snob because I said that I prefer handmade artisan pieces and would never buy any of those things. haaaaaaa She laughed as though I was joking, but I gave her my card and told her to get some links from my blog. <br /><br />I'm so proud that I can support art at its source. :)<br /><br />Ciao<br />JenJen Juddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16095850447720521341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-57562447371361130332010-03-12T16:31:27.549-05:002010-03-12T16:31:27.549-05:00Deep breathe and try to slow your thoughts down - ...Deep breathe and try to slow your thoughts down - I suffer the same problem ,and calm my thoughts by thinking of my cats - I'm sure Petey and Laurel can help. <br />Hard to believe how blatant people can be in terms of outright copying - my heart goes out to you, Cynthia, Gaea and Lorelei, and others who may not have posted, who spend time and love creating stunning unique pieces, only to get some pirate come along and try rip you off. I agree with Erin - shout it out if you can - I know its hard when you are up against the big guys. They may be copying, but there work will never be as wonderful as yours. Enough said ! ..Vickisasha + max studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890549931853820337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-63609428351153566992010-03-12T14:31:41.573-05:002010-03-12T14:31:41.573-05:00I know exactly what you're referring to, I wal...I know exactly what you're referring to, I walked into said craft store yesterday and thought...hmmm...that's Nancy's. The frustrating part is that b/c they are a corporation, people who have not followed you for a while are going to assume that YOU copied them, and I agree with Erin, it's not the store, it's the manufacturer. It's a shame.Marcie Abney Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578434608830556772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-33602130606058822212010-03-12T12:47:44.319-05:002010-03-12T12:47:44.319-05:00Oh, and I thought you and Petey might like this......Oh, and I thought you and Petey might like this...Etsy Stalker has an exhibit on felted bunnies... too cute and made me think of you!<br />http://etsystalker.com/?p=8038<br />Enjoy the day!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-10306122393934628282010-03-12T12:45:14.809-05:002010-03-12T12:45:14.809-05:00I agree.
Shout it from the roof tops.
And know th...I agree.<br />Shout it from the roof tops. <br />And know that we are all behind you.<br />And said, craft store? I suppose they are not the enemy but rather said manufacturer...and like Gaea and Cynthia did, call them on it too. If we raise enough voices in protest there could be some change, or at least an awareness that we aren't going to take it anymore.<br />Enjoy the day.<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-78798408554138714982010-03-12T11:52:17.676-05:002010-03-12T11:52:17.676-05:00Nancy, I hope your racing mind goes on turning but...Nancy, I hope your racing mind goes on turning but also grants you peace sometimes, so you have the benefit of the ideas you generate without exhausting yourself. As far as copying, it just seems to go on and on, only if good people say NO MORE will there be no reason for people to take advantage of others' ideas. I hope it has not harmed you. It will inevitably harm the other, at some point.LLYYNN - Lynn Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538418994323990630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-43494645880572069922010-03-12T11:37:03.956-05:002010-03-12T11:37:03.956-05:00I think you should let everyone know, Nancy, like ...I think you should let everyone know, Nancy, like Cynthia did, so we know not to buy from her or them!!! Please feel better!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-48717944218352203482010-03-12T11:28:44.470-05:002010-03-12T11:28:44.470-05:00grrr. i am boycotting said large craft chain. yea,...grrr. i am boycotting said large craft chain. yea, i said it. <br />enough is enough.Lorelei Eurtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330882921799083271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-27793324494178177132010-03-12T11:08:42.558-05:002010-03-12T11:08:42.558-05:00You have to email me and let me know who so I know...You have to email me and let me know who so I know never to ever buy by accident.<br /><br />I've been plagued with similar (not copying, but racing mind) issues and I feel for you. Contact me any time -- limamike at goeaston dot net since my regular email is NOT working still -- sigh. One of the trials I'm dealing with right now.Pretty Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285473788765783338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763145975710020509.post-66837715287597176252010-03-12T11:07:23.176-05:002010-03-12T11:07:23.176-05:00Thanks Annie. :)Thanks Annie. :)Round Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15798423026522048581noreply@blogger.com