While making this card I really agonized over it...it was the one to be featured on the Hero Arts blog and I wanted nothing short of perfection. The first two cards above were my initial attempts, and although I really like how they turned out I didn't think they had the Wow factor that the Kraft and Black on White one has.
So anyway today I'm learning a lesson in humility and realizing that once I put something out there, it's no longer mine.
Here's my verse for today: Romans 12:2 ~ "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will God."
Blessings to you,
nancy
Card 1: Stamps- CG172 Garden Bouquet, K5333 Rectangle Doily, S4878 Old Letter Writing, CL129 Anytime Messages. PTI Kraft cardstock. Hero Hues and Distress Inks, Memories ArtBrown ink. Prismacolor Pencils. Doodlebug Lace Trim. Spellbinders Labels 8. This Jute Twine. Marvy Circle Punch.
Card 2: Stamps- CG172 Garden Bouquet, K5333 Rectangle Doily, S4878 Old Letter Writing, CG125 Friend Definition, CL342 Everyday Sayings. Distress Ink-Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick. Prismacolor Pencils. Mememto Tuxedo Black ink. Flocked Flower trim from Sue Czosek. Spellbinders Labels 8.
Card 3: Stamps- CG172 Garden Bouquet, K5344 La Letter, CL383 Antique Engravings, CL371 Essential Messages. PTI Kraft cardstock. Versamark Watercolor ink. Stampendous Midnight Black Embossing Powder. Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Ribbon from Stamp Fever.
The three of these cards are so beautiful! Love them all! And I also think it was very nice of you to not say anything. You are a better person than I am, Nancy because I probably would have sent a little message! Hugs, my friend!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's true, but I would still write that person a kind note and point out the fact that yours appeared first, and especially if she's a Flickr lady, that she should give you a mention. I'll do it for you :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful cards, Nancy!!! I've had the same thing happen... where I've made something and had it totally copied (or at least a technique that I had *just* done and no one else had used... thinking of one card in particular). I was bothered too but didn't say anything. I tried to be flattered by the fact that my card had inspired someone else to do the same thing... Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all the three beautiful cards! I actually like the first one as the colors are just gorgeous on kraft cs! I (almost) can understand how you feel.I would be a little "miffed", too! But you know, that's the nature of these things...At least you know that you've got "noticed" ;)
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards, nancy! i really like the kraft and back one... so striking! hope you will stop by my blog and say "hi"!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Nancy!! I guess there's the saying duplicity is the highest compliments?? Or something like that. Have blessed day!
ReplyDeleteI love all of these cards! So pretty. My fav is the first one - it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteawww... these are so beautiful, Nancy! you showed the versatility of this stamp perfectly! they can be cute and elegant! love them all!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so pretty! My favorite would be the last with the butterfly!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are soooo awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards Nancy! They are all so stunning and i absolutely love the last one with the butterfly! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful summery cards Nancy - how flattering for you that your card got completely cased, thats even better than just scraplifting your idea :)!!
ReplyDeleteThese are all gorgeous cards Nancy! Wonderful designs, colours and details!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel as the same thing happened to me a while ago. A card was posted that was exactly the same in every way as one I had made back in February except for a slight change in stamps. I couldn't believe it but just let it go at the time. I still don't know if that was the right thing to do but I just put it out of my mind, got on with it and forgot about it until you mentioned your card. Hopefully whatever you decide to do will be the right thing for you :)
Gorgeous cards! I remember how I fell in love with the really light pastel one - the first card - just so supple and soft, very feminine!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that someone 'stole' your design! I agree with the person who suggested you send 'a little note' to the person...if only to allow her to ask forgiveness. Then again..... she might not be that type! ;-) Your attitude is a model of Christian behavior, which is good for all of us.
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful!!! Love the designs and the colors. They are so bright and cheery. Wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteAll 3 cards so beautiful and perfect!
ReplyDeleteHi, Nancy! Gorgeous cards! :-)
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