Copyright for Crafters
1. You Made It — But Do You Own It?
If you make things and sell them, you've probably wondered — do I actually own this? Turns out, copyright kicks in the moment you create something original. No paperwork, no...
1. You Made It — But Do You Own It?
If you make things and sell them, you've probably wondered — do I actually own this? Turns out, copyright kicks in the moment you create something original. No paperwork, no...
2. I Bought the Die — Can I Sell What I Make Wi...
You bought the die. You paid for the stamp. You downloaded the SVG. So you can sell whatever you make with it, right? Not so fast. Buying the tool and...
2. I Bought the Die — Can I Sell What I Make Wi...
You bought the die. You paid for the stamp. You downloaded the SVG. So you can sell whatever you make with it, right? Not so fast. Buying the tool and...
3. The “Change It 10% and You’re Fine” Myth
Just change it 10% and it's yours." You've heard it in crafting groups, in comment sections, maybe even from a friend. The problem? This rule doesn't exist — not in copyright...
3. The “Change It 10% and You’re Fine” Myth
Just change it 10% and it's yours." You've heard it in crafting groups, in comment sections, maybe even from a friend. The problem? This rule doesn't exist — not in copyright...
4. Fair Use — It Doesn't Mean What You Think I...
"It's fair use!" might be the most confidently wrong thing said in crafting groups. Fair use is a real legal concept — but it's a courtroom defense, not a permission...
4. Fair Use — It Doesn't Mean What You Think I...
"It's fair use!" might be the most confidently wrong thing said in crafting groups. Fair use is a real legal concept — but it's a courtroom defense, not a permission...
5. Fonts, Free Images, and the “Free to Use” Trap
You found the perfect font on a free site. You grabbed some clipart that was just sitting there. You downloaded a stock photo. All free — all fair game, right?...
5. Fonts, Free Images, and the “Free to Use” Trap
You found the perfect font on a free site. You grabbed some clipart that was just sitting there. You downloaded a stock photo. All free — all fair game, right?...
6. Someone Copied My Work — Now What?
COPYRIGHT FOR CRAFTERS — POST 6 6. Someone Copied My Work — Now What? What to do (and what not to do) when you find your designs showing up where...
6. Someone Copied My Work — Now What?
COPYRIGHT FOR CRAFTERS — POST 6 6. Someone Copied My Work — Now What? What to do (and what not to do) when you find your designs showing up where...