dwcole7 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hello, I have been gone for WAY TOO LONG! Many reasons, but I would like to get back into minis and seen that the HBS creating contest in going on again. I have an idea but...there was someone that actually did the same similar idea years ago. Should I keep thinking, should I go for it anyway, if you were starting this late what would you do in this situation? Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Since technically there isn't anything new under the sun so just grab what makes your heart sing. It will build itself if you love what you're doing but it will fight you every step of the way if you try to make it into something you don't love or have a vision for. Your idea will still be your own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 36 minutes ago, Selkie said: Since technically there isn't anything new under the sun so just grab what makes your heart sing. It will build itself if you love what you're doing but it will fight you every step of the way if you try to make it into something you don't love or have a vision for. Your idea will still be your own! Selkie, I am working on a vision based on the supplies I have on hand for my Primrose. I have columns, correlated cardboard, gray paint. Problem is my vision is starting to look very similar to someone else's Primrose's exterior. Although I feel it's what my house wants, I'm concerned that it looks too similar to hers. This was not intentional. How do we handle a situation like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 On 7/17/2016, 9:57:44, Sable said: Selkie, I am working on a vision based on the supplies I have on hand for my Primrose. I have columns, correlated cardboard, gray paint. Problem is my vision is starting to look very similar to someone else's Primrose's exterior. Although I feel it's what my house wants, I'm concerned that it looks too similar to hers. This was not intentional. How do we handle a situation like this? 1) Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 2) I haven't heard of copyrighting dollhouse kit finishes/bashes. That said, what you're doing is your creation and will differ in some ways from the inspiration house. So do what the house is telling you. Maybe one of its ancestors was a tract home and it has a speck of identical/replicate on its DNA helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 4 hours ago, KathieB said: 1) Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 2) I haven't heard of copyrighting dollhouse kit finishes/bashes. That said, what you're doing is your creation and will differ in some ways from the inspiration house. So do what the house is telling you. Maybe one of its ancestors was a tract home and it has a speck of identical/replicate on its DNA helix. I actually wrote to CinderellaMoments and she graciously gave me permission to use her inspiration. I feel better about it now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwcole7 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thank you, everyone, for your help! It is still telling me what it is going to be, and I can't fight it. LOL Excited to get started, even if I'm late. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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