#4-- Scraplifting is a term used to describe seeing ideas online, in idea books or at stores and making projects based on those ideas. The resulting layout can look a lot like original or may end up being just loosely based on original. This is not violating any copyright laws. Tip: These projects are in stores, magazines, and galleries to give youinspiration for your own personal scrapbooking, but not to sell or profitfrom in any way.

#5--Some of ways that scrapbookers and scrapbooking companies violate copyright protection laws (knowingly or unknowingly) are:

Making copies of patterns for friends to use.

Right-clicking or saving images from galleries to their computers.

Scanning printed design fabrics to print and use on layouts.

Using another’s words on their projects or in articles they write.

Using a protected font to create alphabet letters, stamps or other items to share and/or sell.

Remember to think about copyright laws next time you are ready to create a new project, layout or article. Keep in mind that violating another person’s rights is not only illegal but also unethical. Always remember Golden Rule…Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Helpful links:

This link provides easy-to-understand copyright information for knitters, but also applies to other crafts, including scrapbooking.

http://www.girlfromauntie.com/copyright/index-lite.asp

This link is be-all, end-all of copyright information! Be sure to read question and answer sections!

www.nolo.com

About.com gives some great, helpful advice for copyright protection and some other links.

http://scrapbooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa032701a.htm

Copyright 2004 Antuanette Wheeler

A note for store owners, list owners, website owners or others: You may use this article on your website, store newsletter or any other media as long as you allow the article to be printed or show in its entirety and include any links that are within the article. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or ideas, feel free to contact me at antuanettescraps@aol.com. Thanks!

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