Saturday, April 28, 2012

flattery

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But I was anything but flattered when I stumbled across this Etsy store. Anyone notice any similarities to our original product below?

Creativity and integrity are two characteristics that I place a high value on, and pour into my work. So it's really disheartening to see an absence of this within a creative community that I'm a part of.

Whether it is while re-branding a company or designing and printing original paper products that put a smile on people's faces, every ounce of me is passionate about what I do. I believe that no matter what kind of work you do, if you do it with integrity and with excellence, your hard work will pay off.

Imitations aside, allow me to once again share our most popular scratch-offs, which have gotten the attention of hundreds of Etsy shoppers (and a certain Etsy store owner). I hope that you'll take delight in the little details that have gone into creating these, down to the sweet packaging and premium materials where no corners were cut. Or dog-eared. Created with love. Kerned with care (that one's for my fellow designers out there). Packaged to perfection. By Inklings Paperie. In Michigan.

Now let's roll up our sleeves and get to work generating more original ideas. Who's in?


xox























All designs ©Inklings Paperie

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    1. I guess that's what happens when you're so good at what you do! :) (Not that it's okay for lazy or untalented people to copy you without your permission.)

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  2. that's so not cool, some people have no class. yours are much nicer linds.

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  3. Did I contact her and give them a scolding? I did. Can I contact Etsy? I cannot. Too bad I don't know where she is in PA, or next time I'm down there I can dress up just like her and say everything she says. That would be fun.

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    1. You could do this, but you'd have to be the dog-eared, hastily put together version. And you're much classer than that. Thanks for having my back nevertheless. ;)

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