This is a page from a recent wholesale catalog I receive. See the little tree with the dots on a stick. In 2007 I decided to make a little tree every year and this one is identical to the very first one I made and sold at holiday craft shows. Maybe I should be flattered that someone thought my little idea was worth mass producing.You can buy 6 for $3.75. I sold mine for $6.00. It says it is "New". Maybe new to them but I have elaborated on them every year. I haven't decided how they will look this year, but mine will be handmade .
This was my 2008 tree.
and 2009 had a peat pot base.....
I went all out in 2010 and added pips and jingle rusty bells. And some words!Well, that's the way it goes in the crafts world, nothing is safe as far as ideas, so you might as well laugh about it. I just think they could have changed it just a wee bit. It's good that I won't find out they made a ton of money on my tree- on- a- stick.
Some years back, I saw a sign at Pelham and Outer Drive in Dearborn. It said "Originality is the art of concealing your source." LOL
6 comments:
I like your trees and I've never seen anything quite like them! ~*~Lisa
Your tree is adorable -- each year! Just beginning to think about decorations for the fall and winter.
It can be frustrating. Many years ago, I had to stop people taking pictures of several fabric wreaths that were my own design. They got the pic anyway. Several months later, there was a picture of my wreath in a different color on the wall of a kitchen in Better Homes & Gardens with someone else's name as designer. I wish there was a way we could stop it from happening.
Ellie
Well they say copying is the sincerest form of flattery - but, truly, that is too bad - especially that it ended up being mass produced! All of your trees are as sweet as can be - and nothing beats homemade....Love the quote! Hope your day was good! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
That would be a surprise to see your design published and for sale. At one time I collected little trees like that for my Christmas village. I no longer unpack it for the holidays.
They just get cuter with each year! You're very creative.
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