Comments on: Valentine’s buckets

By: Mizsmoochielips

Mizsmoochielips — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:52:17 +0000

That is such a cute idea! Knowing who to credit for an idea that is seen more than once on the internet is so hard to do! I know no one would purposely mean to discredit… It sort of reminds me of something I heard… There is no such thing as an original idea… and I kind of think that is true. I mean, really – the concept of covering a tin can is something our grandmothers did with yarn or wallpaper, and our mothers did with tacky Contact paper or twine… now it has come back around in our generation with book pages or fine vintage papers… But just the same, thanks for sharing and reminding me of a great idea

By: Chloe

Chloe — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:58:46 +0000

Sorry you are leaving. I just found you and thought what a great site this was. Good luck!

By: suzanne

suzanne — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:05:07 +0000

ugh…..i was stirring the pot wasn’t I? I apologize. This world does not need anymore “angry villagers”….thank you for not posting my origional comment. and truely….enjoy your blogging break. love both your sites. and to Knit & Pearl and to Georgie….. Seriously – keep up the good work! and to Kelli Ann – you are wise to point out that focusing on the important stuff and keeping balance is key. Have a good, creative week everyone.

By: kelli ann

kelli ann — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:31:47 +0000

what a sage decision. kudos for wisely realizing when & how to focus on the important stuff– and thank you for all of the wonderful contributions you have made to the online community. i wish you perspective, balance and joy with your 2 daughters– cheers!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:22:18 +0000

Georgia: Pixiegenne’s buckets have been on her etsy site since *at least* November of last year (although I’m pretty sure I saw them earlier than that), and those (and her suitcases) are pretty well-known and popular. I commented in my blog back in August that I would totally love to rip her off (jokingly!) because she did such wonderful work, and she very sincerely told me to go ahead, because she was always inspired by other crafters in her other projects as well. (So, basically, she had the same response she had for Joy.)
Joy’s buckets are also fantastic, and the trim looks great! It adds a nice touch, and thanks for the idea to head over to Target to get some pails!

By: suzanne

suzanne — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:31:07 +0000

Cool!
Keep making stuff everyone!

By: suzanne

suzanne — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:46:35 +0000

Hi Georgia,
Actually, just to clarify, Pixiegenne did post the idea as far back as September. And, her decoupaged products are sold on a really nifty website, Mahardrygoods. Knit and Pearl’s idea is embellished (pom-pom fringe), however, it is strikingly similar to Pixiegennes…right down to the vintage children’s book pages. Perhaps Knit and Pearl came up with the idea completely on her own. If so, awesome.

By: joy

joy — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:34:13 +0000

i talked to “Pixiegenne” myself and showed her my buckets and how similar ours were to each other, i wasn’t copying her idea-just making something cute for my girls- she didn’t mind, didn’t think i copied hers, and even said she liked the pom pom trim.
But PLEASE check out her site, IT IS amazing!!!!!

By: Georgia

Georgia — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:45:59 +0000

Hi Amy, It’s sweet that you are trying to provide credit where it is due, but I looked at the Knit and Pearl website, and she had this idea up on January 20. The buckets on Pixiegenne were not posted until Feb 7. Just thought you might be interested…

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:20:32 +0000

I think this person should be credited for the idea:0)
http://pixiegenne.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/02/february_is_not.html