Angel Policies & Copyright There seems to be a lot of confusion following our recent Masterboard Prompt, especially regarding the use of stamped images and whether it is legal to use them in our Masterboards and then copy them for our own personal use. Kylie and I have carried out an extensive amount of research regarding this, and it is our conclusion that if you scan or photocopy your Masterboard for your own PERSONAL use, even if you have stamped an image on it, you are NOT IN BREACH OF COPYRIGHT. There are no terms of use on stamp packaging because the term ANGEL POLICY is not a legally recognised one. You as the buyer would have to agree to the terms and conditions PRIOR to the purchase of the stamp. No contract has been established between the copyright holder and the buyer and the Angel Policy is therefore NOT legally enforceable. Many of the common stamps we all use have been created from images in the public domain, and these are not copyrightable and you are free to use them as you wish. A stamp can be copyrighted, however for the copyright to be granted, the image would have to be be changed so significantly from one in the public domain (for example a butterfly or a flower) that it was not recognisable from the original image. Please be clear that we would not condone copyright infringement and we ourselves would never knowingly do so. We are referring here to a very specific use and would always suggest that if anyone is unsure about their use then they look at Copyright Law. If anyone requires any further clarification, there is a great site which contains a wealth of valuable Angel Policy and Copyright information if you are interested. Tabberone.com

@SheCreatesStuff2

2 жыл бұрын

Don't fall for that beloney.

@Samua3

Жыл бұрын

I am curious about the supposed legalities of selling something with a stamped image on it. Just because they say it's their policy it doesn't necessarily make it the law. They are selling you the means to use a stamped image, not the stamped image itself. It's not up to them how you use it. If they want you to keep the resulting image a secret that is invasive. They didn't invent butterflies etc. It's not an official copyrighted character. If they took you to court for selling a card with one on would a court uphold that as if you've injured their business? I hope someone can check that out if they know anyone in the legal system. I would be very interested to know for sure if they can demand private use only. I can't understand legal jargon myself. 😊

By the same token, the copyright issue could be extended to the use of books, magazines, newspapers, napkins, patterned paper, fabrics, die-cut shapes, stickers, washi tapes, etc and everything else we use in mixed media projects. It makes no sense at all to worry about these things!

I threw out four stuck punches only last week! Hubby rescued them from the bin and revived them by squirting motor bike lubricant into the mechanism. After a couple of hours and a good wipe down they are as good as new.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Mine’s now fixed too. Hubby grabbed the WD40 and it fixed it in seconds 💕💕💕

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Russell No don’t worry. Just wipe excess off and then stamp on scrap paper until its completely gone 💕

@ImGinaMarie

4 жыл бұрын

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Use Silicone Spray, it doesn't leave a residue and works instantly too, also good to use every once in awhile to prevent the metal from getting stuck...

@dr.amyanna9235

3 жыл бұрын

It makes me madder then a pig at a buffet when punches do that! Martha’s punches are good for that! I appreciate any suggestions too! The hubby that took them and applied like a WD-40? I take a screwdriver and push that inside of that heart and sometimes it works. Thanks for the shares!👍👏👏👏❤️🙏😁

When my punches jam... I take a screwdriver and tap or pry if need be to unstick the metal. Love these ideas. Thank you for reminding us on the angel policies.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion. Its now fixed I’m glad to say thanks to a squirt of WD40 💕

@StefaniePettisTheRollingStudio

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I was going to type out but you said it right! 😁♥️ That's what I do as well 😊👍

@sharon94503

2 жыл бұрын

Metal expands when heated and retracts when cooled...perhaps put it in the freezer for a few minutes and try knocking it on a concrete or hard surface (carefully, of course)?

Hi, When punches get stuck like that first try to knock it hard against a hard surface right way down. Try a few times, and you have to knock quite hard. Don’t use tools to hit the metal part, you risk to dull the sharp edges that way. When the punch gets unstuck punch a few times with waxed paper. I have found this works the best for me. 😊 Hugs, Erika

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Erika 💕

Sorry you are feeling anxious, you have done the right thing making people aware. Lovely buttons & try putting punch in freezer metal will contract a little so hopefully will be released. Then after that pouch out some foil this can slightly sharpen the punch. X

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrea. It never occurred to me that there was an issue as I only ever make things for my own personal use, so thanks for making me aware. I’m glad to say my punch is now fixed thanks to a squirt of WD40 which fixed it in seconds 💕

Another great idea - think you may have started a new trend - Artist Trading Buttons 😊

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Haha 😂

@anne-mariestevenson3296

4 жыл бұрын

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia just make sure you slap an angel policy on :)

A phone book? Can’t remember the last time I saw one!

Good morning nina, really my jaw dropped , if you had used glue to put images of butterflies down, it would have been ok then???? Sometimes I just don't understand these rules, why make life so difficult???? Well that's out of the way, loved your buttons and I will make them soon. I am making a journal about frida kahlo and now I am working on the finishing touches and I will add some fridabuttons. Well have a good week and be a butterfly.love lena

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Morning Lena. Basically, don’t stamp and scan. I had glued the stamped images on to my Masterboard as they were already stamped on deli paper from another project, but because I then scanned the Masterboard (even though its for my own personal use) that is the issue. You can only use original stamped images in any project, so to stamp on a scanned or photocopied background is fine. Anyway, I’m glad you like the buttons and I think Frida style ones will look fabulous. Have a wonderful week and see you next Sunday 💕💕💕

Great idea. Thank you for sharing.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deborah 💕

Love these Nina. I will definitely be making some or lots of these 🌼

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sophie, it’s a great way to coordinate your projects 💕

love the buttons Nina...I do the same as TheVictorianEdge & use a screwdriver on my punches to free them up...doesn't work every time tho...I glued some of the bits of card that has the buttons punched out that have a bit of room still around them & glue & stack them to make a holder for the buttons when you put the holes in

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Oooh that’s a great idea for holding the buttons in place 💕. Glad to say my punch is now fixed. Hubby squirted it with WD40 and it sprung back straight away 💕

Love your buttons!!!

I always thought if you were using the stamps for your own personal use and not selling it was ok.Even your photo copies you are not selling,but are for your own use,otherwise what is the point of even buying them 😕.What a carry on! I still have a couple of Dee’s buttons she sent me 😁.Used a few as centres of mixed media flowers 😁x

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I did too. Nothing is every simple and straight forward is it 💕 x

Years ago we took a craft class and we had punches that would not move. Machine oil, for sewing machines wouldn't work, screw drivers were used to pry them and then finally I said drop it on the floor, it's broken any ways. She dropped it and it worked! Never had trouble again.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jody, I usually throw mine on the floor too as it often does the trick. This one was having none of it. WD40 worked in the end and it now works like a charm again 💕

Just ordered the punch tool you showed on Ebay.$ 5.99 it's there. Thanks😊

I love these buttons.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

You are so brilliant 💕💕 The angel policies are beyond stupid. Who cares about whether you copy or stamp the images afterwards? Those people should go feed the hungry.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Its a minefield, but unfortunately rules are rules 💕

@GrumpetteJV

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. And especially since these particular designs, the butterflies, are copied aswell, from nature. Not very original!

@uniquewhimsy622

4 жыл бұрын

Nina Ribena but seriously though some rules are designed to be broken. I wouldn’t listen to artmaze or any other person with too much time on their hands, you are an artist and therefore a rebel-do whatever you want! Tell these people to get a job.

@CraftyAliConfessions

4 жыл бұрын

Crafty Cat Incorporated I totally agree, but recently saw a copy right strike video on a fellow YT channel. It’s a little different, but similar. sword’n’steele kzread.info/dash/bejne/qn6Ey6Oxg8arqbQ.html

@fluffyspit

4 жыл бұрын

Angel policies...bah! My husband just said that if companies that made screws or nails or whatever were to say “buy and use our products for diy use but don’t you dare make a work of art” they’d sharp be a laughing stock. 😂

what a darling project!

Oh gosh Angel policies, copyright laws it's a minefield.... Glad you sorted out your punch jam.... Wd40 is always a good answer to most things 😂😂👍🏻❤️ Love your buttons another great masterboard project and now there's another tool I need to find, I love tools and gadgets!! 🛠️⚙️😂😂💖💖💖

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, so glad its fixed 💕. There always seems to be another tool we need doesn’t there 😂💕💕💕

Copyright is such a scary area. What we can and cant do. Your masterboards and buttons are beautiful. Ive thrown out so many jammed punches. My husband has said i should punch through some sandpaper occasionally to keep them sharp. Tfs sweetie xxxx

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

It is. It never occurred to me that I was in breach for using them in this way. We live and learn don’t we. Glad to say a squirt of WD40 instantly released my jammed punch, so don’t throw any more away 😂. I normally bash mine on the table or throw them on the floor to release them, but this one was having non of it! So happy its fixed 💕 xxxx

These are so cute, Nina!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

I would of never guessed that ‼️‼️(the stamps)❤️❤️❤️the buttons ‼️

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💕

💙💙💙 these buttons! I am going to make some today:)

Wonderful work. " Be happy- don't worry!" The downside of sharing freely!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰

Lovely buttons Nina.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yolanda 💕

I love them. Love your crafts n ideas.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sherry 💕

Super cute buttons! Hugs xxx

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie and Hugs to you too 💕 xxx

Just what I was looking for! The only thing I would add is seal it with mod podge, and then a thin layer of uv resin, so you actually can use it in a sewing or crochet/knitting project. My mother does crochet a lot. I think I will make some buttons for her. Thank you very much! Greetings from the Netherlands

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure your Mother will be delighted with some of these. Happy Creating 💕

I love making masterboards and can't wait to try these, they're so cute!

Love these!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Love these buttons

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janice 💕

These are so clever. Love the way they look. Thanks for this wonderful month. It has been great fun!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Susan 💕

Such talent thanks for sharing beautiful

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

They are so cute !!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Josie 🥰

I love these buttons!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nena 💕

Wow, real cool idea, love them all! Thank you!!! 👏🏻👍🏻😍

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Almut 💕 xo

Gorgeous! Great idea! Thank you. 👍💜

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Great idea! Love the buttons.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rita 💕

Love this....thanks so much for sharing this pretty idea!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Love these Nina! ❤️❤️❤️

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caroline 💕

Amazing! Very nice.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Awesome idea.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Corinne 💕

Great idea. I cannot wait to see what you do with these!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Starla 💕

So cute and creative!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

What a lovely idea Nina!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yvonne 💕

So clever....thank you!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 💕

Beautiful work!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Quite nice, I love them.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💕

Cute buttons - thank you for sharing!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Adorable! Great ideas for the masterboards! TFS the inspiration and creativity, Nina!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gail 💕

Oh, these are so cute!!! Can't wait to do myself :-)

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy 💕

so glad I found your video thank you

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nancy, glad you enjoyed it 💕

I just throw mine on the floor! Seriously! They often “unjam” by doing this, then punch some aluminum foil rough them

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😂💕

Just love these! So many uses for buttons... & To be able to make special designs and colors... brilliant! Thank you! 💜💕😊

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 💕

Beautiful project xxx

@LornaCallaghan

4 жыл бұрын

New subscriber xx

These are fabulous. Looks very easy to do and is a great way of using up scraps, too. Tfs!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect for scraps. Happy Creating 💕

I have just come across your video, and I must say I have seen several videos on how to make buttons, and I love yours. They are absolutely gorgeous and so easy to do. Thank you 💜

These are beautiful Nina. Another great project

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kylie 💕

Stick the punch in the freezer. Buttons are a fun idea. The collage paper is fabulous.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 💕

Hi Nina, love the buttons! I have already thought of several ways to use them! Thanks for sharing this project!💕

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherry and Happy Creating 💕💕💕

How cute and easy.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

These are beautiful. Thank you for the info on the stamped images.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christina, glad it was helpful 💕

I see earrings in my future! Thanks!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they’d make lovely earrings 💕

I will be doing this! Thanks so much for the tutorial. Your buttons are beautiful.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Creating 💕

Every time I see your work it really amazes me! Your collages are so well balanced and artistic. Thanks for sharing this sweet embellishment!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your lovely comments, its really appreciated 💕

Love your buttons. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Love them and I’m with you on the gold paste.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

These are great! TFS! xo

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

Terrific use of your masterboards, Nina! Thank you

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lynn, glad you like what I made 💕

Really like these Nina. TFS xx

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wendy 💕

Wonderful video, as always.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anja, glad you enjoyed it 💕

Those buttons are gorgeous! Want to try all your projects. Thanks for sharing. 💫

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sharon 💕

Nina you are a genius! I love your hard diligence on keeping us all busy and inspired! I love your accent, too!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Amy 💕

Lovely buttons. A great idea to use the master board and a versatile embellishment you can add to any project. TFS 💕

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph. I love that they coordinate with my Use Your Scraps journal 💕

Great idea thanks for sharing

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherry 💕

Thank you so much Nina, I’ve watched this again, because I really really love 💕 those buttons, and your master boards are really really stunning and gorgeous. I’m making some buttons at the moment and you give me so much inspiration Nina you really really do xxx Mags

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much dear Mags. I’m glad you are enjoying making buttons yourself too. Happy Creating 💕💕💕 xxx

Fabulous idea for handmade buttons! I'm heading to my studio to make some now!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Creating 💕💕💕

what a wonderful idea, I always collect buttons (old ones) for hobbies. But now I can make beautiful ones myself. Thanks for the video, love from the Netherlands

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy Creating 💕

I just subscribed, and I’m so glad I found you!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing and I hope you’ll enjoy my channel 💕

That is so cute! What a neat idea! Love all your ideas and your boards. I’m a newbie subie! Looking forward to more of your YTs. You’ve inspired me to try something new. You’ve given me so many great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Debbie and thanks for subscribing 💕

Hi Nina! Oh I thank u for this video! I haven’t made homemade buttons in years but thank u for reminding me about them🥰💕 I’m in the middle of making a gnome for a friend & couldnt think of how to embellish it as I’m unemployed so I couldn’t run out & buy something. Now I know what to do. I’ll print the pic I want & make a button out of it. U truly made my day already!! I love ur master boards & ur artist trading cards & coins & ur journal. All r beautiful & I truly love that bird. It’s beautiful. Hugs, Donna

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Donna. I’m glad this has given you an idea for embellishing your gnome. Happy Creating 💕💕💕

This is a lovely use of your master board tfs Nina

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maggie 💕

Lovely...you got it all buttoned up NIna!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Haha 😂 Thanks Betty 💕

That was so cool I'll be doing this because. Buttons are so exspince now a days. Thank you for sharing

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tammy. Happy Creating 💕

Very cute buttons Nina xx.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mel 💕

Thank you for the button tutorial. I am making Valentine cards and thought it would be nice to add heart-shaped buttons. Perfect timing!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

How fabulous. They will be perfect ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Wow that’s shocking about the stamps 😮 I love your buttons so cute! 🤗🧚‍♀️

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

C'est magnifique, quelle merveilleuse idée.. Merci beaucoup pour ce partage. Bisous. Yo ❤️

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Merci Beaucoup Yolande 💕

Great buttons Nina! I watched Dees vid quit awhile back and one never tires of buttons!! 🤗

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

No, we can never have too many buttons 💕😘

These buttons came out awesome. I just found a punch similar to yours on Amazon and have it in the cart to order :) tfs xxxx

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Creating 💕💕💕

Love the buttons. I will make some and post on the Facebook group.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Creating 💕

Thank you so much Nina, I’ve watched again, because I really really enjoyed this video. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mags, I have another idea for these which I will share soon 💕

Your buttons are fabulous. Good luck fixing your punch. That looks like a good one. I am a slammer, and that has worked for me. I have used wax paper and sandpaper with mine, but never a lubricant. I was afraid the oils would continue to drip on my paper. Sandpaper and tinfoil are suggested as ways to sharpen, and the wax paper to keep the metal grinding smoothly. Love what you have done with your master boards. I made mine out of romantic/vintage Valentine cards I have received since the70’s. Don’t cringe, I only saved those with a certain look. I had about fifteen. I love how they came out. My friend copied them for me on her scanner. I didn’t stamp on them yet, but you have given me some great ideas. I don’t sell my work, but I wonder now if I should even bother using them. Such a scary area. Thanks for everything you do to improve my creative journey. You are an excellent teacher. I saved this video to two Pinterest boards! Hope people will see it and hit all the right buttons. LOL

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evelyn, I usually throw them on the floor or bang them on the table and that usually does the trick, but this one was having non of it. A squirt of WD40 has done the trick and is quite easy to clean up too. Thanks as always for sharing, you know I always appreciate it 💕🥰🥰🥰

Thank you so much Nina, all I can say is WOW 😮 WOW 😮 WOW 😮 those buttons are really really stunning and gorgeous and I really really love 💕 how you made them, and what a great 👍 idea 💡 making the template for the holes is. Genius xxxx Mags

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mags, glad you like them 💕

love this video. TFS. After watching, I did scribe to your channel. Love all the information That you talked about. Linda

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subscribing Linda and welcome to my channel 💕

Cute!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ember 💕

Unjam by putting in the freezer. Contraction frees the paper.

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💕

@essjayem6498

4 жыл бұрын

Keep punches relatively jam free by "sharpening" .... punching into double or single folded aluminum foil multiple times.

That is a beautiful “matte “ you must use them, not waste them, this whole thing with “you can’t use them, you can use them “ it really has got carried away. It’s something you created. You aren’t selling them. Like the other lady said stamp over them.... this has been blown out of proportion

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kim. It does seem ridiculous for something I’m using for my own personal use doesn’t it. 🤔💕

I had a jammed circle punch! A male friend of mine was able to work it loose with a small mallet and screwdriver. He softly worked on it. The next time I used the punch, it stuck again, but I was able to dislodge it!

@NinaRibenaMixedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

I used WD40 in the end as I was having no joy with my usual method. Apparently silicone is better as there is no residue 💕