I used scrapbook stamp....

Oh my goodness, this is GENIUS!! I used to scrapbook and I have a TON of stamps I could use! You just opened up a new world to me!

Tash, I can totally see your point, and I agree with you in a lot of ways. Really, your work probably helps Disney more than anything. I think ultimately, we have to make these decisions based on our personal experiences and gut feelings. I haven't been painting that long, so who know? Maybe I'll change my tune after I encounter some more disappointed kids. I'm greatful for your understanding and insight. That's why I love this forum. People here are really interested in helping each other.

I totally agree with tash, we are no selling a fungible item, sometimes you see the little boys with a spiderman shirt and shoes, obviosly they want a spidey face paint too, that Disney can't sell at stores I don't see any harm on it.

If it were a hard item that lasted, I could possibly understand it, but we're a temporary basis. I do like having a reason to NOT encourage kids' inordinate adoration of these darn characters, though!(Not to mention what a pain it is to try and copy them accurately!) So yay for Disney police,ha!

Ya know... the Disney police are everywhere... if you are using a licensed character stamp and CHARGING for the resulting artwork you MIGHT be breaking copyright laws.

I know of case of crafters using Disney fabrics and selling the things they made out of it being sued and/or shut down.

The products are "for personal use only" and not to be used on a resale basis... Just a heads up it you are wanting to use Disney characters.

And face painters have received letters from Disney lawyers for having images of Pooh etc on their displays and painting them![quote]
If you have it on your boards yes you are breaking copyrights but just painting them is not because it's not permanent. It's a service not a product. At least that's what the state of Missouri told me that is why face painters don't need a business license in my state. Besides their paying for your service as an artist and the time you take the end picture is unimportant. If it was a real tattoo then they may have more of a case but do you see Disney going after tattoo artists?

I got some foam 'fake tattoo' stamps to use, and I love them!

As for the copyright issues, how different would a spiderman face need to be so as not to breach copyright?