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2025-04-29T10:43:25+03:00
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Lately, we’ve noticed more and more free AI-generated designer papers being shared online. And yes, the technology is exciting — but the truth is, many of these papers are unpolished, low-resolution, full of visual defects, poorly composed, and reflect a huge misunderstanding of what design truly is.
Yet, more and more creators are starting to use them in their projects. That’s something I believe we should talk about — openly and honestly.
So what are you really selling when you sell a handmade scrapbook project?
Is it the materials?
Or is it the craftsmanship, the style, the story, the vision?
And how do you set your prices?
Let’s break it down:
There’s one crucial difference that’s often ignored:
The issue isn’t that something is AI-generated — the issue is whether it’s finished, thoughtfully developed, and professionally made.
There’s a world of difference between:
“I clicked 5 images in a bot and uploaded them”
and
“I built an idea, edited every detail, adjusted composition, corrected the colors, tested it on paper, and created a full cohesive collection.”
The first gives you just an image. The second gives you design.
And let’s not forget:
Free AI tools do not grant licenses for resale or commercial use, especially by others. So anyone who downloads and uses those designs commercially is technically violating the terms.
When we use papers full of artifacts, blurry elements, and weak composition, the visual quality of the entire project drops – no matter how expensive the embellishments or how good your techniques are.
It’s the first thing a customer sees, and it shapes their perception of your work.
Low-quality papers (bad resolution, broken textures, distorted elements) devalue your craftsmanship. Either you struggle to work around the flaws, or worse — the product reaches the customer with defects, and they leave disappointed. That hurts everyone.
Even if you used luxury materials — like cardstock worth €5 per sheet or real Italian leather — if the base design is sloppy or poorly finished, the entire product looks cheap.
If you want to charge more, your foundation needs to match that level of quality.
To those using free AI resources:
I fully understand that not everyone can afford premium or exclusive paper designs. But over time, your materials become part of your artistic signature. If you always use low-quality papers, people will notice — even if only subconsciously.
There’s also a moral aspect to this:
When a professional designer spends hours editing, testing, and developing a design, and someone else just uploads a raw AI image — the issue isn’t just technical. It’s about respect — for the craft, for our community, and for everything we stand for in handmade artistry.
And finally:
Flooding the market with cheap, unfinished designs makes it harder for customers to recognize true quality.
They lose the ability to distinguish between a thoughtfully crafted design and just another pretty background.
Responsible use of AI requires skills, taste, and intention – just like handmade work does.
If we’re going to embrace new tools, let’s do it like professionals, not just as “random image generators.”
Let’s aim for more respect – for our craft, for ourselves, and for our customers.
Yet, more and more creators are starting to use them in their projects. That’s something I believe we should talk about — openly and honestly.
So what are you really selling when you sell a handmade scrapbook project?
Is it the materials?
Or is it the craftsmanship, the style, the story, the vision?
And how do you set your prices?
Let’s break it down:
- the actual cost of materials (without markup)
- additional expenses (such as taxes, depreciation, licensing, etc.)
- your labor (which includes your skills, time, quality, and precision) – this should be the most valuable part
- and finally, your profit, which reflects the value of all of the above
There’s one crucial difference that’s often ignored:
The issue isn’t that something is AI-generated — the issue is whether it’s finished, thoughtfully developed, and professionally made.
There’s a world of difference between:
“I clicked 5 images in a bot and uploaded them”
and
“I built an idea, edited every detail, adjusted composition, corrected the colors, tested it on paper, and created a full cohesive collection.”
The first gives you just an image. The second gives you design.
And let’s not forget:
Free AI tools do not grant licenses for resale or commercial use, especially by others. So anyone who downloads and uses those designs commercially is technically violating the terms.
When we use papers full of artifacts, blurry elements, and weak composition, the visual quality of the entire project drops – no matter how expensive the embellishments or how good your techniques are.
It’s the first thing a customer sees, and it shapes their perception of your work.
Low-quality papers (bad resolution, broken textures, distorted elements) devalue your craftsmanship. Either you struggle to work around the flaws, or worse — the product reaches the customer with defects, and they leave disappointed. That hurts everyone.
Even if you used luxury materials — like cardstock worth €5 per sheet or real Italian leather — if the base design is sloppy or poorly finished, the entire product looks cheap.
If you want to charge more, your foundation needs to match that level of quality.
To those using free AI resources:
I fully understand that not everyone can afford premium or exclusive paper designs. But over time, your materials become part of your artistic signature. If you always use low-quality papers, people will notice — even if only subconsciously.
There’s also a moral aspect to this:
When a professional designer spends hours editing, testing, and developing a design, and someone else just uploads a raw AI image — the issue isn’t just technical. It’s about respect — for the craft, for our community, and for everything we stand for in handmade artistry.
And finally:
Flooding the market with cheap, unfinished designs makes it harder for customers to recognize true quality.
They lose the ability to distinguish between a thoughtfully crafted design and just another pretty background.
Responsible use of AI requires skills, taste, and intention – just like handmade work does.
If we’re going to embrace new tools, let’s do it like professionals, not just as “random image generators.”
Let’s aim for more respect – for our craft, for ourselves, and for our customers.