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[@905lovest]

Zsoka, I am personally THRILLED when you do longer videos like these, and I know that others feel the same way. We truly want to see more, we learn from you and I was excited when I saw that you had uploaded this Spellbinders video! Thanks to you, most of my crafting dollars are going to Spellbinders these days in their monthly programs and from their other collections, especially their stitching dies, but also other dies, like the floral dies. Of all of the great artists who create for Spellbinders, and there are some truly AMAZING ARTISTS whom I respect and admire, it is YOUR VIDEOS that I am very excited to watch FIRST very consistently since I first discovered you and your beautiful artwork! It is my goal to be kind when I leave comments, but I only say what I truly think and mean, otherwise a compliment does not have true value. All to say that I mean this! I absolutely LOVE your sense of colour, and you bring out colours that I might not have chosen and I see the great beauty and that encourages me to find ways to use those. I have been looking for various blues in card stocks but haven’t been able to find them here in Canada, especially during and since the pandemic with travel limited and postage here is very expensive as it is in many places, so perhaps I will need to colour with inks and alcohol markers to get these colours, but they are on my wish list for sure! As I mentioned in a previous comment, you have given me an appreciation for textured card stock, I was going to sell some, and I took them out so that I could use them, some were already sold but I now will be using textured cards stock mixed in with smooth and I now love it-thanks to you! You have also showed me and so many the joy of playing with tiny dies and making such beauty, and I appreciate this too. I would say that your idea of beauty and mine are very similar, and so are many of your colour concepts. I am THRILLED that Spellbinders has been bringing out larger embossing folders, as I personally like to make 5 by 7 cards especially when stitching rectangular panels, and I struggled with the smaller A2-sized embossing folders and I have gotten rid of a lot of them and have kept a few but mainly now will only buy them if they are at least 5 by 7, and these new Spellbinders embossing folders are made to create slimline and mini-slimline too as well as square cards. I loved your little square card! Please, keep doing what you do so well, and please don’t be trying to limit the length of your videos, because there are many of us who quite literally enjoy every second of what you bring to us. I appreciate your honesty when you find something difficult, I think that makes us all feel better as we ALL struggle with certain aspects of crafting, and we have good crafting days and some other days when everything that can go wrong seems to happen all at once! You bring us a lot of joy with your videos, and with your stunning cards, Zsoka, THANK YOU!!! And thank you to Spellbinders for choosing you as a very talented artist to represent them, they chose extremely well when they chose you as one of their Design Team!!! Your cards make me happy when I see them, and that’s what we all want when we create, to bring joy and love to others. Zsoka, you do this so well!!! I look so forward to watching the other 2 videos that you have uploaded. Have a very blessed and enjoyable day, and know that I’m looking forward to seeing what you create next!!!!!!!! Blessings and best wishes, Joanne

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww Joanne, your comments always make my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such supportive feedback on my videos, it is appreciated more than you know! Do NOT sell you textured card stock OMG!!! LOL! It's my favorite thing! I'm so glad you've learnt to like them too! As for embossing folders, I too love the new big sizes and they are coming out with such gorgeous designs, I'm obsessed! I love love love texture, especially when I don't create any fancy background design. I need some texture in my background at least! Thanks again for your sweet words, they mean more than you know! XXX

[@karengerek643]

I absolutely LOVE watching you create. Your videos are so thorough and the end designs are marvelous.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you feel that way! Thank you!!! X

[@todayicelebrateme]

Idea. Something I learned from Jennipher McGuire. Once you make your placements. Take some PressNSeal(found in aisle with aluminum foil) press for a snug fit, turn over, place your glue. It keeps your design in place.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Yes, when you have access to it 🙈 We don’t have Press N Seal here. I’m okay with spending time on gluing things down 😘

[@bettyschaaf2658]

I love watching you create. You are much too modest! You are a paper artist! Hugs!💕

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank so much for your kind words! X

[@anitatrippi7072]

Don’t worry about the length ❤️ Love to listen to you and watch you create👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! XXX

[@kellymadeit1222]

OMGee Zsoka, the little birds are super cute and I love the finished card so much. I'm pretty smitten with all the new embossing folders too. I think they add so much to the design. Just gorgeous colourways too my dear. 💗K

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks dear! And so many more embossing folders are coming woot woot! I love them! XXX

[@beckymoe9194]

Wow Zsoka you are the color master and a fabulous card creater❤️👍

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww Thanks so much 😊

[@debbiegreene1215]

Hi Zsoka, like Joanne, I like your longer videos as well. I watch videos to learn new techniques and when they are longer I feel I get so much more from them. If I need to do something else, I will hit pause and go back and finish watching later on. Your work is very inspiring.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Glad you like them! I have a long video coming up on the 14th hehe! Thanks so much for watching! Happy crafting!X

[@dianawhitney3083]

I love your videos, Never too long!

[@ZsokaMarko]

You're sweet, thanks so much! X

[@beckyhalfhill]

Everything is stunning as usual!! I hope Spellbinders loves you as much as we do!!

[@angelaf5040]

Yep! She's an amazing creator!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Haha I hope so! I do love them, for sure! They've always been kind to me

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww you're so sweet XXX

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Beautiful cards! So much attention to detail. These are just amazing💕

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them! X

[@Suejo12409]

Beautiful cards! Love the Hi card❤️

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! X

[@elizabethharris8692]

I enjoyed this video, nice to see your creative process. You always make colorful cheerful cards.,

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😊

[@janevonvoros8786]

Beautiful cards! I love birds too and yours turned out to be so cute :)

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! Then these sets are for you!

[@lauras6890]

Love these cards, and the color combos you used. Fabulous, as always!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! :)

[@BeccyMakes]

I love your videos - not too long at all! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! Tomorrow they will be short :D

[@suebird239]

Really lovely cards, love the colours and embossing folder too.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@andreapalmer1564]

Love your tip on preparing sentiments. I’m in👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ZsokaMarko]

At this point I have sentiments all over my craft space hahaha! It's addictive! LOL

[@Energie67]

Beautiful and creative as usual! Great inspiration!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😊

[@upstairshobbyroom]

Amazing cards, as always….those birds are so adorable

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! I love them too :)

[@upstairshobbyroom]

@@ZsokaMarko and then I ordered them both, lol.

[@ZsokaMarko]

@@upstairshobbyroom I don’t blame you! I can’t have enough bird dies! And flowers 😂 And balloons 🥳 LOL!

[@barbarawhite2245]

Your videos are fine….. I love the bird cards. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much! X

[@loua3926]

You are so very creative! Love your style 🌸

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much :)

[@sistersun1954]

Greetings, @zsoka marko! These are BEAUTIFUL, colorful cards! No need to apologize for the lengthy video-here’s the proof: I have the attention span of a 3-year old, but I have watched this video several times over the last day, just to marvel at your textural & color choices, infinite patience in putting those birdies and leaf 🍃 pieces together and overall creative brilliance! Your last card really got me though! I’m inspired to go my own lazy way with the Spellbinder “Leaf me Alone” contour die which will cut out as many as 5 leafy branches & small flowers at a time in my favorite colors. I can use my flower shaping tools to add the texture to leaves and flowers 🌸 (or not, if my paper choice is textured…and lazy 🤣) Zsoka, Thanks so much for sharing and the great inspiration!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Hahaha I love this! I appreciate your kind words! Thank you so much for being here! XXX

[@jacquelineb.3907]

I love , love your cards and you pick some awesome color schemes.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much! X

[@dianescovill4651]

Beautiful work! You have made me a Spellbinder fan 😍

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww I'm so glad to hear that, thank you so much! X

[@elanagrobler3916]

Beautiful cards💙💜❤💛 Video not to long🦋🎉

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@elizabethhaynes2152]

I love these cards. Thank you.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@lynnbogdanovich5284]

Love your long videos. Great cards

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😊

[@happinessloveschaos3283]

Hello Zsoka. Gorgeous work. The little legs you are referring to look to me like the legs of a baby chick, when their legs are bent down to get food or something... I hope that makes sense. 🐤I enjoyed seeing the square card. It worked well. The leaves card caught my eye. I love it! The stitching on the cards is not my forte I love that you left it just the way it was. The layered letters...Very Nice! I need to practice more with the glimmer machine. I am not very patient with the sentiments. Loved the whole video. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you've enjoyed the video

[@cindyslater102]

The cards are all gorgeous!! Thanks for the spraying water idea on the paper first, I will try cause my 3D folders don’t give a good impression hope it works.

[@ZsokaMarko]

It WILL work! I usually am too lazy to do it with normal embossing folders, but I tested different ways with these ones and also different papers. Every single paper I sprayed (and then dabbed off the excess) on both sides turned out flawless. Well, except for the corrugated one, that still has some creases, maybe needs more water. But they are all gorgeous 🥰

[@spcdapl]

Such amazing attention to detail, choice of colours and real dimension in your cards. Love them.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! You're very kind! X

[@alenalipovska5267]

Beautifull! love the embossing folders...

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks a bunch! They are so amazing, right?! I couldn't pick a favorite! X

[@elainem488]

You are amazing! I love all your videos.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! :)

[@hairspraychhchh]

Very lovely. Thank you for sharing your inspiration :)

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😊

[@happyducky1143]

These are amazing! Great job.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

I love your long videos...I enjoy the break. It's such a treat. Your cards are all beautiful... of course!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😊

[@renaewolford3270]

Beautiful cards!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Lovely cards.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much!

[@dianalama1591]

Very nice ideas!!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! 😊

[@BreathofSpring24]

These cards are my favorites! So lovely! 🥰

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😊

[@brendabakker1299]

You had several “twists”-special details-that were so creative and added so much to your cards! Thank you!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! :)

[@SybilB]

Oh my goodness all three cards turned out so very beautiful! I thought your video was just right, I enjoy to hear your thought process about each card.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much 😊 So glad you like them! X

[@scrappingranny]

Oh so beautiful

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@317stitches2]

Beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! X

[@cherylwells1266]

Gorgeous cards - love layering the leaves - so pretty. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😊

[@createwithalison]

All three cards are beautiful! The embossing folders look seriously amazing

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! Yes they are out of this world gorgeous! You gotta buy them :D

[@4chencookie1]

Wonderful as always. If anyone has tried to do what you do with cards, I would highly doubt that they would say your lazy. 😳 were there no enamel dots? Lol...they didn't need a thing, they were perfectly perfect. Love the birdie card.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! 😊 Hahaha I did think about adding enamel dots but I got LAZY!!! hahahahaha! XXX

[@reneecassidy7279]

Absolutely marvelous! Always love what you do with the Spellbinders dies!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks a bunch X

[@lisamendoza7844]

Beautiful cards! Your video didn't seem too long to me. I enjoyed it and love your work. Is there a special way you go about choosing colours?

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 🥰 I usually choose just one color I feel like using in that moment (lately that’s Partly Cloudy from Spellbinders 😂) and then I just think about what I want to pair it with. I do usually choose the colors first and don’t look too much at the product. That said, if it’s summer themed products, I would probably go with bright, happy colors! Also I’m lazy so I often just grab card stock that’s right next to me 😂 I have so many, it seems overwhelming to have to go through them and choose. I love them all 🙈 I don’t know if this is helpful at all, but this is my process ❤️

[@caroldubois6183]

Awesome.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks a bunch X

[@msgloriaplunkett]

Zsoka, would you share where you purchase your double sided adhesive foam backing your add to your cards. I LOVE the large sheets!

[@ZsokaMarko]

They are from Crafter's Companion, there's 5 sheets in 3 different thicknesses in a pack - I'm sure you'll find them somewhere! For instance: www.crafterscompanion.com/crafter-s-companion-double-sided-foam-sheets-a4-size-5pc.html Hope this helps! X

[@msgloriaplunkett]

Thank you for responding. ❤

[@osusmith43]

Brava!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! X

[@barbluecht3500]

It looks like legs when perched on a branch

[@ZsokaMarko]

I'll have to die cut them and see next time! X

[@rochelledalton509]

Please don’t cut out any more frames! I love the detail you show in your videos!

[@ZsokaMarko]

I never know when I do the right thing :D or what detail is important :( I'll try my best! XXX

[@agatheducros2383]

👍👏💕😘

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks a bunch X

[@DebbieJsCraftingCorner]

Lo9vely cards!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X