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Products used:
* Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Kit - shrsl.com/zyrs
* Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Kit - shrsl.com/zyrm
* Spellbinders Spring Burst 3D Embossing Folder - shrsl.com/40cvp
* Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock 8.5x11", 10 Pack, Silver Fox - shrsl.com/320jc
* Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock 8.5x11", 10 Pack, Lunar Gray - shrsl.com/3g6g9
* Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock 8.5x11", 10 Pack, Saffron - shrsl.com/320i6
* Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock 8.5x11", 10 Pack, Glacier - shrsl.com/320gx
Textured cardstocks are from Craft Emotions and Bazzill. Coral/Magenta colors are from The Stamp Market.
Enamel Dots:
* Soft White - www.apocketfullofhappiness.co...
* Pigeon Blue - www.apocketfullofhappiness.co...
* Baby Rose - www.apocketfullofhappiness.co...
* Spellbinders Platinum 6 New&Improved Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3q6n7
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/3p8az
* Spellbinders Platinum New&Improved Die Cutting and Embossing Machine with Universal Plate System (8.5" machine)
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3q6na
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/3q6no
* Spellbinders Gold Glitter Standard Cutting Plates (6x8")
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/2za3a
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2za2d
* Spellbinders Universal Plate System
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3kew6
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/3key0
* Spellbinders Detail Tweezers
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/2za3e
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2un2e
* Spellbinders Reverse Tweezers
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/2za3h
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2un2e
* Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/2za4b
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2za4k
* Bearly Art Original 4 oz Precision Craft Glue and Tip Kit - shrsl.com/3i2vv
* Bearly Art Mini 2 fl oz Precision Craft Glue and Tip Kit - shrsl.com/2za37
* Tim Holtz 12.25" Maxi Guillotine Trimmer - shrsl.com/2tlch
* Tim Holtz Non-Stick Micro Serrated 7" Scissors - shrsl.com/2tlco
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[@Stodd1930]

Never doubt yourself!!!! The cards are amazing!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much X

[@joanndelahunty]

Awesomely great cards! Your large die cards and the 3rd card remind me of Victorian era ceramic tiles…. Just so lovely and your use of color always cheers me immensely! Thank you for sharing your creativity! Hope your energy returns soon!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much! Glad you like them! X

[@LuciaUsa1506]

I don't know why you don't like it because are really pretty designs 😍😍😍😍😍. You inspire me always ! 😘😘😘😘

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pamscar91]

Stunning cards!!! So creative and so beautiful!!! Do not doubt yourself, your cards are amazing!!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! XXX

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Zsoka, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your cards. You are a wonderful creator. I pray that you will start feeling better very soon. TYFS.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! Sending you hugs XXX

[@leishafahey41]

All of your cards are absolutely gorgeous Zsoka, SO much inspiration for all of us. Thank you 🙏 for all of your time and effort always.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! X

[@sharonb.7867]

Very beautiful just like You! I want you to know YOUR value!! You are an amazing creator and do not doubt your amazing creations!! Beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww you're too sweet! I guess we can't possibly like everything we make the same way or? :D

[@normahemauer4933]

This is the first video of yours that I have watched so happy I found your channel. Have this die set sitting in my cart and wanted to see what other crafters have done with it before I buy it. 😊. Think you have convinced me. Your cards are beautiful! Loved how you used your scraps to make the last one. So much great detail. Please don’t be so hard on yourself you have great eye for color and design. It’s hard being your own worst critic I share that trait. Take care and please continue to share your work.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww welcome to my channel! I hope you'll love it here! Thank you so much for watching, I'm so happy the video helped! Happy New Year and happy crafting! X

[@melissa_bee_]

Beautiful projects. Sending you vibes of happiness, and calm energy. ❤

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! Hugs! X

[@janetrobson5003]

What exceptionally beautiful cards....

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much! X

[@karenbliss5075]

Zsoka are cards are amazing! I do not know why you do not think they are. You are in my prayers!🙏🙏🙏

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! I guess we can't love everything we make the same way :)

[@KathySparkle1]

Stunning and unexpected colors! You’re a master of color, and I appreciate your creative eye!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! X

[@f.joclemmons5799]

Zsoka, everything you make turns out beautifully!!❤. I’m so sorry that you are struggling. I hope that you can feel better soon. Know that you are so loved in this community. Love and prayers, Jo.

[@sheryldenise4478]

I agree with Jo, we love you Zsoka and your beautiful work!

[@ZsokaMarko]

You're so sweet, thanks so much! X

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you! X

[@4chencookie1]

Idk how I missed this video. I love these cards. We are our own worst critic....right? They are beautiful! XOko❤

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! X

[@conniecox1253]

Absolutely Gorgeous cards you are too hard on yourself so Beautiful my friend Hugs xxxx😇😇😇😇😇

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@conniecox1253]

@@ZsokaMarko your very welcome Hugs

[@mamapillow8365]

Such beautiful cards, I love the colorways you use. I am always inspired by your palettes and your style. The details you put in your cards really makes them stand out. Thanks for the video.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! XXX

[@shirleymcneely1994]

All your cards are always beautiful.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much!

[@judyhanson4541]

Gorgeous cards, as always! You always inspire me with your videos. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@mamaduck5981]

Your cards are always so beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@cmouber]

Absolutely beautiful cards!!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Glad you like them!

[@PaperCraftMix]

Gorgeous cards as ever. And i hope you will feel better soon.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! X

[@beckymoe9194]

I think all your cards are BEAUTIFUL and i like how you did the hexagon and the diamond ❤👍

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@maggiedonaldson8432]

Well, I LOVE your cards and can’t wait for the set to arrive. Feel better soon, please

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! Happy crafting! X

[@kimpatten2568]

Beautiful cards, which are definitely inspiring. I hope you feel better in yourself soon.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks a bunch! 😊

[@ckpcrafts]

Always love your colors & designs. Beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sheryldenise4478]

Zsoka your cards are breathtaking! 😍. Good work! 👏🏻

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pathamm5834]

I really enjoy how you pick your colors of color stock … I can never seem to get mine to come together like you do… so amazing. Your body went through a lot of stress plus you probably still have some anxiety going on

[@ZsokaMarko]

You can try to match your colors to mine if you like? Yes, you're probably right, I'm trying not to think but it doesn't always work! XXX

[@tammieyoung9228]

As always they are stunning!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheHecticEclectic]

Beautiful Cards as Always! 🤗

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much!

[@scrappingranny]

Beautiful as always

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@deewilkes4727]

I think you can see Zsoka that we love what you do, that’s why we come back time and time again for education, inspiration and the pleasure of enjoying you craft. I really love the hexagon card, it reminds me of a stained glass window and the diamond shaped, I think is quite folksy, but I like all three. You are way too hard on yourself. So sorry that you’re still struggling. It’s more difficult to get back on your feet at this time of year helps. The weather is so grey it affects our general state of health in a negative way. I do hope what the warmth and sunshine return your spirits will be lifted and you will grow strong and happy. In the meantime I’m sending you love and prayers and wishing you well ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 P.S. you mention a few weeks ago that you had your own release coming out. When can we look forward to seeing it? ☺️

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much for your kind words 🥰 If you mean my own company’s release, it already came out a few weeks ago! I just didn’t have time to make videos with the products. There’s just a release video on my company KZbin channel 🥰😘

[@deewilkes4727]

@@ZsokaMarko thank you. That’s what I was referring to. I’ll take a look later 🥳

[@teresasanner-fecto3690]

You always inspire me. Your cards are beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much! X

[@sandrashaw8343]

Beautiful cards as always. Sorry to hear you are not feeling too good, hope you feel better soon. X

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@upstairshobbyroom]

Always love your cards…and I love a good floral

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@HREI54]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Always inspired ❤

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! X

[@annefimia4976]

I think the cards are beautiful! ❤

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! :)

[@joanbardee5135]

Beautiful!!!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@dreamsunltd]

Love the hex and diamond cards. I had my doubts when you first started, but they turned out beautifully! What a pain in the neck to add all the tiny border pieces on the hex card, but so worth doing. And it’s a great Easter card - the flowered hex shapes are reminiscent of a cross. Good call on adding the four color strips on the card using leftovers. Again, beautiful. I think you should quit being so hard on yourself and stop being so apologetic. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you create something I didn’t like. Keep up with what you’re doing - it all works!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much for your kind words! 😊

[@Kzwief]

So pretty!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! 😊

[@bronwynrykiert7254]

These are both lovely cards, such a lot of work though. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! Yes, I am not a CAS cardmaker for sure... :D

[@dizzinese]

I wanted to say that I think we all have times through our lives when we feel not quite ourselves and struggle just to get out of bed and through the day. Don’t be so hard on yourself. You also went through a pretty traumatic ordeal. So it’s okay. You are a just darling person with incredible talent and I love to watch you turn paper into such beauty!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much for your kind words dear! XXX

[@ednaturner7237]

Beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you X

[@dizzinese]

You just have such a way with these dies! I wouldn’t even know where some of those little pieces would go! These are too fussy for my taste, but you make them all look just beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Sometimes I'm also not sure what goes where LOL!

[@deanemcpherson3333]

I love the cards you created!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@madgehaynes2258]

As usual, I love your card creations. Yes, I am truly inspired. Thank you❤.

[@ZsokaMarko]

You're too kind! Thank you so much! 😊

[@mateuszjucha8715]

Super 👍😍

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! :)

[@maryloubauer3704]

I think this turned out great!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@4chencookie1]

Sweet Zsoka! I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I can 100% say that you haven't made a card I disliked. I'm still sending you something, I have not forgotten. I'm the absolute worst person when it comes to getting things sent. I'm also still sending prayers and positive thoughts. XOko 🥰

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww don't worry about it! I'm just as terrible at it. And at keeping in contact. I'm not even going to try to deny it :D

[@lianealbert7728]

Zsoka! I have this die set on the way but IF I had not, just seeing your design here - the style you said you didn’t like, would make me want to buy it. The same with the folder (having extra flowers never hurts!!)… I think we all struggle with coming up with designs and I definitely have my days when I feel down and don’t feel like getting out of bed or stepping foot in my craft room. You are amazing!!! I absolutely love what you did withtheflowers, the folder and how you added the strips. My brain wouldn’t have thought of either …. NONE of your art and cards are a waste. You’ve gotten yourself a new follower. Which colors did you use on the strips? I think I recognize them but it would be nice to know! Hang in there. YOU ROCK!!!!💕💕💕

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much for your kind words! As for the papers, the yellow is from Bazzill but you could use Spellbinders Saffron, the coral and magenta/purple are from The Stamp Market (but I bought them years ago and I have no idea what their names are). I hope this helps X

[@Taitcreates639]

I truly think this card is really beautiful, he color is perfect. I would not want to do a batch of these cards, too many tiny pieces, I have dexterity issues. New to the die of the month club. Both cards are gorgeous. Tyfs

[@ZsokaMarko]

Yes, I certainly don't make cards that can be mass produced :D Or very rarely. I enjoy making one-offs. I hope you'll love your kits X

[@caroled3309]

This is so creative and so stunning! You are way too hard on yourself! You should see the stuff I make that I don’t like! 😂

[@ZsokaMarko]

Haha! We all have those I guess! :D

[@jennymitch3]

These cards are great! Always love your designs!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@pamellaalbright4266]

These are stunning: I always enjoy your cards. So sorry you have been feeling sad or off lately. I hope it passes soon and you can remember what a remarkable person you are 💜💚💙💛❤️🧡

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊

[@lacieroot]

These are beautiful cards and truly inspiring I can’t wait to play with my set soon. I hope you feel better soon 💜

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@ConfederateDixieDarling]

Such pretty cards. I couldn’t decide on a favorite, they are so inspiring. Hope you feel better soon!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@raylyndewoody270]

I love all 3 of your cards! Can’t wait to receive my club subscriptions!!! Beautiful cards!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@dinacarroll9211]

First let me say the cards are beautiful. It’s okay to not love every card you make though. Perhaps you are being hard on yourself because you are in a funk. Just know good times will be around the corner. Stay positive, you will get through this!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much for your uplifting words! 😊

[@milenapatterson4492]

I think the cards turn out lovely and love the colors you used!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@carolhartz5203]

Love your beautiful cards and videos!! Thank you for all the inspiration ❤️😊

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jenniferawisniewski]

I just love your videos! I love your art with paper, and i can't wait to see what you do with the kits at the beginning of each month. :) Also, when do we get a preview of the new Pocket Full of Happiness dies? **hint hint***

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! 😊 I might be losing my marbles, I thought I'd already answered this? I did have a release in January, I just didn't have time to make any process videos with the products. There's a release video on my company channel. Some new products are coming soon, hopefully early March!

[@harmonyroselane421]

You answered an issue I have-Do I keep the leftover flowers inside the die pocket for future projects? (I’ll need to find the CS used) Or should I add them to a bowl on my desk containing leftover bits and bobs? (Which SB die set are these from, and need to match CS). You’re suggesting that we use them all so that the other issues don’t arise. That makes perfect sense to me, and thank you!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Truly, the only thing that works for me :D I have no space for storing extra die cuts and from experience I know I never use the same color combo with the same die set...

[@rtd1791]

I feel like it isn’t your cards, Zsoka, but the dies themselves that are off. This month’s small die set is a bit…well, stodgy. I’ve watched IDK, somewhere between 6 and 10 videos on February’s SDOM and it’s much of the same. On top of that the LDOM this time around is derivative. Too similar to a SDOM from last year. Was it December? And there’s the die set in the Four Petal Collection, Spring Reflection? Same concept. Linked greenery background with layered floral details. I do think the pill shaped center and decorative panels could be useful for many card designs. I wonder if all these die sets are from the same designer. Anyway on first viewing of Yana’s release video, I was excited because I love geometric and floral dies. I also love building patterns. But then I also felt like Spellbinders is being repetitive. I keep signing up and canceling my subscription. Because I am running out of space for die storage, I forced myself to look at what I already have. I have nesting dies in like 8 different shapes and lots of tiny flowers (mostly from Spellbinders). But I also realized that I have dies that will cut more interesting tiny shapes and better tiny flowers than this month’s. I like the flowers in the paisley die set. I’m a bit sad about it frankly. I found the club kits to be a great boon during the pandemic. Terrible news, more terrible news, but at least there’s this bright spot to look forward to every month while stuck at home. I’ve decided to pivot and instead of looking forward to new dies, I’m going to look forward to new inspiration and fresh challenges. I’m having a good time seeing how close I can come to approximating new releases with my stash. To be clear, I am inspired by your cards. I think you were right that adding in plainer elements in the same shape elevates the card. The spin I’m going to put on it, besides using dies I own already, is I will either heat emboss or dry emboss the shapes without die cut layers. Thank you. I hope you feel better. I can relate to what you said, because my dad died last year. My beloved dog too. Some days I feel like everything is pointless. On days when I’m not feeling that creative, I do the boring bits of paper crafting like cutting lots of shapes and sorting die cuts or general cleaning and organizing. I will eventually feel more creative joy and I bet you will too.

[@ZsokaMarko]

I'm so very sorry for your loss :( I can understand you have bad days :( :( Of course you don't have to buy new products to achieve similar results! No one can buy new products all the time! Plus I also find that it's easier to be creative with a limited supply! I remember when I took some supplies with me on holiday once, I made designs I never would have thought of otherwise. It's a good challenge! Either way, just enjoy the process, whatever you do! XXX

[@cindyhenry1410]

I echo your criticism on the SB products. The shapes from this kit are very similar to the small shapes collection dies (only the little ornament shape one is different) and SB has cut out so much from their card kit and I’m super sad about APG!! I, too, like using my stash and taking on the challenge of matching a project using what I have. We all face challenges in life (I lost my brother in 2019 and my mother is battling dementia and my basement flooded and so much more!) but we must make the best of what we have and move on. Many blessings to those who are struggling! TYFS ❤️🦋💜