#78 In Focus: Spellbinders Open House Collection

Products used:
* Spellbinders Open House Door Base Etched Die Set
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3259o
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/320bv
* Spellbinders Open House Door Side Panel Etched Die Set
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3259r
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/320c1
* Spellbinders Open House Sentiment Steps Etched Die Set
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3259m
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/320bz
* Spellbinders Open House Topiary Etched Die Set
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3259q
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/320c3
* Spellbinders Mini Christmas Sentiment Strips Glimmer Hot Foil & Die Set
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/3259g
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/320bm
* Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/15qaj
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2un27
* Spellbinders Gold Glitter Standard Cutting Plates (6x8")
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/2za3a
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2za2d
* Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/1hae3
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2un2e
* Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll Crimson Stars - shrsl.com/1ha0h
* 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 Magnetic Pickup Tool
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/2za3k
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2un2e
* Spellbinders Best Ever Craft Tape
- from Spellbinders - shrsl.com/2za4b
- from scrapbook.com - shrsl.com/2za4k
* 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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[@karengerek643]

Each one is more beautiful than the one before it.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much! X

[@dawnkeene3623]

Beautiful. You take paper piecing to a new level.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Aww thanks so much ❤️

[@freedomofreligion3248]

You, Zsoka, are responsible for my purchasing a significant number of the Spellbinders Open House die collection...and I'm so happy I did!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww so glad you're happy with them! I love this collection! X

[@carolstella6776]

Love the way you popped up the door! It makes such a difference! Great video with a lot good ideas. I’m having a bal with this set! ❤️

[@ZsokaMarko]

It really is a great set, glad to hear you're loving it! Thanks so much for watching! X

[@serenityinhim]

Wow they are all stunning!! When I create a card like you I allow my design to dictate the size of the cards!! You did an amazing job on all of them. All three sets are my favorite the door is incredible and I Love the topiary die too!! Thank you for sharing every piece and how to put them together!! The doors are phenomenal!! Its so helpful! I cant wait to play with mine when I get them! Tfs!! Hugs - Christine

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! It's a great idea to not care about card sizes! I think I'm normally sticking to the standard ones because of envelopes - but here's the best part: if I ever mail out my cards, I use a bubble mailer, plus none of the US standard sizes I'm using are standard here, so I can not buy envelopes for these either hahaha! So I have no idea why I even limit myself! Maybe I just like having a starting point, I'm not sure. Have fun with your new dies, they are so fun to work with! X

[@angelaf5040]

Love ALL the cards you made! I liked the pink door card best, then the white door. I'm sure your rails are right, it looks great!! Every thing did! Got me in the mood for Christmas cards!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Glad you like them! I love making Christmas cards any time of the year hehe! X

[@corinne1691]

I think you should make cards in whatever size fits your design, there is no requirement to have a certain size card. I’m always afraid of using pattern paper but I need to watch more of your videos to give me inspiration because you’re a master with pattern paper, that card with the polkadots is amazing.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! I'm always worried about non standard sizes - not sure why because I rarely send cards and when I do, I anyway send them in bubble mailers. Plus A2 and slimline sizes are also non standard here and I can't buy envelopes for them hahaha! I have a video coming up with some add-ons for this same collection where I use patterned papers. Unfortunately lately I tend to use more color card stock because it's quicker.

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

Fabulous cards! Thank you.

[@jennymitch3]

So pretty! I love the pinks and reds and greens for Christmas!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much 😍

[@thorabaker7995]

I really like your videos, you have a wonderful artistic sense and all your cards look original and beautiful. Keep up the good work 😀

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much! X

[@anitatrippi7072]

Hard to pick of the 3 videos but I think the gnomes are my favorite!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Those gnomes are just too adorable right?! Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@cardzbyzanne]

These are all such beautiful projects!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much X

[@CraftsandTrueCrimeTracy]

ALL of them are my favorites 🥰

[@ZsokaMarko]

Haha you’re so sweet! Thank you so much 😍

[@sarahpetro3670]

Love them all! YEP HAD TO BUY THEM AS WELL! THANKS FOR THE LESSON ON WHERE EVERYTHING GOES!!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Glad you like them and found the video helpful! Happy crafting X

[@bethdominick-lamberson1668]

They are all so beautiful ❣️

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much X

[@maryjanedudick6732]

Very, very cute cards.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! X

[@2CraftySeniors]

I love these doors. So many possibilities. I envy you for your patience in making those teeny flowers. I'm afraid my eyesight doesn't allow me to do things like that anymore. All of my cards are larger and side-fold or some kind of fancy fold. I generally make 5x7, 6x6, or 8x8 and make envelopes for them. I use 4.25x5.5 card bases as note cards or cut them and use them to make toppers or for backing lighter papers.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Always do what works best for you 🥰 I think I’m just used to the A2 size the most. I did make some 5x7 cards last week, I love the format! Not the cards so much haha, they were so out of my comfort zone - coming up at the end of next month! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@2CraftySeniors]

@@ZsokaMarko I'll be watching for them. Thanks.

[@connieabc]

I just got these dies and I’m can’t wait to build one lol Your three cards are so unique.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you! I love the Open House Collection! I'm sure you will too X

[@tkdshine]

Je les adore tous ! 😍😍😍 Merci beaucoup pour toutes les bonnes idées ! Maintenant je veux les acheter tous... 🤣💸

[@ZsokaMarko]

Je ne parle pas français, j'utilise donc Google Translator : Haha désolé PAS désolé ! Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé ! Je suis content que les cartes te plaisent.

[@mariesiler8379]

I really love all the spellbinders Christmas collections you showcased in your 3 videos today. I have some in my cart right now. Once again you knocked it out of the park with your creativity and great pattern and color choices. Thank you.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much for your kind words! I’m so glad I could inspire you! In case you buy anything - have fun with your new goodies!!! I loved working with all 3 collections 🥰

[@angelaf5040]

I was just in New York about 2 weeks ago!😁 It's so beautiful there!

[@ZsokaMarko]

I've only been there once but I loved it! Even if we had miserable weather haha! X

[@tracilord4854]

You are so Talented! ❤😘

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww you’re too kind! Thank you ❤️

[@317stitches2]

The cards are beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@ellaconner9452]

Very pretty cards! TFS

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@PoshPaperPerfection]

I really love this square size card. I don’t always stick to standard size cards. As far as envelopes for slimline cards, I designed my own in Cricut. 🤓

[@ZsokaMarko]

Yeah I probably should do that, I'm just too lazy haha. Often I just put cards into bubble mailers...You'd think if I spend this much time on the cards, I could spend a few minutes on creating envelopes - but unfortunately that's not the case. I really need to get better at this! X

[@PoshPaperPerfection]

@@ZsokaMarko as a fellow vlogger I totally get about not having enough time. I think you are totally awesome 🤩

[@juliabrown4855]

Beautiful cards.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@tammiegcreative4208]

Don’t make me choose! I loved them all! Beautiful cards as always!!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@cathyghan9056]

beautiful cards

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you X

[@createwithalison]

Gorgeous- all of them!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much 😍

[@mayramedina255]

I love it and I did my order tthis morning I bought all dies of this collection

[@ZsokaMarko]

Yay! You won’t regret it! So fun!!! You just need a bit of patience hehe. Happy crafting! 🥰

[@PoshPaperPerfection]

I can’t wait to get mine. Great unveiling and lovely cards. Just subscribed to your channel. 🥰

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much! Happy crafting! X

[@sharoncable3417]

Love them all!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@kalanikal7855]

Sometimes when I make "A" cards haha I like large oversized cards that I can hand deliver, but it's nice to have "b" and "c" cards for mailers 😊 your cards are beautiful. I love that you layer the heavy cardstock I thought I was the only one that liked to do that. It makes it so much nicer. Your paper choices are great.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Okay, you have to tell me what A, B and C cards mean :D The A cards are the more special ones? Hehe! And yes, I back most everything with an extra layer of card stock, I'm so glad to hear I'm not alone!!! Thank you so much

[@nancysindelar5496]

Beautiful

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you ❤️

[@mzp6620]

Fantastic pattern choices, you cards look fab!👍😁 It's so hard to pick a favorite because they all look so good but if I had to choose I'd probably pick the one that has the black plaid in the background.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Black plaid is always my favorite! It works so well for any occasion 😍 Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sherylbunker8671]

These are all so beautiful! Love them all ❤️

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@nancydettman-thompson6318]

What fun cards. Love spellbinders. Thank you! What are the patterned papers that you used? ❤️

[@ZsokaMarko]

Hmmm tough question 😂 I have a sleeve filled with random scraps that work for Christmas, some of them I do remember, some I don’t! What I remember: the red/white stripe is Doodlebug, the plaid and big polka dots are from Felicity Jane, the grey/white and black/white stripes are from various Fancy Pants Designs xmas collections. The pink houndstooth, I wanna say Echo Park Paper but I’m not sure. All of these are from several years ago! I think I also used some green patterned papers, those are from Simple Stories Winter Cottage - their xmas collection last year, it’s gorgeous, you should check it out! Hope this helps 🥰

[@enelson3293]

Gorgeous cards. I love all the colors you chose. You mentioned the monthly kit from last year that had a door. I wonder if these dies are sized to work with that set. Anyone know?

[@ZsokaMarko]

Hi! Thanks so much 🥰 I’ve asked Spellbinders and they informed me that the doors are the same size so you could use the door from last year with this year’s add-ons! I haven’t tried myself though. But this is the info I got from Spellbinders ❤️

[@enelson3293]

Thank you, Zsoka! I want to try making some cards like yours and am delighted the sets may coordinate.

[@ZsokaMarko]

@@enelson3293 I guess with the Topiary add on you can’t go wrong 😂😂😂 Happy crafting 🥰

[@stonechops]

Perhaps ‘preference’ was the word you were looking for?

[@ZsokaMarko]

I honestly don’t remember what I was talking about, I recorded this a long time ago 🙈 Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@DoogieDoggie]

Do the add ons work with the “Welcome Home” door that was the large die of the month?

[@mariesiler8379]

Yes according the gal who presented the Spellbinders Video for the newest release.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Yes, that’s the information I got from Spellbinders yesterday! 🥰

[@PoshPaperPerfection]

What kind of glue did you use?

[@ZsokaMarko]

If you mean the liquid glue I'm using, it's linked in the description box X