#78 In Focus: Spellbinders Open House Collection

[@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

[@karengerek643]

Each one is more beautiful than the one before it.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much! 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

[@dawnkeene3623]

Beautiful. You take paper piecing to a new level.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Aww thanks so much ❤️

[@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

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

Fabulous cards! Thank you.

[@jennymitch3]

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

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thanks so much 😍

[@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.

[@CraftsandTrueCrimeTracy]

ALL of them are my favorites 🥰

[@ZsokaMarko]

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

[@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.

[@bethdominick-lamberson1668]

They are all so beautiful ❣️

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much X

[@cardzbyzanne]

These are all such beautiful projects!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much X

[@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

[@tammiegcreative4208]

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

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@createwithalison]

Gorgeous- all of them!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you 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

[@maryjanedudick6732]

Very, very cute cards.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much! X

[@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

[@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 🥰

[@tracilord4854]

You are so Talented! ❤😘

[@ZsokaMarko]

Awww you’re too kind! Thank you ❤️

[@317stitches2]

The cards are beautiful!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@sharoncable3417]

Love them all!

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@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

[@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 🤩

[@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! 🥰

[@juliabrown4855]

Beautiful cards.

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much! X

[@ellaconner9452]

Very pretty cards! TFS

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thanks so much 🥰

[@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

[@cathyghan9056]

beautiful cards

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you 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

[@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 🥰

[@nancysindelar5496]

Beautiful

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you ❤️

[@sherylbunker8671]

These are all so beautiful! Love them all ❤️

[@ZsokaMarko]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@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! ❤️❤️❤️

[@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 🥰

[@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 🥰

[@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

[@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! 🥰