Hey there Creatives and welcome! Rita Barakat here and today Faber-Castell Design memory Craft is participating in a Holiday Blog Hop with Spellbinders! I combined several Spellbinder dies for my project!
How to participate: Over the course of 3 days visit each of our featured partners for tutorials from their designers. Each partner will link will to the entry form. One Daily Winner will be chosen for each of the three days. Spellbinders will be giving away 3 of our featured die templates per day. You will have to visit all the tutorials over the 3 days in order to be eligible to win the daily giveaways. The 3 Daily Winners will be announced on the Spellbinders blog on Monday, November 24th in our Mixed Media Monday post. (Winners will be notified via email.) 
After cutting all my pieces I used PITT pastels to color one edges of each petal and leaf. I used a blending sponge to spread the color and give it that soft look. 
I used a little Gel Medium to adhere two of the royal butterfly dies cuts into place.
I used the Gel Medium to adhere all my pieces together and Glass Bead Glitter Gel to add that sparkle! Finishing up with a little "Merry Christmas" tag and some pearls for the center. 
Oh and I almost forgot! I used wax paper to keep the paper from sticking to the die, it look so pretty I decided to use the pieces in my flowers for another layer. 
I hope you enjoyed this project and will check out the others for a chance to win!
Todays Giveaway link!
Blessings!
Rita
Rita Barakat Mixed Media Artist, Illustrator and Designer & Educator. From wall murals to itty bitty minis you can find her work in various hospitals, corporations, family homes, manufacture websites and magazines. She designs for Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®, DCWV, The Crafters Workshop, Deflecto and freelances for a variety of manufacturers
Wow how Beautiful I love the background layer with the butterflies and the Poinsettias are Stunning the color and the sparkle is Awesome. thanks for sharing
Posted by: Anita Braddock | 11/18/2014 at 02:58 AM
Love the sparking poinsettias!! Beautiful!
Posted by: Lorie B. | 11/18/2014 at 03:12 AM
This is so beautiful, Rita.
Posted by: Shilpa | 11/18/2014 at 03:58 AM
Wow this is just gorgeous!! I love the background with the butterflies, and those poinsettias are stunning!!! Also love the colouring and the sparkle!!! TFS!!!
Posted by: Christine Kosmak | 11/18/2014 at 03:59 AM
What a beautifully done card thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Debi WIlliams | 11/18/2014 at 05:47 AM
Rita your card is so gorgeous. I love those beautiful soft coloured poinsettias and the glittery bead gel.
Posted by: Linda F | 11/18/2014 at 07:12 AM
DELIGHTFUL work Rita!!!
LOVE your delicate window and sparkling poinsettia, SO CLEVER including the wax paper too!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | 11/18/2014 at 07:30 AM
Stunning!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | 11/18/2014 at 07:46 AM
That card is just stunning.
Posted by: Regina M. Hamilton | 11/18/2014 at 08:11 AM
You did an amazing job with your flowers. This is a beautiful and romantic card!
Posted by: Amy C. | 11/18/2014 at 08:20 AM
What a stunning card! I didn't appreciate pointsettias until today
Posted by: kelly Kennedy | 11/18/2014 at 08:21 AM
Beautiful, I love those poinsettias and you've coloured and 'blinged' them so nicely :)
Posted by: Joanna Mackintosh | 11/18/2014 at 08:38 AM
Just lovely! Thanks!
Posted by: Robin | 11/18/2014 at 08:40 AM
The Poinsettias are beautiful, love the color. How clever to include the waxed paper pieces!
Posted by: Bernita Holliday | 11/18/2014 at 08:43 AM
This is beautiful! I really like the soft shading of color.
Posted by: jpscraps | 11/18/2014 at 09:05 AM
This is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love how you did the poinsettias and using the wax paper for more layers is a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | 11/18/2014 at 09:14 AM
The flowers are beautiful. The glitter reflect the snow covering them. The die cuts are wonderful.
thanks for sharing some fantastic projects.
Posted by: marylouh | 11/18/2014 at 10:02 AM
Beautiful! I, too, have used the waxed paper cut as another layer on my cards. It really amps up the delicate cuts of the poinsettia.
Posted by: Marlene A. | 11/18/2014 at 10:14 AM
Stunning!!! I love the poinsettia. It looks so soft and delicate!
Posted by: Cathy Homan | 11/18/2014 at 10:17 AM
So pretty, and I love the tip of adding a touch of color on the edges of the petals.
Posted by: Ann Custer | 11/18/2014 at 10:54 AM
LOVE your poinsettia with the colored edges!! Now I want to play with my spellbinder dies!!
Posted by: KAREN BAILEY | 11/18/2014 at 11:16 AM
What a fine project, it is so fragile, love it!
Posted by: Ruth L | 11/18/2014 at 11:17 AM
GORGEOUS. I'm getting out my glass bead gel right now.....
Posted by: Melanie C. | 11/18/2014 at 11:22 AM
WOW! What a beautiful work of art. Love that you added the waxed paper pieces to the poinsettias.
Posted by: Kris L | 11/18/2014 at 11:26 AM
Luv the use of pastels on the flowers and the glitter makes them look beautifully frosty!!
Posted by: Linnea | 11/18/2014 at 11:26 AM
Very beautiful card. The wax paper looks like vellum, layered in your poinsettias.
Posted by: Jess S. | 11/18/2014 at 11:27 AM
I love the vintage feel of the art.
Posted by: Barbara Besch | 11/18/2014 at 11:29 AM
Stunning. Using the wax paper was a great idea. It really added a nice dreamy dimension. Thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Posted by: Glenda Lovchik | 11/18/2014 at 11:45 AM
The flower petals are bee-utiful. Like the sparkle & snow look.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Posted by: Melissa DeMonic | 11/18/2014 at 11:53 AM
Wow, truly amazing designs. This blog hop has me wanting to know more about Faber-Castell, of course I was familiar with the name, but now I will be looking to incorporating these great products into my creations.
Posted by: Dawn Thiesen | 11/18/2014 at 11:54 AM
Stunning, very creative.
Sue
http://suek86401.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sue | 11/18/2014 at 12:35 PM
this is beautiful
Posted by: Brenda Johnson | 11/18/2014 at 12:54 PM
Beautiful poinsettia card!
Posted by: Brenda Olvera | 11/18/2014 at 12:57 PM
This is just gorgeous Rita! I love the poinsettias using that glass bead glitter gel! I could use that stuff on everything!! What an awesome touch to use the wax paper with the flowers, such a beautiful softness! Wonderful project! :)
Posted by: Felicia Aaron | 11/18/2014 at 01:30 PM
Beautiful card- so delicate and understated. Thanks
Posted by: Angie Hall | 11/18/2014 at 01:32 PM
beautiful. Love your project and the flowers.
Posted by: Donna W. | 11/18/2014 at 01:36 PM
I love how you incorporated the wax paper die cuts in your finished project!
Posted by: PhyLLis | 11/18/2014 at 01:51 PM
WOW, I am going to try making these cards. They are just beautiful. Thank you.
Posted by: Jayne Krause | 11/18/2014 at 01:52 PM
Gorgeous poinsettias!
Posted by: Shari Czerwinski | 11/18/2014 at 01:58 PM
This is beautiful!! Love how you added color to the edges!
Posted by: Cathy | 11/18/2014 at 02:02 PM
wow! This is beautiful!
Posted by: April S. | 11/18/2014 at 02:08 PM
I love the soft colors on the flowers and the Glass Bead Glitter Gel adds just the right touch of sparkle. Beautiful!!
Posted by: Delores Hutcheson | 11/18/2014 at 02:13 PM
Your poinsettias are exquisite! Thanks for the tutorial. I have the poinsettia dies, but have never created anything as pretty as yours.
Posted by: lisa808 | 11/18/2014 at 02:26 PM
Very beautiful!
Posted by: Tamara D. | 11/18/2014 at 02:26 PM
What a lovely card, I love what you did with the flowers! A little color does go a long way.
Posted by: Jacqueline Tan | 11/18/2014 at 02:30 PM
Gorgeous! Love the dimension and the soft application of color on those beautiful poinsettias!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 11/18/2014 at 02:32 PM
Stunning! I love the sparkle from the glass beads.
Posted by: Yolanda Gonzalez | 11/18/2014 at 02:45 PM
Wow this is just stunning! Love the combo of my favorite products on this hop. Thanks for inspiring
Posted by: Dawnll | 11/18/2014 at 02:53 PM
Beautiful work and
you can use parchment
paper with the die
cuts also for easy
removal!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 11/18/2014 at 02:55 PM
I love the soft colors and the lovely shimmer of the glitter! So very pretty! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Ruth G | 11/18/2014 at 02:59 PM
What a pretty card. Butterflies and Poinsettias love them both.
Posted by: Eileen Lucas | 11/18/2014 at 03:34 PM
Absolutely exquisite! The glitter makes them look like spun sugar!
Posted by: karenladd | 11/18/2014 at 03:45 PM
I love the softness that gives to the flowers!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 11/18/2014 at 03:45 PM
How beautiful these poinsettias are. What a great project. I wish I had all the elements to make this.
Posted by: Bunny | 11/18/2014 at 04:28 PM
Oh, those flowers are awesome. I just got a poinsettia die set and I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Jean Bullock | 11/18/2014 at 04:41 PM
Such an inspiring project! I love the elegance of the poinsettias. The glitter on the poinsettas is one thing I will have to try! They are beautiful.
Posted by: plus.google.com/111621309794007540990 | 11/18/2014 at 04:42 PM
This is awesome Rita, I never think to use my Pastels for that, very awesome idea.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | 11/18/2014 at 04:43 PM
Beautiful. I like the subtle coloring of the flowers.
Posted by: Sue D | 11/18/2014 at 04:44 PM
Wow! This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing how you created this beautiful card.
Posted by: Pam | 11/18/2014 at 04:56 PM
Just gorgeous! Love the flowers, the die, and the rounded corner is a great look!
Posted by: Kathy P | 11/18/2014 at 05:08 PM
very nice
Posted by: kai walker | 11/18/2014 at 05:15 PM
LOVE how you used a non-Christmas die in the BG and made a gorgeously festive Christmas card, cleverly including the wax paper petals in your poinsettias! Sooo sparkly & pretty!
Posted by: Marge R (mer) | 11/18/2014 at 05:41 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: cairsa | 11/18/2014 at 05:45 PM
Such a pretty and elegant card. Your use of a non-traditional die for the front of the card is a great idea. I love how you colored your flowers and then clustered them. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
Posted by: Judy | 11/18/2014 at 06:19 PM
absolutely gorgeous
Posted by: Su Knoblock | 11/18/2014 at 06:23 PM
Beyond gorgeous...the Poinsettias are amazing...beautiful design!!
Posted by: Diane H | 11/18/2014 at 06:25 PM
Gorgeous card! I've only started using the Gel Medium myself. Thanks so much for giving me inspiration here!
Posted by: Bernadette | 11/18/2014 at 06:43 PM
Such a soft, delicate hue for your Poinsettias. What more can be said other than beautiful.
Posted by: Ash469 | 11/18/2014 at 07:03 PM
Love the shimmer on your flowers!
Posted by: Gini Williams Cagle | 11/18/2014 at 07:32 PM
Wow! Amazing!
Posted by: Anita A | 11/18/2014 at 07:33 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Dottie | 11/18/2014 at 07:59 PM
What a terrific card and love the tip about the red on one side of the poinsettia! Love today's inspiration!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 11/18/2014 at 08:05 PM
So beautiful!! I really love the background and those stunning poinsettas. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Robin B. | 11/18/2014 at 08:10 PM
Lovely, lovely project!
Posted by: Mary Jane | 11/18/2014 at 08:11 PM
Wow... Your card is Beautiful. I love all that sparkle
Posted by: Amy Jones | 11/18/2014 at 08:12 PM
That caRD IS GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Karen Cozatt | 11/18/2014 at 08:13 PM
Lovely! Love the soft color! warm and calm.
Posted by: Edna Siu | 11/18/2014 at 08:22 PM
Beautiful flowers
Posted by: patricia kiser | 11/18/2014 at 08:26 PM
I love making elegant Christmas cards. thanks
Posted by: Mary Popa | 11/18/2014 at 08:34 PM
What a gorgeous sample - it's so delicate looking and I love the color shading tip.
Posted by: Beth Birchall | 11/18/2014 at 08:36 PM
Love this project. Those poinsettias are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas!
Posted by: Diane Seaward | 11/18/2014 at 08:52 PM
I love the soft color of the flowers. I will have to give this a try.I learned something new. I love that,thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Donna Polley | 11/18/2014 at 08:53 PM
Your flowers are just amazing!!!!
Posted by: Kim A | 11/18/2014 at 08:56 PM
Love the little hint of pink, makes it so pretty. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Duggin | 11/18/2014 at 08:58 PM
Oh, the poinsettias are fabulous and the sparkly glitter, wow!
Posted by: Jeanne H | 11/18/2014 at 09:05 PM
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!
R/
Posted by: Rufus | 11/18/2014 at 09:09 PM
Your card is absolutely amazing. I love the poinsettia and will be looking for some of that glass bead glitter gel. I havedn't heard about this product before. Thanks for all you share!
Posted by: Glenda J | 11/18/2014 at 09:15 PM
This is just fabulous! The sparkling poinsettias against the focal point of created by the gorgeous die creates the perfect card.
Posted by: Sandi Smith | 11/18/2014 at 09:19 PM
Lovely poinsettias. The touch of sparkle looks amazing!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | 11/18/2014 at 09:21 PM
Your flowers turned out beautifully! Love the addition of glitter. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | 11/18/2014 at 09:27 PM
Just noticed the extra little wax paper leaves....perfect touch to your gorgeous card, Rita.
Posted by: Retta | 11/18/2014 at 09:31 PM
You ladies are all so talented. The projects are beautiful.
Posted by: paula hyman | 11/18/2014 at 09:38 PM
Beautiful project. I love the flower!
Posted by: Jeniff Sthory | 11/18/2014 at 09:41 PM
Just stunning. Will try this
Posted by: Debra Humpert | 11/18/2014 at 09:46 PM
This project is awesome, love the coloring on the flower. I love love love Faber Castell products, they are outstanding!!!
Posted by: Darlene D. | 11/18/2014 at 09:50 PM
Your card is lovely, coloring terrific. The poinsettias are beautiful.
Posted by: Lynne Ingram | 11/18/2014 at 10:04 PM
Love the poinsettias, so beautiful!
Posted by: veronica g | 11/18/2014 at 10:04 PM
This is gorgeous!! The poinsettias are beautiful. ove the soft color on the petals
Posted by: Bbruder | 11/18/2014 at 10:05 PM
OMG!!!! outstandingly beautiful.....HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Posted by: carole | 11/18/2014 at 10:12 PM
The flowers are just beautiful.
Posted by: Vicky Schmidt | 11/18/2014 at 10:13 PM