B is for Bare Essentials

One of my goals this year is to complete all my Christmas cards early.  I want to play with every single challenge on the ABC Christmas Challenge blog.  I don't care if I win anything.  I just want to not be stressed at the end of the stinkin' year.  I will, of course, still have projects (ie for teachers and friends) but my cards WILL be done!!!!

I finished these cards three days ago but I, just now, am able to add them to my blog before the B is for Bare Essentials challenge is over.  

Here it is:

 This tree is not from a stamp.  It is actually a graphic from the DP from DCWV Christmas stack.  There are three Christmas trees on a page so I just cut one out, distressed it, and added some ink to make it look even more aged.  I added it to a PTI Pinefeather cardstock base.  I then, included a sentiment from SU More Merry Messages.  Super easy.

It still looked kind of plain to me.  And even though I'm supposed to keep it "Bare".  I thought it could use some bling.

 These are some "orangey" looking gems I found at AC Moore.  I think it adds a nice touch.  Super easy and super quick.

 I had a total of six trees so I was able to make six cards.  Awesome!

I am linking this up to:

ABC Christmas Challenge: Bare Essentials

Cards Galore: Gem, Glitter, Bling

Challenges for Everybody: Anything Goes
Gracias for hanging out with me!