I like things pretty basic from time to time as you can see here. This is one of our self-taken pictures from Christmas morning 2011.
patterned papers. Karen Foster Designs
cardstock: Bazzill

This is what I created .....
patterned papers: Basic Grey Euphoria
cardstock: Core'dinations Core Couture
flowers: Heidi Swapp and Prima
gems: Darice acrylic gems
tools: Cricut & Gypsy and Don Juan, Paper Lace & Martha Stewart Elegant Cake Art cartridges
other: Sakura Stardust pen