Thanks Michelle for this sweet class; I had fun making some Christmas cards. I did all 4 examples you gave us, adding some red color on the tree to make for Christmas balls. Then I made a star and a boot. For the golden color, I had to use yellow ochre, as my golden gouache had dried up! Seems to work though. 

I am sure I will come with more pictures, but in the meantime I will add some texts on them and gift them with Christmas presents this year! Very cool.