Oh Tannen Bums

Don't sweat it, bakers; this week is going to be easy as pie. All you've gotta do is load up on super simple holiday designs!

You know, like Christmas trees:

and candy canes:

Or Christmas trees:

(I see the side silhouette of Ben Franklin. You?)

And strands of lights:

[rubbing temples] Or Christmas trees:

And stockings:

Or... Christmas trees?

Ooh, hey, or presents! Right? Can't get easier than a square with a bow on it!

Never mind.

[gritting teeth] Or Christmas trees:

Or candles:

Or... OH WOULD YOU JUST DRAW A GREEN TRIANGLE AND BE DONE WITH IT?

Thank you.

Next week: SPACING.

Thanks to Erin M., Wildkatt, Jason D., Christy G., Anne H., Anne K., Emma G., Jillian H., Christine, Maureen W., and Janet P., for making like these trees, and confusing the heck out of all of us.

******

P.S. You seem stressed. Take two of these and don't call me in the morning:

Squishy Stress Voodoo Doll

******

And from my other blog, Epbot:

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Just one week left 'til Christmas (!!), and the wrecks you guys are sending in just keep getting more bizarre by the day:

Snowman? Santa? Disco sheep? Marshmallow-covered Walter Peck?

THE WORLD MAY NEVER KNOW.

"...and all the acid rain and pollution seeped into Frosty's body, turning him into a petrified statue of ash, all because someone didn't take out the recycling when his parents asked.  

"THE END."

 Is this:

A) The Eye of Sauron 

B) A taco wearing a corset 

C) The Eye of Sauron wearing a corset

or 

D) Real life?

You might think the simplest, easiest option would be an elegant red bow on a plain white cake.

But, CLEARLY, you would be wrong.

 (What did the baker use for a piping tip? His teeth?)

This next one is tentacly titled "I'm dreaming of a Cthulhu Christmas."

Darkly dreaming, of course.

Wondering what those are supposed to be? So was I, until Sarah sent in this photo from a different store:

Now I'm REALLY curious.

 (Yes, yes, I know it's supposed to be a tree. I just refuse to accept it.)

And finally, a little holiday math for you:

+

=

Angels we have heard below

Softly singing "oh-hh noooOooo!"

Thanks to wreckporters Elizabeth T., Tina, Gene H., Jill W., Billy G., Sarah L., & Amy V. for giving Sharyn a starting point for today's song re-write in the comments. (Challenge: ISSUED.)

******

P.S. I've been shopping for the best Christmas lights to hang outside this year, and I think you'll like what I bought:

BrizLabs Color-Changing Christmas Lights

This is a 115 feet of LED lights, which you can change from warm white to multi-color to any combination of the two! They have 11 different settings like "slo-glow" and "breathing," a remote control, and even built-in timers. All for $27! This is the best price for the most features I've found, plus they have great reviews, which is a must for me.

John & I installed 3 strands of these beauties last weekend, and they. are. GORGEOUS. Highly recommend.

*****

And from my other blog Epbot: