CAS - an experiment that does not work for me

CAS is definitely not my style - I'll do layers any day!  Thought I would try this - but will do something ese next time!  I used chalk to match the card base, and embossed the LifeStyle Crafts tree.  It does qualify as a card representing the USA - trees all over.  However, I am sure that no matter where you go in the world, there will be trees - maybe just not as many.
Sketch: http://www.cardabilities.blogspot.com/
Regional tradition: http://beccysplace.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/a-month-of-holiday-cards.html
CAS:  http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/
 Add a tree:  http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/