tubsfam, yes you can copy me if you would like. If you will send me a private message with your email address, I can scan the templates and send them to you.
DebbieB, for me the main thing is some type of Christmas fabric that fits in the space of the circle, and a bit of brown for the "wooden" base. The background in this one is a beige with little scrolls that might make a person think of snow. I've started another block that has a medium blue with snowflakes for the background.