Summer hols

I can't believe we are into week two of the summer holidays! Yes the kids are driving me nuts and the weather has been variable but it's nice not to have to stick to a schedule. Unfortunately it means I haven't had much time to make anything new, have been doing a little bit of drawing though and attempting to decorate the house. Painting ceilings is no easy task when you're 5 ft 1 and scared to go up step ladders!
Anyway, I need some inspiration! I want to get started on my Christmas cards soon! I need something simple yet effective. Any suggestions welcome, colours, stamps, jsut any ideas really, can't seem to get my head around Christmas?