My latest project

I'm working on a tree skirt for our Christmas tree. It should be a fun thing to work on in my spare time. The focal point of my overall design will be this nativity scene. Which way do you all prefer:
with or without the barnyard animals? I like the idea of them but I also feel like it's getting kind of crowded in there. Of course, I drew and cut those guys out too, so I have an emotional attachment that is skewing my opinion. Let me know what you think at cjbonse@hotmail.com

Keep in mind that there'll be stars in the sky and a little house around them.