In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with freshly chopped dill or chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Remove the crusts from the soft bread and cut into festive tree shapes using a cookie cutter.

Slice cucumbers into thin, even rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread herbed cream cheese on each bread cutout and layer cucumber slices on top.

Use halved cherry tomatoes or cheese shapes to garnish, securing them with toothpicks.

Chill assembled sandwiches for about 15-30 minutes before serving.