A New Ornament from an Old Tutorial

I loved this idea for a card, but decided to make it look a little more like a real ornament.  I have a tutorial here (VIDEO), and I followed it EXCEPT I put the fold on top, and added the round tab punch.  I only added the punch and brads to the front, so it would still open.  And then the eyelet through the top, so it could hang on the tree, and stay closed.  This is just another idea for the card, I taught this at my last class, and they really liked it.

On to another subject entirely.  Aren't these lovely flowers ?!?  My hubby and kids brought them into the hospital for me, and I had them on a ledge by my bed.  They smell soooooo pretty, and I just love the colors (I'm not really a rose only person, I love the mixed bouquets).

Also, SO MANY THANKS to all of you who emailed and posted for my well wishes.  I read all 129 of them, and got all teary-eyed (maybe it's the drugs...hehehe).  No really, I so appreciate all the prayers.

I came home and had to have a 2 hour nap...LOL.  My boys are with Grandma, so I could have the first day at home without having to worry about them - they are a tad busy...understatement of the YEAR, but I love them!!

Well, it is time for me to retire to the couch for a bit.  Thanks for poppin' in to check on this hurtin' unit - have fun and happy stamping!!

Comments

[Chris mott]

I had not checked blogs this weekend. i did not know you were in the hospital. Sounds like you have great help and surgery was successful. Hugs, chris

[Patti Gingrich]

You are amazing Julie! Sounds like your family is pretty wonderful too. Thanks for the tutorial. What a great idea! I gave it a try and just love how it turned out. http://pureinkspiration.blogspot.com/2007/11/joy-ornament.html

[Kimmiek]

The flowers are beautiful :}
I love mixed bouquets myself as well.:}
Please get some rest, this is major surgery as you know!
I do hope your troubles are over! If you rest these first few dayz home you will heal so much quicker and lessen your pain in the long run. I promise!
Take care.
Great of the Grandparents to take the boyz. :}

[Leslie Miller]

Oh, dear, Julie! That's a good thing to be done with, isn't it (the hyesterectomy)! I'm glad you're home and on the mend. Thanks for taking the time to share a little something with us. I love the tab punch on the top--so perfect for this. Super cute and clever with the top fold. Now, please, don't overdo it! Take care of yourself. I know that's a difficult concept for a young mom...it's hard to stay down, isn't it?

[Dawn Easton]

So happy to hear you are home and getting the rest you need! Hope you continue on the road to good health and a speedy recovery!
Fabulous ornamental idea!!

[Ilene B.]

Glad to see you are at home. My doctor had told me the first two weeks I had to be a MANDATORY COUCH POTATO! So behave!!! And I didn't have any little ones around, so I hope you have lots of help with yours! Take care hope to see you up & stamping when you can.

[marisa (whiterockmama)]

Glad you made it through and are able to sleep in your own bed again :) Make sure your TAKE IT EASY for the first little bit to allow your body to heal properly. Sorry...must be the mom in me :) Take care and looking forward to your posts when they return.

[Marsha]

Glad everything is okay. Rest and don't worry about posts for us (although we love them!) You must have a sweet hubby to bring you flowers.

[Kelly S]

Hey Julie,
Glad to see that you are home and hopefully resting up!! Your flowers are beautiful...Gerbera Daisies are my fav!!

Take care,

Kelly S

[Harriet Skelly]

Wow Julie, Glad to see you ae home already! What a cute card/ornamnet! Now rest up!!
Hugs, Harriet (hskelly on scs)

[Kiko]

Great news that your surgery went so well, and greater news that you feel like stamping already. Just rember to go at your own pace and rest often. Using the tab punch to top off the ornament is pure genius, I tell you! It's a perfect fit. And, your flowers are very lovely. TFS.

[imataloss]

Julie,
Glad to hear you are home and surgery was a success! NOW FORGET ABOUT US WE'LL BE OK. GET SOME REST!!! I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

[Tracy]

Beautiful flowers! Glad to hear that you are at home and resting up. Take care! :0)

[Elaine]

Great to know that you are doing well! The flowers are pretty. I like mixed bouquets too; seeing a variety of colors are nice and cheerful!

Thanks for sharing this ornament. I just told my son we were going to make some paper ornaments tomorrow and then I check my email and saw your message. I thought now isn't that funny...she posted info on an ornament. Well we will give this a try. He's 17 so hopefully I can get him to make at least three. Hmmm, maybe I'll have to bump that to 5, so we can spend more time bonding, lol!! Take care and hope to hear from you soon!

[Cindy]

Love the card and the flowers! Glad to hear you are recovering well. Take it easy and get some rest! We'll all be here when you're feeling better!

[Linda]

Glad you're back home getting better. Miss your postings. But the important thing is to get well.

[Leslie]

Very pretty ornament!! Remember do not push rest and relax!

[Diane Cooper]

Wow, you are a power house... get to rest! Thanks for the teaser though- that ornament is gorgeous- I now HAVE to buy that tab punch!

[tanja]

Great flowers! The foliage is amazing too!! Glad you are home. Good luck with your recuperation. Stay down for the amount of time they tell you to. You have to be a good patient!!!!!

[Diane Lapointe]

Glad you are feeling better!!!Wishing you a
speedy recovery Julie!!
Your card ornament is gorgeous! And so are those flowers,I like a variety of flowers as well and they last longer than roses.

[Andria aka. prairie mom]

You are already home? And posting? wow! how are ya feeling? Take it easy.

[Heidi]

Hey, you said a week and it has only been 2 days girl! You should be resting! Of course, I am NOT complaining....... Love this litte card and your flowers are beautiful.
Heidi

[Carol Doyle]

Hey!!!! You are supposed to be resting. Love the ornament!