We made these ornaments using the pink Marvy scallop circle punch and the blue Marvy circle punch. The stamps are Hero Arts Clear Set CL459, and the ink is Memento teal. We mass-produced these (about 200), with my son doing a lot of the punching for us...that is hard on hands, and he was such a team player on that!
If I were to dress these up for a smaller production run, I'd pop the smooth circle on dimensionals and attach the string with the dimensionals rather than punching a hole.
These were presented during the worship service following a presentation about peace and how hard it is for people who are suffering to find it during the holidays. The ornaments are to remind everyone to look out for those who are suffering this time of year and to inspire those who are in the midst of suffering to lean on God for that peace that passes understanding.
Peace be with you.
And with you also.
ReplyDeleteI love the ornaments; they're everything Christmas ornaments should be --- simple, to the point, elegant, and carrying the true Christmas message. Add bling, and it's perfect. Thanks for sharing these.
My childhood church has their Blue Christmas service next week and the Stephens Ministry team will be on hand. I received an invite to go and wasn't going to even though the occasion is perfect at this time - dh was just diagnosed with lung cancer. Your last paragraph really hit home...perhaps I'll go and seek solace after all. Thank you - even though you maybe thought you'd never reach out and touch someone.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these ornaments and would proudly hang one on my tree! Great idea!
ReplyDeletePeace be with you!
Merry CHRISTmas!!!
The ornaments are beautiful, Susan. The thought behind them is beautiful also.
ReplyDeleteSimple, but oh-so beautiful with a wonderful message!
ReplyDeleteAnd also with you. These are lovely and so perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a great gift to give those who are suffering.
ReplyDeleteAMEN! Beautiful ornament. Simple and right to the point.TFS.
ReplyDeleteThink I will make a bunch of these for next year to give to family, friends, etc.
ColleenB.
Peace be with you! What a beautiful, simple ornament.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful and poignant.
ReplyDeleteNot anticlimactic - beautiful. Thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift and expression to your congregation. Needed to see this today. : )
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - they are just right for the purpose they are intended for....excellent and fairly easy (yes, punching is hard on the hands) to produce large numbers....hopefully we can do something along this line next year.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on you.
BEAUTIFUL and thoughtful..thank you for sharing it! The bit of bling is awesome...esp. knowing there are 200!!! Your son is a CHAMP for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love my Memento teal~it's a lovely color for this ornament.