You know, that fractal from hell, above, is not as useless as you might think. I once did a christmas wreath by taking a torus and doing very much the same kind of thing that you did. Add a few spheres for Christmas ornaments, et voila! Pretty cool wreath. It ended up rendering out looking like one of those rag wreaths you see in girlie knick-knack stores. I'd say you're on your way.