Happy Ani-versary

March 25th, 2014 is my 14th wedding anniversary, and in my typical style I just had to make my hubby a gift.  I figure it's such a personal day, that making something from my heart means more than any gift I could get at a shop.

For my gift this year I wanted to make something Star Wars related.  My hubby and I love Star Wars and he especially loves watching the Clone Wars cartoon.  So I chose the sentiment "Ani - versary" as it's Ani in the picture!  If you're not an Starwars fan I'll explain - Anakin Skywalker is a very young Darth Vader, yep he started out as a Jedi and when his wife (Queen Amadala) died after giving birth to their twins (Leia & Luke) he turned to the dark side.  Anakin's mother used the nickname "Ani" as an affectionate term, and it fits perfectly with my sentiment!

I used Mojo Monday's sketch to create my card. I really liked the style and the little flags.

To go along with this special card, I created a buffet of chocolate goodies.  Using some little milk bottles, I decorated them with black rosettes and then placed a picture of the Death Star on top.  I then filled each bottle with treats: Malteasers = Thermal Detonators, Mini biscuits = Wookie Cookies, Cheese Shapes = Darth Cheddars, M&Ms = M-Pire M&Ms and (not pictured) I included a small bottle of "Han" Solo softdrink.
Oh and I nearly forgot!  I made some light sabers by wrapping 2 cadbury chocolate rolls with red and blue Bazzell and some foil.  It was so much fun to see his face when he arrived home from work.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - For a Friend
Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes
Patty's Creations Design Challenge - Anything Goes
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
ABC Challenges - H is for Hair
Left of Centre Creative Challenge - Anything Goes
Robins Fetish Challenge Blog - Anything but a card (I'm entering my bottles and light sabers)
All Sorts Challenge Blog - All About a Boy
Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Anything Goes

7 comments

Nannieflash said...

Fabulous image love your card design. Thanks for joining us at ABC, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Emma said...

Lovely card I think your hubby will love it. Thank you for joining us at The ABC Challenge this week for our 'H is for Hair' challenge xx

michele said...

Fabulous creations! thanks for joining us at crafts 4 eternity this week hugs x

Sherry said...

Oh My Gosh My Boys Would Love These .. Star Wars Fans Here Too.. Awesome Work . Thank You For Joining Us At The Robyn's Fetish Challenge This Week -Anything But A Card . Good Luck ..
Sherry @ Robyn's Fetish DT

Unknown said...

love your card its well masculine and well designed too, thanks for joining us over on artistic inspirations x

Lene said...

Great male card. Thanks for joining us at Lacy Sunshine. Hugs, DT Lene

Keren Howell said...

Love your card and I love your lightsabres! The OH and I are both sci-fi fans and I knwo he'd love something like this..I may have to steal! Thank you for joining in the fun at LOC. xxx Keren