Be Inspired #30

I dreamed of a wedding of elaborate elegance,
A church filled with family and friends.
I asked him what kind of a wedding he wished for,
He said one that would make me his wife.
~Author Unknown

swoon!

I picked this quote because it reminds me of my best friend in the ENTIRE world, my husband.  He doesn't care what I have or will want so long as we are, really are.  Oh how I love this man & I LOVE this quote!  (I did NOT dream of an elaborate wedding, I dreamed of a family celebration & a barbeque & that's exactly what we had, oh how I love this man!)

It's with all these thoughts in-mind that I bring you my creations for the next challenge @ Cuttlebug Challenges  this week. 

The challenge:

Create a Wedding/Anniversary project

And our incredible sponsor this week for this challenge is

Creative Cuts & More

The winner of this week's challenge will receive a set of die-cuts.  So, get your best gowns out, dust them off & let's celebrate....giggle

Okay CONFESSION time!

It's a wee one.

Ready?

I requested the Tuxedo Box and when I received it, I was so excited to put the ADORABLE little box together (and I mean ADORABLE)  So, I put it together & sat there looking at it,  completely satisfied with myself, enjoying every little detail, so cuuuuute.  Only one little problem....

I hadn't decorated or done a thing with it.  I was utterly satisfied just looking at it!  Seriously?  Yes!  That's my confession.  (these boxes are so cuuuuute, I almost forgot my "designer" role in all of this)

So, when I "came around"  I began trying to think of how people COULD purchase/use these die-cuts
year-round instead of once or twice (wedding favors), hence, the idea to cut
it apart from the front flap & create a gift tin instead of a favor box.  Now, I KNOW that breaks every rule in the book for a "favor box" but I really wanted to figure how I could continue to purchase these little cutie pies....giggle.

Some other ideas with cutting the favor box apart:

gift bag embellies, cards, layout embellishments, cupcake toppers, etc..

His & Hers Wedding Gift Tins

(click pics to enlarge)

 

I didn't want to just create a "groom's tin" because you wouldn't be attending one of their "showers" & wouldn't give just a "groom's tin" for the wedding gift...giggle  So, I used my hand-drawn wedding gown silhouette that I use for my wedding cards, to create the "bride's tin".  I didn't have a "wedding gown" die-cut this week or I would've used that on the front of that tin.

(close-up of dress with florals, dry-embossing & tulle)

  

(close-up of embossed shirt, buttons & groom)

shown with candies

  

(close-up)

 

The amazing DT inspiration is HERE & we can't wait to see what you come up with!

 

Also, I wanted to share some more ideas for teacher's gifts for teacher's appreciation week.  These are juice boxes, apples & cinnamon apple granola bars for hubby's teachers (50 of them)

This set includes an apple juice box, apple, cinnamon apple granola bar & tag

  

( juice box & granola bar)

 

(close-up)

(tag for teacher)

Papertrey Ink Teacher's Apple stamps, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avacado, Dark Chocolate Ink, Thickers, twine, Fiskars Apron Lace Punch, Cosmo Cricket Patterned Paper, Autumn Leaves, Creative Cafe & Basic Grey buttons, tulle, pom pom trim from stash

The winners of the April Card Kit & Cuttlebug Challenges Spa Retreat tote & cupcake soap are in THIS post.  

The deets for the free card kit for the month of May are in THIS post.  

Thank you so very, very much for visiting me today & for ALL your friendship!

hugs & so much love!

danni

Comments

[Amber Goble]

Danni you are just too creative!!!! Great Bride & Groom project. And you are gonna make some teacher really happy! So inspiring my friend:)
Hugs
Amber

[Kelleigh]

That Teacher's Appreciation project is SOOO pretty!! Thanks for sharing!

[Christine]

I'm always amazed at your creativity, Danni! Your wedding tins are simply gorgeous, and the teacher's gifts are fabulous...who wouldn't be blessed by getting any of your creations? They're all so inspiring!

[anja]

OOOhhhh Danni I'm drooling all over the place what gorgeous stuff you've made once again. You are a real artist.

[Ann]

There are no words, Danni. These are just amazing, amazing projects. Looking at your work truly makes me smile!

[Deanne K]

Wow, what can't you do? Beautiful!

[Lea Lawson]

These projects are utterly fabulous danni!! I *heart* them...each and every part of them!

~Lea

[~dawne]

Your wedding set is gorgeous...love the idea. Love your teacher ideas this week...I've used a couple of them for myself, but I've only got 3 teachers to plan for........50? WOW!!

[Greta]

You are killing me! Ever since I found you and your blog, I've been blown away. The bride and groom gift boxes are beautiful, but the teacher gifts are what have me drooling today. So beautifully coordinated and the packaging alone would be a gift for the teachers.

[Beth Perry]

OH MY LOVELY GOODNESS!! GIRL, YOU ARE TOO MUCH!!!
Got part one of your spotlight up! Love ya, girl! :D
B

[Jenn Koss]

Absolutely gorgeous projects!!

[Mrs J]

Sheer beauty and perfection as always Danni! You bride and groom are such a great gift idea (LOVE the bride silhouette!) and wow, those teacher appreciation goodies are gorgeous! An inspiration as always ;o)
Hugs Mrs Jx

[debbi]

Beautiful as usual.

[allison]

both projects are soo lovely
AllisonX

[Shirley]

The wedding creation is absolutely lovely...but I'm completely amazed by the teacher's gifts. What an awesome and cute idea!! You are such an inspiration to me. Thanks so much. The quote is so beautiful, where do you find these?

[Nathalia Castellon]

As usual Danni you have done a beautiful job on your wedding day creation! Love all the little details that make it so "you"! And what an adorable teacher appreciation gift set! Fantastic Danni!

Smooches,
Nathalia

[{vicki}]

You come up with the best gifts! Do you have any for graduation that you wouldn't mind sharing?