Hawaii Theme Blog Hop Aug. 20 & 21st

Hi Everyone and Good Morning!  Today is the day of many hops. LOL  I am actually only in TWO, but there are a TON more going on that I am aware of.  First of all if you just happened upon my blog then you should start at the very beginning... a very good place to start... ahem, (every time I type that I think of the Sound of Music :p) at the lovely Nicolette's blog since she is the one who is hosting this great hop.  If you arrived here from Ellen - The Card Monkey's Paper Jungle, then you are in the correct spot!

When I heard Nicolette was doing a Hawaiian themed blog hop I just had to be in on it!  I have been dying to do a scrapbook layout and also to use my Luau cartridge that I won in a blog hop from Anita Chavez.  I'm sorry, but I can't remember her blog! :(  (Anita, if you read this and remember that I won this from you, please post your blog address so I can add it here!)  Anyways, this was my first time using that adorable cartridge and I just LOVE it!!!  It's easy and perfect if you ever take an island vacation. :0)  Now onto my project!  (Picture heavy and wish the pics would have shown the true saturation of the bold colors I used.  They look washed out, but trust me, they are bright!)

My sweet husband took me to Maui (before we were in a relationship) in 2009 when I started getting really sick with Fibro and had just gotten my diagnosis. I have been dying to work on these pics and put them into an album, but I have obviously been years behind!  Here's my very first Maui layout.  We attended a pig roast/Luau and these are some pics of that experience!  

Closeup of accents - Luau is coated in Glossy Accents, I used Stickles to outline some of the letters and tips of the leaves.

 Stickles and inked edges - Luau cartridge (2 layers)

 Punchout letters from Colorbok Scrap Pack (Bright).  I punched holes in the tops and bottoms of the letters and strung raffia through them.  Then I Stickled the circular letters.

 Another full view from a bit of a distance to better see raffia frame.

 This flower was layered and created with the Luau cartridge (4 layers total) and Colorbok papers, along with green cardstock.  I Stickled and inked edges.  The leaves are part of the palm tree image.

 Closeup of the ceremonial pig and men in full Luau wear.

Well there it is!  I listed most of my supplies in the captions, but if there is something in particular you have a question about, please feel free to ask.  I'd love to hear your comments too!  This is a two day hop and I'm attending a crop tonight for the first time in years so I'm hoping to have a different layout for tomorrow.  Please stop by for that and the Interactive Blog Hop!

Thanks for joining us today!  Hope you had a blast!

XO ~ Amy Jo