Scrapbook Layout and The Greeting Farm Flutter Anya

Happy Sunday Evening, Friends!! Hey. .I created a scrapbook layout! Whoohoo!! Say "I'm proud of you, Maria". LOL! Seriously. .. it's a major accomplishment for me when I create a layout. Scrapbooking is not exactly my favorite stuff to do. .. I mean it's okay, but it feels like work for me because it takes longer for me to create a layout than it does a card.

Hey, I'll tell you a story. The photo in the layout was taken in 2002 when we went on a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. I've lived in Hawaii all my life and only visited the Big Island for the first time in 2002. Amazing. . .actually, not really. Many locals in Hawaii don't visit the other Hawaiian Islands as often as you may think they do. I think some tourists have seen more of Hawaii than many of the locals that live there!

Here's a few interesting things about the "locals" in Hawaii that you may be surprised by. Okay, these aren't scientific facts but just my personal observation living there. Many locals don't like going to the beach. Well, that's not true, they just don't like being in the sun because they don't like to tan darker than they already are. Some will avoid the sun like the plague. Also, the majority of the locals don't know how to surf or even been on a surfboard. . . ever.

In Hawaii, the only people you'll see laying on the beach tanning are tourists and Caucasians. Seriously. The local women will be under the shade or tree, with a hat or towel over their head fully clothed. LOL! The measure of attractiveness in Hawaii is quite the opposite for Caucasian women . . .Asian/Pacific Islanders view "fair complexion" as attractive . . .the lighter your skin is, the more attractive you are. It's a different type of "fair complexion". . .it's more the porcelain type of "fair" that is considered beautiful. Isn't that strange or what? Caucasians are trying to get as tan as possible and Asian/Pacific Islanders are trying their hardest not to tan! LOL!

Most locals I know go to the beach to BBQ or hang out in the shade. Rarely you'll see them in the water parading in their bikinis. Why? Well, Hawaii beaches have waves and it's silly to be in your bikini unless you want to have sand end up in your crotch area or have it swept off by the waves. We wear shorts to go swimming!



Anyway, here's another card I made. The image is by the Greeting Farm " Flutter Anya". I created this card for Danni's "Flutter by Wednesday" challenge. The challenge it to use punches or die cutes. I had a butterfly punch so I decided to use it for this challenge. I paper pieced part of Anya's dress and wings.

I added micro beads to the butterflies...you can sort of see it in this picture.

Someone commented a few days ago and asked me what I used to add the little highlights on my image. I can't remember who it was so I'll post it here. I use Sakura white gel pen. I just dot them on the image. Nothing complicated.

Hey, I uploaded the tutorial for that Mini Jacket Album I created a few days ago. Click Here for the Tutorial

Again, I colored Anya with my Copic Markers. Nothing much else to this card. Same ole, same ole!

Anyway, stop by Danni's blog and check out the Flutter by Wednesday challenge.

Hope y'all are having a fabulous day!!

Card Details:

Stamps: The Greeting Farm "Flutter Anya"

Paper: Stampin Up Holiday Treasures Designer Paper, DCWV Desigher paper, SU Cranberry Crisp, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Copic markers, Sakura Gel Pen

Accessories: Marvy butterfly punch, microbeads, American Craft Element ric rac ribbon, SU Word Window Punch, CB embossing folder, Prima Flower, Button (?)