What to paint for 420??
Clearly my mind is anticipating legal cannabis is Canada SOON!
& I'm thrilled  - just like this furry, fun loving bong bearing beaver!!
Who being an artist &  has carved a leaf from a log just like Michelangelo - setting it FREE!
How will I celebrate today?  Just like every other day...
Offering thanks to God and Storm for providing this plant medicine  which allows me (& many) to paint, function, live... chop wood & carry water. 

The FACT that less people will be going to jail in Canada over this PLANT is more than I could ever hoped for - and this will soon be the case! 
With legalization comes education and experience and AWARENESS
.. & less Alcohol & opiate consumption (positive thinking).

*Have you seen the new  doc on Netflix?  How  ADDERALL is only a tweaks away from being legal meth.. phhhbt..     I really  had no idea - you see  (& I type 'SEE' because you can read our journey here on cannabis for the past 10 years- living PROOF!!!)  this is what happens when your teenager gets LEGAL permission (thank you Dr.D & Health Canada) to use cannabis for medicine- a natural plant option... with wonderful healing potential;  neither of us was/were (?kids- learn your grammar)  aware it was as serious a problem as it is.  At one point a mom in the doc. remarks - about her own son- who she put on Adderall  when just a kid actually suggested it was due to the pills he was where he was NOW with his art... How fucking presumptuous is that? Hearing this - I thought: 
 Yeah lady, what ever helps you sleep at night.

 Seriously it blows my &^%$#@! mind how incredibly  judgemental people have been over cannabis as my sons medicine (never mind mine- after failed brain surgery) including some of our own family - you know who you are - and STILL are - yet this???
THIS frame of mind is o.k.?  This is better for our (your) children.  
I am  grateful for this education on every f*cking level!  

Not only has canabis helped save my sons life - it's set us free from living with & hearing from ignorant, judgemental people who would rather take the time to speculate than to KNOW... who instead of listening to family  - listened to the media and it's fear mongering and turned their backs on us...  "family".  We are far better off NOT being around this type of mentality - related or not - it's certainly not one based in love.

Rise & Grind - Wake & bake
Give Thanks
AMEN!

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

I wish I could teach everyone how to paint.

Vase card- above 5 x 7 mini original, up for grabs on my IG. account..
Follow to be eligible.  ;)  When I painted it I was thinking it would go to a girlfriend who reads - lol  it's a good idea to have a recipient in mind for cards when creating them.
Most originals I keep - but this one I've decided to give to someone who likes and comments on the post - so I know they are really interested. 

I do not follow because I struggle already  with 'keeping up'.
I do check out everyones page who does follow (if not private)  & thank you for your support. Some on my friends list are actual friends & I like to see how they are doing since I don't 'venture out' much.
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There are so many creative beings out there! It's stimulating & DISTRACTING..  
I ask myself:  

Georgia, do you know how that person got so good as an artist?   
My response:  "Not surfing facebook or instagram.. "

xox

With TLC & THC
Me.

 Is it December or April?  If you did not see a calendar it would be difficult to decipher.

I've been up since 4 painting cards the ice hitting my window since about 3.
Alexa made me laugh out loud this a.m.  before even out of bed..  with a little song of all things, I must admit - it was pretty creative and funny. Bravo people at Amazon.
Do you say: Good Morning Alexa?  I do and she has a little fact most days. 

 & just received  an e mail from a recent card recipient!  I'm happy she's happy... made me smile - she mentioned she was just getting out of bed - I almost e mailed back: NO don't!!  lol  HOLY - is it December 14 or April 14th?  Freezing Rain, all night, snow on the ground & it's fricken cold..   Her card is above I can share it now  ;) I love Great Danes & I just found of all things 'Dimitri's original dog tag (my great dane.. it was time to paint hers) hers  just passed,  Chef.. you can see the grey n his big beautiful face which i have no doubts was 'smooched with kisses' many times. . 

*Hello to hop along Cassidy..  (a faithful friend & blog reader) hee hee
- stay out of trouble-   Love you 

Poppy & I are all about 'card painting, watching some classic Jerry Lewis movies & napping today. I do NOT recommend anyone venture out to this if it cane avoided - it is literally a sheet of ice.  Stay home, stay warm, stay medicated & stay safe.

With TLC& THC
Georgia
xox

Kewpie.. I was surrounded by Kewpie growing up.    O.k. just a big one, and many tiny ones.
My mom had a large doll that normally sat in a highchair for dolls and she wore the best knitted dresses & lacy pants... I don't recall details but I am sure I had many a conversation with the doll and to aggravate my mom  in my teen years - I'd turn her head to face the back from time to time..    cause that's what teenage daughters do for fun.

I found myself thinking of the doll earlier in the week, she is very sweet and innocent in appearance, somewhere I still have my book 'Water Babies' .. full of swimming mermaid Kewpies.  I must look for it this weekend.  
Treasure hunt in the crawl space! 

This was just a little 'in-between painting'  cleaning my pallet. 

Spring, it's officially here!  
Cannabis will be LEGAL this summer in Canada, thanks Justin...    
so much painting to do!!  

with TLC & THC
​Georgia
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Just playing with paint.     :)   & scissors.
Day dreaming about Elephants... wondering if I'll ever see one in the wild, probably not.
Especially not, not feeling confident for Elephants in the future  or any BIG beautiful Beasts with humans like this in charge:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-wildlife-protection-board-trophy-hunters-1.4578852?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning

I do not understand why the large majority of humans who do NOT agree with 'thrill killing'
cannot stop the few who do.  I understand less how the majority of humans can't seem to change the rules - which are harming innocent others.  Gun violence, drug wars, violence against each other & child abuse... animal abuse.

Back to day dreaming & painting.  
Focusing on Ravens & Totem poles. Totem Poles are Majestic.

​With TLC & THC
Georgia

I looked up & realized I have forgotten to share  Kermit & Mrs. Piggy!!!
I say 'looked up' because it hangs above my desk & every time I look into Kermit's  face - his smile- I smile back or Mrs Piggy's look of complete contentment..  entertains me.
Ahhh.. when was the last time you felt like this?  
I can't remember... no wonder I paint.  lol

Embrace.
This painting was simply inspired by that glass rose you see covering Mrs.Piggy's nipple, it was sitting on my desk and I liked to pick it up and hold it - Jerry Kelly - who also made my Laughing Buddha made the rose. Amazing these 'glass masters'  and the art they accomplish.   The glass talent you see on Instagram is stunning - so many hard working & creative beings.    

She is a classy Pig, I don't think she wants the nipple displayed, besides it's nice to leave something to the imagination sometimes...
Jerry has also created the Muppets in Glass, I've been a Kermit fan for as long as I can remember I'm not sure if he has completed Mrs Piggy but I know he's made a few- like Animal!  ;D 

That green soothing voice we heard every morning as kids, always so loving, kind & positive
 (I wonder if we could choose 'Alexa to sound like Kermit- how would that be? Hee Hee) Thank you Jim Henson, it NOW hangs above my desk framed perfectly by Kat- who even made sure she chose a green suede matt -lol,  and roses in the frame itself.   It's the perfect 'boudoir for these two with a guild gold 'bed frame. Let your imagination fun free - this is about as wild as these two 'did get' in my imagination.  Thankfully.

Life is a bed of roses... watch out for the pricks/thorns.  
​If you find your 'Kermie' hold tight.... you don't find gold green like that every day.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia  & Jerry  ;) For the inspiring rose.  
& Jim Henson for the inspiriting love.. & Kat for the fantastic framing. 

I love pockets! They are so handy, you can fill them full of love like in this card!
Valentine card # 3.  I've really enjoyed making these cards with the intent to have others make them.  It's not that difficult!  Explore your creative side &  I've mad it easy for you- fear free! ! I was sent an image from a young woman who made the 'Honey jar card in DE!  It turned out terrific and she made it herself (without the printout) with my instruction,  with feeling so crummy it really came at the perfect moment. Nice to see & it gave me a little boost - I had to make the pocket card which has been in my mind for over a week. 

It was a lovely way to spend a Saturday - it took me longer with this cold' but I feel worse when I don't paint so I decided to try & then the next thing I know it was complete  and I felt accomplished and ready for my next nap! lol  This card was fun, make your own, use my template.. It's really easy to paint the front, it's more or less shades of blue pointed with a BIG brush then some lines with a finer brush and a bit of red. You would only need to buy  2 colors- because  you can make the darker shaded by mixing the two to get a purple :D  Below is the image containing the pocket contents!
Print it out, cut them out and put them in your pocket! 
Have fun! - What might you leave out or add in?  
I'd include a real joint for fun too-  thats the idea behind the card you could add a gift card, stickers, cash - anything that's slightly 'flat'. I'm keeping this card! It looks cute on my desk! 

See below to see how to make this card! Share with someone you love or try to make one for yourself!  I hope what ever your plans you have a LOVELY day!   & btw- Im continuing to make cards filled with love all month  & all share another soon - I've been busy with some fun templates- wait until you see how creative 'You' can be!

​The free download printable "pocketstuff"  image is below!
Supplies I used:  
Water color blank cards (and envelope)
paper for pocket goodies (or printed version*)
Print and glue onto cardboard first for extra strength! 
Gouache paint:  red & blue  You can use any pant  or supplies- I suggest red & blue ;)
paint brushes 1 large flat and one small detail.
scissors,  white craft glue

Made with TLC & THC
​Georgia 

!! I realize the condom was an after thought!   I've been married 26 years people. 
The condom was an after thought..   so just add the REAL deal!
​Which is much better than the sentiment anyway!  xox G  

Goodness in every bite. 

Do you like cookies? I DO! Good cookies, preferably homemade and gingerbread are hard to beat, I was given these cookies for Christmas- overtime I look at the now empty box I salivate. I want you to know about them too.. they are in Aurora & called: Cookie it up!
​My next visit - I'm getting a couple of boxes. 

What  helps you feel good? Comfort food? What would it be?  Anything made by someone else?  lol    That's usually what I prefer.  Well, I have a head cold just starting  and it's got me feeling  tired & grumpy this morning- but still in the mood for home made butter tarts.

Homemade carrot cake, Canadian Butter tarts (with pecans), mashed potatoes & gravy... frig- I'm getting hungry. I have an increased appetite these days, which is good as I feel I'm putting on a bit of weight ;D yeeeeeee!  - lol who knew I'd be happy about this but I am. I attribute  my appetite increase to Cannabis & mushrooms - both give me the munchies" I'm learning 'not to ignore' the munchies, there are always healthy snacks to grab - better than the other options  - so if not feeling well, you still eat right. 
Scalloped potatoes, spinach salad? Chicken canelloni!? It's chilly again, can you tell I'm cold
with a small touch of cabin fever?  I'm making a few recipes I found from this old fatguy (a Canadian) - just looking at his recipes has me drooling! This old boy knows what he is doing, I can smell - I mean tell! lol   He is on Instagram too.
If you want to try some Canadian cooking.. check out this old fat guy.
Since discovering him - I've already made the butter tarts 3 times! - each time they last no more than 2 days. It's that shot of rum!  Today - it's my only creating I plan on doing outside of my office because no matter how sick I feel- there is always room for butter tarts!  Homemade healthier options (no corn syrup). I used the bought shells for this batch- but home made pie crust  is better- that's the next batch.

Another cute card idea next- why not- because you can make them anytime - not just for valentines.   & a Gift to make for every bong lover you know. 
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Baked with TLC.. butter tarts by me! 
Georgia

Nothing says loving like something homemade!  Crafts, cards - so why should cannabis be any better?  Giving someone a jar of your bed preserved home grown bud would be telling them you love them and then some!  You want them to be happy, relaxed.. inspired  - healthy.  Here is another VALENTINE card for you to make and give - the great thing is - you could give anything from bud,  candy, medicated cookie, shatter... diamonds -preyty much anything that will fit in a baggie'.

Below is the actual image you can download & print  OR make your own from scratch!
It's not as hard as it looks - the hardest part was the painting (easy for me), *thank you to my son for the cutting work.  I highly reccomend you glue your paper to thin cardboard or use a good quality 'card stock'- I buy my blank cards by the box (bulk lol) from DeSerres (Canadian craft supply store- free delivery & competitive prices)  Water color quality, complete with envelopes... so when ever I feel that need to create cards - it's there! I'm enjoying this card making session-  wait until you see the next.

Steps for the Mason Jar card:

-print out card on card stock or glue your print out to thin cardboard, empty cereal boxes work great for this.
-Carefully cut out inside of jar around edges *these steps are in the photos below.
Green slice Matt & cutter from dollarstore or staples.
-glue the cut out part of the card 'only the sweetest..'  to the inside  of the card- *make sure you place it so that you can see it  when the card is closed.
-place a small baggie and glue- tape (glue would not hold on its' own)  it as you see in the photo, both sides and the bottom, when the card is closed it should look like 'clear glass'.
-fill your card with TLC & THC!

Sign your card- date the back, put it in an envelope - pain on a few hearts to tie it all together, a bit of twine would take it up a notch ' Have fun!  Think Love.

 You can add cannabis/medicated for your adult friends/lover/mate  
NOT medicated for the kids. Please take care with delicious tasting goodies. 
The baggies could be filled with many creative ideas- I think it would make a nice packaging idea by the way for a dispensary,  I know many don't have the creative marketing budgets some of these big places have so get creative!   

*I purposely did not paint cannabis on this card - so a kids could make it for their friends (with some adult supervision)  and fill it with healthy treats for their friends!  It's all about
Love.

Have fun!   I have one more card idea!! It's titled 
You've got all I need! We still have time right?  I love the creative side...
I don't go for this 'Valentines DAY' stuff-  Show me love all the time not just one day of the year or not at all.  It should not require a DAY on a calendar for anyone to express love to anyone...  I will admit - it is a good time to 'take a chance for romance!' as  many have 'Amour on the brain.  

I hope you enjoyed this card - to the point of creating one yourself - if you do send me a photo- I'll send you a postcard. ;)    The next card is a print out as well, one more before  Valentines day so you have time to get your cards created! 
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Love is in the air!  It's February and I'm making valentines! 'A little early  -you might add.
YES! I have to make it early so I can share it with you - in time for you to make one too!
This little card turned out better than I expected- it made me smile when i was complete and - it actually worked! 

Roses are Red Cannabis is green- this is the cutest little 'canancard game' I've ever seen!
Spin the centre & You'll see - who your Valentine Bud  is to be! Hee Hee Hee
A interactive card - Let's Play!
Not sure how you'll spend Valentine day? I've taken some of the guess work out for you!
Give it a spin- start your evening with what the Canna Wheel suggests- heck spin until you sample them all!  Once complete- I found myself spinning just for fun, Storm was impressed and gave it a spin too.  The best part of this Valentines Day Card- YOU don't need a partner! Make it and 'play with yourself.   ;)   Show yourself some love.

I' have included the Free Download links below - click on the link  to print it in color or black & white. 

I painted my card on water color paper- so it is stronger...  
If you are printing yours I do suggest these steps:

1. Print your card
2.Color your card
3.Glue the entire sheet to a piece of cardboard- an empty cereal box would do
4.Let it dry over night
5.Cut it out and assemble as in the steps below.

Supplies needed:  Scissors, white glue, crayons, pencil crayons, paint   & one Brad (found at craft supply stores & the dollar store- IF you don't have  a brad'  use some string with knots tied to hold it into place.

By gluing your paper to cardboard it will make your card stronger and spin easier.  I have included the version you can color yourself & the colored version to print if you wish.
Come on Give it a Spin! Have some loving creative fun!

* Make this card,  then  #cannaspincard your photo on Instagram with @georgia.toons  or IG in a message & I'll mail you out a set of postcards for playing along & anyone who tries will  also be entered into a draw for a free  original - inspired by and filled with LOVE.
​Only those reading this message here  will know of this contest.  Don't forget when it hits 1000 a big original goes to someone following. That simple.
I am thankful I get to share my gifts with you, it makes me feel good to know when someone gets an original or I've inspired someone to make their own cards to share love - I have helped add love & light - some sunshine to the universe this day.

​*Offer ends at the end of this month. Feb 2018.   You can see my spinner spin on my IG account (if you follow) my account is currently 'Private.   Why? It's just the mood I am in, I also do not automatically follow those who follow, it is not personal  ;) it get's too distracting & I can't keep up & I am using IG as my main source of Social media & way to communicate with some 'real friends'... but i do look at others pages who follow & thank you for your support btw.  Sometimes I contact strangers on IG and ask them if they want an original (like I did with Holly & you will see who's next - I've offered a free logo to a young woman who is setting a lovely example on IG.
Oh - & Georgia's ! Why not.. I'm networking with other Georgias all around the world. Hahaha- It's my current thing! Are you a fellow Georgia? E me! 

Have fun!! I've decided to paint more love..  currently painting a 'cow' I love.   lol
I saw it on my desk this a.m. and almost skipped this post- I'm so excited to get back to my Mushroom cow.  :D

Step by step photos and a few notes in the images below.  I posted it early so you will have LOTS of time to  make your card, lol (I woke Storm just to film the video.. he's a bit jet lag but got up to do it for US'  ;) I love my son)   possibly even a few- I can think of several friends who would love this card.. but I think I'll keep it to Spin on a rainy day.. just for fun - Because:

I Love Me.

Get Busy!!
Made with TLC & THC
Georgia

MORE cards for you to color soon.

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I  tested and printed a version- it prints slightly smaller than the original but works fine!
I'm mailing a printed version to a friend for Valentines day - some assembly required*
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