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

April 2nd and today I'm thinking ahead- June as a matter of fact.
In my search to own the perfect mushroom calendar (and not finding one) I have created one! 2019 will be a year for Magnificent Mushrooms!  
As you are aware - I love mushrooms  - eat, medicate and research!
& I happen to 'love' the current Foray Director of the MST .. hee hee hee  
It was when we started to attend Forays began my Amour Adventure'  (practicing for France) with fungi seeing the living bodies - all different, colorful, alien in appearance, frightening when understand a tiny nibble of one type can kill you  yet the thought of the enoki in my fridge frying has me drooling..  I flip through my sons magazines and books and   easily become fascinated - Have you seen Blood Tooth Fungi?  I can guarantee you if walking in the woods and you spied it out of the corner of your eye- you would walk over and bend down and think "Is that alive? Is that dead?  Is that Blood? Is it alien!?"  lol
If you had no clue that it was just  one of the countless captivating samples of mushroom strangeness' out there, that is.

Then I realized... I Love painting mushroom (almost as much as cannanbis) and just LOOKING at them, to paint you have to study - the more I study the more I want to see - taaaaadaaaaa  my calendar is being created.  :)  I have shown very few, but it is a definite hit!  Each illustration has taken me 2 days for not very large originals.  First, I  choose the month (face down) the mushroom found me...   : )   Set up each page and I really weighed IF I should use 'type font or paint the actually Month and numbers - Freehand was the final decision.. 

None of us is perfect - yet each one was created perfect in Gods  Endless Universe!
My numbers are  perfect -  as they are only enhanced by the nature of their surroundings.

:) Thank you, Fungi Friends.
I woke today and could not wait to sit here.. after bird duty *please WELCOME back some of our Feathered Friends!  I have chosen the name for the calendar-  presented when complete... still a few steps, printing, packaging  & off they go.  200.
One on my wall in my office, Storm has asked ordered one - 199, 198, 197...

If you are interested- I highly recommend you stay tooned, I'm working and several different projects and will share them here when ready.
I can't wait to finish JUNE! Storm took one look this a.m. and went:  
"Whhaaaaattt?! Your adding one of them? Wow...." 
:) I love the Foray Director.  hee hee hee

BYT- I cheated with decorating the cake (below) - much my amusement it made everyone laugh and He really looked  cute.  The message he was sending was  "I love you, This Much!"
Is there any other message needed?

Happy Easter Monday, just thinking about Jesus calms my  heart & mind.
He restores my soul.

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 spied this empty container in the blue box..  Can you guess what it's from?
It was from a bottle of expensive, high end Whiskey which Storm enjoys from time to time.
YUK!  I can't even stand the smell of whiskey but this container  screamed - Paint me! 
It was a surface which resembled brown newsprint with a  gold deer logo on it... next thing I knew it was on my desk with a sketch on it.

This is how to give a bottle of expensive alcohol!  Hand painted with TLC by me...
It was a short break during my regular painting.  Recycle! Don't toss everything- get creative... this can be used to store many items - including a bottle.   
I painted it for Storm... we use to say this when he was little.
Tonight were off to friends again for dinner, last time it was home made pizza which I'm still drooling over every time I think about them...  I can't wait.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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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*
​ hee hee hee  <3  

Snoopy & Charlie Brown are having some winter fun!!  & it's just begun...
Once that Christmas display comes down the yard looks lifeless.. the school bus passes  bye & I see the little eyes peering, noticing the giant 13foot snowman is gone... for 11 months. What about the rest of the year? 
Norm has been focusing on his props as it is his "passion' he sold a few of the Halloween props this past year including the  gates! Now there space for more, I figure - why not- lets make something 'small' for every month! I already have next months idea ready to start- you Know it' got LOVE in it.  Norm does the wood working and design how the Props will move.  Snoopy has his ears flapping in the wind. (You can see it work on Norms IG page -Peschel props.)

It's also called a 'compromise'.  Norm wants work done - so do I & like most working relationships- you've got to give to get - wait until you see the sweet little cut its I've been planning..   It amazes me how  we can't even seem communicate many days- but are still capable of working on these projects together.  
Since I too have a handy man at my disposal- I'll design some props & have some creative fun - for all our neighbours to enjoy ( I hope they do) I know it would give me a little smile to see these little shows of creativity..  who would you like to see!?? 
I think Im going to stick with another Snoopy for Valentines day- after all I LOVE Snoopy & Charles Schultz - "Sparky" the genius, the man, the humble human. IF' I could sit & hang out with someone - it would be Charles.   Others cartoonists- they get me. Some of my best real life friends are other artists/cartoonist... we understand each other to some degree I feel. Ironically,  lol - it was another cartoonist on Instagram- after seeing his office- I was inspired to clean up my act! Bill Alger - I am quite fond of his 'Hippie Protest monsters'- I figure Bill &  must be the same age, his treasures- give me a good giggle, I often think - I remember those! Especially his 'Get Screwed Men',  I'm searching for my own. hee hee hee
Trinkets & pets, surround yourself with love  & smiles. 

You can see Snoopys ears flap on the instagram account.

​Have a peek at the process, below,  Charlie Brown & Snoopy Playing in the snow! 
Please visit the sites i mention & show some support. 
We can all use a little help from our social media friends.

xox
​Georgia
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Ha Ha Ha - Ho Ho Ho.. tis the season!  No, really.. 
I'm painting Christmas cards- a few get originals.. and then the list for cards
I might have left them too late this year,  my printer is awesome so if i do, i do - if I don't,   I don't.    & while painting  a Bee for my office for the new year, she has been buzzing around a canvas in my painting room for months I do a bit here & there.. it's starting to look almost finished.'  When is a project finished.. I've see artists work and work and work through the same painting and occasionally I THINK to myself I think you're over working it"..  

Over worked, over thinking, over stressed..  tis the season to become over tired.
BahHUMBUG kicks in..  Only when I read how OTHERS are falling into deeper debt. Canadians as a whole are getting deeper in the hole.   How much should you spend?
              Around 1 per cent of your gross annual income.
It sounds reasonable when you read the article. January 15th is the most depressing day of the year, when the bills start to arrive. IF you read this blog - you are aware of my HORROR with credit card experiences when I became ill and how I had mine paid off BY MasterCard for ABUSE.  Verbal and mental abuse when I was already suffering after brain surgery- and more... I refuse to have a credit card now. YOU do NOT NEED ONE.
IF you need to buy something with a credit card- You take your money and go buy a PREPAID card, you can use it anywhere. The stress that comes with debt can leave a feeling of regret that build up over time.. especially as you go deeper in debt.

It's true, Kids don't always understand- they will one day.. but others who love you & truly care for you will understand if you can NOT afford to go into debt for a Christmas gift- and even if they DON'T - who cares- it's your debt! Don't do it.  

There are presents under the tree already- it's Norm.  Yes, we can afford gifts, we have no debt.  Still, why buy - just to buy.  It's a mind trap some get caught up in forever.
It is the first year- without ANY debt (finally) and some money to spend - some might celebrate with a big screen TV!  Not me..  I'd like to keep it that way. NO debt.
Do I sleep better NOW.. debt free?       You bet. 
Do I worry about answering the phone anymore?  No.
Do I dread the bills arriving in the mail- sure- lol,  but never like before. 
We 'NEED' nothing. Anything we really want- if we can afford it we buy,  the gifts are items we usually get - slippers, some cloths and  a few nicknacks that we probably have expressed interest in. I always express interest in paint, brushes and canvas. Hee Hee...  This does not mean I don't "give"  I've thought of my own way to give and with whom I choose to give.. NOT because  'I must because it's Christmas!"   because I can & I want to based on love not a date on a calendar.

I do make a few Christmas cards! Mini original gifts.  On my desk currently  -Dogs dashing through the snow. Guess what kind? Elephants in  hats, kitties with flowers on their heads.. Bluejays in holly wreaths (you'll see these eventually) and bears in sweaters & mitts.

I'm also thinking of a remark someone made on IG about "Sluts".
It's got me thinking about the word 'Slut'.  It was implied a woman (Melania - Don's wife) was NOT' being a slut for "flaunting her body".. a remark by a man.
Well, 'No shit' - i thought when I read it.  A woman is NEVER a slut for simply 'flaunting her body '- only to others in their tiny minds. The gentleman was  actually saying 'it's never o.k. to slut shame'- I didn't realize  it was slut shaming  (someone else's post) until he brought it up, so HE in fact did the 'slut shaming' by his remark, no?   
Anyhow - it hit a nerve.. I've decided to draw about it, a little cheeky Holiday Cheer for all my 'Slut girlfriends.. past & present.  Just in time for all the holiday OFFICE parties!
I'm sure many women will be called 'sluts' at such events -  ho ho ho..   here we go.
                                           
​ Tis the season to be Jolly fa la la la la.. la la la la.
Georgia 

Cute little Mushroom tags and more - next
sneak peek...

He's funny, caring and has a good heart...
It's winter now but can you imagine Olaf  in Canada this summer'
His singing will be heard loud across our home and native land, true North strong & free:

"And I can’t wait to see
What my buddies all think of me!
Just imagine how much cooler I’ll be
In summer!"


Seasons Greetings! Snow is on the way!
​Keep warm by imagining this summer.

With Love
Georgia

 I love Buddha Bowls! You find many ideas on PIN if you do not know what they are, there are some ideas on BUZZfeed for BuddhaBowls and too many to count on PIN.  But I decided to make a Buddha Bowl for my Buddha Bowls!  He turned out terrific - If I do say so myself- it's the perfect size, feels nice in my hand and shall be washed with loving care when I'm through.
I also thought it would make a sweet little planter, should I ever grow tired of it as a bowl.
My Buddha bowl also has her 3rd eye open. ready to greet the day! 
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The back has painted  my daily OM'... reminder... time to meditate!
& the bottom has my signature- it's a  Georgia original... one of a kind.
& the centre has a green swirl - just for fun!

You are created to create!  What will you make today? 
Time to fill my Buddha Bowl with nourishing food for my mind & body. 
I'm making a couple of Buddha Bowls' I have a few friends who would enjoy one for the holidays!  I love making and giving homemade gifts especially ones which nourish.'
​Do what you love & you'll never 'work' a day in your life.
​I've already had 3 orders for my Buddha bowls! Each one will be different 
hand signed and numbered By me! 

Live EAT & have a Buddhaful Buddha Bowl day! 
Have a Creative day!
Georgia