12 Kits of Christmas-Chanukah style {May Kit}

Hi everyone!  Sorry for the lapse here in blogland but life has just been too crazy and has actually given me a chance to look into the future of this 'ole blog.  More to come on that at a later date once I decide things.  That being said........thank you for checking in on me!  I soo appreciate each one of you that take your time to stop by and comment.  This means much more than I can ever say here!  So I've had some major things happening lately with my workplace and it has stressed me out completely.  On top of that we purchased a new vehicle and well, enough said.  :)

So, are you ready for my monthly 12 Kits of Christmas post?  This month Joyce was our hostess and she is interrupting the regularly scheduled 12 Kits of Christmas to bring us a new program!  We are celebrating Chanukah here this month! 

Here is some background info:  Chanukah, also spelled Hanuka or Hanukkah, is not a very important Jewish holiday, but it is a fun one, nevertheless.  It celebrates the rededication of the temple in Jerusaleum after it was attacked by the Greeks, and is also known as the festival of lights.  It is normally celebrated by lighting candles on a Menorah, playing dreidel, and eating latkes (Potato pancakes).  And, of course, presents.  In 2012, Chanukah starts the evening of Saturday, December 8 and ends the evening of Saturday, December 16th.

 

April Kit

{photo courtesy of Kara}

 

First of all, aren't the colors of this kit incredible?  So bright and cheery!  I chose to create a little favor it box that was entirely embellished with ingredients from this kit.  This box can be filled with Chanukah Gelt (chocolate coins) for a fun little gift.

Next up is a card created to finish the gift but can certainly be used for any occasion.  I will most definitely be using my Tranquility Trilogy set after this!  (yes yes, it's not been used.....come on, I know you have sets like this too!) 

Here is the set together.....................

Here is the list of wonderful, talented, awesome ladies that help us celebrate each and every month.  Please go check out their blogs and see what they have created with Joyce's Chanukah kit!

Renee {It's a Patchwork Life}

Suzanne {The Card Yard}

Cathy {Empty Nest Crafter}

Joyce {Cards-by-the-Sea}--May Hostess

Kim {Cupcakes Cards and Kim}

Kara {KandRDesigns}

Sharron {On Papillon Wings}

Marybeth {Marybeth's Time for Paper}

Jeanne {A Kept Life}

Jessica {The Paper Parade}

Christina {Sea Glass & Sentiments}