Ok. I am typing this on my break at school. So this will be short and hopefully sweet. I am in cosmetology school now. For those of you that want a stamp or 2 still……I have a couple of handfuls left. Please email me at eclecticomnibus@yahoo.com

I miss seeing all of you and talking art. But, in some way, I am spreading my love for art in color now doing people’s hair and nails, etc.

I hardly have time to breathe. So, if it takes me awhile to respond, please be patient. Love and Peace ~ AJ

Whew! This week has been so busy. So much going on. Our oldest son and our daughter will perform during halftime at their last football game of the year. It is state finals. GO UNION!!

I can’t remember if I told you guys or not. But, I am going to start school next week. Full time. Cosmetology. Yeah! I am so excited. I LOVE people and playing withcolor. So, this is just a new way for me to play for the time being. I am a little concerned. Not about my school or anything. But, just being able to juggle that and life as a mom. If all of my kids were totally “normal”…..then, I think it would be ok. But, I still need to get our youngest tested. My husband starts a new job next week. Pay isn’t great. But, we will have insurance as an option. But you know what…………..I CAN do this! I have always been up for a challenge. I just need to stay focused and not get stressed.

Anyway, just wanted to be sure and remind you….PLEASE take advantage of ajsstampworld.com. At the end of the year, after 10 years……….it will be gone. My line of stamps is being sold and I need to find a new home for all this inventory.

The art that you see on this post as well as the last 2 are just a small taste of some art I have for sale on the site as well. Have a great week!!

Ok. After writing about negative stuff. I have to share some art with you. I love this one I did of Marilyn. I can’t wait to start using other people’s stamps. For the past 8 years, I would use mine non stop. Every one that has their line can relate. It gets OLD. So, now I can create like a free bird. If you are interested in me working with your line….email me! For now, here is my digital art. Next week, I hope to post something I made with Invoke Arts.

Ok. As far as the charm swap goes, I have been waiting to hear from several people. So, when they all get here, I will swap them out and send your freebie too. My dad starts his radiation treatments next week. Our daughter has been at dance camp this week. Our oldest son had his senior pictures taken this week. Band camp starts next week for him. I am trying to get ready for Art Unraveled. As far as the new stamps go, I am way, way behind on that due to my life and it’s craziness as well as the birthday bash fiasco. This has done nothing but drive me crazy. After I went thru all the trouble of decorating each envelop to give it a personal touch……half of them were RETURNED to me and the other half were lost by the stupid postal system. I will scan a picture later with the note they put on the ones they sent back to me so you can see for yourself what a freakin nightmare this has been. So, needless to say, I will have to repackage them and resend the ones that were returned to me. I have all ready been out several hours on putting them together and several dollars. So, I am so frustrated I could scream. But, I won’t. I have made a decision that when school starts back up, this year, I am going to finally spend some time on myself. It is about time. Way past due. I am going to eat healthier and lose weight. I am actually looking forward to it. I am now ready….. So……I don’t know when I will get a chance to post again. More than likely, it will be after Art Unraveled. That will be around Aug. 14th………and, our kids start school on Aug.16th. So, until I post again, may all your dreams come true. Enjoy life. Be kind to someone.Smile. Create some fun art. And…..breathe………

Much love and peace ~ AJ

Melanie Becker ~ Heart. Monika Grant ~ Heart. Marilyn Johnstone~ heart. Ms. Devaney ~ Wings. Ellen Gray ~ wings and hearts. Allison and Cathie ~ Hearts and wings. Lori Carruthers ~ Heart. Peg Krzyzewski ~ Wings and hearts.

The due date for these is THIS WEEKEND!! Please, if you signed up, follow thru. The work on the charms received is just wonderful. They have put their heart into it and I would hate to see any broken hearts for people dropping out!! I will be out of town this weekend. If you need to have an extension, that is fine. Just please keep me informed! I have been so busy that my head is spinning. So, please send them in.

I can’t believe it. I am finally finished. I think I have learned a lesson. Lots actually. One is, when I give out stuff again, I will stick to that amount and not say….oh, ok! Sure, no problem. Not only did I decide to spray each envelope with the glimmer mists, I then stamped each envelope. Anyway, I am so glad to get this project done. I also finished my bird pages (53) for a group I belong to called fatbooks. 4 by 4 art. You can see it if you go to my space and look at the art. Our family had a nice 4th of July celebration. I am SICK, SICK, SICK of the rain. I am so very thankful that we have not flooded. I am not going to sign up for any swaps for a little while. I enjoy doing them. But, I need to focus on bringing out my new stamps, finishing the catalog (again) and just getting caught up. For those of you that don’t know, my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He starts his radiation on the 15th of this month. So, between doing 3 shows in the month of June, getting sick, spending time with my dad and my kids being home for the summer……..that is why it took me awhile to get the birthday bash stuff sent out. When I can, I will share with you the 2 or 3 things people were kind enough to send me.Gotta run for now ~

Ok. So what is new? I am always busy, always behind, always going crazy because there are not 5 of me running around….. You know, that would be nice, I might actually get caught up then! Anyway ~ I am finally, finally feeling better. So, I am working on sending out the birthday packages. Wow. My hand hurts after writing down those addresses! He he he. Our daughter has a friend staying with her from Phoenix until Weds. So, trying to get computer time is near impossible. Then, we leave on Thursday after her dance practice for Heirloom’s Springfield, IL show. If you love rock and roll, sometime you should listen to attention please by Caroline’s Spine. Great stuff. Anyway, better run for now.