update on swaps and life…

Ok. The funeral was a packed house. I am glad to move on so to speak. I invited all of my family over for memorial day. Most of them showed up. So, that was nice. Now, I am trying to get ready to go out of town for our Houston show this weekend. Then, Collinsville, IL next weekend. I am still working on the packages to send out. I wish there were more time and more hands sometimes. I am still needing more sign ups for the 2 charm swaps or I will have to cancel them. I hope you enjoy this piece of art I did. Thank you to the emails that were sent. As far as my dad goes, they do more testing this Monday on the search to see if he has prostate cancer.

In loving memory

One of my aunts passed away very suddenly last night. I am still in shock and can’t believe she is gone! She died from CHOKING ….not a heart attack!At this point, I don’t know yet when the funeral will take place. My uncle is in shock and wants to be alone. I will find something out tom. Please, please keep him in your prayers. His name is John.  Teresa was a special lady with a special heart. She was John’s 2nd wife.  John had a child with his first wife, Cindi. His first wife had an affair with another man. And while my uncle was out of town, his first wife and her boyfriend were high on drugs and tried to kill my cousin Rachel. At that time, she was only 5. It was sick. Sick, sick,sick. Rachel is still alive. But, has been left severally mentally impaired. She is now in her 20’s. I don’t know how Rachel or John will cope with this loss. But, I do know that God does have such wonderful grace.

God rest your soul Teresa.

Small sample of recent art…

OK….. you have to click on the picture to see the full art here. I had fun doing this one. This is a sample of my new graffitti stamps with the Glimmer Mists. All I have to say is…… it is my  NEW favorite product.  A touch of glimmer. Colors mix together like magic. In little time you can have a delicious piece of art. Ready to purchase? go here  http://www.ajsstampworld.com

update on stuff…

My daughter acting silly…..Just wanted you to know, life happened this week. So, I am behind again. I did finish  some art and will upload that soon. But, our daguhter has injured her ankle and then we had a family member that needed us. That is all I will say on that because it is deep. So, charms and free stuff will have a goal of going out next week. New art has a goal of being uploaded this weekend. Thanks for understanding. AJ

Birthday surprise bash winding down

Yesterday was busy and today will be too. SO…..for everyone that leaves a post ANYWHERE on the site this weekend, you will get the surprise gift! By Monday, I will post some new art and fill you in on my weekend. I am also going to share some art I am working on with my glimmer mist. This is a new product I am going to start selling. There are LOTS of colors and you will want some. Add a little fine glimmer to your paper projects! YUMMY!! Have a wonderful Mother’s day and a super weekend!!! AJ

Rainy day Thursday

Well, it has been raining all week long. It is supposed to rain tom. too. I am now tired of the rain. By the way, we met alot of nice people at the Denver convention. Our next convention will be June 2-3 in Houston, TX. So…..if you are near Houston ~ You have to come by and visit us. At the end of June, we will be at the Grapevine, TX  show. Later I am going to post some new art work and share a new product with you that I am now going to sell. But for now, I must tell you that I LOVE anything that has wings. I love butterflies, winged women, stuff like that. So….today I am giving away…..something with wings. The first 25 people that leave a post anywhere on the blog will get one. Have a great day today!

I like atc’s

Ok. Today is Weds. And, another thing I like are ATC’s. So, for the first 15 people that post anywhere on the site today, you will get an ATC. Please remember, after I email you, you have 12 hours to get your address to me. Have fun ~ AJ

I love music and beads!

First off, thank you to all of you who posted. After much thought, this is the way I plan on doing this. I will not mail any of these out until next week. That way, if you win on more than one day, I can mail together. Also, I am giving you 12 hours for you to send me your address. When I reply to your post, you have 12 hours to send me your snail mail. After that, it will go to the next person in line. I have had to create a new folder just for this. Today the giveaway is beads. I will take the first 15 people that post under Caroline’s Spine. What I would appreciate you doing is, going to their blog ( link is in my blogroll). Listen to a song or 2. Then, you can tell me what you think of it. Have fun!!

Caroline’s Spine

 Caroline’s Spine is a rock alt. band. Their new album captured is out and I LOVE IT!! To listen to a few or their new songs, go to their my space, located in my blogroll.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

YUM!!! Chocolate pecan cheesecake!! OR…..Have this as a DIP, served with graham cracker sticks. Gotta get some? Email me then! <smile>

Ok. Today is day one of my Birthday celebration. The first 25 people that post in this area OR the HOMEMADE GOURMET page will get a FREE STAMP. My choice though. From my line, Eclectic Omnibus. Tune in on Tuesday to see what I am giving away then!!! Good luck!