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Here’s what’s happening in my studio…

My “Try This” posts for July have all been kits.  I didn’t finish my final kit last week, but I’ll have it ready for this Wednesday, August 1.  Above is a little peek.

Session 2 of Artful Gathering has begun.  I’m taking two classes.  I started working on one of the projects for Mixed Devotions with Cristina Zinnia Galliher.  This is my painted bottle.

Remember my crocheted potholder?  Be sure to check out all the Blogville Ladies Crochet Society members’ potholders over a Dip-Dip and The Bridge.  August’s project is an Amigurumi Beach Pebble.  Join us!

During August, I’m participating in The August Break 2012 that is sponsored by Susannah Conway.  Here’s what The August Break 2012 is all about:

How it works: you simply share one photo (or more!) each day on your blog – Monday to Friday, or every day. Or whenever you feel moved to share. Using any camera – DSLR, compact, Polaroid, Holga, iPhone (my choice), Instax, film or digital – with or without words – anything goes! – for the whole of August. No pressure – just looking at August through your camera lens as a way to be more present this summer. And to have a little break from the pressures and expectations of regular blogging.

There are NO RULES, people! Just sunshine (hopefully) + a bit of fun. And lots of lovely photos to look at and new blogs to discover.

I use photos I’ve taken every day for my “Daily Inspiration” segment, but they are not always taken that day or that week.  To challenge myself for The August Break 2012, all my “Daily Inspiration” photos for August will be taken within a day or two of when they appear.  I’ll also include a line or two about the photograph.

Daily Inspiration

Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.

Brendan Francis