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It's been pretty miserable today after having some beautiful Autumn Days. However I have had a lovely time scrapping. I so rarely scrap these days but tackled all 6 of the Scrap Squad 12 days of Autumn posted so far... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Dolly's Dreamings

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A glorious Autumn day - and new collections

It's been glorious here today and so we headed off to our gorgeous Jurassic coast. A little bit of sea glass collecting first then to west Bay and time walking one of our favourite harbours and a picnic from The... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Dolly's Dreamings

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Quite a stressful week

We are at the end of quite a stressful week. Nigel had to go in for minor surgery on Monday to have a rather nasty skin cancer removed from his face. It was in a difficult place between the side... Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Tesco Clubcard bonus

We had a lovely day out on Wednesday to a place we had wanted to visit again for ages - Blenheim Palace. We had been before we were married (and remember vividly getting stuck on the boating lake as one... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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An Autumnal Berry Big Deal

I am in my happy place because the Ber months are here and I love them, and Pickleberrypop's New Berry Big Deals have a definite Autumn feel which I love I had fun playing with them and you can grab... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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A bit crazy - calmer now

It has been busy busy busy here but things have now calmed right down. We had stewarding all weekend, the exhibition to take down and then I was teaching at my regular art group and then teaching beginners at one... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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A lovely day out an heading for busy days

I did think that when I retired, return to school would seek to mean little. However it means several things Firstly it means we get our world back. That's awful isn't it! But everywhere is so busy - and so... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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A completed sketch book

I have finally completed my Coast to Coast sketch book and - sad as I am that it is finished as I have LOVED doing it - I am quite pleased with it. They are not great works of art... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Shattered of Poole

I am exhausted. It's been a busy week and culminated int he church art week finishing today and there was a LOT of tidying up. I sold a pictures and a few cards but it is really about community with... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Beautiful Berry Big Deals

It's that time again with some stunning new bargain deals at Pickleberrypop that I have been playing with Credits Music of my Soul Collection by Jen Yurko Credits Berry Big Deal August bundle by Natali Designs Credits Dream Explore Discover... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Preparing for exhibitions

It's been a quiet few days here as we have been getting artworks ready for two more exhibitions this month. One is very low key in Church this week and the other is more full on at The Gallery Upstairs... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Too tired and then too chilled

We had a very full on weekend - a weekend we knew would be an issue but it was more of an issue than we thought. We decided to give back to the community a year ago. We have a... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Lolly Bags Galore

It is Pickleberrypop's 18th birthday this month and all of the designers have produced Lolly Bags. These are little bags of beauty at remarkable prices but you don't get to see everything in them ... just a preview. But trust... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Inspirational people

It's funny isn't it how you meet people and sometimes they leave a huge impression. I went for my regular glaucoma check today and met a wonderful lady in the waiting room. A third lady received bad news on her... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Thank goodness it is cooler and a sketch book catch up

I am not a fan of the very hot weather. I find it miserable and uncomfortable so I am glad it has become cooler. We have, however, had a nice few days. Our patio is in the shade until about... Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Happy 18th Birthday Pickleberrypop

It is Pickleberrypop's 18th Birthday today and oh my such bargains in store, plus between now and 8th August if yous pend $18 you get an amazing collection free. I used it to make this Credits Living in Denial Kit... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Summer arrived

It's been a quiet few days here but summer has arrived at last. I am not thrilled really - not a fan of the sun and the heat, but we are blessed with a patio that is in the shade... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Birthday update

I have been busy celebrating my birthday - the older you get the more you are grateful for another year. I may be older, have a knee that doesn't work well and general aches and pains, but boy it is... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Blogging grinding to a halt

I am aware tat these days I don't blog much - but that's OK as I think few people read anymore anyway I think it's because my days sort of blur into one - they follow similar patterns and I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Berry Big Deal Day

This month's Berry Big Deals have landed at Pickleberrypop All coordinated, all luscious and ALL ON SPECIAL offer for 2 days - too good to miss Credits July BBD Bundle by natali Designs Credits An Ocean of Memories Bundle by... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Scrapping fun and fun with friends

We have been busy enjoying ourselves with friends which has been lovely. Sue is one of my oldest - mmm maybe I ought to change that for longest because we are NOT old - friends ... friends since we were... Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Kilver Court Gardens

We try and have a proper day out each week and today's trip was to Kilver Court Gardens. We thought it might be a bit basic but it was a realy hidden gem, very beautiful, beautifully maintained and such an... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Scrapping frenzy

For the last couple of days I have been catching up on design team work and playing along with Scrap Squad's 12 days of summer. I cannot share all the DT yet but here are a few recent efforts This... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Special days and scrapping

We had such a lovely day yesterday. Although it seems impossible to believe, my god-daughter's little girl was one year old yesterday and we all gathered in her parents' garden for the most beautiful and special naming ceremony and celebration.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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Exhibition is done - so am I!!!

The exhibition is down, the paintings are all put away, well the ones that are not about to go up in the local cafe - and I am shattered. But it was one of the best exhibitions I have seen... Continue reading

Posted Jul 3, 2024 at Dolly's Dreamings

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