Remembering Jim Burns, my Dad & Watercolor Artist

Peter and Patty at Jim Burns Memorial celebration of life, Creative Arts Group Sierra Madre CA

OK…. here is the truth… I’ve been putting off creating this post for several weeks because HOW do you fit all the feelings, memories, photos, experiences, recollections and thoughts about your dad into a post!?  I finally decided it’s simply not possible to fit it all into a post, so, I will just share a …

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My Dad, Forever in my Heart

Jim Burns heavenly journey March 28, 2021

He fought so hard.  For so many years.  God gave him so much extra time here on earth with his family and friends, so many more years than the Doctors predicted! My amazingly talented, funny, loving, caring, faithful and wonderful dad stepped into glory and saw the face of Jesus on March 28, 2021.  He …

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Creative Pizza Box Birthday Gift for my dad’s 85th birthday

    We recently had the amazing pleasure of celebrating both of our dads 85th birthdays! We celebrated with Eric's dad a few weeks early when they came up to the Bay Area to visit, and we celebrated with my dad in So. Cal. in September. Eric's dad also had a big family celebration while …

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Father’s Day Painter’s Palette Cards

  I made fun Father's Day Cards for my dad and my hubby using the Stampin' UP! Painter's Palette stamp set!!  As some of you know, my daddy is an amazing artist, so I knew he'd love this idea!!  I cut out the center of the artist's easel and added photos to the cards!   …

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Watercolor Paper Salt Technique Video by Patty Bennett

  Today I have a Video Tutorial to share with you .. I love to create stamped projects with Watercolor Paper and my samples today feature a watercolor wash background with stamping over them. As I explained in my video, my dad, Jim Burns, is an amazing Watercolor artist and although I inhereted his love …

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