Notes From Patience

12 Days of Crafting.  I have my 12 favorite items listed here for you that I feel are a must have!.  As I craft in my little stamp studio and use all of my wonderful Stampin’ Up! papercrafting tools and supplies, I think about how much I love these products.    My list of Crafting Essentials, Lets count them down! 12.  Tag Buffet Project Kit # 153649   & Tag Buffet Stamp Set  # 153612 . Why?  This seasonal kit is perfect for those last minute gift that need that beautiful tag! 11.  Stampin’ Dimensionals   # 104430 . Why? Because every project needs a little dimension. And the cost is only $4.00. 10.  Glue Dots  # 103683 . Why? Instant dots of adhesive.  Holds heavier embellishments, ribbon and detailed die cuts. 300 dots for $5.25. 9.  Whisper White Paper   # 100730 . Why? This is classic, heavyweight cardstock that is high quality, acid & lignin free, making it a favorite scrapbook paper in addition to card projects.  Ideal for stamping. 40 sheets for $9.75 8.  Rhinestone Basi

The Joy of Sharing All-Inclusive Card Kit by Stampin’ Up! featured in the August – December Mini Catalog is amazing!  Just look at these cards. I loved this kit so much that I am having a class on December 1st featuring this product.  See Class information below! This kit is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters on the go. You receive everything you need to  create classic Christmas photo cards per the instructions provided, or you can use the supplies for other projects! Joy of Sharing All–Inclusive Card Kit Includes: Set of 7 Photopolymer Stamps Clear Stamp Block Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot 15 Printed Card Bases 15 Envelopes 15 Laser-Cut Foil Frames Printed, die-cut image and labels (3 sheets, 57 pieces) 18 large tags 18 medium tags 21 Real Red banners Die-cut accent pieces (8 sheets, 136 pieces)  16 large pinecone clusters 16 small pinecone clusters 16 large pinecones 16 medium pinecones 16 large poinsettias 32 medium poinsettias 24 small poinsettias Adhesive-

Capture the feel of a hometown holiday with this whimsical imagery and coordinating trimmings!  Coming Home Stamp Set is such a cute set to work with in making these whimsical cards for the holidays. Products Used: Coming Home Stamp Set and Home Together Dies from  Trimming the Town Suite on Page 24-26 of the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Card Bases: Real Red cut to 6-1/2" x 5-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4", Basic Black cut at 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" and Pool Party cut 11" x 4-1/4" and scored at 5-1/2"  Whisper White layer is 4 x 5-1/4" Inside layer (2) Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper Stampin' Blends in a variety of different colors. Every Monday, I feature a different stamp set and then create a card kit around the set.   This class (Monday, November 9, 2020) features the  Coming Home  Photopolymer Stamp set.  It is so fun and Easy to stamp with. For this class, you will need a variety of different color Stampin

  Time is running out!!  Are you subscribed to Paper Pumpkin?   The deadline to order your November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread kit is Midnight MT 11-10-20.  There are 2 ways to get this kit, sign up for an ongoing subscription, or prepay for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months… see links below.     How to Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin: Click  HERE  to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with Patty Bennett and receive a papercrafting kit in your mailbox around the middle of each month.  You can cancel or put your subscription on hold anytime if you need to. If you prefer to prepay for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months,  CLICK HERE to PREPAY  for a Paper Pumpkin subscription.  These also make GREAT GIFTS for crafty friends or relatives!   Check out this cute idea shared on the Paper Pumpkin Facebook Page!!  Turn your Paper Pumpkin box into a Gingerbread House!!      Subscribe  by Nov. 10, 2020 to receive the Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit this month! Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 1-Month – 137858 Pric