I have only bought Amazon and Temu kits. Even if I was a millionaire I wouldn't pay the prices of the diamond painting companies, but I will always cheer on those who feel differently. I only ever use a single placer because the joy is in the journey for me, not in the finish line. I prefer placing each drill perfectly the first time. Great vid!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Everyone has their own journey. Thanks for sharing!!!

@stirrednotshaken4837

Ай бұрын

I have found the best deal for the size is off of AliExpress. They have a great selection to choose from. Now to show the rate of inflation... I purchased a 70x50cm painting for $16.50 back in 2020. But I just looked it up again and now that same size is $35.62. 😳🤨 I guess they had better deals during the pandemic to keep business up and have now figured out the rest of the world will keep paying to get their crafting fixes.😆

I don’t know if this frustrates anyone, but I eyeball the colours and change them and use between kits however I see fit. I love it.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

Whatever works for you! Thanks for watching!!

Great tips. Thankfully my budget has always kept me out of the FOMO, I just don’t have the money to afford all the kits I want. I’ve had to be mindful about buying kits that I love.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Everybody’s situation is different. After getting caught up in FOMO, I wish I’d been more mindful. Thanks for sharing!!

Totally agree with all of this list.I started diamond painting a year ago to help with mental health issues, and I went crazy with the kits I purchased,definitely FOMO, so 2024 is a no buy year I have 80 odd kits I need to get through.I was doing abit every day but I have now learnt this is something I love so its ok to take days off. I also went crazy on pens and trays, again lesson learnt,I dont need them I just wanted it two different ideals.On the plus it as helped with my health and now when stressed I just sit down with my kit,very relaxing.I prefer big square kits so it takes a couple of months to finish, thankyou for your wise words .😊

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

FOMO is hard, that’s for sure! Thanks for watching!!

Hi Daphne, cool video. I think the sweetest part was where your husband was asking for a recording of the clicking noises :-) he can take it with him when he’s working away from home and fall asleep with your ASMR. ❤️ from 🇨🇦

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

He is sweet! Thanks for watching!!

This is an excellent episode!! I have been diamond painting for two years now and have bought all the things, have a stash, started with small unlicensed works, etc. I agree with ALL of 1-10!! This year I told myself I was going to complete my larger kits, even if I only complete 12 for the whole year. I am presently in 2 events and working on two separate large DAC paintings. I am enjoying the process so much. I certainly have enough of everything to keep going for several years! Thank you for all you do, I really enjoy your channel.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I wonder how different people would think about their stashes if they were totaled by hours to complete instead of number of kits? Thanks for watching!!

I agree with everything you said but would add one of my own. I just had no idea when I started how addicted I would become. I started DPing on the advice of my pain doc who suggested a hobby I could get lost in to help with pain management. I used to be an avid knitter/crocheter, but my arthritis made doing that much too painful. I stumbled upon diamond painting and soon found I was lost in "diamond meditation" for hours on end. So, while that is a good thing pain-wise for me, I find that it keeps me from other things that I should be doing or want to be doing. Had I known about the addictive nature of this craft would I have begun? Probably, but it would have been good to have that understanding before I began. I try to never miss one of your videos. I have enjoyed and learned from every single one I've watched. Thank you for adding to my DP experience!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I can understand getting lost in that zen if it allows you to ignore chronic pain. Thanks so much for watching!!

I feel you should take all your Diamond painting assortments with you to Canada. If you can afford to travel with your DP equipment, take it with. It will more expensive to import it compared to moving with it. When you’re all settled in, then sell what you don’t want. Everything in your list is 💯 % spot on. I wish I had know it as well. Thank you ☺️

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It would be more expensive, yes, which is one of the things keeping me from doing a big destash right now. Thanks for watching!!!

Thanks for making this video. I just started diamond painting in April 2023, and quickly became addicted to this hobby. The amount of time it takes for me to do a painting took me by surprise, so I started buying paintings without thinking about the time factor. FOMO also contributed to my buying a lot of paintings, so by the end of 2023 I had bought 74 paintings, but only completed 2 partials and one small painting. Last year was a big learning curve for me so now I am more careful about what I buy for accessories and paintings. 😃😃

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

There is a definite learning curve! Thanks for watching!!

Wow! You apparently put a lot of time & effort in making your list. It helped me stop & think about each point. We can all get caught up in the things we want, but if we hit pause, sometimes it will stop impulsive spending. When watching various videos & reading comments about diamond painting, it’s staggering the amount of money people have invested in the craft. Diamond painting can be addictive for those of us that love it. Then I’m reminded that gambling is also addictive. An addiction means balance has been lost. I don’t mean to be a downer, but keeping balance with anything that brings us joy is important. Ugh! Now I’ve depressed myself! Anyway, this was a valuable & thought provoking video so good on you! 🥰

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It is easy to get caught up in the addiction, which is one of the reasons I wanted to do this video. Everyone’s situation is not the same, but being aware of potential issues goes a long way. Balance is definitely important! Thanks for watching!!

I cannot be more agree to point 10! I'm doing this for my relaxation and don't care how much time it costs me.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It’s so easy to get caught up with everything else, we forget that it should be relaxing/fun! Thanks for watching!!

OMG - the FOMO!!! Can’t agree more…and impressed you’ve managed yours. I’m better than I was but still have my “must be online at x time and refresh until the new arrival I need pops up” moments.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Honestly, there are weeks where I don’t even look to see what the new releases are anymore. I forget about them until the email pops up! Thanks for watching!!

You make some really good points, Daphne. Your comments about FOMO were spot on. Thank goodness I’ve only had FOMO once-About six years ago I had my eyes on a DP that I just had to have but I waited way too long to order it and by the time I wanted to actually buy it, it was sold out. I waited months for it to be restocked and it never was. I definitely had FOMO over this one! So I took the leap and reached out the company that made it and asked if it would be restocked. They let me know that even when an item is sold out and looks like it might not come back in stock again, they usually have a few on hand, put aside in their warehouse. They were nice enough to check into it for me and it turned out they actually had several of them still on hand and I was able to purchase it from them. I don’t know if all companies do this but if you have that special unicorn, like I did, I guess it can’t hurt to actually reach out to the company and ask if they have any on hand that you could purchase. My unicorn was called The Sorrowful Angel, and it’s now and always will be, my favorite dp.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you were able to find your unicorn!! What a great story! Thanks for watching!!

I found your channel a few weeks ago and I have been binge watching videos! Even ones from 2022 and 2023 lol Your voice is very soothing and I just like your channel! ❤ Thank you for another video!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!!! 💖

I agree on steel tips, let’s not forget their steel straightener, which is always with me during DPing. I do a lot of rounds so I uses it for every section I finish. Great video!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I always have a steel straightener on hand too! Thanks for watching!!

I've been Diamond Paiting since December and I have to say, this was SO helpful! Quite a few of these are things I'd learned too from trial and error, like metal multiplacers, putty instead of wax, etc. But it was really good to hear others had the same experiences and to learn new things too. The hardest thing for me is going to be not buying too many more kits than I currently already have. My stash is probably around 30 kits and if I'm being honest, if I didn't buy another kit for the rest of the year I probably wouldn't run out. 😅

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It definitely is very easy to build up a stash with new kits coming out all the time. Thanks for watching!!

Your comments about the panic to buy kits resonates as I see Facebook postings about proud ginormous stashes and the repeated “I need this kit.” Those postings worry me.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

If people have the storage space and the $ to fund their hobby, then it’s all good. But I do worry about people getting caught up in the FOMO and overextending themselves as a result. Thanks for watching!!

@SoraQuantin

26 күн бұрын

And the time to do them ! It takes so long so with a huge Stash you have some work to do 😅😆​@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Thank you!

❤❤❤😂 Been there, and done that! 👍🏾✌🏾

A newbie tip keep a small tray for dropped and stray drills separate when time permits or at the end. You don’t want to be caught with a outlet of drills short that you tossed earlier

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Something to be aware of, for sure! Thanks for sharing!

Love this video and so true , to enjoy your hobby . I love doing it

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks for watching!!

Great video! A lot applies to me as well. I now put things on my wish list, and not very often do I purchase the minute it's released. I have had paintings restocked, and when I went to look at it again, i realized that I really didn't want it. Time works well for me to see if i really like it or not. As for perfect drills, I don't worry about it because people who do not diamond paint think my paintings are amazing! That, to me, is what matters!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I’ve begun doing the same thing with my wish lists - and rarely is something a ‘must-have.’ Thanks for watching!!

An excellend video Daphne! Loved every minute of it.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Loved #5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so true!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

They pretty much ALL resonated with me aside from the time factor. I thoroughly enjoy your videos!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

I loved this video!! You are so right about fomo and i loved what you said at the end! Was so great thank you!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

I'm new to diamond painting and I loved all of these tips. Thank you. 💝 💝💝

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Fomo got me. Thank you explaining that a picture will probably come back around.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

FOMO can definitely be an unexpected thing for a lot of people. Thanks for watching!!

Thank you for this video. Your tips are helpful I'm new to diamond painting, and I love it.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!!

Very thoughtful. The size and time factors resonated with me the most. Thank you. ☺️

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I’m wondering how it would affect people’s decisions if they looked at time to complete vs price. Thanks for watching!!

Love the tips. I am very particular in the diamond paintings I purchase as I have to Love the new one as much as I Love the ones in my stash. 🎉

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

That’s a great approach! Thanks for watching!!

Hi, great tips, thanks for it, I love it very much.... ❤❤❤

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

I just love your videos

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!!

Lots of helpful tips. Thanks.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi Daphne, I'm 80 and have no Idea what FOMO means but there are many. things I wish I had know when I started Diamond Painting in March 2023. Check and double check how big the painting is, I have paintings that are so big it would take me years to complete but I love the image. It's so easy to buy things when the money is just a click of a button. Loved this video thanks for sharing your thought on this with us.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It is super easy to just buy without thinking. FOMO stands for fear of missing out. Those darn companies want you think that if you don’t get it now, it’s gone forever, which isn’t true for 90% of kits. Thanks for watching!!

@sueze3300

2 ай бұрын

well that makes sense . thanks @@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Great info. And alot of this I related to

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you I found this very helpful

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

I’m very new to DP and some of these things you are highlighting, thankfully I have figured out quickly through other creators videos and coming upon some of yours as well. As far as the DP’s themselves. I know it’ll take me a loonngg time to complete a large canvas as I have a full time job and busy with taking care of my husband and my cats. So having just one large canvas is fine for me to focus on before I buy another. But also, I don’t have the space to store a bunch a paintings. I am preparing to start my large canvas of 22x33. It’s Gem Under the Sakura from DAC if you’d like to see which one. Thanks for all of your helpful tips to this newbie.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you for this fantastic video. I am new to this craft and I love it! FOMO definitely hit me hard. And #10 just reminded me to just do what makes me happy! Thanks again for all you do and share!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to the hobby and thanks for watching!!

This “list” is spot on! Number 7 really had me! lol “eye watering amount of money” 100%. Thank you so much for being honest and real! ❤. Love your videos!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I was appalled at how much I spent that first year without even realizing it! Thanks for watching!!

All your tips were insightful; however, your FOMO tip was most beneficial for me. I will certainly reaccess my stash and future purchases. Thanks!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It’s easy to get sucked into that marketing trap! Thanks for watching!!

I just started diamond painting after getting some for my bday. My first "real" kits from DAC came today. Thank you for this video. I'm sure your advice will come in very handy. 😊❤

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to the hobby! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you so much. FOMO for me. In my first year and definitely need to stop trying to order so much. Can be very expensive. You are always so helpful. I've learned so much from you. 😊

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!!

A lot of these tips I learned along the way like you did! FOMO tip really resonated with me. Once I started setting alarms for new releases and purchasing new paintings before even paying the last ones off, I had a reality check. There's maybe three in my stash that I think I wouldn't buy if I went back. But definitely would have paced myself better!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It’s definitely easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all. Thanks for watching!!

Very informative lesson. Thank you. God bless.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

thank u for the video for 10 thing i wishe i know. i started painting about a year ago and i wish i know some of these thing. again thank u

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

I destash by giving away kits to people who express an interest when they see my WIP. I have so many kits that were given to me by others that received them but had no plans to ever do them. I also give extra green trays and pink pens and wax since I have so much on hand. I use custom pens and trays now. But save those kit accessories for others. 😊

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

Yes, I pass on my unwanted/unneeded accessories to others as well. But you pass on partially worked kits to others?

@user-zy6us3dh7y

Ай бұрын

@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous no these are new kits. They are on the smaller side and perfect for a beginner.

Great video. All of your points were perfect and I agree with all of them. FOMO is very difficult to overcome and I’m just now learning how to do that. I’ve been diamond painting for almost a year and still have to just walk away sometimes…lol!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It can be really hard to overcome FOMO. Thanks for watching!

Great video ..gives a person lots to think about...you can get caught up in it quicker rhen you realize...

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

You definitely can! Thanks for watching!!

definitely agree on FOMO. I have been DPing for years..and am just now breaking from it. It’s SO hard!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It is hard! Definitely something I wasn’t aware of when I first started. Thanks for watching!!

Everything resonated work me ESPECIALLY the fear of missing out. I’m very new to diamond art but not new to creative hobbies. I have big stashes for all of them. I don’t want that for this hobby, your tips were amazing.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

I’ve done the same with several hobbies as well, and I’m slowly getting rid of things that I bought but never/rarely use. Thanks for watching!!

I am working on flower crazy right now!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

29 күн бұрын

I love her! She’s so pretty!!

I used to get antsy when DAC released something. But then I realized I had over 10 years of kits. I still want a couple. Whatever. I do prefer DAC and anything besides Amazon. You’re right.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

After having to pack up many of my kits, it definitely makes me think twice before I buy something new. Thanks for watching!!

I am new to diamond painting and haven’t bought anything yet. Could you do a video on tools you think a beginner would like or should use?

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 күн бұрын

Check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gW2hxrOghrOeiKw.html. However, everyone works differently, so don't be afraid to try something!! Thanks for watching!!

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I found this video very relatable. At one time or another I have dealt with one of the 10 things you wished you had known. For me cost/stash management is a factor due to being on SS..

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

There are definitely a lot of things I wish I’d known earlier. Thanks for watching!!

One of the most important things I learned was that size matters. Images that are bigger (yes take longer) but are worth the the extra time and effort. I still suffer from FOMO, but not nearly at the level I did when I first started diamond painting. I love new pens, but after accumulating approximately a dozen, feel that it's an added expense that isn't necessary because I love the ones I have already. I did get a few fancy trays, but figured out that I have a few favorites and always ended up using them.. so don't really get trays anymore except if there is one made for a specific event that I would like to have. Overall, I am thrilled to have found this hobby and although my stash is excessive (see, I won't actually admit to the possibility of it being TOO excessive), I feel like I have found a balance of ones that I really love and ones that I like and think about more before purchasing. I average about 30-35 kits/yr, with only 3-5 of them being the large ones of 80x100 cm or so, the rest of them being a bit more manageable in size. I did "waste" a lot of money at the very beginning getting lots and lots of "budget" ones before I understood about the licensing, size, and quality. I still have many of them in bins. I hate to throw them out.. and thinking of contacting schools or nursing homes to see if they could use as donation. Thanks for a great video!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I also have accessories that I tend to use every time. Same for me with pens and trays. I’ll buy some to try occasionally, but I generally go right back to my favs. As for your budget kits, I’m sure schools or nursing homes would love to have them to occupy kids/residents! Thanks for watching!!

Very informational video. Been doing Diamond Art for a few years. I had to take a break for all most a year now. I got burned out on it. Just getting back into it. Soon I hope. LOL I learned about the events that I did not know was a thing.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

Welcome back to the hobby! Thanks for watching!!

I just bought my first kit yesterday. A friend has a Christian bookstore and she just started carrying a few kits. I was intrigued by a head of Jesus and it just seemed to stick in my head. I watched a short how to video, and looked in my package, and now I’m thinking the tools didn’t come with it. I used to be a cross stitcher and I know kits came with the needle at least. Thanks for all the good advice, I think I will be going to the craft store Monday.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

3 күн бұрын

@@saraspangler890 I’ve never seen a kit that didn’t have a pen, a tray, and some wax included. Weird.

The fomo tip was most important for me. I don’t have a huge stash but it is more than I need. I had started setting a reminder for DAC’s new releases on Saturdays. Now I take a look but I’m not buying unless it’s an absolutely must have image that I love

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I often forget to look at the new releases - that way I’m not so tempted to buy! Thanks for watching!!

Thanks for all this info! I'm pretty new to diamond painting and just found your channel the other day, so this is really helpful! I'm also a heavy placer and I've been getting frustrated with the cheap default pen, so I think I need to head to Amazon and invest a few dollars in a more ergonomic pen with metal tips lol

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Changing out the pen and tips made a huge difference for me. I was constantly bending the tips out of shape on the pink pens. Thanks for watching!!

I will never go back to anything but the curved single place metal placer. So much easier on my hands. And my age has taught me a bit on fomo and hoarding 😂 Like when my daughter says "Now what do you do with it?"

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for watching!!

I wish I had known how addictive it is!! I've only been doing this for about a month and I've already ordered over 50 kits! Several have already been completed. I do prefer partial drills and off canvas kits. I'm the type of person who likes to see results... I don't want to wait weeks while finishing a kit. I liked that you said do what you like.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

When you’re doing smaller kits, it doesn’t take long for the numbers to add up. If you are enjoying it and not stressing yourself financially, go for it! Thanks for watching!!

Hi really enjoyed your video, very informative and look forward to trying tip 1 and 2. Like some of your followers I did get caught up in ''I need this kit'' it can be addictive.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It can be! Thanks for watching!!

Great list and I related to them! I would have loved some advice on where to find events when you discussed that point. The only one I have heard of is summer with the masters

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

There are a ton of events! There is a FB group called Diamond Painting Events where Kay keeps a fabulous list of various events that I refer to often. There is also a spreadsheet of events maintained by @mrandmrsdubediamondpaints on IG that I check regularly as well. There may be others, but those are the two places I check. Thanks for watching!!

I've only recently started, but have only one I"m working on, plus three in my stash. I also have a private Amazon Wish List with about 100 more on there... But I think I'm going to stick with the 12x16, both because in your comparison video the small doesn't look as bad as I expected, and I don't know where I can put bigger ones! I have some variety, but I'm going to get an A3 Portfolio book for a TON of them. I don't have that much wall space.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

I don’t think any of us have enough wall space! 😂 Most of mine go into portfolios. Thanks for watching!!

Nice video! Good things to know! Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I didn't know how addictive it is 😅😂

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It certainly can be! Thanks for watching!!

Size matters is definitely one that resonates with me. I also started with budget kits from Amazon (30 x 40) and I was getting a bit discouraged with how pixelated the images appeared. Then I started seeing ads for larger ones and decided to try one. My current WIP is 30 x 80 and there is a noticeable difference. I just ordered a kit from Diamond Art Club and I can't wait to try it (first time ordering from them). I need to look into the steel tips you mention! I have bent the tips on the pink pens so many times, it gets frustrating.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

The steel tips definitely made a huge difference for me. It was a good thing the pink pens were free, because I went through a ton of them! Thanks for watching!!

Loved this video! I agree with a lot of what you said. Just an observation: the "culture" around diamond painting in the USA is so different from the rest of the world. I'm in groups from various countries, and something I've noticed is that in most countries people destash their kits at cost or less. It fascinates me endlessly to see the prices some of the kits go for in the USA.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Oh, how interesting. There are plenty of people that destash for cost or less here too, but I think they get overshadowed by that one person who wants $300-$500 for a $70 kit because it’s been discontinued. Crazy. Thanks for watching!!

Great video 😊 you talked about the events, but not where to find the events. Didn't know about them. I am a pretty new diamond painter and for sure have fomo. I do wait with the paintings I don't love and buy the ones I do love first. There are so many DAC paintings I love though.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

There are lots of different places to find events, but there are 2 I use regularly. There's a Diamond Painting Events group on FB with a pretty comprehensive list, and on IG mrandmrsdubediamondpaints maintains a Google spreadsheet for people to look at. Thanks for watching!!

@karrisneipen

Ай бұрын

@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous thank you! 😊 Have never heard or seen any events so didn't know where to find them. That would be fun. Thank you for informing me, gonna check them out 👌

Blutack is way better than the wax, can do 30 or more without loading up.

hey Daphne - great video! as you were talking about FOMO i was looking at my stash in the DAC website - i think there were just 2 i'd consider de-stashing - but, i don't need to (for money) and maybe my feelings change later. then, i looked at my wishlist on DAC - and deleted a couple - there's really just 2 out of the 23 that if they came back in stock i'd drop everything and check out asap (and use a coupon or points!). those 2 kits are Springbringer and Grand Canal and Basilica Venice - both gorgeous, big, and will be super time consuming. actually, the top 4 in my wishlist are big-a$$ squares!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

That FOMO is definitely sneaky - and why I have some very large square kits still sitting in my stash! Thanks for sharing!

You have presented a very insightful video, thank you. Btw, I 🩷 the painting you are working on. I am new to diamond painting and have now purchased four canvases. Last night I did my first kit up and started with my round white ABs. Instead of using a drill tray, I made the mistake of using a silicone/rubber funnel which came from a storage container purchased from the big A. The AB drills adhered to the inside of the funnel, the rest fell on the floor. I managed to salvage the ones that did not fall, thank goodness, but now I am wondering where to purchase the correct replacement ABs. Are they universal or specific to the kit I am wondering. As I am unsure, do you have any recommendations as to where the best place is to purchase replacement round white AB drills? They are tiny, some are full of static, and I am finding them on the floor, table, and in various other places. The canvas is 32.8cm x 32.8cm. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thank you in advance.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

There are several drills companies where you can purchase ABs. I’ve used both DP with Sparklers and Diamond Drills USA and had good luck with both. Thanks for watching!!

I also wish to know about events. I find it difficult to find information about them unless you happen to watch a channel that is hosting. If there is a kind of a central hub to find info I am unaware.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

There is a FB group called Diamond Painting Events that keeps a large listing of events and I’ve also used the spreadsheet kept by @mrandmrsdubediamondpaints on IG. There’s probably more, but those are the two places I refer to regularly. Thanks for watching!!

@jennyelchino9509

2 ай бұрын

Hi! I’m new-ish to diamond painting. I love your channel! Can you please tell me what type of glue dots you use? I love the sound your pen makes too, like your husband! Also, what are some good sites to purchase kits from? I’ve only used Amazon so far but I’m not thrilled with quality of the drills and I’m wondering if they are better with the higher end kits. Thank you!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

@@jennyelchino9509 I just use the mini or micro size of Glue Dots (just search for glue dots on Amazon). As far kits, my usual go-to sites include Dreamer Designs, Oraloa, Bella Art Diamonds and Diamond Art Club. Be aware that licensed kits will be more expensive than budget kits. Diamond Art Club does have kits on Amazon - they tend to be smaller kits, so you could try one out and see if you like them. Thanks for watching!!

I’m watching this a second time. Really good thoughts. One idea I had - I wonder if you took everything with you to Canada and then created a destashed group for Canadians only so if you decide you didn’t want any, you could sell to other Canadians that don’t want to pay that hefty shipping fee. That way you’d have time to decide and a possibility of still selling them.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

There are Canadian destash groups, so yes, I could do that. Thanks for sharing!!

Glue dots for the win always but have you tried Glue dots lines? I hate the dots in multi placings but try the glue dots lines I put it in cut the excess an its exactly the same as my single placer.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I’ve never heard of glue dots lines. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!!

Love your content! Where are these diamond painting events you talked about? And how can I join??

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I use two different sources for events - Diamond Painting Events group on FB, and mrandmrsdubediamondpaints on IG. Each event has their own set of rules for entry. Thanks for watching!!

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Hello Daphne, how do you use glue dots? Thank you! OMG this is a new hobby for me. I love doing diamond painting , yes very expensive.I have a lot of hobbies.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

You just pull several of them off, roll them together, and then shove them into your tip. I only use them for single placers, though, so I can’t say how they would work in multiplacers. Thanks for watching!!

Hi Daphne, good evening from Southern California. The FOMO one. I am so guilty. The enjoy the hobby. I just returned to working on Golden Cocker Spaniel by Peggy Collins. Love Cocker Spaniels, so I am really enjoying. What would I add? Not everyone likes or want to start Diamond painting. They wrongly believe Diamond painting is for young ladies from age 15-25.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for watching!!

What tool is used to straighten drills already placed on the canvas

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

You can use a pen tip that is a straightener or you can buy plastic straighteners that are made to run in between the rows of drills to push them into place.

I still use DAC pens with the scrunchie. I don’t like other pens, too heavy

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Everyone has their preferences. Thanks for sharing!!

I started DP when it started in 2009/2010. And I just can't force myself to pay a t9n for things. I am still using the pink pens cause I just can't pay the prices they want for the really nice ones. I am thinking of breaking down and getting a cheaper one off Amazon, but I'm still just not sure. Only thing I have gotten was a better tray off esty, but I got it on sale. Kits either temu Amazon Ali or wish or when I find premium on clearance

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

If you are enjoying what you’re doing, then that is what counts. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for talking about FOMO. I will never understand stash hoarders. Just seems like such a waste to me. I have of stash of like 4-5, that will keep me busy for months

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

There are lots of collectors out there, some just collect diamond paintings. Thanks for watching!!

FOMO - I definitely wished I'd known up front to avoid it!!😊

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Me too! I would definitely have saved some $ had I known! Thanks for watching!!

Fomo is the reason why my family is starting to call me a hoarder and shopping addict. These companies are turning shopping for a hobby as a addiction. Part of it is a good thing because I like diamond painting but its also caused me to be in a few financial situations where i was almost not able to pay my bills. Some parts of the community dont help with the situation go buy buy buy and encourage the fomo. I originally started diamond painting because i saw harry potter kits on amazon and ran into a diamond dotz kit (starry night) in hobby lobby. Then my phone started giving me ads on dac and all these other companies when i never researched diamond painting. So after my dac qvc order comes in i have to go cold turkey on my spending habits on hobbies for the rest of the year.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It is definitely easy to get carried away with purchases, especially with new kits coming out every week. I think that’s true of any hobby, not just diamond painting. Good luck!!

I am newly back to diamond painting. Took a couple of years off as I didn't have time to work on any projects when my kids were younger. I started back in December and so much has changed. I am also a hard placer and really was excited about the metal placers and glue dots. I got a metal placer pen and glue dots and every time I go to use it, the drill stick on the glue dot and won't come off on the canvas. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Any tips? I purchased my first DAC kit, I had to. It is called Cleo the colorful long hair cat. I have a long haired cat named Cleo. It came today and it is massive. I didn't realize how large it would be. UGH. I have been doing some off canvas projects recently and I am enjoying them. I missed why you're moving to Canada. Work? Exciting.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

For the glue dots, you have to ‘dirty’ them up a bit to decrease the stick. Try dabbing the tip on your clothing lightly a few times. The glue dot will pick up some lint, but it makes the glue less sticky so the drills will release from the pen. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!!

Hi, I just found your channel, great info, thank you. What is the name of the canvas you’re working on in this video and what company name is it from. Thanks

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It’s from PAM Diamond Paintings and it’s called Foxy Love. Thanks for watching!!

Could you link the rainbow pen yr using? I really like it :) thanks

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It's a custom pen from Bistro Exclusives on Etsy. Thanks for watching!!

Just an FYI on bringing your stash to Canada with you. Canada Post is ridiculously expensive, especially if you are sending stuff across the border into the US, it may be cheaper to destash before you move. Where in Canada are you relocating to? I’m in Ontario.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

It’s expensive to ship from the US to Canada as well. I am still deciding what I want to do. There are options, I just need to make a decision. We’ll be on the east coast. Thanks for watching!!

@tracy8338

2 ай бұрын

I am on the East Coast in NB Canada. It’s so cool thinking you will be in my area of the world! It’s a beautiful place, but it has gotten expensive. Can’t wait until you make your move and doing KZread tutorials for us.

What is a partial drill?

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

A partial drill painting is one where the drills only cover part of the canvas, rather than filling the whole painting. Thanks for watching!!

I don’t know who to ask, but I need some advice. I’m a newbie with Diamond Dots. I find that my upper back and neck hurt after an hour or two of working. What do you all do to avoid these back and neck aches? Thank you for any advice! Louise from Florida

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

14 күн бұрын

Lots of people have issues with that and I think that the usual fix is to get an easel or a drafting table. Something with a tilt to it that will keep you from hunching over while you work. Hope that helps!!

@calwoolson5462

14 күн бұрын

@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous we live in The Villages, Florida. The largest retirement community in the country. We have a Diamond Dottie’s club here and it’s LARGE! And we work at home on our kits also. My husband is more of a craft person than I am, and the only man who comes to our club. He wants to buy some kind of tilted item that can be used on a tabletop. Any advice on which kind of tilted TABLETOP holder I could use for my kits? Thank you! Love your videos!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

13 күн бұрын

How awesome that your husband diamond paints! If you want something specifically for a table top, you can find tabletop easels on Amazon. I bought one early into my diamond painting journey and they work great!!

How big is your stash. I have in my stash 2 extra kits. I do not want to have lots to do ahead of the project I am currently working on a image of a Deer (Buck) in the woodits. It is full of confiet. Not in any hurry.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I think last count had my stash somewhere around 80 kits. Thanks for watching!!

As a Canadian you may regret not taking all of your stash. Between the Canadian dollar and shipping it's expensive!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

Those are both things that I will definitely take into consideration when I’m deciding what to take. Thanks for watching!!

I have a few methods I use to determine if something is AI art or not. First, google the artist name. If they have no social media presence showing their work there is a good chance it is AI generated. If there IS a presence check the tags on their work, do they tag their images with AI related tags? Is it in their bio? Along this same line if a diamond painting company has a selection of art, say they created it, but the owners have no social media outside of their DP company and did not previously post art of any kind it's probably AI generated. The art community is heavily reliant on social media these days and its very unusual for an artist to sign with a company and not have a presence elsewhere. When looking at the art itself see if everything makes sense. AI has trouble with little details, does hair or clothing just end in random places? Are things kind of "melting" together? Is the lace an actual pattern or some kind of indeterminate scribble? Do the buildings in the background LOOK like buildings or just blobs? AI art also has a tendency to look too smooth, everything seems to be the same texture. Now those things aren't always indicators but they are some good places to start. AI art is a real and serious issue that artists are facing right now and as an artist myself and a diamond painter I will ALWAYS support companies and content creators that work with real artists and pay them fairly.

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

I was thinking/commenting more about art where all you have is an image and no artist name. I have definitely seen some weird things in AI art - including a dp kit where the main animal had 5 legs instead of 4! Thanks for sharing!!

Metal tips where’s the link?????

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

You can find the metal tips in many places, including Amazon and most of the budget diamond painting companies.

where in Canada are you moving to

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

2 ай бұрын

We are moving to the Maritimes. Thanks for watching!!

Aren’t you selling items?

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

No. I plan to at some point, but haven’t as yet. Thanks for watching!!

Wait but... WHERE DO WE FIND DIAMOND PAINTING EVENTS? You say you wish you knew where to find them...but you never actually tell us!

@DiamondPaintingAnonymous

Ай бұрын

My two go-to places are the Diamond Painting Events group on FB and mrandmrsdubediamondpaints on IG. Thanks for watching!!