That makes me sad hearing how you cant talk about your stash because of being judged. Shame on those people. You work hard for the things you have and have earned. Never let anyone make you feel guilty or ashamed of that because you are amazing and those negative naceys have nothing else better to do then make someone feel down about how many kits they may have or not have. Your happy and thats all that matters! :) Plus not that it matters but you have collected those kits over time, not in one week lol just know that some of us understand, so you do you girlie! :)

@tim-hypnotherapist

Жыл бұрын

100%. You do what makes you feel joy. Everyone has a stash of something.

@charisma-hornum-fries

5 ай бұрын

Henry Cavill has a custom shelf in his private jet for Warhammer 4000 paint, figures and accessories. He's not shamed for it so why would anyone shame anyone for their hobbies.

Thank you for talking about your experiences with mental health. I also struggle with depression. My wife is just now easing her way back into work after needing residential treatment for cPTSD... and she's a therapist. She became the person she needed when she was younger. My wife has been very open about this on social media and it's amazing how many people we know responded and were able to talk about their own mental health problems. Being open about it can be hard, but it helps others. I'm really glad you're taking care of yourself and working through this.

Hello again, Rachel. I've been binging your old WIP & chats since I restarted DP earlier this year, so you've probably been seeing my comments. I wanted to personally thank you for giving me a safe space that I can go to talk about DP without all the drama/controversy that seemed so prevalent when I stepped away back in 2022. (I started in 2018, as well.) It was initially difficult to find a creator who I could follow who made me feel comfortable without triggering me. My mom and I used to listen to your book readings as well, so I love your voice. She passed in April, but she was always asking me when you were going to do Through the Looking Glass! Thank you, again. 😊

Shame on anyone judging you for your stash. Some of us collect, some of us cant. Its not anyone elses business TBH. I like your channel and hope you dont leave us behind!

I also suffered from CPTSD. I started going to therapy two years ago, and it helped tremendously to my mental health as well as the ability to maintain smooth relationships with people around me. I’ve been doing handmade crafts since I was little, such as knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, paint by number…, until I found diamond painting! It indeed is more soothing and faster for me to complete the same area of project. I can naturally sit there for hours DPing without feeling tired. I enjoy listening to your voice in the background while I work on DP or on the road. Thank you for keeping me company. ❤

@RachelRaeCraft

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, Eve! If you're anything like me, you'll swing back around to other crafts eventually. I feel like sometimes we get a bad rap for having multiple hobbies, but crafting is like an umbrella, everything is totally fair game! Happy to keep you company whenever you need 💜

Stash Envy. It is a thing? It is your life, so play it! I'm working my first diamond painting, as something to do in front of the fan in a hot home. Amazing how fast the hours go by, and not a whole lot of mental work involved. Very relaxing, but the cat hates me now, because I won't share my new game with her. I have lots of stashes, by the way. This craft is so inexpensive, I can see how a person would pick it up and accumulate kits. I know people who have craft rooms, and others who have a packed basement or garage. Everyone needs their cave to go to for rest, I think, especially if they have a busy mind. Thanks for your videos, that I found in my feed, by accident, happily. You are good for creative folks, so keep it up, please.

i deal with depression and anxiety and diamond painting has changed my life. I work on it constantly. My brother which lives with me judges me for all the diamond paintings that i have bought. I have now restricted myself to not buy anymore. Yes i have ALOT of them but i plan on doing them all and i have gotten several friends into it. Instead of just sitting around worrying about what about is going on with my life i dp and it helps me out so much. Im glad i came across your channel.

You were one of the first creators I followed when I started diamond painting. I enjoy your videos so much.

@barbh1758

Жыл бұрын

Me also...sorry you aren't up to par. Hang in there. We are here to enjoy your videos. ❤️

I just found diamond painting and your channel recently during an intense treatment for my depression. I’m so happy on this little corner of the internet. Thank you for all you share ☺️

I can fully understand the struggle with mental health and how diamond painting helps. I also have physical health issues so use a combination of hobbies with diamond painting, latch hook rugs/cushions, cross stitching, quiz and colouring books being my main favourites. It all depends on how well I’m feeling on a particular day both mentally and physically but these hobbies are amazing and keep me going as well as help me feel motivated and positive. Diamond painting is often my favourite when I wish to be quiet and retreat into myself 😃

My husband found diamond painting on amazon and instantly thought of me. I appreciate you talking about anxiety and depression. It's one of the reasons why I'm going to start diamond painting. I also suffer with anxiety and depression. By the way your voice is so soothing.

So many of the things you talked about today spoke to me especially the struggle with anxiety. Diamond painting, cross stitch, coloring and miniature kits all help me tremendously. I have had some elevated blood pressure lately and I can feel myself relax as soon as I start one of your videos! Thank you for all you do- you’re helping a lot of us. 💕💕🙏🏼

Thank you so much for sharing your mental health Journey!! ❤❤prayers for things to turn around for ya. Thank you for encouraging therapy also. Sending prayers and lots of love your way

I come to listen to your soothing voice, and this gives me motivation on my diamond paintings.

I’m relatively new to this whole hobby and you were one of the very first KZread personalities I found. I’ve been working on catching up on your old videos, while staying current with your current videos. Thank you for taking time out of your day and your life to produce these videos and share them with us

Thanks for sharing your story about depression. It is far more common than most people think, but often judged or not spoken about enough. I am watching this Wipnchat late but I can not wait to see what videos you add for your special outting and I hope you enjoy the vacay with the husband.

I really like the way you share with us your life, which helps our lives improve!! I am on antidepressants and you make me feel I am ok with it.

@RachelRaeCraft

11 ай бұрын

There's nothing wrong with needing help if it means bettering yourself and your life 💜

I’m glad you are doing better. I have some issues since my husband died last year. It’s a process.

Thank you for being. Your videos always make me feel like I’m visiting a friend but this one was extra special. ♥

Heia 🤗 I love when you and James work together 🥰 I go back and listen to you when I have a bad day, and you always make me laugh and make my day way better 🤗 A vlog with stories from Ireland or UK would be soooooo cool👏👏 Keep up the good work and stay safe! Best wishes from Norway 🤗🤗🤗

I would love to see you and James filming your travels. You are both so interesting and funny. Depression can grab us at any time. It’s a life long illness. ❤

So True! DPing in the morning is so rewarding! 🎉 Making time for myself makes it easier to do the things that I need to later. I have put it down for a while because of vision issues. Thank you, Rachel, for suggesting a magnifier to make the symbols easier to see. Of course, my light pad will help too! All Dogs Go to Heaven might not ever be finished. My furbaby, Adara, passed away from cancer a month ago. My Red Wolf German Shepherd meant so much to me. I plan on making a custom of her.

@RachelRaeCraft

Жыл бұрын

Glad you're doing well.😸 Always put you first because if you are down then you can't give us your all. I hope you enjoy your holiday you are planning to take. 😸 We love you ❤️

I totally understand. It helps me to escape and not think about life. I'm a Breast Cancer survivor and not having to think about that is amazing. 🥰

It’s so good to hear the positive effects that crafting has had for you. Thank you for sharing your time with us ❤

really Enjoyed this video! thanks for sharing!!!💕💜❤💙

Thank you for being honest and open about executive disfunction and other mental health concerns. I'm AuDHD etc, depression and anxiety, all the things that go with that. You describe it so well! Thank you again for sharing your journey and helping make it normalized.

mental health is very hard! kudos for you for speaking on it! New subscriber!

My personal preference for videos is listening to people speak vs video picture montages set to music.

So funny!! I own a Bengal cat, she LOVES your voice! No matter which video we watch she tries to climb inside my phone!! She has NEVER had any interest in my phone before and I’ve had her almost 7 years! I can barely hang on to the phone for her “head butting” it and my hand! Thank you! She just loves you! I do as well but I’m not as “expressive” lol 😂

@RachelRaeCraft

Жыл бұрын

awwww

That is a beautiful Pen.

Rachel, I just have to say I have never felt more understood after watching this video. You were talking about your mental health and motivation and jumping from craft to craft… that is 100% me. I’ve always felt weird and not complete for it. Thank you so much for sharing that because now I don’t feel alone. I usually am never interested in this long of a talk video but I listened to every minute. I understood and related to every minute. I just started my DP journey today and stumbled across this video. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

@Danielle-nz9tn

Жыл бұрын

Me too!! I have two words for it (for myself): ADHD and Sagittarius.

@lisao.4075

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Diamond 💎 Painting community! Enjoy!

I'm still here watching your, KZread Chanels. Thank you for everything!

Thank you Rachel for helping me on many occasions! Love all of your kindness and videos you shared! You are so loved!!

Rachel, thanks so much for keeping me company, and the joy you’ve brought into my life. ❤️ I struggle with the same mental health issues, and crafting has truly been a godsend for me (diamond painting and cross stitch.) I’m so happy to hear you’re feeling better, and it truly is a journey. I look forward to all of your content. You are a crafting wiz! Big hugs to Luna. You and James take care. I love your Theory Tuesday videos, and a vlog sounds super fun!🙂

I have been following you since 2019 when I started diamond painting and I love your channel. I feel I relate to you so easily and I also suffer from anxiety and depression and believe me diamond painting has helped me so much. Take care Rachel ❤

Thank you for sharing your videos with us. I have followed you for almost 2 years. I had just begun diamond painting and was searching for info and tips. You were the first creator I found and I recall one of the first videos was things you wish you knew when you started. And I found it very helpful as well as lots of your videos. I don’t always comment because I’m either diamond painting, crafting, or sometimes actually working at my job. Listening to videos is enjoyable as I work and I really appreciate you. Hope you have a wonderful vacation! 😊❤

Hi my beautiful friend, long time no see, it’s stupid o’clock in the uk and I needed a friend to listen too while I try not to cough a lung up 😂 ex smokers chest, the meds will be kicking in today. I’ve not done any diamond painting since I got the most demanding fat fury cat, Alice is 4/5 done and I daren’t get her out. I’m crocheting so I’m drowning in yarn! We both know the two hobbies, buying and using, I might try and find you on twitch is it? My kids say I’m too old for TikTok so wish me luck. Thank you for keeping me company xx

When you said “executive function” it brought to mind a family member who complained her brain was sabotaging her. With family advocates and lots of perseverance she was diagnosed with ASD among some other things. That diagnosis helped explain so many “issues” in her world. It sounds like you’ve experienced the same type of thing. Learning what works differently allows you to better cope and plan your day. Great to hear about personal experiences and how people care for their mental health.

@tim-hypnotherapist

Жыл бұрын

Our subconscious mind runs at about 40,000 beats per second, our conscious mind at 40 beats per second. We can try all we want with some measure of success, but the subconscious wins out in the long run. Until you reprogram your subconscious with good programs that serve you the struggle is real.

I am so glad I have found you!!!! I just immediately felt a connection with you,especially as you spoke of your mental health struggles.I too struggle.I have been diagnosed with major depression.I am brand new to diamond painting.I haven't even gotten one yet,but I have a few on order.I can't wait to begin one! I have subscribed to your channel,so I will catch you on the next one😬

*Hello, I'm your 429th Thumbs up. I'm New here watching. Thank you for telling us what Wipnchat stands for, because I had no idea. LOL I'm a Newbie to Diamond painting and just posted the first canvas I'm working on & it's of a Lion. I Love the idea of Alphabet, because for me symbols are hard on my eyes. I have cateracts, so it can be challenging. I'm addicted to Diamond painting, because it's Very Relaxing and you don't have to do any thinking or planning. Sorry you also deal with mental health. Finding YT has saved me!!! The family I've made is absolutely wonderful!!! Blessings and prayers!!! Great share of your story. 🙏🙏🙏* Sharon in SC

I love WIPing with you!!! Thank you for all your videos. This one means A LOT! I don’t feel so alone.

Thank you, for making your videos I really enjoy your channel love your theory Tuesday I glad that I came across your channel ❤

Love you back😘😘

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for all the things you have taught me.❤

Wow - such a gorgeous painting! This was a wonderful Wipnchat and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you, Racheal for always being you!! Open and honest...Have a great trip!!

having a stash of diamond paintings is always good, I've not been able to order anything since probably May of this year and I've just been working on what I have now and made a good enough dent in working on them lol, Life will get in the way where you cant order a single thing so keep those stashes you'll be thankful for it later ❤

Hello hello Rachel. You are a beautiful soul. Holding safe space for you. So glad I watched your #replay.

My mom passed away October 2021 - my husband and I lived with her for 5 years because of her dementia. After her passing I was absolutely lost! I am not sure how it began but I turned her room into a craft room. I wanted to turn her room into something HAPPY! Diamond Painting has saved my mental health. It is so awesome to just RELAX & totally immerse myself in ME TIME! Thank you for being so open & honest. I really like your channel. If someone wants to judge my diamond painting stash (then they can walk a mile in my shoes) - they are welcome to. We are all in this together - especially with mental health (we live in a broken world that triggers so many emotions & actions)...

I watch you from tv more so than my phone so it’s hard to comment at times but I am so blessed that I have you to relate too… your really a life saver…

Rachel you are incredible! I’ve been lurking around for about a year-I feel so drawn to your stories and path. Struggles with mental health are a huge part of my day to day and when I found diamond painting I found it to be so healing! Hearing another strong woman talk about mental health and bring it to the surface is so inspiring and I always look forward to your videos! Happy day to you! ❤

Great to see you doing diamond painting videos again. I do love watching your cross stitch even if I don't do that. I am more dp, quilting and crocheting. Depending one seasons. Quilting is a winter craft for me because it is in my basement. Have a great vacation.

I have schizoaffective disorder and diamond painting is relaxing and I get a pretty piece of art. I’m on disability and felt like a loser, not being able to hold down a job. At least, while I do my diamond painting slowly due to hand eye coordination problems. I at least can do something.

Oops second comment to add I love your videos and would love a walk around theory Tuesday with you and James maybe to the haunted castle come on James it can't be that far take Rachel there haha

My cousin sent me some kits to help with the stress and managing all the bad things of late, she thinks it will belp my mental health. Those diamonds look a lot bigger on the screen than they do in person

I'm from Toronto! That's so awesome that you've been here before and will be visiting again next year! 😊 Have a great time on your next adventure!

I have followed and enjoyed all of your videos since almost the beginning. I look forward to the Fairy tales 🧚‍♂️ 🧚‍♀️ . I think that a vlog type video for Halloween 🎃 may be fun. Thanks for sharing yourself. Take care 🙂 💕

I know I'm commenting much later than when you posted this video, but I just wanted to say I'm grateful I found your channel and this video. I am currently having some struggles with my job and its impact on my mental health. I picked up a WIP that I've been working on for months and decided to look up some youtubes while I worked on it. I stumbled across your channel and I've enjoyed watching your videos. This one meant a lot to me, because it made me feel like I'm not alone or odd for feeling the way I do. Thank you for your videos, you are the first (and so far only) diamond painting channel that I follow.

Hi Rachel, I don't do a lot of diamond painting but when I do, I'm usually very depressed. There's something about the sparkle that makes me feel a little better. I mostly enjoy needlecrafts. I love cross stitch, embroidery, and knitting. I don't know why but I don't see a lot of your videos, KZread doesn't suggest them in my feed. I love your Tuesday stories with your husband. I'm glad you are getting out to have fun. I wish you the best with healing from your mental health. I have some mental health struggles too, I think that's why we craft. I'm like you, I have too many craft projects going on at once. I am easily distracted by all the things. Anyway, I enjoy your videos thanks so much.

YOU'RE THE BEST - that's all...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I also shared your multi placing video with a new diamond painting student he is 20 and Autistic.

Well done for talking about it as that also helps diamond painting saved me ! Your doing well 😊

I love this whip and chat diamond dot has helped me but I do like other thing but your voice is soothing while I’m dotting is everything to me thank you so very much

Aw man. I want a kitty cat pen

I would like to see you and James take us on a trip with you as youre going. I appreciate the splices of video footage when you put them in as well but I just love seeing Ireland live. I think that may be the only way I ever really get to see it. When I watch your vlogs, I really am up close to the screen trying to see all the things. I love love love it!

Thank you so much for being you, and for making this videos with all of you personality and you ups and downs. It encourages me and others to go with the waves of love and going on. And that it is ok and there is a time for every thing and that’s ok. You are the reason that I started my YT Channel in 2021 and thinks started to happen that I haven’t had hoped for so, thank you sooooo much.

Hello from Portugal. From a quiet fan 😉. You should come here on vacation, to Algarve (Beach place) or Oporto (where I live). Low profile country but generous on the delicious food (oh-ohhhh 🙈😁) and warmth people. Big kiss, loved everything you said, and I totally subscribe it. Big kiss 😍💎

Thank you so much for sharing this! You’re content was some of the first that I found earlier this year and really kept me engaged in the social aspect of crafting. I can’t wait to see what the future hold for you and I am over the moon to hear that TT will be touring lol! Best! 💕😊

Hi Rachel, thank you so much for sharing your life and thoughts with us. I know it means a lot to me. I’ve been listening to you for two years now and the time has flown by. I hope you have a wonderful vacation with James. You deserve it. Take care and safe travels. 💜 Dawn

I say I am a lurker part time full watcher and commenter 😂 I really really want to be more involved in the community but my work life and chasing a crazy toddler life hasn't found a happy balance yet

YAY a new event!! I have the perfect photo to work on! I just got 3 new ones in the mail from DAC and one is a wintery mood haha so im going to do that one!!

Your an inspiration! Keep it up!!!!

it was your videos, soft voice, knowledge that taught me to diamond paint. I watched so many of them. THANK YOU. it's been a year now and I live doing them and seeing the dp community and get a lot more channels to watch, and make me want more paintings. lol . event sounds great. love Stephanie.. this will be fun. yes vlog style is awesome idea. I love the James and Rachel Tues. and the Monday Halloween sounds like will be fun. hugs

I hope that you both have a wonderful vacation location and I would love to see a vlog or 2 of that vacation. 😊

Followed both socials. I understand it can be hard to rebuild and I give you credit for putting forward the energy to make new ones again. I didn’t follow the socials before (I’m a bit lazy when it comes to following anyone on multiple platforms) but now I follow you on everything. Best of luck, beautiful WIP n chat. ❤

I think a Vlog would be nice to see that

Hello Rachel, i am behind on my video's, love your plans! Looking forward to your special theory thuesday, together with James. I did look the first vlogoween, i dont crossstich but i liked it. I am planning to get my eduaction ready by march next year, so this video's are little gifts to myself in the morning, or after dinner to zone out, thank you for that. Next month i be diamond painting 2 years, i had another job then, i had no job for a few months, no i have now time, because of the combo of work, school and a family. I glad i found this hobby, together with riding my bike, it helps my to feel good, to do what i like. Take care love from the Netherlands

Have a great time on your vacation and give Luna a big hug from me

I think a vlog style would be very fun! However, do whatever makes it easier and more fun for you both. Besides filming for content and everything, it's still important for both of you to enjoy yourselfs and be in the moment😊

I keep telling myself I am done with events, but how can I pass up a Rachel Rae event! I am very much looking forward to this and thank you for all you do. Watching your flosstube videos has got me almost picking up my cross-stitch again, LOL.😆

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and your channel very much, I also have quite a large stash and at times I would like to pass it forward. My problem is I do not know how to do this, because if I say anything everyone comes out of the woodwork wanting things for free. I have in the past send several paintings out for free to people who have touched me personally when they would like a painting that maybe they cannot afford it and such. I guess I just wanted you to know mentally you have touched me personally and do help with my off days. But please do not feel bad about your stash. I just feel like you know me and when I watch your channel I am talking with a good friend. Thank you so much for just being you😊

A really enjoyed your video, just one point about the paper straws they're very bad for us. they leach out worse chemicals then what plastic straws have. Cheers Graham.

I would love for you and Jamie to visit Leap astle,or do a video of the Irish countryside. I love Ireland and am part Irish. Thank you for your videos.

I really enjoy watching your channel. This video alone has helped me a lot. I suffer from depression too. And Diamond paining helps me with my anxiety and depression so much. It’s so much of a stress reliever for me to be able to sit down and be in my little world of Diamond painting. I have a question though. The tray you are using in this video is not available. Do you recommend any other nice trays and where could I get some? Thank you in advance. And keep sharing Thea wonderful videos Rachael! We love them and you!

I love watching you and James on your Tuesday series. you two always make a really cute couple. I really think it would look better as a blog, rather than your usual diamond painting chat. but that's just my opinion sweetie. you do what you think I'm sure I will love it.

I'm around still. I've been watching your Twitch but haven't been able to catch you live since I'm on PST. I'd love to join the winter DAC event. Just been getting back into diamond painting after a long break.

Nice to have one in south wales ,uk

I use glass straws and they go in the dishwasher after.

So glad you’ve been feeling better. Sure missed your videos while you were gone. OMG are you going to the most haunted castle that you and James talked about???? That would be so awesome. As far as which format, I would say whatever is easiest for you. I think the vlog would be wonderful which I would think would be easier for you guys.

I would love to see vlog style. Ireland is so beautiful!

I am glad you are getting to travel again. I hope to attend a crafting retreat at some point soon. Looking forward to your grim videos. I am sad about the straw thing. I just can't do paper straws. The texture and the taste of them is awful. Have a blast on your upcoming trip. Safe travels!!

Most defintly do a vlog style video haha that would be so cool!!

Love your channel your amazing you have a very calm voice you should do more Asmr videos

I really appreciate the content of this upload: I experience a LOT of what you describe, especially with the mental health struggles (and progress) and 'polyamory' with different crafts, getting super absorbed in a craft for a while before switching it up, coming back, moving on to something new or old again, etc. I always feel guilty about buying all the startup materials for a new craft just to do it for a few months before I get excited about something new, but I do try to get back to those crafts when I can. >_ ~ScatteredSol

@Marie-cp6ue

Жыл бұрын

This comment is word for word exactly how I feel! I bounce between crafts and interests and then become hesitant to return to them. :') I wish I could afford all the hobbies that catch my interest so I don't feel that guilt when I go back and forth.

@MandaPanda254

Жыл бұрын

Gosh I relate to this so much

I can understand an relate to some of the things that you are going through and have been diagnosed with.. My mom teases me about my stash.. I keep telling her a few things.. one being that my "addiction" could be worse.. However the main reason i love diamond art is that it helps.. It really does.. i have even had some people tell me that oh that looks tedious or oh i dont have patience for that.. or something to that effect.. For me though.. it gives me something to focus on and kinda get lost in.. you know what i mean? going through a lot of mental disorders or disabilities is hard.. and not always easy. its like you dont always feel strong or anything.. even though you get told you are.. diamond painting helps me.. and i enjoy it. But ooo a diamond painting retreat sounds fun.. let us know.. :)

Don't let anyone make you feel bad for the stash you've worked hard for. I've found that most people who say something mean about what someone else has are the ones that sit behind a computer screen and want something for nothing. I tell those people to get a job and if they're unable physically to work then volunteer somewhere because they have way too much time on their hands if they're able to judge others on what they worked for. Please share your stash. If you don't, how will I know what I don't have lol.

I love your videos, I like vlog style filming and I hope you will do that. Thanks

Epilepsy when I have a fit and then have ulcers so I need a straw because I cant drink

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