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!
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.😆
@@Xx_Obsidian_Tears_xX They are better than AliExpress. I bought one from them when I first started and the square drills were all different sizes…like BAD!
Hi Daphne, this is the first video I watched about diamond painting and I’m starting my first one today with a movie as a treat. I appreciate your tips and emphasis on doing what feels the most enjoyable. I’ve been a knit/crochet/embroidery crafter for a while, and its nice to start a new craft knowing how nice it is to ignore the trends/jnfluences and just do what is fun and feels inspired.
I just started doing this hobby and love it. First thing….I hate the pink wax and so 2 weeks ago i bought the micro glue dots. Then, I dislike the little green tray so ordered some new trays. What a game changer it has been. Loved this video as you gave me some really good things to consider. Thank you so much!
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.
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!!
Thankfully, my eclectic taste in diamond paintings has kept me safe from FOMO. Also, i love huge paintings, so i only keep about two in my stash. I dont have a lot to spend, so i save up for my purchases.
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!
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!
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.
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. 😃😃
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.
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.
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!
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!
I am a light placer... most tips don't apply to me but.. I'm a clumsy person, every 30 minutes I drop the container or somehow throw over the green thingy and spill diamonds all over the painting, my desk and the floor lol.
This is the first video I’ve watched of yours, I have to admit I grinned from ear to ear when I heard your name. My granddaughter Daphne is 19 months old and the light of my life. My son and his wife kept her name a guarded secret until we met her in the hospital, I loved the name from the second they introduced us to her. ❤ I have one Diamond painting set I got for Christmas two years ago…haven’t had the courage to attempt it quite yet, maybe your videos will help my courage. 👍🏻
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.
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!!
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. 😊❤
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
I hate the square kits. Just got my first one. Detest it. I've never done washi tape. I don't like multiple placers either. I have TONS of finished works and plenty to do. I started doing them after I was in a coma. It was good for my hands.
I have carpal tunnel and seriously bad back thanks to fibro but I love the bigger designs. I have to think I can only buy one large piece because I don't have to worry about time instead I have to consider how many breaks I need. I learned that the hard way
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!
So good to know all this. I’ve never done it or heard of it before but found one I loved. I thought it was a regular painting but it was a diamond painting! I got it anyway because I could not find it in a regular painting. It’s 140x50cm! After watching this, I’m thinking it’s going to take me forever. I got the painting to go above our new couch. Guess it’ll be awhile before that happens. Thank you for all the tips.
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!
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!!
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.
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.
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!!
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
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. 😊
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/O9mdQgVP8XI/w-d-xo.html. However, everyone works differently, so don't be afraid to try something!! Thanks for watching!!
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!
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.
Question for you so you say that you like to use the glue dots how do you load them into your pen? I’m kinda new at this, so I’m just trying to figure out some tricks and tips to help me along the way.
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.
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
I just started diamond art, I'm using the pink pin and pink wax so far, not sure how I feel the pink pen yet, I've only done 1 diamond art, it was a 30 by 30 American eagle with red white and blue colors colors, plus some more colors, have you tried temu to get some diamond art, that where I buy mine from, I got 3 more right now to do, hopefully I can start one this weekend, I only can work on them on weekends due to being busy all weekdays
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!
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.
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!!
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 TH-cam tutorials for us.
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.
Love your vids ❤I learned so much from watching and knowing makes it much more fun 😊 where did you get that adorable round case for the drills? I would really like to get one for snack size kits 💎👍🏼
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.
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.
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!!
Definitely the budget thing for me and kind of the FOMO. I don't have much money to work with so I can just buy cheap kits. I see the diamond art club ones or some of the other premium companies and their prices and i get sad that I can't buy those. I have just joined some Facebook groups to buy destashes from people and they are charging way to much also. So I guess I'll go back ro just my cheap ones. But I do find ones I love or i think are 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.
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
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!!
@@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!
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!!
You hit so many issues we all have faced. I feel pretty good about my approach to DP. I have had fun spending on all the fun moving parts. The first year is an expensive one, but once I got some nice things, im good. I enjoy your WIPS. 💜🎨👩🦳
This was a good video. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by my stash because I was a victim of FOMO. I look at my stash and realize that at my pace I have three years worth of kits! I see so many people completing 3 or 4 kits a month but have accepted that my limit is 1-2 a month.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!!
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 .😊
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 🇨🇦
I too love the clicking noise (from this video, I’ve never done a Diamond painting…yet!), not sure my husband would but then I’d not be working on one by him (my craft area is upstairs)…so as long as it didn’t bother the cats or my betta fish. 🐠 😂
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.
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!!
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.
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!!
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!
@@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!!
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! 🥰
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 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 ☺️
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.
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!!
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.
I have just bought my first partial diamond painting kit. I'm not sure if I should wait to start until I have separate containers for my drills. Lol. I'm impatient though! 😂
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!
Everyone has their own journey. Thanks for sharing!!!
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 got some temu diamond paintings, and the quality is amazing
@@Xx_Obsidian_Tears_xX They are better than AliExpress. I bought one from them when I first started and the square drills were all different sizes…like BAD!
That's me!
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.
Whatever works for you! Thanks for watching!!
Hi Daphne, this is the first video I watched about diamond painting and I’m starting my first one today with a movie as a treat. I appreciate your tips and emphasis on doing what feels the most enjoyable. I’ve been a knit/crochet/embroidery crafter for a while, and its nice to start a new craft knowing how nice it is to ignore the trends/jnfluences and just do what is fun and feels inspired.
@@itsthatgiraffe7664 Yes! Do what you like, and don’t feel pressured to do what everyone else is doing. Thanks for watching!!
I just started doing this hobby and love it. First thing….I hate the pink wax and so 2 weeks ago i bought the micro glue dots. Then, I dislike the little green tray so ordered some new trays. What a game changer it has been. Loved this video as you gave me some really good things to consider. Thank you so much!
@@Linda-ts1sc I’m so glad it was helpful! 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.
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 cannot be more agree to point 10! I'm doing this for my relaxation and don't care how much time it costs me.
It’s so easy to get caught up with everything else, we forget that it should be relaxing/fun! Thanks for watching!!
Thankfully, my eclectic taste in diamond paintings has kept me safe from FOMO. Also, i love huge paintings, so i only keep about two in my stash. I dont have a lot to spend, so i save up for my purchases.
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!
I can understand getting lost in that zen if it allows you to ignore chronic pain. Thanks so much 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!
Aww, thank you so much!!! 💖
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.
Everybody’s situation is different. After getting caught up in FOMO, I wish I’d been more mindful. Thanks for sharing!!
eBay or Temu has many many kits at minimal prices
I agree.
I need to buy groceries and also pay rent just so I can have a place to keep my DPs!!
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. 😃😃
There is a definite learning curve! 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.
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!!
I'm halfway through my very first painting and these tips are very helpful. Thank you.
Glad they were helpful! 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.
I’m so glad you were able to find your unicorn!! What a great story! Thanks for watching!!
They pretty much ALL resonated with me aside from the time factor. I thoroughly enjoy your videos!
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!
I’ve begun doing the same thing with my wish lists - and rarely is something a ‘must-have.’ Thanks for watching!!
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!
I always have a steel straightener on hand too! Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for this video. Your tips are helpful
I'm new to diamond painting, and I love it.
I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!!
I am a light placer... most tips don't apply to me but.. I'm a clumsy person, every 30 minutes I drop the container or somehow throw over the green thingy and spill diamonds all over the painting, my desk and the floor lol.
@@ExploringWolf Mine is usually dropping my pen into my tray and throwing drills everywhere! 😂
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. 🎉
That’s a great approach! Thanks for watching!!
This is the first video I’ve watched of yours, I have to admit I grinned from ear to ear when I heard your name. My granddaughter Daphne is 19 months old and the light of my life. My son and his wife kept her name a guarded secret until we met her in the hospital, I loved the name from the second they introduced us to her. ❤
I have one Diamond painting set I got for Christmas two years ago…haven’t had the courage to attempt it quite yet, maybe your videos will help my courage. 👍🏻
@@charlottesmom Congrats on your grand baby! 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.
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!!
Haha yes! Same!
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. 😊❤
Welcome to the hobby! 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!
Thanks for watching!!
I'm new to diamond painting and I loved all of these tips. Thank you. 💝 💝💝
Thanks for watching!!
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
Something to be aware of, for sure! Thanks for sharing!
I hate the square kits. Just got my first one. Detest it. I've never done washi tape. I don't like multiple placers either. I have TONS of finished works and plenty to do. I started doing them after I was in a coma. It was good for my hands.
I have carpal tunnel and seriously bad back thanks to fibro but I love the bigger designs. I have to think I can only buy one large piece because I don't have to worry about time instead I have to consider how many breaks I need. I learned that the hard way
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!
It’s definitely easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all. Thanks for watching!!
So good to know all this. I’ve never done it or heard of it before but found one I loved. I thought it was a regular painting but it was a diamond painting! I got it anyway because I could not find it in a regular painting. It’s 140x50cm! After watching this, I’m thinking it’s going to take me forever. I got the painting to go above our new couch. Guess it’ll be awhile before that happens. Thank you for all the tips.
@@blueshoes915 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!
It’s easy to get sucked into that marketing trap! 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!
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!!
Double sided tape is the greatest for me
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.
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 honestly don't know how i ended up on the diamond painting side of youtube but it looks fun
@@maximumbees It is fun! Thanks for watching!!
Thank you!
Fomo got me. Thank you explaining that a picture will probably come back around.
FOMO can definitely be an unexpected thing for a lot of people. Thanks for watching!!
New to diamond art and I don’t understand how you use the glue dots. A tutorial on how to use them with your tool would be fantastic
I did a quick demo in this video: th-cam.com/video/BsmPH1Pr0E8/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps. 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.
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!!
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
I often forget to look at the new releases - that way I’m not so tempted to buy! 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. 😊
I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!!
OMG!! I have just realised I buy paintings thinking how someone else will like them rather than if I like them. #lightbulb moment.
Lots of helpful tips. Thanks.
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?
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/O9mdQgVP8XI/w-d-xo.html. However, everyone works differently, so don't be afraid to try something!! Thanks for watching!!
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!
It can be really hard to overcome FOMO. Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed your video. 😊 Blessings from Florida
@@kaywainwright 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.
Welcome back to the hobby! Thanks for watching!!
Question for you so you say that you like to use the glue dots how do you load them into your pen? I’m kinda new at this, so I’m just trying to figure out some tricks and tips to help me along the way.
Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/BsmPH1Pr0E8/w-d-xo.html I explain how I load my glue dots. 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.
I don’t think any of us have enough wall space! 😂 Most of mine go into portfolios. 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
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 just started diamond art, I'm using the pink pin and pink wax so far, not sure how I feel the pink pen yet, I've only done 1 diamond art, it was a 30 by 30 American eagle with red white and blue colors colors, plus some more colors, have you tried temu to get some diamond art, that where I buy mine from, I got 3 more right now to do, hopefully I can start one this weekend, I only can work on them on weekends due to being busy all weekdays
I've never purchased from Temu or AliExpress, though I did buy a few from Amazon when I first started. Thanks for watching!!
What do the glue dots look like?
I didn't know how addictive it is 😅😂
It certainly can be! Thanks for watching!!
Hi, great tips, thanks for it, I love it very much.... ❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!!
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!
That FOMO is definitely sneaky - and why I have some very large square kits still sitting in my stash! Thanks for sharing!
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.
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!!
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 TH-cam tutorials for us.
I still use DAC pens with the scrunchie. I don’t like other pens, too heavy
Everyone has their preferences. Thanks for sharing!!
I am working on flower crazy right now!
I love her! She’s so pretty!!
I just love your videos
Aww, thank you so much!!
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.
It can be! Thanks for watching!!
Love your vids ❤I learned so much from watching and knowing makes it much more fun 😊 where did you get that adorable round case for the drills? I would really like to get one for snack size kits 💎👍🏼
@@0523SHARON I think that one came from Paintsomeway. Thanks for watching!!
Please share how you use the dots or putty instead of that dreadful pink wax!!😢
Check out tomorrow's video!
Great info. And alot of this I related to
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!
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.
I’ve never heard of glue dots lines. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for sharing!!
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.
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!!
Definitely the budget thing for me and kind of the FOMO. I don't have much money to work with so I can just buy cheap kits. I see the diamond art club ones or some of the other premium companies and their prices and i get sad that I can't buy those. I have just joined some Facebook groups to buy destashes from people and they are charging way to much also. So I guess I'll go back ro just my cheap ones. But I do find ones I love or i think are 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.
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 brand new. Can u tell me about the pen? I did order the blue tack
@@cathrynking You can find custom pens on Etsy or the resin pens on Amazon. Just depends on what you like and how much you want to spend.
Hi. Where did you get the round storage?
The round bottle case came from Paintsomeway, I think, but most budget companies carry storage like it. Thanks for watching!!
@@DiamondPaintingAnonymous Thank you. I have the others, I have never seen the round case, very nice. 😊
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
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!!
@@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!
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!!
You hit so many issues we all have faced. I feel pretty good about my approach to DP. I have had fun spending on all the fun moving parts. The first year is an expensive one, but once I got some nice things, im good. I enjoy your WIPS. 💜🎨👩🦳
It definitely helps to find things that work for you. Thanks for watching!!
This was a good video. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by my stash because I was a victim of FOMO. I look at my stash and realize that at my pace I have three years worth of kits! I see so many people completing 3 or 4 kits a month but have accepted that my limit is 1-2 a month.
Time is definitely a factor, including how much free time you have to craft. Thanks for mentioning that!
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
If you are enjoying what you’re doing, then that is what counts. Thanks for sharing!!
Nice video! Good things to know! Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada
Thanks for watching!
Could you link the rainbow pen yr using? I really like it :) thanks
It's a custom pen from Bistro Exclusives on Etsy. 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.
@@saraspangler890 I’ve never seen a kit that didn’t have a pen, a tray, and some wax included. Weird.
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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.
I think last count had my stash somewhere around 80 kits. Thanks for watching!!
FOMO - I definitely wished I'd known up front to avoid it!!😊
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.
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!!
What is a partial drill?
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 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.
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!!
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As a Canadian you may regret not taking all of your stash. Between the Canadian dollar and shipping it's expensive!
Those are both things that I will definitely take into consideration when I’m deciding what to take. 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!
My two go-to places are the Diamond Painting Events group on FB and mrandmrsdubediamondpaints on IG. Thanks for watching!!
WHY IS YOUR CANVAS UPSIDE DOWN??? It hurts my brain.
I rotate my canvas every which way to work on it. I don’t like rolling them.
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 .😊
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 🇨🇦
He is sweet! Thanks for watching!!
I too love the clicking noise (from this video, I’ve never done a Diamond painting…yet!), not sure my husband would but then I’d not be working on one by him (my craft area is upstairs)…so as long as it didn’t bother the cats or my betta fish. 🐠 😂
Crafting for yourself and not for others is the best way to go! Thanks for re-affirming that!
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.
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!!
well that makes sense . thanks @@DiamondPaintingAnonymous
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.
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!!
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!
@@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!!
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! 🥰
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!!
#6 and #7 go hand in hand when you move to Canada. DAC doubles in price because of the exchange rate. Some stores do have Amazon stores though.
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 ☺️
It would be more expensive, yes, which is one of the things keeping me from doing a big destash right now. Thanks for watching!!!
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.
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!!
Very thoughtful. The size and time factors resonated with me the most. Thank you. ☺️
I’m wondering how it would affect people’s decisions if they looked at time to complete vs price. 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.
Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!!
I have just bought my first partial diamond painting kit. I'm not sure if I should wait to start until I have separate containers for my drills. Lol. I'm impatient though! 😂
Thank you great info. Could you or anyone recommend a company specializing in black and white foto images. Thank you!
Number 2.... Hmm I must be doing it wrong. I only use new wax every couple hundred diamonds. I've only done one and a half paintings so far though.
@@chelseanoelle3247 I’m a heavy placer, which is probably why I go through the pink wax faster. If it is working for you, great! Thanks for watching!!