We all need a break from the stress of everyday life. That's where diamond painting comes in - the new art form that's taking the world by storm and providing a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Diamond painting is a combination of paint-by-number and sparkly diamonds that create a mesmerizing, glittery effect. It's like playing with stickers, but for adults and with way cooler results. What is Diamond Painting? Diamond painting is a form of art that involves sticking small, sparkling diamonds onto a canvas to create a beautiful and eye-catching design. The diamonds ..read more

The April showers and May flowers are done - now it’s time for some summer fun! Diamond Painting is for every season, so why not do some summer-themed projects with your leftover drills? As always, the fine folks in the Paint With Diamonds Facebook Support Group are full of creative ideas for extra diamonds. Check out some of our favorites for the summer! 1. Perfect Your Purses   What’s brighter than the sun? This sparkling bag! Debbie Jenkins added diamonds to her bag. She’s gonna sparkle the streets! 2. Create Cute Creatures Decorating wooden designs with diamonds is an easy way to ..read more

Time sure does fly when you're having fun and Diamond Painting is no exception! It's easy to sit down and lose track of time as you see the colorful canvas come together. With each block or row that you fill there is an incredible sense of fulfillment, but if you're not careful you may be feeling something else too—wrist and hand pain. While it's not uncommon for Diamond Painters to experience pain in their hands and wrists, there are a few simple strategies that can be used to relieve the pain and even avoid it altogether. 1. Take routine breaks The simplest thing you can do is make sure you ..read more

Tell me if you can relate to this—when you break out your new Paint with Diamonds canvas, you lose all track of time. You easily end up spending hours at your crafting table and it only feels like a few minutes went by. But the more you're at it, the more you're starting to notice a problem. Your eyes hurt. They feel tired or sore. Maybe you even struggle and squint to see which diamond you're supposed to be using. But the last thing you want to do is have to give up Diamond Painting in order to get relief for your eyes. Thankfully, you don't have to. Eye strain is something that many crafters ..read more

With everything going on in the world, everyone needs a little extra sparkle in their lives. And what better way to brighten up your environment than with your extra diamonds? The creative crafters in the Paint With Diamonds Support Group have bedazzled everything including the kitchen sink with their leftover gems. Today, we’re going to walk you through some of our favorites! 9. This Rockin’ Retainer Case Straight, sparkling teeth? Check. Sparkling retainer case? Check! LeAnne May Lathan designed this gorgeous butterfly for her retainer case. She’ll never lose her case now! 8. These Lav ..read more

As Diamond Painters, we know how much dedication and love goes into each project. So when it comes to gifting, we think DIY presents are the best! There is nothing more special than giving a craft from the heart. We’ve walked you through how to turn your leftover diamonds into Christmas decorations, household décor, and fun crafts. This week, we’re going to show you how to turn your drills into gifts, thanks to submissions from the wonderful folks in our Paint With Diamonds Support Group .  9. Create a Freeform Painting You can create your own Diamond Art using l ..read more

Looking for a theme for your next ladies' night? Why not throw a Diamond Painting Party?! Whether your get-together is outside, inside, or virtual, Diamond Painting is the perfect activity. Our motto - Paint with Diamonds and Chat with Wine (or your favorite beverage)! Soon enough, all your friends will be just as obsessed with Diamond Painting as you are. Here are some creative ideas to take your Paint With Diamonds party to the next level! 1. Use leftover diamonds to spice up your invitations Sure, you could always send a virtual invitation. But a diamond invite is so much mo ..read more

As crafters, we love to find creative ways to use leftover supplies. Get us in a room with some newspaper or toilet paper rolls- in an hour we’ll have homemade hats, flowers, containers, jewelry, you name it! There are many DIY creations you can make with your extra diamonds. This week, we’re going to walk you through some fun ideas on how to turn your gems into home decorations. 10. Create Funky Fridge Magnets “I started to make some alphabet (Made of wood) fridge magnets in mosaic style. Not so perfect but can add beauty to the fridge!” says Castro Teresa. What a creative way to spruce ..read more

Mother's Day is finally here! It's the one day a year we all pause to appreciate just how stressed out mom is ? If you're an avid Diamond Painting Mom - a cool mom - I don't have to tell you why this hobby is so wonderful for us overworked matriarchs. But if you're on the fence about trying Diamond Painting, or need helping convincing your mom, here's why this hobby is a wonderful addition to any mom-life, no matter your age! 1. You can get your kids involved As a mom, it's downright impossible some days to have just a minute to yourself. That means if you have a hobby ..read more

Finally, it’s spring! There are a lot of activities you can do to celebrate the season. You could have a picnic in the park. You could break out your pastel clothing. You could even plant a garden. But you want to know our favorite activity? Creating spring-themed Diamond Paintings! To help inspire your next project, I'm going to tell you a little spring poem using some of my favorite spring-themed Diamond Paintings.   Image Credit: Tracey DeLaura The first image that pops into my head when I think about spring is blooming flowers. Spring flowers are the best kind ..read more