Tips & Tricks for working with Squares and Working Faster

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
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Комментарии • 263

  • @shirleymason3853
    @shirleymason3853 Год назад +1

    Audiobooks are great

  • @carlaferguson5471
    @carlaferguson5471 2 месяца назад

    I love the checkerboard

  • @CherylSimser
    @CherylSimser 3 года назад +29

    While waiting for delivery of my very first kit I watched many hours of diamond tutorials and everyone was just confusing me. Then I found you and you are an amazing teacher and I love your spirit. Your channel will be my go to as I will start my kit tomorrow. Thank you from the heart! HugZ

    • @MrsCoffee1
      @MrsCoffee1  3 года назад +3

      Glad it was helpful! Glad I can help. if you have any questions ask away!

    • @CherylSimser
      @CherylSimser 3 года назад +2

      @@MrsCoffee1 I will. Thank you, again. :)

  • @victorialama4183
    @victorialama4183 Год назад +1

    Thank you for all theses tips

  • @ladynuyorican
    @ladynuyorican 2 месяца назад

    I've been watching these diamond art videos all day and thank you so much for the conversation about the drills being straight and about the gaps in the work. I was having such an issue last night with the piece I was working on and honestly felt a little defeated. You articulated this so well; honestly wish I would have found your channel sooner, I probably wouldn't have been as anxious 😅 I really appreciated all the tips you gave in the video.

  • @benjieyoung9340
    @benjieyoung9340 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Mrs Coffee fo this video
    I no longer feel intimidated or overwhelmed about square dp kits .

  • @momofisher2429
    @momofisher2429 9 месяцев назад

    You did an excellent job explaining. Thank you so much.

  • @lindak7193
    @lindak7193 Год назад +1

    Thanks for adding Tips and Tricks for anything is great!! I always listen to all extras that you add!!

  • @Clarachk
    @Clarachk Год назад +2

    Good morning, Sunshine! I’m cleaning up my kitchen and emptying my sink and this video was the perfect audio accompaniment! I’ve just kitted up my first square DP. It’s a snack size 12 x 12”. But, (WELP!) I’ve also purchased one that is a little bit larger… (47x24”), haha! After watching this, I feel a lot less intimidated about starting with square drills. And I am a lot more confident that I can move forward without driving my brain crazy trying to get them all straight. You’re so easy to digest, Miss Coffee. You’ve brought me a sense of calm this morning as I’m flitting about my house prepping for my husband to come home from the hospital after a very long week. I just love your content and chill style. It always pops up in my feed exactly when I need it! The universe (or Algorithm, lol) must love me today! 😆😘

  • @judygarnhum2992
    @judygarnhum2992 Год назад +1

    I'm watching you for the first time and everything is falling into place. Thank you so much for your excellent teaching! from Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada

  • @conniemarie333
    @conniemarie333 Год назад +1

    You are a blessing!!! I just noticed this morning the self- straightening!!! I was worried due to this being a custom picture of family!! You my friend have nailed every tip!! Thank you 😊

  • @nancyolson7740
    @nancyolson7740 3 года назад +2

    Your nails and your painting compliment each other ! Beautiful!

  • @marciamullings3787
    @marciamullings3787 Год назад +1

    Good evening
    Mrs Coffee
    Thank you so much for this video. You help me out a lot because I’m always trying to get the diamonds straight💐❤️🌼☕️

  • @Natalia-009
    @Natalia-009 3 года назад +2

    This is great for those that struggle with squares! I love squares ❤
    Checkerboard is for sure the best 👌

  • @cindychapman988
    @cindychapman988 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for helping me feel that I don’t have to be perfect with squares.

  • @dawn3830
    @dawn3830 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for pointing out that gaps have a purpose. I've been so frustrated trying to eliminate gaps that I didn't even consider the purpose of those gaps! You have just saved me so much time and needless obsession!

  • @208_treasure6
    @208_treasure6 10 месяцев назад

    Your videos are so helpful. Thank you 🙏

  • @tvargas6366
    @tvargas6366 3 года назад +6

    Great presentation! Full of tips... tricks... and confidence building. Thank you! 😊

  • @lesleykuhn8345
    @lesleykuhn8345 3 года назад +5

    You are an excellent teacher and an expert in this field! This video on square drills / multi placing is the greatest one I've found on the tube yet! I even forwarded it to my adult daughter! Thanks from a loyal fan! 🙏❤😷

  • @laurelmcampbell
    @laurelmcampbell 8 месяцев назад

    Very interesting. I’m thinking of starting this hobby and you’ve given me lots to go on. I’m going to watch more of your videos. The piece you’re doing looks beautiful, unlike all the other stuff I see on Amazon. Details, that’s what I like. I do paint by Number now.

  • @paulavance365
    @paulavance365 3 года назад +6

    I finally finished my first square from dac. I was so worried about making sure every drill was perfectly straight I drove myself crazy!!! It turned out perfect n I love it.

  • @keywestcrafter11
    @keywestcrafter11 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!! Your skills are well above mine!! I. Appreciate this video!!

  • @marcycase7239
    @marcycase7239 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the tutorial. It helps a lot! I like to do my DP while listening to your wip & chats! Love your stories about family, dogs, and miscellaneous! Thank you for being your amazing self and sharing your time with us! ❤

  • @wendybelfry1110
    @wendybelfry1110 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for your comment regarding the gaps when using a light pad. I was disappointed in my placement and almost gave up diamond painting. I trust and appreciate your tutorials. TFS.

  • @raysors5
    @raysors5 3 года назад +11

    I needed to hear this tonight. I’ve been working on Elusive from DAC for like 6 wks now. My 1st square and I know everything you said in my head I just needed to “hear” it to give me that push. This is the one that made me push subscribe! Ty.

    • @MrsCoffee1
      @MrsCoffee1  3 года назад +1

      Well Hello, welcome 🥰

    • @paulajablonka9258
      @paulajablonka9258 2 года назад +2

      That's my problem too, you said what was in my head💓

  • @bethrobinson7679
    @bethrobinson7679 3 года назад +6

    Thank you. I thought they had to be absolutely straight so I got frustrated and went to round but I got some square drill paintings coming tomorrow. I'm so excited and can't wait. Thank you again.

  • @Pamslife
    @Pamslife Год назад

    I have never used the square drills yet . Thank you for the tips

  • @itsmefledermaus305
    @itsmefledermaus305 Год назад +3

    I'm very new to diamond painting and my second one is a square one which intimidated me and found you here help a loooot and gives me confidence in trying it! Thank you so much for your tips and tricks👍🏼

    • @MrsCoffee1
      @MrsCoffee1  Год назад +2

      Your welcome! You got this!

  • @corana217
    @corana217 3 года назад +1

    Or listening to Mrs Coffee ☕️ I work and lurk 👀 a lot. Thank you for sharing Mrs Coffee ☕️🤗😘

  • @cindy4u2
    @cindy4u2 Год назад +3

    This was super helpful! I've been diamond painting for about 2 years, but I am just now tackling a square drill kit, the Valentine Gmomes from DAC. I'm loving how it's turning out! I am using a ruler, but your tips really helped me to relax and enjoy the process, and not to stress too much about perfect placement! You're right about the drills straightening themselves out!

  • @SpikeLover1863
    @SpikeLover1863 8 месяцев назад

    Hi, Mrs Coffee. I'm awaiting the delivery of 2 (small) square diamond canvases. I've only been diamond painting for 3 weeks, so I started with round diamonds but heard that square ones can provide more detail on a smaller canvas. Your video has alleviated any trepidation I may have had about squares. Thanks for your great advice - and for pointing out that we don't need a special kind of drill pen for square drills. As a newbie, that was something I was unsure about. I don't have kids, but I have an indoor cat so if I have to leave my canvas for a period of time, I tip my drills into their containers so he can't knock them out of the tray - or worse, try to eat them. (He has a history of trying to eat inedible things. And I don't need an expensive trip to the Vet.) 🙄 I usually manage to drop a few drills on the floor, so when I'm done working on my cavas at the dining table, I vacuum the floor around it for my cat's safety. I look forward to watching more of your videos - and greetings from Australia. 😀🦘🐨

  • @taniabertuola
    @taniabertuola 3 года назад

    These were awesome tips. I always listen to WIP and chats or floss tube while I’m diamond painting, cleaning my house, folding laundry and cross stitching.

  • @susiemcd3941
    @susiemcd3941 Год назад +2

    I absolutely love your channel! If I get a wonky line of drills, I use an old credit card to push them into submission however i'm not too OCD with straightening! Thanks for this video!

  • @brendakatko8286
    @brendakatko8286 8 месяцев назад

    I ❤your explanation of how you explained everything!! Thank you so very much 😊

  • @denisewoelky-montgomery3280
    @denisewoelky-montgomery3280 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you... this is exactly what I was looking for. Great tips..& Ty again.. I Do not comment, but I had to say thank you, for saying things as5hey are.

  • @kymclinton3140
    @kymclinton3140 Год назад

    Thanks for the info re straight diamond's I've been brought three pictures at Christmas and was daunted by the and I manage to buy a cheap diamond kit of a koala bear and I'm getting the hang of it before starting on the othe "howling wolf's " "London's big Ben and houses of parliament with the iconic red phone box " and last of a colourful owl" and I was scared of ruining the good ones I'm amazed you can work with those beautiful long nails

  • @i_am_nishaj
    @i_am_nishaj 3 года назад +9

    Wow thanks so much for this video!! Im trying to get better at multiplacing squares. Seems so much easier for me with rounds because I’m a beast with those but I’m starting to see progress. Your video helped out a lot and I love how fast you’re getting artemisa done, can’t wait to see it when you’re done💕

    • @MrsCoffee1
      @MrsCoffee1  3 года назад +1

      Try This Video too
      ruclips.net/video/xgoGNrIEvXI/видео.html

    • @i_am_nishaj
      @i_am_nishaj 3 года назад

      Thank you so much🤩

  • @user-bh4vp7bv5y
    @user-bh4vp7bv5y Год назад +1

    I'm doing my first square drill diamond painting and was about to get frustrated with the gaps and the drills not being perfectly straight. Thank you for this.

  • @elizabethhanson7540
    @elizabethhanson7540 3 года назад +1

    Enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for them. This was very helpful. I always put a movie on and I just listen while I'm diamond painting. You are right that round drills you can't get them perfect either that's why i really need to pick up my square diamond painting and work on it more.

  • @kellyestrada2456
    @kellyestrada2456 2 года назад

    Thank you!!!

  • @marciamullings3787
    @marciamullings3787 3 года назад

    You are so welcome mrs. Coffee have a great day☺️☕️🌹

  • @josieanselmo9072
    @josieanselmo9072 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you ! Love Your Nails

  • @paulajablonka9258
    @paulajablonka9258 2 года назад

    I find myself answering you in my head, like a good friend and mentor, thanks. 💗

  • @kestra79
    @kestra79 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Mrs Coffee the biggest problem I have with square drill paintings are my need for the squares to be perfect. Most of my DAC paintings are square because I love the detail (Spangler & Pinson for example) as well as the painting itself.

  • @tracydannhaeuser2652
    @tracydannhaeuser2652 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the tips! I love just listening to music, or WIP in Chats while I work! Ironically, I did the whole first side of my Cottage By the Sea by single placing. Then, I guess as my confidence grew, I felt like I would try my hand at multi-placing. It was so much fun! Now, I do a combination of single, checker boarding, and multi-placing! Also, with kids and dogs I love the lock tight storage containers!!! Thank you for sharing ☺️

  • @AngiesPantry58
    @AngiesPantry58 2 года назад

    1st. Your nails are Beautiful.. 2nd. Awesome advise. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sharonstone2477
    @sharonstone2477 3 года назад

    I watched this video last night for help and you fixed everything to work perfectly. I had to tell you thank you. I am still using your Dad's trick with a medicine bottle and a coin. You put your stuck drills in there and shake and poof unstuck drills. It makes me smile everytime. Have a nice week!

  • @colleenizold4401
    @colleenizold4401 3 года назад

    Thank you. I have more confidence with working with square drills.

  • @elizabethwarman9028
    @elizabethwarman9028 Год назад +1

    Hi Mrs Coffee, thank you so much for helping handle square drills. I was working on a canvas with square drills. I literally went OCD with each and every drill. Okay, I am ADHD, so having OCD is common. Know, I can relate and Diamond paint with square drills.
    Love your nails.
    Have wonderful evening.

  • @purplelady5867
    @purplelady5867 5 месяцев назад

    I had to stop the video and get the Craftmate Lockable Storage Containers for myself. I am the one doing the knocking over. 😂

  • @marywashington4481
    @marywashington4481 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Mrs Crochet, I'm new to Diamond painting, my first was round. For my second was square [ Prima Donna] Whew, you make it so easy. I was trying to turn each drill the same way and would turn them to look the same way. I started bottom right and watch your video to square off the kit [ very very helpful ] I'm still working on the bottom right. 🌸

  • @hanaegpy
    @hanaegpy 3 года назад

    I can’t stop thinking about Daisy 🐶 knocking your Christmas tree down with her tail 🙈 I can totally relate 🥰

  • @AnneThompson-tenukihandcrafts
    @AnneThompson-tenukihandcrafts 2 года назад

    Such great tips! I had no idea what the magnet was for. I thought it was for the fridge.🤣

  • @dpdiva7216
    @dpdiva7216 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for this video! I took you advice when I have a kit with square drills and used the checker board method and my painting turned out wonderful! Thank you Mrs. Coffee!!

  • @yvettegraham9657
    @yvettegraham9657 10 месяцев назад

    Love your nails girl!

  • @tinniaphillips4059
    @tinniaphillips4059 2 года назад +1

    Hi! I am a new sub and your videos have helped me out so much. I just started my diamond painting journey and your videos have answered so many of my questions i have. I can't say that enough!! Thank you!! ✌😊

  • @craftinjudi141
    @craftinjudi141 3 года назад +1

    Awesome job, Mrs. Coffee! Very helpful and much ch appreciated!💕

  • @jamieh5121
    @jamieh5121 3 года назад

    Great video. Really needed because squares are becoming a favorite for me.

  • @jamielewin2549
    @jamielewin2549 Год назад

    Hey Mrs Coffee hope hope Mr Coffee and the children and pets are well ☺ I just wanted to say thank you for a great square diamond drill video. I got a square drill kit for Xmas and tried to start it and was getting frustrated as the drills weren't quite straight and I was obsessing a little. So I stopped and found your video and your tips were great. I have now manged to complete a section and I didn't obsess and just chilled. Your right as my face is really close to the canvas and have the light pad on the drills look a bit wonky and gappy when I put the light pad off and step back it looks good 👌😊also it's great if I have a wonky drill when putting more round it it straightens it out. So a huge thank you x

  • @kaybednarz261
    @kaybednarz261 Год назад

    I am so glad that I found you! great explanations! every detail I wanted to know!

  • @SunnyBelleLee
    @SunnyBelleLee 3 года назад

    Brilliant! Thank you. Going to chill out more when it comes to me working those square drills 👍

  • @lynnjackson8367
    @lynnjackson8367 Год назад

    I'm a single placer..lol..thank you for this information..very helpful!

  • @teresagreene8409
    @teresagreene8409 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this-yep that is me being intimidated by the squares -I gave up after like only trying squares for 30 minutes 😂 I think I’ll try again now!!! Thought there was something I was doing wrong about making them perfectly straight 😜

  • @marciamullings3787
    @marciamullings3787 3 года назад

    Thank you Mrs. Coffee for your information have a great day be safe☕️☺️💐

  • @Pinkoflove3
    @Pinkoflove3 3 года назад +2

    For color blocking:
    I’ve gotten to where I love outlining large solid colors. Then I go and continue filling in the irregular shape to form an empty square for the inside. If there are small shapes in the way like stars for the sky I outline them too and fill them in to the square shape. By then I don’t mind the small section that I need to finish.

    • @kristimoore8763
      @kristimoore8763 3 года назад +1

      I do that sometimes, too! I find blocks of color boring, so I create different boxes or patterns to make it more interesting lol

  • @theloungew...annette
    @theloungew...annette 3 года назад

    I started out not liking squares at all but now I really like them. These tips are great. Thank you

  • @ckp_diamondpaints
    @ckp_diamondpaints 3 года назад

    This beginner thanks you for the awesome tips, Mrs. Coffee!!!

  • @lisemariejohansen3245
    @lisemariejohansen3245 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this helpful video🤗😀

  • @angelaporch2984
    @angelaporch2984 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips on square drills. I have a kit that I keep putting away as the square drills were not going straight. Going to try it again

  • @kathykountz3063
    @kathykountz3063 3 года назад

    So glad you said it's ok to single place. I have tried to use a multi place but I can't seem to master it. Working on Chuck Pinson's Strength Along The Journey and enjoying every minute.

  • @gabbyastudillo5991
    @gabbyastudillo5991 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the tips I just started my first square and I’m going very slow because I think it is harder than the rounds😔but these tips will help me a lot for sure.🤗

  • @ethandebirice7047
    @ethandebirice7047 3 года назад

    Thank you Mrs Coffee! Truly Appreciate the tips❤️

  • @melodyluvsherhobbies9454
    @melodyluvsherhobbies9454 3 года назад

    Thank you for these tips on working with squares! I very much appreciate it. Hopefully I will be faster soon! 🤗

  • @Gem8620
    @Gem8620 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have a 3 year old and she passes me my diamonds when she finds them on the floor,she’s pretty good bless her ❤,she says “their you go mummy” :)

  • @allikcreations680
    @allikcreations680 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video.. I kept thinking I was doing something wrong because of the spaces in between

  • @anitanoordenbos1584
    @anitanoordenbos1584 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! There were definately useful tips!

  • @ARTFULSTELLA
    @ARTFULSTELLA 3 года назад

    Great tips cause I've never tried the squares.but will try it....TFS🙂

  • @Kitkat-mn5ud
    @Kitkat-mn5ud 3 года назад

    Thank you for the tips again. I love multiplacing :)

  • @LillianCrawfishDE
    @LillianCrawfishDE 3 года назад

    I wish I saw this 2 years ago! But knowing what I know, this is great advice to beginners as nd intermediate crafters.

  • @wendanik1
    @wendanik1 3 года назад

    Thanks for all the advice. Always nice to have reinforcement of our thoughts. ❤️

  • @Chris-qz9cx
    @Chris-qz9cx 2 года назад

    Thank you I've been worried about getting them straight. Starting a on a new huge project for my daughter. And I want it to look great on her wall.

  • @i_am_nishaj
    @i_am_nishaj 3 года назад

    I’m commenting again because I wanna say thanks so much!! Since about a week ago when I first commented on your video after watching this, I’ve improved my multiplacing skills with square drills. You’re the bomb!!!! 😄 thanks again!!

    • @MrsCoffee1
      @MrsCoffee1  3 года назад

      YEEEEEAAAAAA! SO happy to hear that! Now you're multiplacing like a Boss!

  • @eugeniajones1895
    @eugeniajones1895 3 года назад

    I like to listen to music when i diamond painting and multi placing makes the diamond painting faster and it helps me out a lot. Especially since i have Cerebral Palsy, and i my left hand is my stronger hand.
    I use my left hand for everything. I haven't done a square painting yet. Thanks for the tips.

  • @michellesmith4683
    @michellesmith4683 3 года назад

    I'm getting pretty used to being 6' away from my canvas and anything else these days. 😂 I like using the checkerboard method with a multiplacer if I have a large area of one color. I use the straightener to try and put my plastic cover back on straight after I unbox a kit. Have a great day.

  • @TheBibliophilePuzzler
    @TheBibliophilePuzzler 3 года назад +1

    Great video. I am working on two huge kits, #s 13 and 14 since beginning in October. I have been using the multiplacer for quite some time, switching between the 12 through 15 tips on various pens but I have been doing it for all colors including light colors and have never yet tried the checkerboard method.

  • @michellejaquez8809
    @michellejaquez8809 3 года назад

    Thank you for the great information that you gave .

  • @lindafine2155
    @lindafine2155 2 года назад

    💎✨🔸Thank you! 🔸✨💎

  • @Becca-UK
    @Becca-UK 2 года назад

    Awesome video. Thanks so much 🙏😊🥰

  • @trudyjohns5150
    @trudyjohns5150 3 года назад

    Thanks so much for the informative video!!!

  • @jamienovak7034
    @jamienovak7034 3 года назад

    You are right about wip

  • @caliwider8597
    @caliwider8597 3 года назад

    All these tips were awesome but... can we talk about those NAILS GIRL?!?! 😍😍🔥🔥 they are amazing!♡

  • @quinellleftwich1781
    @quinellleftwich1781 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips! Awesome

  • @lauriejoseph8478
    @lauriejoseph8478 3 года назад

    Awesome tips! Thank you! You do such a great job explaining everything..

  • @dawnmohammed4818
    @dawnmohammed4818 3 года назад

    Great tips thank you luv your videos

  • @nieosheiaprice2493
    @nieosheiaprice2493 2 года назад

    New DP’er and thank you for the OCD mention. I thought it was me. This video helped. I do watch TV, but we only series/movies I have already watched for back ground noise.

  • @lisafahlstrom4410
    @lisafahlstrom4410 3 года назад

    Great explanation. Thank you

  • @hollymcduffee8602
    @hollymcduffee8602 3 года назад

    Thanks for this advice. I was getting frustrated because my drills were not that straight. Will try my straightener and just let it be. Love listening to jazz or piano while diamond painting.

  • @keylivly1
    @keylivly1 3 года назад

    Forgive me I love all your videos but forget to hit like hand

  • @krystalynne3823
    @krystalynne3823 3 года назад

    I'm getting ready for the going jwall event so I'm watching this while kitting up Oberon and Titania. Thank you so much for this!

  • @SimplifiedBusinessSystems
    @SimplifiedBusinessSystems 2 года назад +1

    This was lovely, thank you! Listened as I started my first square kit. It’s a monster (56x109) and only my third kit. Seems that my method is single-place checkerboard, same way I do round drills. 💙

    • @MrsCoffee1
      @MrsCoffee1  2 года назад

      Awesome I'm glad you enjoyed it