10 Tips for Getting Started With Paint by Numbers - Featuring "The Virgin" from Craft-Ease!

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Hi, crafting friends! Today I'm stopping in to share 10 tips I've learned getting started with the fun and relaxing craft of paint by numbers! My video today features a beautiful kit from Craft-Ease called "The Virgin" by Gustav Klimt, and I'm in love with its bright colors and painterly, detailed result!
I had so much fun with this kit, and I hope you'll give paint by numbers a try! I can't wait to see the final result of this beautiful kit!
Happy painting, my friends!

[@ibelf2465]

A fluid medium is a good thing to use instead of water if you have it on hand.

[@loriayres2649]

This kit looks fabulous! It has taken care of almost everything when it comes to paint by number. And you get a scratch art too! The painting looks like so much fun with all the color and detail. I’m going to order one. I’m really looking forward to trying out the creaminess of the paint. Thanks for the video.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

My pleasure! I hope you have a blast with it and have as good an experience as I have had. I have genuinely enjoyed this! :)

[@rhondahelfand6089]

not lover working with paint cuz of mess but wish they would do color by number with same quality. That is amazing! More i watch more i love!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks, Rhonda!! I think that is an amazing idea! :)

[@rhondahelfand6089]

@@tinyworldsofwonder yeah if they would but highly unlikely . your lively manner. maybe can persuade them ❣️

[@Amy4000]

Wow, these kits are everything ive been looking for!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

That is awesome!! It’s always fun to find the perfect thing. 😀

[@debbiekeller5236]

I have been dying to try this... thank you for the code.. off to order! So many choices! Again, thank you for the code and for the inspiration I needed to finally take the plunge and give it a whirl!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

My pleasure!! I am glad the time was right, and I hope you have a wonderful time! 😀❤️

[@coralgonzalez8659]

Hi, great video. Everything that has to do with art fascinates me. I have to try. Thanks for sharing .

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks, Coral!!! Me too! I always wanted to be an artist!

[@LS-xh9nz]

Very cool and I’m curious to try. Thank you!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks for stopping in today!! :)

[@Felicia790]

I am an ex crosstistcher and the Diamond painting is something I have started to do thanks to your videos and advice. My books with loads of designs from 20 years ago are going to be used for my own use as have found I too prefer custom made ones , now you have started my curiosity about painting by numbers too 😁 thank you so much for your advice and recommendations 🙏🏼🌺

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I am so excited you’re enjoying diamond painting!!! If you give this a go let me know what you think. I have been having so much fun!!

[@Felicia790]

@@tinyworldsofwonder will do 💐

[@darlenevandyk7390]

Thanks for the info on Craft Ease!!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

My pleasure! 😀

[@kimberlydavis7514]

I LOVE THIS! Erhmergerd! First off I love everything Klimt! I am going to have to at least try it!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks so much!! If I recall they have two Klimts available! I LOVE him too!! ❤️

[@kimberlydavis7514]

@@tinyworldsofwonder I ordered The Kiss!!! I'm excited 🤪🤗🥳

[@elleemann]

I do a lot of paint by numbers and I'm always interested in trying a product that I haven't yet bought. I was thrilled to see that craft ease came already mounted to a frame in your video. And getting a full set of extra brushes was a good feature as well. Or so I thought, until I went to the Craft Ease website to check out what prints they offered. Wow! They offer a rolled version for about 30 bucks, or a stretched version for an additional 25 bucks!! Holy cow!! Most expensive paint by numbers I've ever seen!! And the "extra" full set of (cheap) brushes were a very expensive 14.99!! Ouch. No thanks.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

True, they are on the spendy side, but they do license while 99% of paint by number companies use unlicensed artwork. I suspect that effects their pricing to some degree. Otherwise to each their own! 😀 I guess all I can do is give my experience, and my experience with this canvas was amazing! ❤️

[@sahaara7946]

As a perfectionist paint by numbers is my absolute doom. I had so many as a kid and teen and I could never finish them. I recently started diamond painting after watching a bunch of your videos and I found this to be easier for me as a perfectionist.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I TOTALLY hear you on that. This kit has probably taken me 100x longer than it would any other person on earth. LOL! I have had a LOT of fun with it, but it has been slow going for me. :) I agree that diamond painting is easier to manage on the perfectionist front. :)

[@karinswartz3046]

Hi, I felt the same way as you! I have to tell you that I finally put my brush on the canvas last night and OMG, what a great experience! Nothing like the awful kits we messed up as kids with the gloppy oil paint! The paint went on smoothly. I am a huge fan of Jessica and totally trust what she says and I swear, it's as fun and easy as she shows on her videos. I am the most uncrafty person and I started Diamond painting because I was searching for a craft that I could actually accomplish from beginning to end. I love diamond painting, however it's believe or not, not as relaxing as paint by number. I would stick to Craft- Ease because their paint and fabric canvas is wonderful. I think all the diamond painting made my hand really steady when applying the paint. As well, the brushes are not like the one brush we got with a kit back in the day. The brushes are precision. I also took a tip from Jessica to outline the area first, start with big areas, work left to right and so on. he suggested Royal brushes 02 round and 03 round which are quite inexpensive. That will make the experience even better. Or a Value pack with those brushes included. I would 100% give it a try if DP is your only craft. It will also give you a bit of a DP break!

[@Cardlady1967]

Thank you for the code❤

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

My pleasure! It was so kind of Craft-Ease to offer it. 😀☺️

[@Pasos4me]

Oh my Jessica, I absolutely do not need another craft! With over 200 DP’s in my stash, on top of that new counted cross stitch projects a plenty, do I dare try this? It looks like a lot of fun, I’ve never don’t paint by number... What can it hurt to visit that website and just “browse”? 😂 Wonderful video, please show us the finished product 😍

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks, Jill!! I have to admit that I had low expectations about how much I would actually enjoy this, but I'm not going to lie - I have kind of been addicted to it the last few weeks. (And just what I needed too - another craft!!) But it really has been zen and a nice change of pace from my diamond paintings. If you try one, let me know what you think! :)

[@Pasos4me]

@@tinyworldsofwonder I definitely will! 😎

[@ruthiemuqatach5942]

Thats the problem with a big stash!

[@karinswartz3046]

Ha Ha found your comment! I'm cracking mine open!

[@evan2290]

Do you ever use white paint marker or just white paint to cover the numbers without having to do a lot of layers? Or does that not look as good?

[@lakishas3010]

Yayyyy Jessica🍷🍷🍷🍷here's to adding another craft to our life😂😂😂😂. I think it's great that these PBN comes already attached to the canvas because It can be not only expensive but confusing as heck to get one separately. I will definitely checkout the site. I might just grab something to help a girlfriend out😘🤗 By the way... thanks for the excellent tips on making PBN's easier to transition to because as know it can be easy but the tips are key in making this particular craft a happy breeze🍃🍃🍃🌞

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

You are just the sweetest! I agree - the frame has been so convenient! I am everyone’s enabler in chief! 😂 I want all of my lovely friends to always do what’s best for them - I do this for fun and would continue for free. 😀 Have an amazing week!!

[@lakishas3010]

@@tinyworldsofwonder 🥰🥰🥰

[@169esmeralda]

oh man. I was obsessed with paint by numbers as a kid. I tried later as an adult, but it was hard to really find a good kit. I'm excited to try this again.

[@kelley7624]

So amazing

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

I am having SO much fun with this!! I am kind of surprised how much! If you try it let me know what you think!! 😀

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@kelley7624 ❤️❤️❤️

[@yazosoyo]

Swatches are so essential... so I know when a paint needs to be replaced! I prefer light to dark. Lighter colors stain darker colors.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Agreed! That is a great point! I can see how light to dark would work well. 😀

[@lorriemoreau8894]

I haven’t done a paint by numbers since I was a kid. Big temptation but I ordered “At The Bottom” earlier this week and it was delivered today sooooooo.....my drills and chills will be finished this weekend and there might be a mermaid being kitted up 😀 we’ll see. I am going to remember this company though for future undertakings!

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Ooh fun, Lorrie! Congratulations on the finish coming soon - and the new start! 😀

[@lorriemoreau8894]

@@tinyworldsofwonder Thanks, I’m really taken with the Gretel Lusky canvas. Have a great week. It looks like winter is moving into Colorado by weeks end, I’m sure Montana is already cold 🥶

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@lorriemoreau8894 I am so glad!! 😀 Yes, we are sending the snow your way! 😀

[@ellieh590]

Can you give me a link on what brushes that you’re using, I find it overwhelming to figure it out on my own. Thanks. Can’t wait for my kit to arrive.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi, Ellie! Here is a link to Blick Art Supplies: www.dickblick.com/products/royal-langnickel-zen-all-media-brushes/ I use the size 2 and 3 round the most. (Note: This is my Blick affiliate link, so I get a little commission when you use it.) I believe you can find these at many art supply stores however.

[@floraleia]

Have you ever experienced issues of running out of paint, or having your paint dry on you? I ran into that with a craft kit I purchased from Michael's, which was very frustrating. Ended up trying to mix my own with my acrylic paints, which as you can imagine, did not turn out well.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Not yet, but I’m quite new at this. So far my paints in this kit are holding up great!

[@denzellay546]

Well Jessica, you’ve done it again! Now I’m off to try paint by numbers...I’ll give Craft-Ease a try. I tried paint by numbers years ago but was frustrated by the quality of the paints. Based upon your experience with this company I look forward to giving it another try.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Consider me your enabler in chief!! LOL! I am genuinely having a great time with this - way more than I expected to. It's been a nice break from my diamond paintings, and really zen! I loved that this company has a nice selection of "Classics" - right up our alley! If you try it out, let me know what you think! :)

[@denzellay546]

I have ordered the Modigliani “Portrait of a Young Woman”, full kit. I figured it was easier to order it from Craft-Ease than to have to go to Southeby’s and pick it up at auction....🙄

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@denzellay546 Oh nice! Thank you! ☺️ And yes, much easier! 😂

[@karinswartz3046]

How did it go?

[@denzellay546]

@@karinswartz3046 Actually it didn’t. I tried, but this craft just isn’t for me. I just don’t like the finished products.

[@stevenkisebe5088]

I will like a kit. Ples

[@karinswartz3046]

Hi Jessica, Thank you for featuring my question this month, what a nice surprise! I'm finally cracking open the Craft-Ease Chaperon Rouge by Sybile Art. I'm just psyching myself up by watching your tutorials again. Can you please tell me how to add the water and or dish soap to the paint? Do you add it to the entire pot? You mentioned that only on some parts you want thinner paint while others it should be more full bodied. As well, I have a canvas that isn't mounted and it keeps rolling any ideas for tacking it down when I'm painting? Finally, do you think I should purchase a couple of better artist brushes on my first go at this or should I wait to see how I do and then purchase them the next painting if there is one, lol. I can get the two you mentioned if it will help lead me to success the first time around. My kit came with just 4 of the natural colour wooden brushes. I'm a bit worried about tackling the huge areas on the canvas. I don't want to make a streaky mess! You generally demonstrated small to medium areas. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance and I think I need to just dive in.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Hi, Karin!! That is awesome!! You can do it! I add a tiny dash from my pump directly into my water. 🥰 For unmounted canvases, I’ve seen people use blue painters tape to tack them onto an easel or painting/drawing board. I think if I had had to finish my first kit ever with the wooden brushes I would never have done another, so I would definitely suggest an upgrade if possible. 🥰 For big areas, using the bigger brush and applying multiple coats usually works well for me. I hope that helps! Courage - you’ve got this!!

[@karinswartz3046]

@@tinyworldsofwonder Hi Jessica, Ok, I started and have made great progress! So great and a welcome break from Diamond painting. My secret weapon is an amazing brush that the sales person showed me at the Art store. I am using it constantly and would not have been successful without it! 20/0 Nobel 168R (for fine detail) It was just under $3 Canadian and she told me to never ever wash or rinse it with hot water and to use only cold or it will ruin the piece that the brush fits into. I like the art store for advise because they are artists who paint. I realized that I have never used acrylic paint and it is so creamy, smooth and amazing! I did ask Dee at Craft- Ease a couple of questions and she was oh so helpful! I some how used the wrong colour on one of the background trees on the right, but I remembered Dee saying that if you go over the lines or make a mistake it is part of the process and makes the piece unique and your own. Once I realized the tree was the wrong colour, I took a breath, and made it my own and coloured the tree beside it with the paint number that I was supposed to apply to the tree- I just reversed the colours and it looks fine. So that's my painting adventure so far and it is all thanks to you that I have added this craft. Maybe you can post the finished Chaperon Rouge when you finish so I can compare it to mine. I would love to be able to see some of the things you did so I can evaluate how well I did the first time around. I am open for suggestions for my next Craft-Ease in terms of being the next step. Thanks again. P.S Can I use your code every time that I order from them? they gave me the first time user discount, but I told them that I wanted you to be credited because you introduced me to the product and inspired me. Dee is looking into the matter. Fingers crossed.I also wanted to mention that I bought the value pack of brushes form Royal and Langnickel the ones with the turquoise handles for Acrylic, Watercolor and Tempra and it comes with 8 brushes ( Gold Taklon). I have to say, that those particular brushes do not build in success and are too soft and frustrating to use. I find that the flat brush from the kit is better plus the Nobel brush. I think the large Royal brush however will be useful for a very large area and for applying the glaze at the end. FYI no instructions in the box that explain what the clear glaze was for so maybe explain that to your viewers. Dee explained its use and how to apply. A demo from you in the future might be good too.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@karinswartz3046 I love this! I'm so excited you've made a start and that it's going well! :) Thanks for the advice on the brush - that is awesome! :) I will definitely post some progress updates as I go. :) Mine didn't actually come with clear glaze, so that must be a new addition! Is it a varnish you can apply when you finish perhaps?

[@karinswartz3046]

@@tinyworldsofwonder I assume. it is a type of varnish. It smells kind of milky, but not in a good way, lol. There are two small paint containers of it and it is a clear thick liquid with a touch of a cream colour mixed in. Dee told me that it will make the canvas have a shiny appearance. I was surprise that there was no reference at all to it in the package which is a big oversight that I hope they take into consideration. They really need to add a fine detail brush to the kit. Had I used the brushes included , aside from the flat brush which I really like, a customer would make a mess of the painting. So glad the sales person recommended that brush! I don't seem to have much success using the round tips that are long and raindrop shape. I. would really love you to try out the Nobel brush to see what I mean and hear your thoughts. I have mostly been using that.

[@karinswartz3046]

@@tinyworldsofwonder Hi, again. Take a look at the channel on KZbin called JelArts. She makes the cutest stickers. I just. love her stuff! She is from Ontario, my province and just opened an online store. Her work and craft is just a bit different and I think it would interest you. I also love Pencil Stash for Adult colouring and I'm learning a lot from her channel. Haven't cracked open the colouring books yet.

[@Jenn..N]

Hi. My set ran out of black-brown that came with it so I had to use my own. Trouble is it's shiny so looks weird as all the other colours on the canvas are.matt. Any tips please?

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Oh how strange! I have not had this issue. Did you contact Craft-Ease? If you want to cut the shine, I wonder if a matte sealer would help?

[@Jenn..N]

@@tinyworldsofwonder that sounds like a good idea. Thanks

[@kendraiacouzze4930]

Nope, not going to even try it. Another detail orientated craft is something I don't need😆 Great video though😍💎🍁

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Thanks!! I hear ya! I just can’t seem to stop myself. 😂😂😂

[@phillipstroll7385]

I wanted to say I thumbs down your video. I later thought I should explain why. Your editing and content was fine. No complaints at all. The information provided was good enough no doubt. I thumb down the video because you didn't pay for the product you reviewed. How can any thing said be trusted if you don't pay for the product yourself? It's just a commercial. Nothing more. Which makes it even worse. Haul Had you purchased the product I would have liked, subscribed and shared, but as it stands, I simply can not. Ok I just wanted you to know why you a thumbs down from me.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

Interesting criteria ... but okay. To be honest I don’t really care. 😉 I guess you don’t do affiliate partnerships on your channel? Yesterday we discussed the ability to earn money on KZbin AND be caring and ethical at the same time. So does the ability exist to review products you were comped while ALSO being honest and fair? I hope so since I just spent $85 returning “free” canvases to a company in the EU after realizing their products had quality and copyright issues. Ain’t just anybody getting a review on my channel.

[@phillipstroll7385]

@@tinyworldsofwonder you're right, I don't accept free products on my channel. If I don't buy it I won't review it. I make enough of KZbin, adsense, patron & live streams to never ever accept free mech. There have been times when I accepted a discounted price but those times I did not monetize those videos. However, with that being said, if I enjoyed the product & would continue to use the product, I did monetize other videos with those products being used. I never ever monetize product review videos I didn't buy honestly. I'm not suggesting you shouldn't. By all means follow the leader. I merely stated why I thumbed you down. So you wouldn't take it personally.

[@tinyworldsofwonder]

@@phillipstroll7385 Well hey, thanks. The thumbs down doesn’t have your name on it, and you certainly ain’t the first. 😉 I monetize these routinely because they’re a crap ton of work, but to each their own. I don’t find anything shady about it, and the impetus to be honest is built into my channel’s reputation. If people buy something and find out it’s crap, what good would that do my channel in the long term? People who are so bendable that they can’t be honest if someone gives them a craft product for free definitely shouldn’t do tutorials like this. 😜