Converting a Cross Stitch Chart to a Diamond Painting: Progress Update #1

[@veldagray9970]

Hi Katie. I am really impressed on how you are taking a cross stitch pattern and turning it into a diamond painting. It seems overwhelming to me, but you are doing a great job on it. I am looking forward to seeing how it progresses.

[@bethmccreamyers8149]

Frogging is what we cross stitchers call ripping stuff out …rip-it kind of sounds like ribbit ( the sound a frog makes 😂)

[@T1Diamondbetic]

This looks incredible so far!!!! FYI I sealed my first DP because I was giving it to my daughter for her birthday. I used TRIPLE THICK in the tub and it was INCREDIBLE!!!!!! After it was completely dried even mounted it on a canvas frame and didn’t have ANY popping diamonds. I will probably seal all of my diamond paintings just because I have 4 kids with hands that like to pick lol

[@crafting-with-care]

Pattern Keeper Tip: If you want to eliminate the "search" step (i.e. using the magnifying glass), if you go into your Settings at the top left and go down to Shortcuts, under "In Move Mode", select "Search and highlight the symbol", then close Settings. This way, when you want to quickly search for where multiple symbols are, you just double tap the symbol rather than switch back and forth between the Move and Search buttons at the top for each symbol you're searching for. Since learning this tip, I haven't touched that Search button and have saved myself invaluable time and frustration caused when I'd accidentally be in the wrong action-button and have to keep toggling between the two action buttons. Hope this makes sense, if it doesn't, there's youtube videos that explain it better =) Looking forward to seeing your progress on this! It's looking fantastic so far!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Ooh, thank you so much for the tip! I really appreciate that, I'll have to give that a try and see if that works well for me too. Love hearing the insight and experience from those of you that are more experienced than I am 🥰

[@101dotz2]

What app is that

[@keenearthangel]

I am going to follow this project you are doing. I have often wondered how to convert a cross stitch picture to diamond painting. Thank you for posting this.

[@cassandraparker9127]

This is impressive Katie. I don't know if it's fun, or not. But it's beautiful even this far. Good luck with the rest of the drills..

[@reneecarlson6156]

Sealing the canvas as you go is the best way to continue to enjoy your project. I had to do that with one of mine and it really made a difference in the enjoyment factor. Good luck

[@cindystephens3674]

I have sealed 3 diamond paintings due to popping drills. I only use Tombow Aqua Pur. It leaves NO residue! You can’t even tell it’s there. If anything, I think it makes them a tiny bit more shiny! Great video! Explains a lot! Stay Safe and Blessed! 👋🥰👍💕💜🙏

[@keywestcrafter11]

Hi Katie very ambitious!!

[@LittleLizzy2]

I use Super High Gloss Modpodge to seal my Non-DAC Diamond Paintings. The Principal Diamond Painter on here on KZbin did a fabulous video on all the different type of sealants. Hope that helps & good luck on the rest of the conversation Katie, looks impressive!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you so much for the suggestion! I'll definitely go check out Carra's channel and see what I can find 🥰

[@mariayoung5849]

Good luck on your project!! It looks great!!🥰🥰❤❤🌞🌞🍾🍷

[@LisasColoringCorner]

Wow you got far. I haven’t even worked on mine for the past few months. Too many other projects going on right now.

[@RebelJedi2016]

This is impressive Katie!

[@mariayoung5849]

Watching the replay of this video.!👋🌞❤🥰

[@annielebeau8221]

Fun project! Thank’s for sharing with us. Have a nice day! 🌷

[@kml1972]

Katie, you give me things to aspire to. What an enormous undertaking! I admire you and I enjoy watching.

[@cynthiabujak2368]

Hey Katie😁 OMG, you've really made some progress on this project!! I know one other creator tackling a HAED xstitch conversion project, and she is doing it using paper instead of a pattern software program! She's getting it done, very slowly and, I'm sure, a lot of extra time and triple checking her work! The way you chose to explain Pattern Keeper, I followed your logic very well, so thank you for that! I must say, although this probably doesn't mean much, but I am sooo proud of you!! I know what a perfectionist you are, combined with your anxiety (I also am both a perfectionist and suffer with anxiety), you're choosing to view the popping drills nightmare not as a cause for massive anxiety, but as a chance to try another thing you haven't tried before...sealing your diamond painting!! You're so AWESOME!! I've sealed several diamond paintings, until quickly learning you don't usually need to seal them, but I will not give any advice (cause I'm sure you have plenty of that, and I'm equally sure you have researched it thoroughly, lol), unless you ask me to, but know if I can help, please ask!! I really look forward to following your progress on this project, and any other projects! Thanks so much for choosing this massive undertaking, so we can all learn from it! It's definitely on my dp bucket list! 🥰💖💖 xx Cynthia

[@dotydiva]

wow that is dedication.. I love what you've done and can't wait to see the finished piece. Hugs.

[@loiscassels8966]

I always run a brayer over my diamonds before sealing. That helps pop in any drills that might be sticking up. ❤️🇨🇦

[@susanjackson4324]

Hi Katie, I'm doing a diamond painting of a dragon that is heaven and earth. But I've just bought the max colour pattern of dragon race to cross stitch. Loving your progress it looks stunning xx

[@Chuloon]

Too overwhelming for me, you are next level Kaite!! Simply amazing what you are capable of😍

[@melindahayward8316]

Wow you have made impressive progress on this project. It looks amazing. Look forward to seeing how future progress goes.

[@WendyGorti]

Wow! This is just amazing! I just love this art that you picked. This is exactly my style that I love to diamond paint.

[@Sparkle.Sanctuary]

I've sealed roughly 20 images. My favorite way was to use half mod podge (not the shiny kind) and half water mixed. I had a pack of sponges that were attached to sticks and used one of those to apply it. Then I took a paper towel and gently patted the top being careful leave the sealant on the dp but not the very top surface level. That helped keep the original diamond sparkle.

[@stickingwithdiamonds9529]

What a spectacular project, thanks for sharing!! I have only sealed one diamond painting. After a lot of research, I decided to use 50/50 Tombow Aqua Glue/water. It turned out nice and shiny but far less flexible...it almost "cracks" when you bend it. That might be something to consider if you decide to seal as you go 🤔

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you for the suggestion and thoughts! I'll keep that in mind ☺️

[@Dmedgin7]

This is coming out so amazing!!

[@amywilson4283]

I use Aleene's acrylic sealer gloss finish spray that I ordered from Amazon and it doesn't affect the painting at all. I can't even tell it's been sealed. The only draw back is I have to do it outside for ventilation. I've also gotten mod podge that I'm going to try but haven't yet. Good luck with your canvas and hope you enjoy every minute of it.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you for the suggestions, I appreciate it! ☺️

[@katiedrozdova1979]

Having a tough break with the cooper diamond site. I don’t really see any diamond drills.

[@kitkat0065]

Hi Katie, I knew in one of your video you mentioned using a mini knife to section off section. Could you please tell me what kind you are using? I'm terrified of cutting through the canvas 😳

[@kaywhittington4612]

I don't like to bend or fold my dps because I have had issues with popping drills on some canvases. I attach my dps to foam core board using push pins. Makes it really easy to move them around and keep them flat.,,,

[@ChristianneHare]

Hi Katie! I always always seal my diamond paintings. I'm pretty rough when handling my diamond paintings, so it eases my mind by sealing it :) I use Tombow Aqua Glue with an old toothbrush, and I have diamond paintings that have been sealed for two years old. Those paintings haven't yellowed, and in fact don't even look like they've been sealed. I hope this helps! :)

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'll definitely look into Tombow Aqua Glue since I do keep hearing about it, and I'm glad to hear it's worked so well for your finished kits. 🥰

[@CharmedandCrafty]

You have to display this somewhere at least during the Halloween season. All that hard work needs to be displayed proudly. Can't wait to see the final end product

[@Sandrawest64]

Watching this reminds me of all the time it takes to work a cross stitch...which is one of the reasons I switched to diamond painting. I have more full-coverage cross stitch patterns than I could complete in 9 lives (assuming I'm part 😻)!

[@craftingwithnatalia]

Wow, that's a lot of work! I absolutely hate popping drills but I sealed a couple of diamond paintings I worked on in the past and they were absolutely fine, you can't see the difference, it just feels much heavier and more rigid so you won't be able to roll it after. Have you worked on the new DIYMoonshop drills/canvases? I had a terrible case of popping drills on my last round from them. Didn't even know round drills can pop until then!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi there! I'm so sorry you've had trouble with popping drills on a DIYMoon canvas - I definitely recommend contacting them to let them know. I'm actually working on a brand new round drill kit from them right now, but haven't had trouble with them so far 🤞🏻

[@Awesome-oo3uv]

Girlllll breathe, love your Video 😂❤❤

[@lianne2830]

So, you and life w/Lyndsay are both having issues with popping diamonds but on different canvas types but no obvious issues with the diamonds so I am guessing that the canvas squares are off slightly and may be causing the popping issue. I like your solution sealing as you go.

[@TheColoringDIVA]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@gabriellepacker7921]

Go big or go home. I love the large scale projects you do 😊

[@almajohansen8688]

Is that a app on your iPad thing? If it is what is the name of the app😊

[@OnTheHookCrochetwithJeanne]

Hi Katie. Cooper Diamond Art is no longer in business, just FYI. I only know because I'm looking for a company that can furnish a DP canvas for me.

[@keishagaynor7714]

If I may add my 2 cents. Lol. My very first diamond painting was the RainbowTree by DAC. (Didn’t know about the warranty at the time) My drills were popping so i plugged on and sealed. People complained about mod podge so I went with minwax gloss poly acrylic spray which I love BUT for popping drills it was bad. Now when I touch that canvas whole sections pop off like peanut brittle. I’m so upset with myself. Mod Podge would have been a better choice.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I'm so sorry to hear about the problems you've had with sealing your kit with that spray, that would be SO frustrating! I appreciate that you shared your experience though, and hopefully it goes more smoothly for you next time!

[@keishagaynor7714]

@@DiamondsandWashi thank you. Yes my next ones came out well. One light spray is all I needed.

[@CarolineNH]

I seal the finished parts of my diamond painting with a clear gloss polyurethane before it gets moved off the surface of the table. So I seal in sections as I go along. Please let me know if it's OK for me to post a link to your video on my FB group for DP XS conversions.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you for sharing your experience with sealing! Sure, you're welcome to share this video on FB ☺️

[@beccasaurus69]

My pattern keeper let's me change the DMC colors below 150 and over 3880 to what I'm replacing it to that way it says the correct color in pattern keeper...if that makes sense 😅

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Oooh, good to know! Thank you, I'l have to try that!

[@patricekloves2diamondpaint]

WOW I used to cross stich that is a serious commitment to a project 👏 can't wait to see more progress

[@LadydragonMarie]

#replay 💖💎

[@MiasLifeWithKFS]

Have you contacted the company about the drills?

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Not yet, Mia. I'm really torn about how and what to say. The company was SO nice to work with and I'm not sure what I'd be asking for. But at the very least, I want to let them know about the problem so they can consider changing suppliers.

[@Knitnana]

OMGoddess, Katie! That’s magnificient. Sending you an email!

[@terridavis8725]

Has anyone sealed a diamond painting with puzzle glue and if so how were the results? Thank you to anyone who lets me know.

[@jaclynresendez1104]

Have you spoken to your therapist about how you’re a glutton for punishment? 🤣 You know I love you 😘! Kidding aside, I’m sorry about the popping drills and hope the sealant works well. The image is so beautiful that I think it will be all worth it in the end! 🐉

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Bahaha, I really should! 🤣 Thaaaanks friend, I hope that sealing makes it a much easier process.

[@teresar.1152]

The frog means you have to go back and rip out stitches . You know like the frog sound “ ribbit ribbit” sounds like “ rip it rip it”

[@inadeforest1948]

it would be more helpful if you would use smaller canvas

[@meganann5451]

for me, modpodge left a film and tomboy was much better

[@LadydragonMarie]

#replay 💖💎