Diamond Painting STASH Update 2024 - Plus my new way of keeping track of my kits!

[@robinpennington5758]

Thank you for sharing your stash with us, Alysa. These are my favorite types of video's! I use Gems Flow to keep track of all my kits. I have a house with a basement that is mainly used for storage and have a nice corner for my stash. It has begun to outgrow the corner though! So I too am on a 'low buy', too! Hope your doing ok today and hope you have a great rest of your week!

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Robin! I am starting to feel better.

[@Vanniilaa]

I love love love the way of the organization with the binder ❤ you have a beautiful stash thx for showing 🥰

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thank you very much!

[@CanadianGal10]

This is a great idea to look back on the ones you have done and what is in your stash.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks! I took it out the other day just to remind myself what I have. I like this method!

[@kristinh2468]

I really like this idea for storing your stash. You have some great ones in there. My stash is in my guest room closet. Have a great week!! I enjoy your channel!!

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thank you Kristin!

[@NancyCanadian]

fun, I have so much organization its making my head spin LOLOLOL- thanks for sharing

[@thediamondstitcher]

I bet you do!

[@sylviakanel9766]

Springtime Blossom does look like you, Alysa! If I get that one I'll think about you the whole time I work on it.💜🫂💜 Thank you for this kind of stash video. So organized and interesting.💜🧚‍♀️💜

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks! Hope you are doing well!

[@lisasegorski]

Nice stash, thanks for showing us.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thank you Lisa! I hope you are doing well!

[@carolantrim]

Thanks for sharing your stash Alysa! You have some really nice ones there a even one that makes me super jealous...LOL. I like the book you have made and see where it will make it easy to see at a glance what you have and to flip through when deciding what to do next. Have a great day!

[@thediamondstitcher]

Which one were you eyeing? I'll try and remember incase I ever decide to let it go.

[@carolantrim]

@@thediamondstitcher LOL...I am sure you won't let it go. It's the Follow one from the mystery box. Everyone is after that one...lol.

[@KelsiNewlove-ch5oy]

Thanks for sharing your stash! I have 12 diamond paintings in my stash 🤗

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Kelsi! 12 is a good number!

[@KarlyA.]

I put my sticker sheets in one of those binders too. I love it. I really like this way of showing your stash. It’s much easier to see the picture than when it’s just the one on the box that is shown. Thanks for sharing your stash with us! 😁

[@thediamondstitcher]

I agree! I wish I did this sooner!

[@sparklingspectrumite]

Cool idea!

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Hannah! I hope you are doing well these days ❤️

[@BellaLaLuna1726]

That is pretty neat and a great idea. I just have a little journal I bought from Dollar General for $3, haha. I have 4 WIPs and only 3 on deck, though, so it is pretty easy to keep track of. Looking at the amount of kits that are on my wishiists at DAC and DD, it is best the "stash" stays there and I order what I want from there when I can, even though 34 of the kits I have on DAC are out of stock now. I added it all up and was a little in shock at the dollar amount.

[@thediamondstitcher]

It is nice having a small stash. It's perfectly fine and more responsible really to buy when you need another to work on !

[@lrhodey]

This was a great idea. It’s got me thinking. I’m still deciding what I want to do. 😁

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks! I hope it helps!

[@shinebrightdiamonds2023]

Thank you for sharing your stash! I love all the different paintings you have, it’s a fun mix! My stash is not organized at all, and I’m trying to work through it this year with your 2024 challenge in the FB group. Take care 💜

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks! It feels nice being more organized. I am glad you are participating the challenge!

[@Lunabug2021]

I just finished "I'm here for the food" by Mrs.ButterD & I love how it turned out! I got the craft hoarder one as well & did it right away & hung it in my office ❤

[@thediamondstitcher]

I love Mrs. ButterD art! Such fun colours to work with!!

[@Equinoxie]

During the video, I filled my sticker legends into clear plastic sheets. 😂 I also started with GemsFlow and then saw this system used by others. I liked it immediately! Sure opening each box and getting the legend out was very time consuming. But I think it's worth it. Thanks for the video and you have a great stash!

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks! I kept forgetting to update gems flow. Now I keep forgetting to take the sticker sheets out lol. I think it will be much better once I get the hang of it!

[@nancysmith3151]

You have some nice canvases in your stash Alysa. I have about 30 I think. I may just look into the binder setup for my sticker sheets. I do like that idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Nancy!

[@karenshepherd8252]

Thanks for sharing your stash! Great idea with the binder and plastic sheets to organize your stickers. I don’t use Gems Flow and have boxes in a few different spots. I just placed an order with Amazon and will hopefully get organized in the next few weeks! 😊

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Karen! It feels nice to be more organized

[@feliciaP406]

Thanks for sharing your stash with us! You have so many beautiful diamonds paintings! As of right now I have 10 in my stash, 2 WIPs and I store them laying flat on the guest bed 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 I always unbox my kits when they arrive and lay books on top of them for a couple of days that way they are ready to start at anytime, I never know which one I want to start next

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thank you! Sounds like a great system you have!

[@Crafty-ishKristyn]

Love the idea of keeping the sticker sheets in a binder! I have everything in their boxes, but they are all in a closet downstairs so I don't have to go far to rummage through them 🤣

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks! It's been great because I always forget to keep gems flow up to date.

[@traceyowen2437]

Thank you for sharing it is easier the way you showed your stash I will have to do that myself it would take me a long time to do I do have loads and I have been diamond painting for about 6 years great video ❤

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Tracey! It was hard work but I am happy with this new method!

[@tennille1116]

Aset goddess of healing is one of my all time fav completions. I added quite a few crystals and gold drills to it. You’ll love it! The weekend in paradise is stunning when finished. Also one of my all time fav completions. I store my diamond paintings in my basement. But if we move in the spring I’m going to have A dedicated craft room.

[@thediamondstitcher]

I cant believe I havent started goddess of healing yet. I cant wait to work on it. hopefully sometime this year. I cant wait to one day have a craft room!

[@LabMamato3]

Hi Alysa. Thanks for showing us your stash. Kudos for having great organization. I've been eyeing Blossom since release. I haven't seen her completed yet. Hope all goes well tomorrow for you ❤

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Patti! Now I have to get in the habit of taking the sticker sheets out I keep forgetting!

[@Cherlovesorange]

I keep a really small stash. I like to be under 10. Right now I am at 9 so I am close to being able to buy a couple. 😊 I am 63, and have health issues so I figure a big stash would just be something my family would have to deal with later. 😂 I accomplish about 12 a year so this number seems good for me. I really enjoyed seeing your stash. I just finished A Kind Of Magic. I can’t wait to see yours with the enhancements! Take care girl 🧡🐢🧡🐢🧡🐢

[@thediamondstitcher]

Oh you are still young! that is a very responsible stash. mine gives me anxiety I may go through it again and destash some of the larger kits.

[@jackieunger5713]

I have been looking at my stash, not sure how many. I need to make a list as I also can't remember what I have. So, I need to come up with something to track that is offline. Thanks for showing this way as it gives me something to work with.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Jackie! I hope you find this helpful. You could also do it in a way with just the small sticker inside the box

[@krystinatremblay826]

I did the same and i purchase the same binder, that makes 3 of us, i love it, mine is almost full, and yes pulling out the stickers from the kits was a job lol

[@thediamondstitcher]

I am learning so many people like this way too!

[@katrinkress3030]

Funny, I do it the same way. An love it its so much easier than remeber to update the PaintGem App 😊😊

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks!

[@mariannelindahl9649]

Thank you for your stashvideo. My stash has grown most last year and The year before. 115 and 2 wips. Most DAC, 8 Craftibly, 45Bella art diamonds, 3 Diamond art studio uk 1 munimade and 1 dramer design. And 2 paintgem set and 1 from Oralia.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Sounds like a great stash! Lots of variety!

[@hartanna]

I just did the same thing last week! You're so right about it being a workout! 😂 I used a photo album from illumicrate that fits the stickers without cutting. It's harder to move them around but I've got them ordered oldest to newest and I'm thinking of just making copies of the sticker sheet to keep after I complete them. I still have to figure out a way to put the sticker sheets for other companies since they don't fit as well as dacs do. I'm at 54 kits. I've got them in a closet in 2 120L laundry baskets that someone posted in the vip group. It was an absolutely wonderful idea and I'm not allowed to buy anything unless it will fit in the baskets. 😅

[@thediamondstitcher]

Oh my gosh it sure was a workout! I think it took 3 days of rest to recover! I decided to fold the ones from other companies to fit. I just make sure where I am folding it lands between 2 stickers so they dont peel off. worked so far

[@hartanna]

@@thediamondstitcher yeah them peeling is what I am most worried about. I'll definitely give it a try though!

[@DiamondPaintingWithJulie]

I absolutely love how you organised your stash !! I started DP in January and already have 16 kits (including 3 done, 2 WIPs), though I am eyeing several kits from both DAC and TOWTDA...

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Julie! Now I have to get in the habit of taking the darn sticker sheets out I keep forgetting ! Your stash is nice and manageable! TOWTDA canvases turn out nicely I would say they are more advanced just due to the confetti.

[@jessdiamondpaints]

That was super fun paging thru your book. Emeralds and fairy lights was where I first saw the binder storage. I actually expected you to have a much bigger stash. Mine is currently at 126 full drill canvases. My hoard lives mostly in the garage. I am participating in the #dpstashdown2024 so my numbers will be steadily dropping this year. I don’t collect any artists so it’s pretty easy for me to not buy if I avoid the websites and sneak peek vids. Wish me luck! Anniversary sale will probably be my next purchase.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Jess! I try to keep my stash under control. I only have so much space in my storage locker. I may decide to get rid of the christmas tree one day for more space haha. Who is hosting that event? I wish you luck!

[@jessdiamondpaints]

@@thediamondstitcherthe stash down event is hosted by spirit of diamondpainting

[@Relaxwithdiamond]

Hi! I start doing thebsame with my stash sticker! I have a binder for DAC and one for all the other company. I love it! ❤

[@thediamondstitcher]

Awesome! I think this will be a better way to keep track of things!

[@Diamonds4Linda]

I’m glad you had a good day. My stash is not in my home 🏡 I have some here but most of them are in a climate controlled storage unit 🫣 I store other things in there too like my colored pencil collection and coloring books. Hmm, I am in the triple digits with my kits. I ❤them all. I started collecting dp in July 2022 but actually started dp in September of 2022.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Luckily I am in an apartment and can rent a storage locker here! IT is hard when you love all your kits! Ive weeded my stash down already a few times and now everything I have I really want to do at some point!

[@connkinn5645]

I really love this idea! I'm losing track of what I have and it makes it hard for me to think of what I want to work on next!

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks! I have found it much more helpful!

[@GreenEyesCrafts]

I started in 2019, but had a long break before starting again in autumn 2023. I probably have 7-8 paintings from 2019 and the same from last year. Trying to get two pictures done before I can buy another one as we don't have the best storage space. Smart system you have to get an overview of which photos you have - and just love your selection

[@thediamondstitcher]

Hello Herdis! I am glad you got back into diamond painting and are enjoying it now!

[@graylagran7443]

I started creating a logbook page for all my stash licensed kits. So far, 33 from DAC. haven’t organized the ones purchased from their Amazon store or craft stores. Then I need to do Diamond Dotz, Dreamer Designs, Craftibly, etc. not as many, but still … it adds up!

[@thediamondstitcher]

It does add up quickly doesnt it!

[@pixiestyx]

Enjoyed seeing your stash! I have a lot of the same ones.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thank you so much Cait! I enjoy your videos so much! I hope you are doing well these days! Thanks for the heads up I thought it had a second sheet Its hopefully hiding in the kit downstairs .

[@angellearose]

We have the same idea 😂❤ great stash video 🎉

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Angel!

[@DianesDiamondPaintingJourney]

I like that book for the stickers and a great way to show your stash. The Spangler events are in March, July, and November. ❤😊❤

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks Diane! I will try and remember that!

[@gabriellebrock6350]

I like your munimade kits-I’ve looked at some of those a few times. I definitely should be on a low buy as I just went to GemsFlow and my licensed stash is over 60 😳😂 I have no idea how many bargain kits I own from before I knew better!

[@thediamondstitcher]

Ah yes the stash continues to grow!!

[@Jaime_plans]

Love your bedding, where’s it from 😊. I use the same kind of binder but my stash got too big so I have one binder for round and one for square 😮

[@thediamondstitcher]

I actually cant remember where we bought it. online somewhere. I may have to get a second binder one day. It would actually be nice to seperate by shape because I try and alternate them

[@stella6094]

Ok I need to do this! I just have mine in a folder 😅

[@thediamondstitcher]

Its simple to do and it feel nice to be more organized!

[@grinchville1]

I was going to get the witch who stole the night but I don't like the hair going down to her chin. Since it is round drill it probably cannot be changed.

[@thediamondstitcher]

I think it could possibly be done. What you can do to cover the dark background is brush on white mica powder over the area when finished. I would probably do it over the entire face to make it look even. It can help blend the back ground in.

[@EdunStar84]

Moon Catcher is one of my white whales. She’s sells out really quickly. Re: Camilla d’Errico she’s known as a pop manga/pop surrealist artist

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thanks!

[@Cathairandchaos]

I have over 100. I need to destash a few. One of these days. 😀

[@thediamondstitcher]

It's hard to destash sometimes! I don't want to get rid of anymore of the images I have left

[@CharmedandCrafty]

Instead of taking the stickers out of the sleeves when alphabetizing, why not put an empty sleeve where you need it? Only take out of the sleeves if you absolutely have to.

[@thediamondstitcher]

Thank Jen! Thats what I ended up doing.

[@janinejohnson6357]

No such thing 48:52 as a no buy lol. Over100 retirement buy n font care buy what I like n told family to donate one I pass.

[@thediamondstitcher]

True!