WIP and Chat - Setting goals for 2025, outside my comfort zone, and picking through trash (drills)

[@maggiesorge7466]

As a parent of special needs kids, one who definitely has melt downs when his day goes just a bit off, I've learned to not care what other adults think of my kids melt downs. I was spending a lot of energy worrying about what others would think of me or my kid and I realized it was just really bad for my mental health. Since doing that, I have really found my tribe and safe people for my kids and I, and I have learned how to shut down the negative people who just really have nothing to provide to our situation and have no experience with a child with the needs mine have.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I'm so glad you've found your tribe! 💛 And I appreciate your insight, too. Your'e doing a wonderful job with your kiddos!

[@maggiesorge7466]

@DiamondsandWashi Thank you, and so are you!! I love how you honor their privacy and respect them. I know how difficult this parenting journey can be and we often feel like we aren't doing enough or not doing it right lol.

[@txlaura]

Sending prayers of protection and rain to you and my other California brothers and sisters 🌧️🌈 ❄️🍧

[@jillb2889]

❄️ I’m so glad you talk a bit about your children. I feel I’ve learned to be patient and non judgmental. I don’t think i ever was but I know it doesn’t matter what the situation is. Child safety first and let the parents work it out with them. Some are just teaching moments within the family. So thank you.

[@AndiAdams-xd5zg]

We got 6.5 inches of snow over the weekend where I live. We usually get ice, so it was a lot of fun to be able to actually build a snowman and have a snowball fight with the kids ❄️❄️

[@Artemis_dreams]

I do not worry about what other people think when my kid is having a melt down, not even after the fact. The mental and physical energy it takes to try to get out of melt down mode drains me of any effs I could possibly give to folks not immediately involved. I think the school thing is probably effecting you as much as it would him. The anxiety of change for spicy parents can be just as hard as it is for spicy kids. We don't grow out of spicyness we just find new ways to cope. Have a great week.

[@daniellemcneil2702]

❄️❄️You have a beautiful and infectious smile, so I appreciate you giving a face to the kind and gentle voice.❄️❄️

[@DiamondsandWashi]

That's so kind of you, thank you! 🥰

[@rebeccahutto1701]

I want you to know I heard everything you talked about today from your project, small shops, your health and your kids. You are a wonderful lady and I hope all goes smoothly and you all prosper , grow and blessings come your way. I had fears with my child and his school and quirks with his autism. You are doing great ❤ I was glad to hear you guys have been safe so far with the wildfires.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

That is so kind of you to say! Thank you 💛 Your comments always brighten my day, and I really appreciate that you take the time to leave them!

[@darklady10001]

Hi Katie 🌨❄ As for me, I feel terrible right now. I recently had to say goodbye to my first dog whom I adopted when he was 8 years old, we spent 7 wonderful years together and now I feel empty. I hope all is well with you and I wish you a wonderful week and weekend. I really like listening to you. Your Wip and chat have a special place in my heart. 💜

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss! Sending you so much love - it's so hard to say goodbye to a very beloved pet 🫂

[@conniehull6191]

❄️❄️❄️❄️♥️ have a good week

[@ViolasandStardust]

Lower Decks is awesome! It's also a bit more adultish and there's a good deal of crude humor, but overall, it's a fantastic show.

[@estoutish]

So agree with you about seeing some small shops struggle.

[@pamelafoley3811]

🌨️❄️🌨️ Hi Katie! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts with the wildfires. I love all your videos. I can’t wait to see what you work on in 2025!

[@TurtleJoy]

🌨 I think the background you’ve had in your videos where you show your face is nice. I assumed that was your dining room wall. I don’t think you need to worry about it at all.

[@angellearose]

Glad your safe 🙏 ❤️ Me too with the low buy Vibes 💜💯🌹

[@FAAS1981]

❄️take care Katie😊

[@elliet68]

Hi Katie X ❄️ Thank You for the WIP and Chat. I'm in the UK and it has been extremely cold here recently -7 last week. It was made worse as our cat Alfie hasn't been well and he refuses to use the litter box so Dean has been getting up through the night to go out with him when needed. I haven't got children but I love my nieces and nephew as if mine and I have been so lucky to be able to care for them and even had the odd phone call when they haven't been feeling good and just wanted quiet asking if they could come and stay with us. Music lol when I was growing up dad's car we didn't use as a family except days out and going to our grandparents at the weekend. It was either radio or tapes. I can have a good old sing song with the old channels. I'm working on or one of my WIPs is I Miss You which I'm really enjoying but has been put to the side for way to long, I need to get it back out. I did watch your goal video and I have When loved ones are near. I'm looking forward to working on it but I have 2 other DASuk kits kitted up at the moment and 4 DAC so have enough to go at lol. Thank You again x Ellie x

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you so much, Ellie! I hope that Alfie is feeling much better soon 💛

[@Rachel--Van.ashke4212]

Right after we moved to Mississippi, we were in the car with the local classic rock station on, and they played a Green Day song that was released the year I graduated high school, at that point about 18 year prior. As I get older, I find myself leaning more toward what my parents listened to when I was growing up.

[@terri6766]

❄️❄️love your bracelet👍 have a wonderful day and stay safe. Blessings

[@jetleg60]

Thank you so much for your content, smile and upbeat attitude. I appreciate you letting us know that you and your family are safe from the CA fires as of now. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers to stay safe.

[@wandafel6403]

Katie let me start off by saying that you are a beautiful lady with a tender heart and soul and with an extremel passion and knowledge of this art. Do what makes you comfortable whether it is to show your face or not. We your subscribers have enjoyed your videos where you show your face as it makes it more personal but you need to do you. We will be here for you in whatever direction you want to take your channel in. As far as an art space, girl we don't need that we just appreciate your content however it may look like.... You are by far my favorite OG... Keep bringing it on!! ❤

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Aww, thank you so much for the kind words! Hope you're having a wonderful week! 🥰

[@Just_Jessie_Here]

🌨️❄️ That’s awesome that yall have some Chuck E Cheese passes when my son was itty bitty, I would take him and we’d play for about an hour or so. All he wanted was one of these big suckers from the prize counter but it was hard to get enough tickets for that. And you could buy them for like $2.00… so we would go up to the counter when we were done and I’d buy the sucker and we would give the tickets to a kiddo on our way out. One of our favorite things to do on a rainy, yucky day.

[@melissawood4317]

⛄️ We got snow here in Northeast Georgia on Friday. School was cancelled Friday and again today. I am so ready to get back to normal after the holidays!!!!

[@janineswauger]

Feeling your 310s pain!!!! I just finished a kit with a lot of trash 310 and it was rough. I just started working on Cottagecore Witch and it only has a small amount of 310 which is SO LOVELY right now! Thank you for another great Wip N Chat! ⛄

[@CourtKaufmann]

I love my nurtec. My neurologist put me on it when I had a migraine for over a month and this was the only thing that worked to get rid of it. I've been on it since then. I hope it works well for you too. ❄️☃️♥️

[@lianeanderson2800]

59:32 59:34 ❄️wishing you 🌧️

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Thank you so much.😊😊😊

[@MelissaChristensen-u9u]

I very much enjoyed your goals video. I even found myself thinking about projects. I wanted to work on and what type of projects thank you for all you do for the diamond painting community. I very much enjoy your content and love seeing your beautiful face.

[@gloripetersen3745]

Thanks for the chat. I'm also on a no buy myself. I have enough things related to diamond painting. I'm not looking to see unboxings or smallshop stuff because I don't want to be tempted. Wip and chats are perfect. 💜💎🎨👩‍🦳❄️❄️

[@janette-23948]

🌨❄️🌨 Have an amazing week, Katie! I always enjoy spending Monday mornings diamond painting and catching up with you! 😊

[@estoutish]

And I so appreciate your videos. I always learn something and leave feeling encouraged!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@teresacoggins3185]

Hi from Oklahoma. I’m so happy to hear you & your family is quite away from the horrific fires & doing great. So sad. I love all that u share. Thanks Katie 💖

[@GeoWolfWalker]

Yes, aspertame is a big trigger for migraines!

[@patricianikkila4424]

I’m so, so, so, glad you are safe and sound. I was hoping you wouldn’t be affected by those fires. I too am very 😢sorry for those that are. I love your pen! I try to watch all of your videos. Thank you so very much! 😊 And I’m so glad you’re going in front of the camera. You look 👀 and sound great!! Don’t worry. Thanks again. 😊❤

[@TheDiamondTechCourtney]

❄️ I also love doing the outlines and filling it- doing that right now on 2 kits- Hannah Lynn and Kat Fedora- who both have those styles!😊

[@Trinh1227]

❄️❄️❄️ Glad you and your family are safe. 💜💚🩷

[@HaileysHealth]

2025 is a high-buy year for me with diamond art, so let me know your fav small businesses, and I’ll keep them in business lol

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Bahaha! Definitely stay tuned! 🤣

[@HaileysHealth]

@ 😄 Works for me!

[@juleslorraine9885]

Good morning Katie, we are newbies with DiamondArt and appreciate the more personal approach that you were talking about. Thank you! We always learn something!😊

[@Crimson_and_Clover_]

Human beings are selfish. They'll see & think "better her than I, while smiling at their own kid." You just continue being tunnel visioned! You have your cross & those people have theirs.❤ You are a lovely mom.😊

[@deborahmurray1779]

Hey Katie, I see that you do have a lot of Trash drills with the 310s. I have found a trick to cutting off those little knobs that stick out from the side of the square drill. Just take a fingernail clipper and clip that little knob off and they’ll fit perfectly

[@daisymay5823]

Hi I’m from Michigan and new to you channel. I love your voice. I’m a chronic migraine sufferer myself, I can fully relate to the angst of dieting to appease the Migraine Gods. I stick to Whole Foods and real sugar as much as possible. I do enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@michellebrice2990]

❄️☃️ Another great WIP n Chat, Katie! The pain of 310's is real. Lol. I enjoyed this video very much. Stay safe!

[@estoutish]

🥶❄️. In Wisconsin

[@debbielajeunesse2152]

☃️☃️Happy Monday! I love those coordinating accessories! Keep doing the awesome job you do as a mom and don’t ever worry about what other people are thinking. You are doing what’s best for your kids, and that’s what matters❤️

[@LeahAshleyBSU]

Thanks for helping my Mondays start off well !!!😊

[@MariaMartinez_07]

Hello good morning Katie, happy Monday! I hope you have a wonderful day. ❤

[@DonnaBanks-em8qs]

Glad to hear that you’ve identified a migraine trigger! I’ve only had a few and can’t imagine chronic migraine. Also the parent of two now adult special needs children. You’re doing great making them the priority. I’d panic about mid year school change as transitions are hard and changing friend groups can be too.

[@sheilahugo4629]

I use the finch app, I love it! ❄️

[@TKoester2]

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[@mooglebaby]

Lower Decks is definitely worth the watch (though I think that of most Star Trek things). Its funny and its 30 min run times makes it a little easier to watch than some of the other recent Star Trek shows that are an hour. They eventually do a cross over with Strange New Worlds, which is also a really good Star Trek show if you're looking for more. Not generally the same comedy vibe of Lower Decks, but still really interesting about Capt Pike's early career.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Ooh, thanks for the insight! I really need to dive into all things new Trek!

[@lauriejoseph8478]

Hi Katie! Greetings from snowy OH! We now have about 12 inches of snow on the ground here in the Cinn area. You just made it back home in time before all of this hit! I love looking at it but not being out in it. 💭💭💭

[@kimcecchi515]

I am glad to see you posting! Hopefullly, that means you are not near the fires! I'm praying you stay safe with this new round of wind!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you so much! We're safe, and holding those affected in our thoughts 💛

[@SparklingDiamondsandLights]

Good Morning Katie! Hello from Houston, TX! We are having some chilly weather but not the harsh winter weather that is going on elsewhere. Hope you have a great week❄️❄️❄️❄️

[@quinellleftwich1781]

I know if the fires get close to you all that there are way more important things than diamond painting but I would really hate for you to lose all of your things so I am praying that it gets under control and not reach you at all. Safety is first of course but I did consider the other things as well. I also suffer from migraines and I take Nurtec as well. It is a really good solution to my migraines most of the time. I hope it continue to work for you. ❄☃

[@jenniferklayer5259]

❄️ Hello from OK! " 1 to 3 in of snow " the weather people said. Winter storm Cora actually gave my neck of the woods 6 in.

[@jasonhilts3824]

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[@janitarobbins2828]

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[@cathrynking]

I’ve showed my face from the get go of my wax KZbin station. I’ve never had anyone comment on my looks. Ever. They do love my Scentsy background and I get comments on that but not what I look like. I think F2F is my favorite style personally.

[@amycnb777]

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[@elizabethwarman9028]

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[@KarenBoyd-tm4bd]

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[@GailMcCormick]

I accidentally watched one episode of Lower Decks that went by on faceboook of all places and it was delightful. Been meaning to watch the newer Star Trek shows but haven't gotten there yet. We are debating between a new Star Trek or Voyager (as we recently did TNG and DS9), but we decided on a Avatar the Last Airbender rewatch first (animated of course!).

[@DiamondsandWashi]

You're speaking my language - all such good shows! DS9 remains one of my favorites ever 😍

[@melonieelizabeth]

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[@togze]

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[@Nancy-rv3rf]

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[@shawna-3]

❄️🌨☃️

[@elnoralouisa1]

Truthfully, I always thought it was weird that the diamond art youtube people don't show their faces. It's probably the only stuff I have watched that some of the people (some for years) I have no idea what they look like. I enjoy seeing a 'real' person. I always enjoy Black Friday videos that the three of you do just to see your faces (well, that, and discussions about what AB's smell like). So, I am all for it. Doesn't need to be all the time, but it's great once in awhile at least.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Not the stinky ABs 🤣 Thank you! Have a wonderful week!

[@LeahJ93]

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[@devongiven4674]

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[@Chocolate_Diamonds]

Hi... glad you're safe there! Book suggestion - Sidney Sheldon "Rage of Angels" man this book I couldn't put down!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you so much for the suggestion! 💛

[@lesliediamondpaints]

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[@GriseldaSantiago-y7b]

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[@ashleycarpenter1552]

Hello from Michigan

[@tarawrawr]

I'm a HUGE Tamora Pierce fan too and I can definitely recommend rereading! I decided to start rereading again last year and started with the Alanna series, then moved on to the Daine series, then gonna read Kel's series and then reread the Circle of Magic books again! Her books are so good at grabbing you even when you're in a reading rut like I have been! Also, I can't remember if you've mentioned that you like Pokemon, but I know like a month or two ago you were playing a TCG game, and I just wanted to tell you there's a really fun and free Pokemon TCG game in the app store! It's really enjoyable. Just a thought if you hadn't seen that! ❄

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Aww yay! I really love whenever I find fellow Tamora Pierce fans! I adore her whole library and think I've been through all of them a dozen times at this point. And that's so funny you mention the Pokemon TCG game - I've been playing it for a few weeks and I'm really loving it. Adam looked over my shoulder earlier and noticed it for the first time, and immediately went to download it too, haha!

[@dianecurtis7512]

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[@vibekerosslandolsen7157]

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[@trudilawrence9899]

My nephew has demand avoidence along with his autism. Autism is definitely a big thing I'm my family. 10+ kids with it. All very different. 🎉🎉🎉

[@RoseOfRed22]

I have the worst habit of trying to push through my migraines because it’s “not that bad” and keep working…until I work myself up to completely non functional 😭 one day I’ll learn my lesson. Applying for another position at work right now that will be less stressful!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Nooo, pushing through never works (but I do it too, I get it!) Good luck with the job application!

[@DerrickWithdiamonds]

🥶 derrick with diamonds in nh

[@ashleycarpenter1552]

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[@diamondpaintingyoteun]

❄☃

[@melissasimon8174]

I haven't been diagnosed with Autism, but I do have that Fight or Flight every time my mom or husband tell me what to do! I just want to tune them out and not do it even if I know it's right.

[@emilyvanvoorhis]

My daughter’s school burned down in Altadena and I’ve lost count of how many close friends have lost their homes as well. It’s just devastating.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I'm so so sorry, Emily. My heart breaks for your family and all of those that have experienced loss! Sending so much love your way 💛

[@jackiejbee]

❄️🥶💕

[@AshleyHayes82]

Sucralose, red food dye and nitrate filled meats trigger my migraines. I take a monthly shot called aimovig and use ubrelvy when I do get one.

[@MichelleLange-lb6wi]

Hello from Texas! Have you or are you impacted by the wildfires in Southern California? Just checking on you, Katie. I enjoyed all your videos. Have an awesome day!🦋

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi there! Thankfully, we're safe from the wildfires and holding those that have been in our prayers 💛 Thank you for checking in!

[@LolaRyck]

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[@OliveGroveGethsemane]

☃️❄️💕

[@AnxietyArtAdventures]

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[@Stef_T-G]

🗻❄☃⛄

[@evaw4725]

Hello! My father has migrains and has been advised to avoid cheese, tomato, chocolate and red wines. He finds it help. Best regards Eva from Sweden

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you for the suggestions! Red wine was one of the first migraine triggers I identified, years ago. I'm sorry your father has migraines too!

[@laurafrey78]

☃️ My four nephews are all special needs and have all had public meltdowns of varying degrees. I have never been one to judge parents on the behavior of their children as long as they look like they’re trying. But after my nephews came into the picture, my mindset changed from simply not judging when a kid is having a meltdown to having a mental replay of that moment in Hunger Games where everyone in District 12 salutes Katniss.

[@tracycruz5793]

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[@nihauf]

Would the tape work for tightening the twist and pick single placer? I got a metal one thinking it'd solve the constant unscrewing and overflowing putty but it didn't and I'm sick of it. I can't check it myself for now since I don't have my DP stuff with me so I thought I'd ask.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hmm, I haven't tried that before but I wonder if it would? I have a couple of the twist and pick pens, I'll give it a try and see!

[@kathyshearer8661]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber and fairly new to diamond painting and I was wondering; what do people do with all the left over drills? Do you save them all?? And if so what do you use them for? I don't have a lot of room for storage so I haven't been keeping them. Just curious. I get alot of good info from your channel thank you.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi there! Welcome to diamond painting, and to my channel as well! A lot of people do save their leftover drills - it can be handy to have, just in case you're working on a kit and run out of a color. But! Most companies offer warranties where they'll send out replacements if you do run out of a color, so a lot of people don't find it necessary to save leftover drills. If you don't have a lot of room for storage, I think you're probably okay not to save them, or to only save a small amount in each color.

[@kathyshearer8661]

@DiamondsandWashi thank you

[@emilyvanvoorhis]

There is both the OC Zoo AND the Santa Ana Zoo! Have you been to both?

[@DiamondsandWashi]

We haven't been to the Santa Ana Zoo! That would be something fun to check out over spring break!

[@christinae7070]

Can you share the cross stitch conversion companies that have better rendering?

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I actually still need to research before I can offer suggestions with more confidence! So far, I do know that Flossy Fox Shop offers really clear and beautiful renderings, but that's a much smaller shop than some of the others out there.

[@CayeWood]

To answer your question, I have 2 grandsons one (18) has aspergers and one (17) high functioning I see parents dealing with meltdowns depending on the situation I'll ask if I can help or just say your doing fine we've all been there, it gets easier. As I said Im a nan in my 60s and ive recently been diagnosed as AuDHD so I maybe have more understanding than some

[@poetangel922]

The US doesn’t really like PDA. I am confident my son has it though. It’s diagnosed more freely in other countries.

[@emilyerojas]

🥶❄️🤧☃️🧣🧋

[@poetangel922]

I never understand why everyone says the tips are loose. Mine are too big,they don’t go in far at all