Tutorial - How to make your own diamond paintings!

[@sweetauntbuddy]

I've never seen those books before, wow! The cat version is in my Amazon cart right now! What a fun idea for all those extra drills.

[@gbmaltese]

I want to get the cat version too!! These are so fun

[@conniemaldonado6097]

They are addicting!!! I have them all and just ordered the newest one today!!

[@gbmaltese]

@@conniemaldonado6097 I love and need them all!!!

[@conniemaldonado6097]

@@gbmaltese Just go put them all in your cart!!! LOL...

[@angelaprivette8810]

Where can I order these particular books at?

[@douglaskorkan8541]

I'm new and was wondering how to make my own canvas. You are a great teacher. You give simple and easy instructions. Thanks

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you so much!

[@dawnmccrickard7722]

I have only done one diamond painting and I can't wait to do more. GREAT idea. Now I need to go to my favorite book store and pick up a mosaic coloring book.

[@Kacey43]

This is the hack of the century! So impressed!

[@gbmaltese]

It is so easy to do too!!

[@lorrainemclean4863]

Loved the video. I have just ordered some books. Great idea to use left over drills. I can't wait to find the sealer you use now. Love love your ideas. Thank you very much.

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you! I am having so much fun doing these - I love watching the picture appear as I'm doing them!!

[@addielangehennig3067]

Love this idea! I have books I can use and I have my own pictures I’d like to use with diamonds 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bertamohar57]

This is really cool, just love your idea! It would be great to find a grid small enough to lay over any coloring book to create diamond paintings from any favorite coloring book. Will definitely keep this in mind, very clever Grace!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you Berta!! Yes, it would be really nice to put grids over other coloring books - I'll have to see if I can figure that one out - lol!!

[@bertamohar57]

If you figure it out I'll be very interested! I don't get much time but if I do I'll let you know!!

[@gbmaltese]

@@bertamohar57 Sounds like a great plan!!

[@gwillya1]

Hi Grace! This is great! Thank you so much for showing this. I had no idea there were mosaic books! You're so wonderful to show new things. Great job. :)

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Lynne!! These are so fun to do!! I love a mystery 🙂

[@Hrockstarz]

What a cool idea I'd probably paint around the border and leave them all in the book

[@gbmaltese]

That's another idea, just have fun with it!!

[@stephinybailey2898]

This would be a great project for kids that want to diamond paint with you

[@gbmaltese]

It sure would!!

[@jessdiamondpaints]

Such a cool idea. I will try this but first I’ll scan it and shrink it until the boxes measure 2.5 for squares to avoid the white showing.

[@gbmaltese]

That's a great idea!

[@AdrinaGutierrez-no4rh]

Great video! Very helpful and much appreciated!

[@margaretgrant8962]

Txs for the video. I needed to order regular drills and a/b drills for a painting. Your links helped me find them. I subscribed to your channel because you always make videos that help me.

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad I am able to help you out 😊

[@ZombiieLoveQuadCreations]

How perfect!! I sometimes want small projects to work on and never find any. I can make my own! Thank you!

[@sharonwildbore6938]

That is such a great idea to use your spare drills up I love it

[@gbmaltese]

They are fun to do too!

[@dedefleisher6502]

You are wonderful! This looks like a good idea. Thank you for sharing!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you so much - it is so much fun to do!

[@mjholmes2012]

This is a great idea. I ordered the book and sticky paper. Going on Etsy to order drills. Thanks so much.

[@gbmaltese]

Great!! Have fun making your own!!

[@ShainaInColorland]

Wow what a great idea grace! I have one of these books but definitely want another one to try this sometime! This is so cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you Shaina!! I am loving these books for both coloring and using as a DP!!

[@kevinreid6367]

love this idea. where did you get the glue paper you did not write that down?

[@gbmaltese]

The double stick adhesive is listed in my Amazon store link. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B008QHBL8Y?ref=exp_gbmaltese_dp_vv_d

[@um6498]

Thank you so much, what a wonderful idea with leftover drills, beautiful. X

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome! 💖

[@aracelisortiz1056]

I love this tried going to amazon under you. Still need to figureed out. Thank you. Enjoing your channel

[@gbmaltese]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jmfranklin]

Thank you, Grace! I wanted to be able to make my own DP, but didn't know how. You did a great job of explaining how to do it!

[@gbmaltese]

I am so glad I was able to help!! Have fun making your own 😊

[@mystriadiamonds]

This is such a cool idea! I just got a mystery color story from Amazon and I would probably color first, then diamond paint it! Thank you for the amazing idea!!!

[@gbmaltese]

I am having so much fun doing these!! I am actually coloring one now, so i can see how much difference it makes in the final outcome. I'll show that in a future video 😊 You are so very welcome!!

[@leahmcginley4057]

Could you video you doing one in square so we can see the gapping? I use square drills this is why I'm asking to see you do a pic in square drills, this is so cool! I am going to have to go shopping on amazon now ( lol) thanks gracie

[@sharonlittell5487]

I love this idea. I work in a nursing home, as an activity aide. I used diamond painting as a craft, and I have some residents that love it. This would be a great idea for them. I’m going to get them some of these to do. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@gbmaltese]

That's a great idea!! I really hopes it brings some enjoyment to them - I know I sure am loving doing these!! Thank you for subscribing 💖🥰😊

[@Crafter1111-o8h]

wow great project for kids too and use to left over drills👍have fun hermanita🥰🙋‍♀️🌹

[@gbmaltese]

Hi hermanita!! I'm having fun doing these!! Love you my dear! 💖😊🌺🥰

[@patricialeclair1310]

I just found your channel. What interested me was your video on creating my own diamond Painting. . . I've been a portrait artist for many years. I've been thinking of doing my own diamond painting from a photo.

[@gbmaltese]

That would look fantastic!

[@vanessagodiin770]

Can you do this with an ordinary colored picture and put it on card stock? I would like to apply the diamonds on the card following the ink colors of the picture. Great for beautiful special Christmas cards.

[@gbmaltese]

You should be able too. Just decide which colors you want and order them. These are so fun to do! You can make them really special - great idea for Christmas cards!

[@juliepervick0394]

OMG!!! Awesome idea!!! A must have indeed!!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you so much Julie!! I am having fun doing these 😊💖

[@juanmeowmix1530]

Such a great video and idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!

[@sheldongrandkids2978]

Thank you so much for all the information and teaching in this video. What an awesome idea! I had a lot of extra round drills and rhinestones so I used both. I was wondering if Staicer products was still in business, because I couldn't find any way to shop or order from Stephanie. Thank you again. I loved your video and I subscribed.

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you so much for subscribing!! I'm not sure if she is still in business, but here is another place to order drills: www.etsy.com/shop/DiamondDrillsUSA?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1094291049&from_page=listing

[@sheldongrandkids2978]

@@gbmaltese thank you for replying to me and for the link. I also have been researching on line and I found a company called Diamond Paint with Sparklers. I have an order on the way from them. They have just about every kind of drill you can think of! They also sell enhancement kits that correspond to mainly DAC and Dreamer Design kits you buy separately. Also I wanted to post the picture I made with a page out of the animal mosaic book. I bought 2 of the books you suggested and the "canvas" double sided tape sheets. It came out pretty good and I had fun doing it. I couldn't figure out how to post the pic on here 🤷‍♀️

[@gbmaltese]

@@sheldongrandkids2978 Yes!!!! That is a great place to order: dpwithsparklers.com I've ordered from her a few times. You can email me a picture of your pictures at [e-mail]

[@jld2075]

I love this idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome - I'm having fun with it!

[@cumbriastoves2945]

Can I ask where I can find those books please. I have wanted to do my own for ages, but can't find coded books. I am in the UK, thank you, brilliant idea!

[@gbmaltese]

I bought these on Amazon in the US, so I'm not sure if Amazon UK carries them or not. They are put out by the Belba Family.

[@lisalunsford3937]

This is so neat!!!! Thanks for sharing my new favorite way of diamond painting!!!!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you Lisa!! I'm having fun doing them!! 😊

[@ladylee8364]

Hello Hello there wow this has been a wonderful video i really liked it i have gone threw so many and nothing came up exciting like yours did soo Thank you so much for this ive just ordered a few books and i have millions of drills left over so this is so exciting i just need to figure out how i can use my drills for my regular colouring books and thank you for the links

[@gbmaltese]

You are so very welcome!! These are fun to do and help use up those extra drills!!

[@kimoconnor8182]

Hi Grace what a fantastic idea. I have so so many extra drills laying around I did not know what to do with them and now I do. Now I have to go out and buy those coloring books and the sticky sheets and I'm all set to go. Thank you Grace again for a fantastic idea keep them coming!!!!!

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Kim!! These are perfect for those extra drills!! I am having fun with these mystery DPs - you never know what it's going to be! They are so easy to make! Take care and have fun!!

[@lroxscreation]

What a great idea I’ve tough about that but haven’t tried it yet

[@gbmaltese]

It's really easy!!

[@cindys1697]

That is the most clever idea!! Do you think double sided tape would work in a pinch? Thank you for sharing!!

[@gbmaltese]

I think it would work fine 🙂 That's all I'm using, except it's a bigger sheet. Have fun!!

[@KathyClark-oi6rs]

Wow thanks for a great idea!

[@gbmaltese]

You bet!

[@Lisa_marie1990]

Hi grace, could you please tell me do you no any websites where I can purchase rhinestone crystals diamond painting, thankyou

[@gbmaltese]

Here is one: crystalcanvas.us/?fbclid=IwAR3i6cEe9X0MCCN3r8O6Uk7L_IcNzjkfpzEuklk8Ie6rKEzaqCIBBnfdbY0 It looks they are closed right now for updates. Here is a link to their facebook page: facebook.com/groups/409218839801434

[@Lisa_marie1990]

@@gbmaltese thanks grace

[@rebeccasmith953]

I Love This Idea. Thank you so much!!

[@craftychefdiamond]

Amazing and looks fun!!

[@gbmaltese]

I am having fun doing these!!

[@mariehardy3372]

I loved this idea. I'm a huge UNC Tar Heels fan and thinking about making something using their mascot. I think I'm gonna get touch with the lady about the drills. Thank you for the idea.

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!! It is a lot of fun to do!

[@jenniferskiles1537]

Great idea.im gonna try it.

[@gbmaltese]

Have fun!!

[@yakvlutaddict13]

Niceee!im doing my first diamond painting and it’s sooo fun!!

[@jenniecrochetzone]

Such a good idea love it

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you!!

[@Toltecgrl]

What a clever idea!!! You have the BEST ideas!! I need to give this a try! I’m going to look at these coloring books. I never heard of them. Thanks for sharing your ideas!! 🤗🤗

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you!! I am loving doing these!! I'm working on my 4th one now - so much fun! 💕😊

[@kellysmith82016]

That was a good idea! I love it!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you so much Kelly!! 💖

[@kellysmith82016]

You are very welcome!!

[@themactuba]

I think this will be a good way to translate a cross stitch pattern to diamond painting! Print out a blank grid on card stock. Thanks for the idea!

[@gbmaltese]

You are very welcome!! Diamond paintings are actually based on the cross stitch idea 😊

[@heathersutherby4652]

Do you think you could use the Diamond Dotz brand drills from Joanns?

[@gbmaltese]

You sure can!! In fact, I did a video after this one showing you which ones I used from Diamond Dotz ❤

[@heathersutherby4652]

gbmaltese I just found a different brand of the mosaic books they have a circle series. The book I ordered is Floral Mosaics by Colorful Nature. I think I’ll order a few and try them out!😊

[@ikeameltdown8012]

I love this idea!

[@gbmaltese]

I am really having fun doing these!!

[@zrrsamara4768]

So interesting, very informative. But I have my own Artwork and I'm interested in making them into Diamond Artwork. How do I put the grid onto the image? Is there a software that does this? I'm excited to start but I don't know which way is up or down, please help 😢. Thank You. 🥺

[@gbmaltese]

I really wish I could help you with your question. I am sure there must be some type of software out there that would place a grid over your work, but I've never looked for it. Good luck in finding something that can help you out! 😊

[@valeriehandmadewithheart]

This is a great. I was going to suggest coloring it first but you beat me to it. You could even print simple pictures with a graph photoshop overlay to customize this idea even farther. I am so glad you mentioned that tidbit about the tombow. I was going to purchase some to seal my first diamond art club painting. It's a holiday one so I want it to have many years of use. Thank you so much for these videos.

[@gbmaltese]

That's the beauty of doing these graph pictures, there are so many ways to do them!! You can be as creative as you want - I am having so much fun with them. I'm on my fourth one now!! I am so disappointed with the Tombow glue - I'm just glad I didn't use it on one of my favorite DPs!

[@kymclinton3140]

Hope I can buy this in Hobbycraft UK as I made a a Christmas picture years ago with tracing from a poinsettia table cloth on to a large canvas that I then coloured in with felt tip pens I'd love to turn it in to a diamond painting

[@cindystanley8992]

This may be a dumb question. I did the Harry Potter castle diamond art and have extra diamonds but they don’t have colors associated with them. I believe one is black. If I need black for another one I’m doing, how do I know if the ones are truly black. None of the sets have colors to go with the numbers

[@gbmaltese]

All you would be able to do is put them next to some of your other drills and see if they match.

[@brawyn777]

Where could u buy or how could u make a small grid to fit over a coloring book page ?

[@gbmaltese]

I've never looked for anything like that before.

[@terryjoseph9148]

Wow Grace you’ve been busy!! What great ideas for all different kinds of coloring! What are the sticky sheets called? I have some coloring books that would be cool to change into diamond paintings also. They don’t have to be the mystery ones all the time do they? Glad your doing good! Thanks for sharing!!

[@gbmaltese]

Hi Terry!! You can use any type of coloring book you like!! The sheets are double-sided adhesive - I have links to them in my Amazon store in the description under the video. These are fun to do!!

[@GabbyxxAngel22]

Wow thank you! This is such a good idea

[@gbmaltese]

It's very easy to do

[@JeannetteK]

I like this great idea too and I have also much left over drills. Instead of a colouring book I also use cross stich embroidery patterns with DMD colours and than you can see what the picture will look like.

[@gbmaltese]

That would be a great way to use up your leftover drills!!

[@KaylascoloringCorner]

I thinks that’s an amazing idea I have been wanting to dry those coloring books using the x method!wow that’s an amazing idea💜

[@gbmaltese]

They are so fun to do!! I can spend hours doing them! 🙂💗

[@Menudofan1985]

Cool idea thanks for the heads up

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!!

[@nancyainsworth1303]

What do u do not o get rid of the glue you want to get rid of? How can you do this on something like a purse or glass?

[@gbmaltese]

I've never tried it on a different type of surface. Maybe you can cut the double stick tape to fit the area you want. I wish I could help you.

[@cindystanley8992]

I have drills from the Harry Potter castle that i did. I dont remember what the colors are off hand but the numbers dont match whats on the back of the coloring books that you've shown. How do i figure out what those are in case i would like to use them on something?

[@gbmaltese]

I just choose the colors I think look the closest to the color in the book. It doesn't have to be an exact match.

[@tammy777100]

Hi I would like to know what glue u use to seal the drills also like your website 😁

[@gbmaltese]

I use Liquitex High Gloss Varnish. Here is a video I did using it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oavGamqjbZiNmJI Thank you 🥰

[@ashleighmccarroll4716]

Do you have to have those types of papers

[@md6dodge]

Such a wonderful idea

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you Michaela!!

[@jacquievanauken6394]

You have a great idea!!! You should get a Patton for the idea and then apply Diamond art club for new invention idea. Great way to earn lots of money

[@lionhearts1970]

I use Small sheets of parchment paper on my diamond art and do small areas at a time. I remove the cover and replace it with the parchment paper. The paper comes off very easy.

[@gbmaltese]

I enjoy using silicone release papers, as I like to do large areas at a time. We each have our favorite way of working on these 😊

[@luminousartisans24]

What's the best software to use for custom diamond painting. I used art stitch easy and I previewed the painting before printing, and after completing the picture, one of the faces looks too clumped up with the same colour. I was sent a screen grab of a picture. Any ideas as I wanted the faces to have better detail.

[@gbmaltese]

I haven't tried any types of software.

[@jasmineluft1913]

Can u also do that with even real coloring books to or ?

[@gbmaltese]

You should be able too. You would just put the drills withing the lines of the coloring page. It might be a bit more difficult to get then placed straight, but I know you can do it!

[@ginageiger8062]

I love the idea

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you!

[@Sumikelikestoscrap]

Love this! What a great video. Thank you. Can't wait to try it!!!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you!! I am having so much fun doing these!! I'm on my fourth one now!!

[@ImRuthann]

I'd be afraid of doing my own bcuz how do you determine how much of each drill you will need before you start? I can just see myself attempting to do my own painting, only to find I ran out of drills for whichever color when I thought I had enough leftover which is why I don't rely on my leftovers. Is there a specific thing that you do to assure that you have enough?

[@gbmaltese]

I just ordered 10 or 12 bags of each color. I didn't do anything specific to figure it out.

[@rosariodecastro1842]

What paper wid adhesive did u use.?

[@iowafarmwife]

Love this idea! I'll have to remember it for when I get enough extra drills. I'd buy them, but my husband will think I'm crazy for buying more drills and not using the ones I already have. But, like I said, I'll keep this in mind for later.

[@gbmaltese]

Yes, you will have a stock pile of drills before you know it!! I'm having fun doing these - it's fun to see the mystery picture unfold 😊💖

[@nikkic4070]

Omg I love this idea! I am going to try it!

[@gbmaltese]

I am having so much fun doing these. I'm on my 4th one now!!

[@eastcoaststitcher8203]

Wow! Great idea. Wonder if you could do a custom. Work out an 8 x 10 on one of those programs then print it out and get hen continue with your method.

[@gbmaltese]

I bet you could!! That's a great idea!! Let me know if you try it out and how it works!! 🙂

[@rayel.2178]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!! It is fun!

[@hildamercado5405]

Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@gbmaltese]

You are so welcome!

[@amandabrotherton7745]

Hello love your ideas but I want to know if you kept your left over crystals from the pomegranate picture you said you dont keep your drills

[@gbmaltese]

I actually sent those to a friend who asked for them 🙂

[@euscieu4246]

Brilliant idea!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you!!

[@paulineearhart3129]

How you if you have about 19.75cm ×35cm think 30×40 would for that ?

[@Beccas1963]

I was wondering when I was going through my old stain glass patterns the other day!

[@gbmaltese]

That would be a great idea!!

[@kerriseidell3067]

What is the name of the coloring books that you use in this video. I would love to look them up on ao

[@gbmaltese]

If you look under diamond painting or coloring books and supplies on my Amazon Affiliate store, you will find the coloring books. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/shop/gbmaltese

[@reneekamppinen4796]

Beautiful. Thanks

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you!! You are very welcome!!

[@racheltate4646]

Fantastic idea! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you - you are very welcome!! I'm having so much fun doing them!! 😊💖

[@mandarinfox1813]

I’d love to do the older Dragonriders of Pern Book Covers!

[@gbmaltese]

That would be awesome!

[@christineglick7491]

Love this. Going to try one

[@gbmaltese]

I'm having fun doing them!! 😊

[@bbtrules2664]

what do you seal with now? im almost finished with one i will be giving as a gift, i'm thinking i may want to seal it just in case

[@gbmaltese]

I'm getting over a case of poison ivy, so I plan to do a video on my favorite sealer in a couple of days. I'm loving doing these - I'm on my 4th one!

[@brendadickerson2932]

Great idea...what are the names of the books

[@gbmaltese]

I have my Amazon affiliate store linked under this video, and you can see all the books that I have on there 😊

[@hugettewatson2789]

Hi Grace I have a few coloring books that has letters how do I find the numbers for the letter color to match the numbers because some of the colors aren’t the same

[@gbmaltese]

Are you asking about the DMC numbers? If so, what I did was type in "DMC number for green" or whatever color you are looking for, and I would write down the DMC number of the color I liked best. I hope that makes sense - let me know if you have anymore questions if I didn't answer yours 😊💖

[@Carol-dz4sz]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you.

[@gbmaltese]

You are very welcome!

[@HalliMama]

OK I’m a little lost! What are those books? Coloring books that you color by tiny square?? And there are grids on them? I’ve been diamond painting for about 2 months and finished 3 so this is completely new to me. Thank you for all this really cool information!

[@gbmaltese]

Yes, these are actually gridded coloring books that I decided to turn into diamond paintings 🙂 In the description below the video, is a link to my Amazon store where you can find them, along with the adhesive I used. I just got the idea one day as I was coloring in the book to make some into DPs. Please let me know if you have any other questions 🙂

[@jasmineperez5008]

How do I use the adhesive sheets? When I tried it my paper peeled off.

[@Zoe_lou]

Mabey try double sided sellotape

[@alexandrasaenz6945]

Excellent idea thank you !!!!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you Alexandra!!

[@sarahjackson4967]

Ive just watched your video and i think its a awesome idea,you can use up extra drills but it saves you money too..i do alot of dp's and this idea would suit me to a tea..so 👍👍 What do you type for adhesive..are they sheets?

[@gbmaltese]

Yes, these are adhesive sheets I bought on Amazon. There is a link to them in my Amazon store in the description below the video, so you can find them easily. I am having so much fun doing these!!

[@sarahjackson4967]

Thankyou for the reply Ive just ordered the cat mystery mosaic book and a pack of adhesive sheets. Im ordering my diamonds friday from staicer products. Im really excitied its almost like making a portfilo of art work but its a mystery.

[@paulineearhart3129]

Were you get page silhouette at ?

[@gbmaltese]

I have that linked in my Amazon store

[@paulineearhart3129]

I a question will 30×40 go on 19.97cm ×35cm of cross-stitch ffg or diamond pic ?

[@jasmineluft1913]

Can u do any color u want and make it your own ?

[@gbmaltese]

You sure can!!

[@mominator7274]

This is a great idea! I love this!

[@gbmaltese]

Thank you!! They really are fun to do!!

[@brawyn777]

Omg I was wondering the same thing about a coloring book, wondering if you could do diamond painting with an ordinary coloring book,? That has no numbers

[@gbmaltese]

You could do this on any type of coloring book you like!! I like the element of surprise with these graphs - I'm on my fourth one now 😊

[@brawyn777]

@@gbmaltese that would be a great way to use up some old drills u have left over, love your channel

[@gbmaltese]

@@brawyn777 Thank you so much for your kind words!! Have a great day!