W.I.P. + Chat Ep. 1 - How many times did I faint at the vet's office?!

[@sugarfreechick352]

I am Ashley's PROUD Momma! I can Promise These 🐈‍⬛ Stories are TRUE! 🤣🤣🤣

[@messygirlcrafts]

I’m gonna get you on camera and you can back me up 😂

[@amylyn5220]

I am disabled and my personal opinion is that nurses are the backbone of of any hospital. Thank you for what you do. ❤️❤️

[@messygirlcrafts]

I couldn’t agree more! They truly are the MVPs! ❤️

[@Julien-f2h]

Funny that wife and I who are both Diamond Art lovers enjoy your you tube videos. We agree that a little face to face and not just hands is a great idea. 😊

[@gloripetersen3745]

This is the first time I've seen you. Great WIP& CHAT. I'm enjoying your flow and conversation, and your personality! You are solid and delightful. I love a weekly WIP & CHAT. I'll have to look up your videos. I've diamond painted for almost 2 years and I love the videos by diamond painters. The videos keep us crafter company. Diamond painting is a solo act. 💜💎🎨👩‍🦳

[@messygirlcrafts]

Oh thank you!

[@amandatorrez9887]

💎 thanks for sharing! I love WIP n Chats because it gives me a sense of others diamond painting with me!

[@robinpearson9153]

💎I really enjoyed your first wip and chat. I look forward to seeing more. I started diamond painting in 2021 after the death of some family members. It brought me out of a very bad depression. I've been a stay at home mom for the past 22 years with 6 children.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and watching my video!

[@cynthiagant774]

This was just fine for me. Great company while I Diamond Paint. Subject was cool 😎, too. Thanks! 💎💜💞💜💎

[@marianhall9126]

I totally enjoy Wip and Chats. Really liked hearing your story.

[@Ragdollangel62]

💎 I think this was a great first WIP & chat, and would really like to see them on a weekly basis.

[@roanbryan487]

I'm gonna watch twice. I'm gonna watch once now while I'm working with volume muted, and then I'm going to watch later with volume on while we diamond paint together. Adorable nails! Very Cutesy. Very Demure. LOL

[@messygirlcrafts]

😂♥️

[@lauriejoseph8478]

Thanks Ashley! I enjoyed hearing about your job and college years! I really like whip and chats while I diamond paint. I started diamond painting in 20/21..♦️

[@carolineflemming4192]

💎Well done on your first WiP and chat, looking forward to seeing more.

[@jodywade8651]

💎 I love wip & chats and I’ll watch as many as you make! So frefreshing to have found a new channel that I really enjoy. 😁

[@messygirlcrafts]

I am so glad you're enjoying them! Thank you for watching ♥️

[@LorisLittleDesigns]

For the record, I really enjoyed your "ted talk" lol. I found it really humbling and inspirational. Your energy and personality is infectious and I'm totally here for it. 💎 Thanks for keeping me company while I craft, looking forward to the next! 💟

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! 🥰 always happy to keep you company friend!

[@bridgetbenincasa8057]

💎 I love hearing your stories. So happy you found a job you love and I agree, knowledge is never wasted. Learn learn learn.

[@messygirlcrafts]

I'm so glad you like my stories! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@pantherbaby23]

💎 Welcome to the WIP and chat adventure. Can't wait for the next one.

[@LolasCraftCorner]

Hello Ashley, nice to meet you. This is my first video I am listening too while I am dp. I enjoy long videos while I dp. Thankbyou for sharing your story and your journey from college to your career. I am a current college student as well as a mom of 5 and a wife. I am excited and nervous to enter into the career worl since I am 1 semester away from graduation. Thank you so much you are a joy to listen to and I can't wait to see more videos in the future. Happy DP. 💎

[@messygirlcrafts]

Wow! You’re a rockstar! I work with so many adult learners who have to balance taking care of their family while going to school. So proud of you for finishing strong!

[@alicat61]

Thanks, Ashley. 💎 this was a really great 1st WIP and Chat. It was good to learn some about you.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching all the way!

[@chelseaducote9932]

You are one of my new favorite you tubers! You are so fun to listen to and I have loved all your videos. I hope you post a lot more. ❤💎

[@lizziesworldofgems2606]

💎 Welcome to the KZbin world, I loved listening to your stories keep up the great work!

[@MardiJackson]

I also follow the principle painter and I really enjoy her doing face to face wip & chats. I would love it if you start doing that. ❤

[@jessdiamondpaints]

💎Great first wip n chat!

[@LyThienThu]

💎💎💎🎨🎨🎨 Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@darklady10001]

hey Ashley! 💙 what a great wip and chat it was. I could listen to you for hours, you are so positive and I felt like I was listening to a friend. The story behind your work and how it all turned out was really interesting and inspiring. I can't wait for your next videos and for me you could add them every day, you have a very nice voice. Sending greetings from Poland! 💎

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for being so kind and supportive!! ♥️

[@DP_With_Flig]

💎 loved your WIP and chat. Great story 😊

[@marcellareese8853]

💎. I am enjoying your videos. Thank you. I started diamond painting in 2017 for a short while, but had to take a break as I really didn’t have time as my kids were little. Started again in December of 2023.

[@victoriagreenwood3919]

💎 I loved this WIP, getting to know you. I like your down to earth style. Being off work due to illness DP keeps me going and the community on youtube keeps me company and I feel like I belong. So please keep doing all you are doing at the moment. ❤

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much! Happy to have you here ♥️

[@KatCanby1528]

💎 great video, looking forward to the next. 😺

[@AmandaHodge-mn7wx]

Hey Ashley, UK viewer here, found it interesting to hear your US education journey, love longer videos as I can listen while crafting - keep up the good work, you are definitely not short on words (in a good way!) 💎💎💎

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much!

[@heatherzell6927]

It was so nice to get to know you better. You have a wonderful personality and a genuine heart! I enjoy your Wip & Chat and hope to see/hear more!! 😊 I started diamond painting in 2018 and it wasn’t a huge craft at that time. 2020 really blew it up! Love the glow pen! 💎 Thanks for sharing!

[@messygirlcrafts]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching ♥️

[@Irishdiamondart]

I love this wip and chat ✨️ Please dont change how you are or your videos, I love everything about them 🥰💜

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much! Definitely give me some feedback on my next one. I changed up the camera angle so I would love for you and others to let me know what you prefer! I promise my personality is the same, lol!

[@Irishdiamondart]

@messygirlcrafts Okay aslong as we still get your amazing personality I'm happy 😍 😍

[@traceyowen2437]

Loved your video thank you so much for sharing look forward to seeing other videos ♦️

[@misschrissymcd]

💎I enjoyed listening to you while I was DP'ing. When I listened last week you mentioned your job, my guess was you were a nurse. Close. I like the long format videos. Good luck with your channel.

[@LeahJ93]

Hi Ashley, Welcome to the community. I am fairly new as well. I have been Diamond painting for a year and a half now. I love you videos and I enjoy weekly wip n chats if that helps😊. Also, you have a new subscriber 💎💎💎😊

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much! I’m hoping to work up to weekly chats in addition to my regular content ♥️

[@conniehull6191]

Hi, I’m Connie and a diamond art lover. I really enjoyed this video, you done great! Looking forward to your next one. Nice to meet you 😊

[@messygirlcrafts]

Nice to meet you too, Connie! Thank you for watching! 💖

[@renemitchell2369]

You did a great job! 💎

[@TheDiamondTechnician]

I love accessories but I don’t have an unhealthy collection of them. If the basics work for you, that’s great! I have arthritis in my hands and carpal tunnel so I’m very picky about pens

[@jessicaasta7327]

I enjoyed listening to your first wip n chat while I do my dp ❤ your Awesome 😎💎

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@Jaime_plans]

Loved the longer video and getting to know you😊. I like the angle too😊💎💎💎

[@catgranny]

I'm so interested in people's stories so I enjoyed hearing yours & it was good to hear about Eric & your mom too. Hope they're in later videos with pics too. And don't forget news & pics of your cats! 💎😊

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for watching!! I definitely plan to bring them on at some point. I did let you guys meet Kovu and Winnie in my first small shop haul featuring Nyx’s Notions and Tracey’s DP World! Highly recommend popping over to that video and saying hi to the fur balls! ♥️

[@elaineweinbrenner7457]

@@messygirlcrafts I did see them when I watched that video so I'm hoping they will continue to be in your other videos.

[@messygirlcrafts]

I will need to feature them in an upcoming WIP and chat! 😂 They are usually glued to our slider downstairs. They love looking out the window at their kingdom (our backyard) ♥️🐈‍⬛

[@tammypengelly1097]

💎 watching from sask canada, enjoyed all of you wip n chat.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you so much!! Also, yay Canada!! 🇨🇦 ♥️

[@GemberrySparkles]

💎 Really enjoyed this WIP & Chat! I hope it becomes a weekly thing 😊

[@asrai68]

💎 Loved listening to your stories while I paint along. New subbie!

[@messygirlcrafts]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@KS-xb3cg]

💎 good job!

[@amylyn5220]

Omg I just found your channel and I love it. I’ve been diamond painting for a few years now. I look forward to future videos. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you like it! 😄

[@amylyn5220]

@@messygirlcrafts one of my favorites 💎💎💎

[@TheDiamondTechnician]

💎

[@SoniaE-d4w]

💎

[@tammyhyler3001]

Like me kid said Chelsea. I love your channel. Please do as many as you want.

[@anitaminer8059]

❤ Your Channel Keep up the amazing work ,I have at least 50 kits in the 3rd year of my diamond painting. Be safe , Happy 💎 painting 🖼

[@adrianna5300]

💎 I like the idea of face to face angle!!

[@messygirlcrafts]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@jen_crazycatlady]

💎💎

[@denisehudson4723]

Hi Ashley loved your wip and chat and hearing your stories about what you wanted to do in life. I would love if you could do 1 a week it would be awesome. Take care have a great week🔶️

[@swalker1348]

I totally get the wanting to be a vet thing. I ended up being a sign language interpreter, so clearly watching/performing the real medical procedures wasn’t part of my plan. But we do love our fur babies. Thanks for a fun channel😁

[@Ejblue5987]

💎💎💎

[@jor_dani]

First time watching your channel, subscribed! 💎 I honestly wish I got advice like that when I was in uni.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for subscribing!! So happy to have you here! I know the university experience can be so different for folks and there are so many factors that go into that student experience! I hope I can make a difference for my students ♥️

[@barbaram8679]

Great video 🎉❤

[@messygirlcrafts]

You're awesome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ♥️

[@vickibarnett1651]

Hey! I'm college faculty and I hardly ever have trouble putting on my shoes. LOL!! Thanks for the great video. I enjoyed getting to know you.

[@messygirlcrafts]

That’s awesome! Thank you for watching ♥️

[@fadwakiswani4560]

💎 I enjoyed crafting along with you

[@Oregonchick1972]

I love the long video! I enjoyed listening and learning more about you. So inspiring! I’m thinking about starting my own channel, probably just random WIP n chat or something. Not sure yet lol.

[@messygirlcrafts]

You should! Thank you for watching ♥️

[@melissabrooks4932]

new sub, love what you are doing content wise. Keep doing you always, people will be drawn to your personality and will want whatever kind of content you provide with any kind of "format" you choose.🔷🔶♦🔹🔸💠

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for subscribing! I appreciate the encouragement ♥️

[@GraceLBDP]

You are doing a great job!😊 I love that you are working each step live!!

[@GraceLBDP]

WOW, just learned a new use for the cover minders!!

[@patbaker6345]

New sub here, I have a ton of diamond paintings coming, never done one, should be interesting, I'm a counted cross stitcher . I'm excited to follow your new channel.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for subscribing! So happy to have you here 💖 Cross stick conversations are a thing in diamond painting, have you seen those done before?! I’m hoping to do one, maybe next year. Basically you convert a cross stitch pattern into a diamond painting using DMC charting!

[@triciajones7604]

💎 New subscriber and just wanted to say loving your videos.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Yay! Thank you!

[@shelliehargrove1558]

Love your video's and love your enthusiasm! Looking forward to watching more. I listened to the end, but can't figure our how to leave the diamond emoji. :-)

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for watching! I’ll put a diamond for you! 💎💎💎

[@tammyhyler3001]

💍

[@Snoogle_Boogle]

💎Hi Ashley I’m going through and watching your videos new follower! I like your wip and chat it was nice to get to know your back story. I’m glad you got a job you love ! I also found this craft post Covid (December 2021) Also a NFL fan ! Go Pack Go!

[@messygirlcrafts]

Welcome to the channel! I’m super glad you're here! ♥️ I feel like we are so spoiled finding this craft after so many improvements were made, lol! Also, yay football!! 🏈 Go 🐬!

[@llijable]

Jill here - I love the DAC storage system WAY better than the Elizabeth ward. I found on one kit I was kitting up that I ran out of just one box that I needed and a small one from EW kit fit in the DAC kit. I could only afford one DAC kit which I got on a discount. But I want MORRRRREEEEE. I repeat from last comment "you have a great camera presence." I just love listening to you. The stories were very interesting and I hope you do more of it. I hope you look into doing a weekly wip and chat. I'd be there for them all. 💎

[@messygirlcrafts]

I definitely want to work my way up to that!

[@robinsteed2610]

💍

[@milliefusion7340]

Really like the long video! I can do a wip with you! Sometimes it is hard to find longer videos.

[@GraceLBDP]

Ashley, do you find the gaming chair a good choice for diamond painting. I'm using a standard dinning room chair and not really happy with it.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Yes! It has a little pillow attached for lumbar support which helps a lot. It also has a wider seat so the arms don’t dig into my hips!

[@janinelinnert9099]

💎 First time watcher was enjoying it until having to listen to sniffling could be just me but listening to people snot up there mucus is off putting, had listened to most of it on low volume other than that it was an interesting video learning about your work life and getting to know you on a personal level a little. I've been an avid DP'er for 5 yrs now and obsessed, look forward to watching more and yes I subscribed and hit the 🔔 Hello 👋 from Melbourne Australia 🦘

[@messygirlcrafts]

Oh, I know! I'm so sniffly! I will be more conscious of it next time! I'm glad you enjoyed the video otherwise. 😉

[@jodivanmeter6345]

Loving your video. My grandson {5yrs old) just stopped to see what I was doing. He heard you say "like a chicken with its head cut off" now I'm trying to explain it 😂

[@messygirlcrafts]

That is hilarious! 😂 I’m so glad you enjoy it so far ♥️

[@cynditurner4359]

Great 1st WIP N CHAT hope we see many more to come! Would love to see you sitting across from me instead of these mysterious hands just going across my screen all by themselves.

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you for the feedback! I think I’m going to switch it up for my next one!

[@DPshootingirl]

💎 Hi, fellow Floridian here. Just found you today and subscribed. Really enjoyed this WIP & Chat and will be back. Thank you. (Denise D.)

[@samanthaoswald3675]

Hi there i found your channel because i liked your diamond painting pens :) where did you order them from? I have a coloring channel if you like that kinda thing but i enjoyed your video!

[@messygirlcrafts]

I love coloring! I will definitely stop by your channel ♥️ Most of my pens are either from tool kits that come with my painting or Amazon. The pretty purple and blue glitter one is from Diamond Art Club!

[@barbaraphilipps248]

❤💎💎❤

[@vibekerosslandolsen7157]

Could not find any diamond sign, but hello from Norway ❤

[@lorrainehaisel7126]

Your nails are pretty

[@messygirlcrafts]

Thank you!

[@LolaRyck]

💎 🔸️ 💎

[@jessicaadams3364]

I’m open to any camera view for WIP & chats - I’m almost always working on my own diamond painting while listening but it would be nice to see a face while working as well 💎

[@estoutish]

Do you put your washing tape on the plastic cover sheet and not the canvas?

[@messygirlcrafts]

In this video I put it on the plastic sheet, but normally I only put it around the boarder if the pasting area ♥️

[@suzannenelson-klein7894]

🔷🔊

[@leeanntheriault9723]

Hi Ashley,love your first wip and chat. Found your channel by accident. For the love of God next time please pause the video and PLEASE blow your nose 😂😂😂 other than that you did an excellent job and I'll be back 😊

[@messygirlcrafts]

I know, I'm so sniffily, SORRY!

[@chrystalcole969]

I think the face to face is better than the hands..

[@sarahood2480]

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[@staceywilliams8443]

💎 💎

[@janinejohnson6357]

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[@wilmabelardo-shaffrey3554]

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[@LindaB12366]

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