WIP and Chat - I'm back! Events, comparison projects, and mental health breaks

[@tonyataylor1419]

Hey, Katie, another great WIP & chat. Sometimes you need to take a little "me time" for yourself & relax as much as possible if you can. I'm happy you & your family are doing well. 🧚🍄🧚‍♂🍄🧚‍♀🍄

[@SigalAlon]

I'm exactly the same way you are about heat, summer and all that, including the migraines. I am a human barometer for any extreme heatwaves coming our way (which is all the time during the hotter months). When spring comes along I start preparing for summer hibernation mode. I live in a hot (most of the year) and very humid climate, so, yeah, not fun at all!!! Totally understand what you're saying about body heat regulation, sweating and I feel for you!😢 Here's to "surviving" the summer!!!🙏🏻🧊❄️☃️ Talking about our mental health out in the open is truly important. Being able to go to therapy is such a blessing, and if meds are also required to help with balancing your mental psyche, shame shouldn't be involved around it. People take meds left right and center for anything and everything. Why do those meds related to mental health are considered shameful. Mental health is as important if not more so than physical health. .

[@SigalAlon]

A friend declared that 2023 should be stress free!!! I am totally trying it out. Things will happen if and when they do. By the way, we all need a break now and then. It's a healthy thing!

[@sherrysterner5276]

Enjoyed your WIP. When you work outside the home, you get vacation, sick , and personal days. Allow yourself the same! Take a week when you need a week. It makes you feel better. 🧚‍♀️❤

[@LabMamato3]

I'm a Canadian and I dislike summer so much. Heat/humidity( Ontario), bugs and bird poop - hate it all. You aren't alone. I'm so happy I got this kit - got it in rounds to match the size of the last one I got from the same artist.

[@amydburwell]

So glad you got the break you needed! We all need to step away from time to time. As far as yard work.....I will do anything else. I HATE to work in the yard. Here in Texas we have so many bugs, snakes and lizards that I spend more time running away than working. Ugh!!! Hope you have a great week! 🧚🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️

[@jenniferzyren7521]

Yay! I missed you a bit last week but it’s nice to hear you got some rest. Take off whenever you need to- burnout is no joke. Lots of luck to Adam on the job hunt and I hope you guys continue to be healthy. 🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼🍄🍄

[@LadydragonMarie]

🧚‍♀️🍄 Self care is always needed. Glad you enjoyed yours💖💎

[@carlyzubell5458]

Glad you were able to take a break - well deserved! 🍄🍄🍄 And faerie/cottage core vibes are my guilty pleasure haha!

[@jeanetjensen7732]

Thank you so much for me to know that I’m not alone, to be cranky in the summer. I love Spring and Fall ❤ the summer not so much. It’s like my body can’t get rid of the heat and I’m boiling up. And I love the nerdy stuff 👍 Love from Denmark ❤️🍄🧚‍♀️

[@stephanirozier7802]

Off work today, not feeling well, but could not miss your WIP and chat. 🧚🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️

[@LisasColoringCorner]

🧚‍♀️ I am working on a conversion kit too for an event this month (hosted by Sam from Kitting Up Kitten and Penni from Kalbs Sparkles) and am thoroughly enjoying it. Very different than a regular canvas. Glad to see you’re back and that you feel better.

[@Wildcat1146]

Glad you took some time off and glad to have you back ❤ 🧚‍♀️

[@pawprints.diamonds]

I love your WIP!! Thank you for sharing everything that you do. I think it's awesome you talk about the universe because I often say the same thing. All thumbs up! ☺

[@serenainavan]

In a strange turn of events I woke up in a rough sensory mood. Thanks for the reminder to take the break I so desperately needed today 🍄🍄

[@robinpennington5758]

Thanks for the WIP and chat, Katie! I'm glad you are all doing well! I am currently working on Hazel's World for the Dakotathon. It's a big one! Can't wait to see more progress on your conversion. Hope you have a great rest of your week! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🍄🍄

[@laurenwhitney2215]

🧚‍♀️ love all of your videos. I’m not participating in your May event but will still follow along and support! It’s so good to take a break and let your mind, body, and soul reset. Have a wonderful week!

[@GailMcCormick]

glad you were able to take a break. 🧚

[@KynleeLargent]

I'm glad you took a well deserved break, and you don't ever have to be sorry about not having fresh content!I love your channel, Katie!!!!! Have a great week! 🧚‍♀🍄

[@daniellekashino6558]

Hey Katie I love listening to your stories while I Diamond Painted a Family Diamond Painting I'm doing great

[@Goneskee2]

I too took a (unplanned) break I haven’t diamond painted in a whole week which is a first for me! I had to fly to Ohio for family stuff and didn’t bring anything to work on with me. So I very much missed it but had other things to do. Watching your wip and chat was a nice way to get back into it, gotta make some progress on my dakotathon piece. 🧚 🍄 🧚‍♀️

[@mysticalartdiamondsMD]

🧚 can't wait to see the finish comparison!

[@pollytobin5233]

🧚‍♀🧚‍♂Glad your break helped you to feel refreshed!! Don't deny yourself of a good needed rest!! I enjoy your videos. I have learned so much from you over the last year. I am looking forward to Summer with the Masters with you and Anthony!!

[@LisaNewf]

It’s always good to take a break and have some time for yourself, Katie. Glad you did. 🧚‍♀️🍄

[@lesliediamondpaints]

Getting close to finishing Pisces by JWall. Enjoyed the chat! Thanks for being you 🧚🏼‍♀️ 🍄

[@Island_Jenn826]

White girl spicy!!! I literally LOL’d 😂😂😂 My favorite crafting snack is pumpkin seeds. 🧚‍♀️

[@melonieelizabeth]

My new sweet & spicy snack is the Cajun trail mix from Aldi. It has just enough kick and isn’t overly sweet 🧚‍♀️

[@alejandraguillen2549]

Have a happy week, love your videos 🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️🍄🍄

[@aprilcampbell9747]

Hi Katie. I’m working on Magnolia Moon DAC. Almost done. And my A Fairy Friend came today (Spangler ). I finally ordered some Simply Gilded washi tape and wow, what a game changer. I love it and it’s cuz of you and Shay that I went for it and got some. Anyway , thanks for a great WIP and Chat. 🍄 🧚‍♀️

[@Alexa-sd6zt]

Oh yay! I'm working on "Mama Bear" from puffy gator lol, definitely my favorite dp yet! I got mine from distracted by diamonds though lol love their art and was exited to work alongside you ☺️

[@PixelVibes_]

🧚‍♂ That snack mix looks absolutely delicious!

[@lizjohnson9778]

🧚Thanks. I was working n my DAC mystery kit while listening/watching

[@BunnyXproductions]

I am not a fan of of the hot weather either. We live in St. Louis and the humidity can be unbearable at times. We lived in San Diego for about 8 years & late summer/Santa Ana winds was an awful especially without central air! So glad you were able to take some time off! I look forward to the upcoming events thank you again for hosting them 🧚🏼‍♀️🍄

[@Namelessismyprice]

I am looking forward to marvelous May. Im finishing up a crochet project that im raffeling for St Jude. 🧚‍♀️

[@Jan_Smyth]

Love your channel. Take care. 🧚‍♂️ 🧚‍♀️ 🧚🏿

[@kaydnay7708]

I'm super new to diamond painting, but I love your videos!! 🧚🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🍄

[@chelluna]

SAME I hate the heat! Everybody else complains all winter long and I just smile along as if I agree lol

[@Silver_Fox_BT]

Love watching your WIP! 😎

[@lindsayohare3368]

As a square diamond painter girl, I am not surprised by what you found with your little experiment. I do rounds if I absolutely love the image, and I do feel like they go by faster ....but I don't have it in me to actually try it out 😅. But I do love that image! I was unable to purchase a Marvel image do to being out of work from being sick, but I can't wait to see the videos and need out with you! 🧚‍♀️🧚

[@Naomithegnome]

Yes Katie I did this with a Dakota and came to the same conclusion but I was doing 2 different pieces, but same 10 cm block since I always section off in 5 cm section and work 2 at a time.

[@DragonwingDiamonds]

I definitely would be intrigued to test your hypothesis when I can get the funding and when the kits come back in stock. I know I prefer squares over rounds so I'm curious if that factor will change the time it takes to do them. 🧚

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Good morning Katie, glad you took the week off. I love statistics. I am very analytical. Got my Cadillac ATS fixed last week. The Cadillac CUE went out. Plus I needed General maintenance on the car. Well, the car is eight years old. Also had a new electrical panels put in my house. My caregiver left for Idaho. Her Granddaughter is graduating from University there. Well, at least I won't have my caregiver yelling at me for anything I purchase. The only way I can purchase anything Diamond painting related is to ask her for permission. I am 66 years old. So is she Have a wonderful day

[@vickipeterson3422]

I always enjoy your WIP’n Chats. I’m glad that you were able to take the time down and recharge. Funny that you talked about feeling out of practice, as I can relate. I took a week off of DPing because I was waiting for an event to start and didn’t want to start something else and have 2 projects going. So I had a very productive week and did a lot of adulting, but oh how I missed DP’ing. It was torture, lol. So when I could finally start for the event, I felt out of sorts for the first section. I got my groove back pretty quickly though. Other than that, I’ll be starting book 4 in the CoTaR’s series this week and I’m excited for that. I hope your week will be a great one! 🧚‍♂️

[@rachaelwithtwoas9798]

🧚‍♂️ love your WIP n chats for when I wish I was Diamond painting 😂 crafting vicariously thru you while stuck at work 😂😂

[@bubbles5494554]

🧚 I loved your wip

[@nancyroyston0427]

🍄 Thank you for allowing me to DP with you! I’m working on DAC War Pony to donate to a friends horse barn

[@angieashton5645]

🍄Enjoy your WIP's

[@sylviakanel9766]

🧚‍♀️ 55:35 🧚‍♀️

[@melissawood4317]

🧚 I am finishing up MM’s Cinderella from DAC. I am actually happy that you aren’t doing your first video until May 8 because I will be finished by then with what I am working on. My littlest, who is 7 is home sick today and I decided to let him pick if I would work on Glorious Purpose or Balance next…and he picked GP! Glad you had some good time off.

[@amandaandnate574]

🧚‍♀️. I took your lead and took a many break this week and just worked on special small diamond paintings. I am currently working in dac just a story.

[@Blindfold-Me]

Ironically I listen to these at the gym some times

[@vickielopresti5767]

🧚‍♀️ been listening to lots of WIPs, because i have 5 broken ribs from a bad fall, it's easier to sit, leaning a bit forward in a chair, than against the back. Sleeping at night, just about kills me, so i have been DP , at all hours! Vickie from SE Pa

[@shannonparks7157]

🧚‍♀️thanks for the video I plan on doing the Hulk

[@cynthiagant774]

🧚‍♂️ I was working on “Blossom” from Jaded Gem Shop! ❤

[@laurapyle1213]

Conner would enjoy listening to the "I Survived" Series. They are chapter books about kids who survive natural disasters or world events.

[@sarahbarden4135]

I am also planning to do Dr. Strange. ❤ I will probably start next week as I am finishing up Dakotathon. I am glad you took a step back to avoid burn out. We need to do better taking the priority to take care of ourselves.

[@LeandriLourens]

I was busy with my HAED conversion - Mad Hatter from Hannah Lynn 💎👩‍🎨

[@lennnsdiamonds5783]

My spice tolerance is a bit fat zero, my mouth just can’t take spicy 😅 my fave diamond painting snack I’m currently obsessed with is an apple with cookie butter & mini chocolate peanut butter cups from trader Joes OR those ube pretzels also from trader Joes. As a Canadian I’m only down states once a month so best believe I grabbed 5 bags of those seasonal ube pretzels 🧚‍♀️🍄

[@sueze3300]

🧚hope you can see that It' so small I can't see it but it looks like it has wings, maybe it's just a bee. Looking forward to seeing the comparison.

[@leek9467]

if you want to help others you have to help yourself first. There are times when you need to "stop and smell the roses", to look around and enjoy family and surroundings. As far as the two different drills, take advantage of the situation, kill two birds with one stone and do both colors at the same time lol. I actually want to see the progress of the cross stitch conversion and watch it progressing, (maybe film it for you regular Monday, Between events of course).🧚‍♀🧚‍♂🧚

[@bari614]

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[@mirandab4262]

I'm currently working on Pinky Pie by Camilla d'Errico. Was looking for a vibe/color pallette change after recently finishing Blood Moon by Christopher Lovell. 😄 It's so cute. 😍 🧚‍♀️

[@TripleDiamondArt]

I do all my squares with tweezers so I know it takes me longer for squares out here single placing lol.

[@spottedtime]

Every time you mention that Conner is in gen ed, I always keep thinking he’s in college now😅 because the only time I’ve ever heard the terms “gen ed/general education” was when it was referring to college classes that every student has to take to graduate undergrad, regardless of their major or minor. You’re the first person, that I’ve heard that term for kids in elementary school. 🍄🧚🏻‍♀️🧚🏼🧚🏾‍♂️

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