WIP & Chat - Is Mercury in the microwave again? Plus, a fun set of diamond painting tag questions!

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Hello friends!
Welcome to this week's WIP and Chat! Let's work on our projects and catch up a bit. Let me know how you're doing, how your weekend was, and what you have coming up this week! Have an amazing Monday!
The "Is Mercury in the microwave?" thing is a joke. I know it's retrograde 🤭
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[@ericawooters7921]

I can't believe how fast you're getting through this WIP!! Amazing work! Hope you're feeling better in time for TSwift 💫

[@vickipeterson3422]

Thanks for another good WIP. I always look forward to them and walk away with a dose of serotonin. You are so relatable and a person that I admire. I wish I could go to the TX retreat next year, but is probably fan girl over you and Shay and make a fool of myself.🌝🔭

[@lynnbondoc7964]

I just love your Wip & Chats!! I pray you feel better soon 🙏 🌟🌟🌟

[@susanaitken6655]

Thank you for sharing your questions. I love 💕 hearing about the dp history of all of the dp’s I follow. It’s so cool hearing all the different answers and why you each answer so differently. Take care of yourself-get rid of that bug!!!

[@gemmaoneill2994]

Yes, so happy for you that you got your birthday Taylor tickets! 🌠 You mentioned Drills and Chills - last year I felt new to the craft and the community - so I'm up for taking part this year. Will need to order a kit first.

[@heathermiklandric7169]

Oh my goodness I love this! I listened to this WIP as I worked on my current WIP. Rachel Rae’s KZbin channel was the first video I decided to watch to learn how to Diamond paint

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi! Sorry your sick again… ☹️. I am so so so jelly of your Taylor Swift tickets! Thx for tagging me… 😘 🌙

[@GailMcCormick]

I also love both diamond painting and puzzles, and have a huge stash of both at this point. Was working on a puzzle while listening today! They do make puzzle boards that you can pack up or zip up midway through a puzzle (some even with drawers!), but I imagine that might still be a pain until your kids are a little older. I like switching between the two hobbies, especially since diamond painting is much harder on my wrist!

[@libbystitches811]

Oh I am so thrilled for you and Taylor Swift!!! Our daughter’s bucket list only has 1 item and that is to see Taylor! And she was lucky enough to get tickets with that dreaded lottery system. Anyway, she and 2 of her best friends are flying to Denver for next Fridays concert! Dreams can come true! Enjoy!! Thank you Katie for such a lovely channel! I enjoy it so much!

[@susanh9950]

Thanks Katie, Happy 4th ⭐️🇺🇸✨❤ from 🇨🇦

[@marydavis4415]

I started DP at the beginning of covid. I have a stash like you. And I love this hobby. I have to work full time and cook and do dishes and than it is my time to DP. Every night. I love Supernatural! I came into it around season 11 or 12 and back tracked and watched all episodes now. I had heartbroken when it ended. 😊

[@melissabrooks4932]

sorry Katie, Im a "lurk and worker". Lol I promise Ill try and leave comments. LOVE all of your content and your gentle and kind personality. I suffer from Anxiety so your videos, mixed with diamond art are just what I need. Thank you!

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Hi Katie, I couldn't find any Astronomy type emjoies. So, I chose surfing, because the waves are much stronger during a full Moon.

[@DragonwingDiamonds]

It's crazy how we have so many similar answers to these questions. I feel like we are almost diamond painting twins lol. 💫

[@Emiley-aviation]

Hi diamonds and washi as someone with autism i love watching you videos while i diamond paint as your voice i so calming.

[@LisasColoringCorner]

☀️ Taylor Swift concert??? So jealous. Lol.

[@Jan_Smyth]

Great WIP and chat 🌝 💫

[@nicolelylewis]

I'm so excited for Drills and Chills....my first! I love fall/halloween!

[@janitarobbins2828]

Canada Day 🍁was on Saturday and I did a market selling my jewelry designs. Met some lovely people. The good news was we didn’t get the tornado or torrential rains. So it was a fun day, I didn’t go to any fireworks displays 🎉

[@wendyporter1093]

That canvas is really coming along beautifully!! Could you talk more about how you went about getting artist permission?? Where did you find contact info, what did you say in first contact, etc.? That would be great! Feel better! 🪐🌟🌞

[@DiamondsandDevos]

Hi Katie! We had a fun July 3rd. It’s my oldest son’s birthday. He turned 22. He asked his girlfriend to marry him!! It was such a fun celebration. Thanks for doing the questions. Always fun to hear. Happy 4th friend. 💫 🌟 ⛅️ 🌎 🌙

[@serenainavan]

I feel like we're the same when it comes to squares vs round and color blocking vs confetti but there's NO WAY I could tackle the massive projects you do! Living in my van definitely doesn't allow for multiple WIPS or massive canvases. Loved the tag though!🎑

[@baupp1]

Loved the Q and A!🌜⭐️

[@MandieZangora]

Ahhhhhhh I’m so SO happy you got Taylor tickets!!! I was lucky enough to get to see the eras tour twice and it’s true there’s no bad seats!!! Can’t wait to hear about your experience ❤

[@nancyroyston0427]

Enjoyed the Q&A 🌟

[@BevBee]

Thanks for explaining the permission thing. Individuals really need to talk directly to people when they have a problem. BLEH.

[@Gwenluvsmusic]

I'm delighted you got the tickets! Living life loving music 🎶 🎵 ⭐️🌞🌙🌛

[@nikkivanwestrienen2050]

Dear Katie, if the primrose kit feels to big to do right now, then listen to that, I'm sure I speak for many when I say I don't want you to burn out in diamond painting. As beautiful as that kit is, if you're not up to it right now, that's fine! Something else will work better right now. The primrose kit will be just as beautiful next year!😊 Or the year after that. Thanks for your great videos😊

[@kml1972]

Enjoy the concert! 🪐

[@kristinh2468]

I enjoyed listening to your answers to the tag questions. Thanks for a fun Wip n Chat.

[@margaretspencer2440]

Thanks for the WIP & Chat. I always enjoy hearing your stories.

[@Kristina406_Diamonds]

Thanks Katie for another wonderful WIP n Chat! 🌘✨

[@mscarrie10]

💥I just bought my very first DAC. One color was not with it so when I finish all the other colors I'm going to find one close to it. I bought Tea Rose Fairy by Hannah Flynn. I'm absolutely loving it. First time doing ABs also. I enjoy listening to your WIPS. Have a safe holiday.

[@sylviakanel9766]

❤🌌❤Very interesting answers, Katie. Such fun to hear about everyone's choices. Glad you joined in. Thanks. Also glad you showcased Bijou Bliss' magnetic tray. Those are very special to me -- a gift from my daughter. She is not a diamond painter, but definitely a researcher, so she chose the one she found to be best, at least for me, and sent a whole stack for Mothers Day. I keep ordering more!❤🌌❤️

[@janitarobbins2828]

So sorry you are sick and wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@citykatcrafter]

😀👍 Hope you get well quickly. I really enjoy all of your videos thank you.

[@spinz1652]

Hey Katie! Thank you for being super transparent about everything including that you got permission to do that unboxing video. I've had questions, being fairly new to diamond painting, about licensing and all that. I started a KZbin channel and I want to make sure I'm doing everything by the book. I've learned a lot watching your videos! 🌙 ⭐

[@melissawood4317]

⭐️ Still working on Glorious Purpose! I guess I am 2/3 of the way done. I don’t have a ton of time to work on it now with my kids home.

[@DeeDee-oy2dw]

I’ve been working on Amara and the Book for the jbgalong 😊. It is also a long weekend in Canada for Canada Day! So I had lots of time to work on it 🇨🇦💫

[@MichaelaReneee]

Ahh this was so much fun to watch, thanks for playing along✨💖💖

[@tammybrewer8608]

💫thanks for the great wip ❤ see you next time 🌕

[@Queen_of_Diamonds_4]

Hey Katie! Loved the questions and hearing your answers. ⭐️💫

[@DanielleFraser-w1g]

Oh that's fantastic!! I have a daughter that has Autism and communication special needs I love that he is blooming ❤ you are such a good mom

[@samanthamoore_89]

Great WIP & Chat, Katie!! I'm still working on Tiger Mantra by Christopher Lovell. Oh my goodness, the 310s....so many of them. 😅😲 I'm just curious: Did you get any of the other Marvel kits, other than the one you received for a sneak peek? 😊 Hope you feel better soon! 💫🪐🌌😀🩷

[@PaintingwithPitties]

Ohhhh you are going to LOVE the concert! It is an experience. My wife went with me and she isn't a Swifty at all and she enjoyed the show! It was amazing and I feel so fortunate that I was able to go! 💫🌌🌙

[@bethannewhite1563]

🪐great video!

[@janitarobbins2828]

I’m working on Inspiration of Spring Meadows from Diamond Art Club, love the colours and the mountains ❤

[@alexystitus]

When you were listing which artist you had the most from I didn't hear Mandie Manzano? I've watched your previous stash videos and girl she's always in the top numbers lol

[@janie2828]

I love the washi tape around the edge! Do you remember where you got it!?

[@bevjones7485]

Thank you for the WIP and chat. I enjoyed the company. Hope you enjoy the concert. Have a wonderful 4th. 💥🪐Peace and love abide with you 💕

[@laurabartlett9724]

Congratulations on Taylor Swift tickets!!!!!! Whether or not a person likes the artist is irrelevant in my opinion- it’s purely about cheering each other on! A bucket list item- heck YESSSSSS!!!!! Hope it’s everything you want and more 💞 Question how do you like the tray? I’ve been really curious about that and other new ones you’ve unboxed. Wanted to see how they did for you before spending money myself. Hope you get to feeling better soon! Thank you for your wonderful content again (always!)! 🌞🌚🪐💫

[@judidavis4727]

My niece got to go to Taylor Swift in Massachusetts. She absolutely loved it! I totally hope you have a fantastic time

[@jenn_giaramita]

I think some of the issue is not with the fan art, which is awesome btw, it's more that if the artist isn't licensed with the creators of the show (or whomever owns the copyright for those characters), it is copyright infringement to sell that artwork for profit. For instance, you can't sell your fan art on Etsy (although copyright infringement is rampart over there), and so many shops get shut down because of it. On the other side, something like Alice in Wonderland is no longer in copyright, so good to go. I love fan art but tend to stay away because the chance of being licensed with the big companies is pretty small. You'll see so many Sanderson sister's stuff in the upcoming months it's hard to resist lol So yes, while companies pay the artists, there's no way to know if the artist is licensed to create that art and make money off of it. Just my opinion though. I love your videos❤

[@sparklingspectrumite]

Such a great WIP and Chat! I feel the same way about Legos lol…I’ve always wanted to do the Home Alone house Lego Kit 😊 🌠

[@angieashton5645]

🌠Doing well!

[@Naomithegnome]

I started in July 2020, with the huge skull from Diamond Dotz, my ex husband’s cousin gave it to me, she knew I used to do cross stitch and couldn’t do it anymore because of my hands, at the time I didn’t know what was wrong with them. I couldn’t hold the needle anymore but this worked great 😊😊

[@caseyrobinson0323]

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[@dragonlove1]

I hope you enjoy your Taylor concert⭐️

[@k9mama0814]

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[@mariannflaschen8300]

I love your videos. I am just trying out multiplacing. I always try but go back to single placing. Why do you single place drills with both sides of your pen? Also what size is the multiplayer you are using. The metal ones that I have (4 and 6) look so much wider than yours. Thanks for any advice you can give me.

[@bubbles5494554]

💫 I was wondering other then diamond art club who would you recommend for diamond painting

[@sherrysterner5276]

As always I enjoy your WIP and chat. What part of Ohio did you grow up? I live in Somerset, Ohio which is 50 miles southeast of Columbus between Lancaster and Zanesville. Enjoy your July 4..💫🎉🪐

[@spottedtime]

Actually it depends on where you live based where you live, based on if the business took today off because my dad works for a hospital that’s somehow apart of the government and today I had to go to a government building to do some insurance stuff, both were open today. But both will be closed on the 4th. So, it’s not a national wide thing for this to be a long weekend 💫🌖

[@shaniahmiller2478]

🌙🌝 loved the questions! Happy 4th of July. We are actually going to a baseball game for the 4th they do fire works at the end.

[@judymilot9798]

happy 4th🌛

[@jodywade8651]

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[@basketballgirl60]

I would be very interested in seeing the portfolio and how it works for you!

[@VirginiaCorley]

Question how long does it take to get a kit from jaded gem shop. Ordered 6/8/23. Still not shipped

[@libbylambert5631]

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[@katherinealtrina791]

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[@beccasdpjourney1342]

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[@elizabethwarman9028]

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[@selenaheartman6801]

im glad ur feeling better katie. do u think ur kids would like diamond painting 🌍🌎🌏

[@magsm1635]

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[@DanielleFraser-w1g]

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[@elizabethwarman9028]

Hi Katie, I would try to ask some of the questions, but I am ADHD I don't remember any of the questions you answered. I did however purchased some products from the small shops you mentioned. But, probably my favorite artist is Mandie Manzano. I have two canvases. All Dogs go to Heaven, and Mother Knows. I also want to get The 10th, and the 11th. Which are Doctor Who tenth and eleventh Doctors Have a wonderful fourth.

[@anniedumais6565]

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[@janitarobbins2828]

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[@jessdiamondpaints]

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[@debp310]

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[@flolight]

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[@denisehudson4723]

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[@cynthiagant774]

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[@melonieelizabeth]

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[@Rednecksusan81]

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[@veronica_pnw]

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[@aleksandralatusek9259]

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[@LisaNewf]

Congrats on getting tickets to Taylor Swift. Hope you better when you go so you can really enjoy it. I love her music. 🪐☄️

[@jenniferzyren7521]

Lol I heard you unbox primrose and thought “nope she’s not doing this one.” XD I’m glad you’re not burning yourself out and am looking forward to seeing the paintgem minis. And congratulations on Taylor Swift tickets!! I hope you have a great time. 🪐🌎

[@Cuckoo4DiamondPainting]

Lucky you to get Taylor Swift tickets. I’m sure you will throughly enjoy her. I saw her when she first started and sang country. She had only the one recording that mentioned Tim McGraw (??) 🌒💫🪐

[@MandieZangora]

Ahhhhhhh I’m so SO happy you got Taylor tickets!!! I was lucky enough to get to see the eras tour twice and it’s true there’s no bad seats!!! Can’t wait to hear about your experience ❤🌌🫶🏻

[@ginaradovic7446]

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[@lauragey2505]

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