Wip n Chat || Let’s Diamond Paint & Escape! ☺️

[@leticiaworboys9927]

Ooooh and I love all your new pens!! 💗💗💗

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thx 😊 💕

[@dotydiva]

Thanks for sharing your life. I can see where the video is therapy. Hugs.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hugs Billie 💓

[@Diamondpaintingmommy]

I love your WIP and Chats! I love that you are real and honest!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Jessica and thank you 💖

[@MoniMerel]

🏵

[@thediamondbelle]

I love mail haul videos!!! Put in next to your PO Box that anyone sending you something if they don't want it opened to put in a note to tell you that! I think that would be the most fair plus you get a free idea for a video!!

[@DiamondsandDevos]

I like to see friend/happy mail as part of small shop hauls

[@CraftingwithShay]

Got it!

[@Tamme01]

#Replay

[@sparklingspectrumite]

Great WIP and Chat Shay! Always enjoy listening!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janinejohnson6357]

I looked it up on Amazon they have those cookies 🍪

[@NaTaLiE_AzZa]

Ps. Love any type of video or unboxing you do. You bring a smile to my face no matter what you are showing ☺️😘

[@CraftingwithShay]

You're the best!

[@dawnmccrearycreates]

Hi Shay, Your live with Kimmy was incredible. I learned some things and I felt certain other things made more sense. Thank you both! 💜 Dawn

[@Queenkimmy]

You’re welcome sweetheart

[@CraftingwithShay]

Your very welcome Dawn 💜

[@debirice7047]

Hi Shay! Enjoyed your WIP. I also watched your LIVE and first time seeing Kimmie. I love seeing friend mail. We got a new puppy and definitely can relate with you. Lots of hugs. ❤❤

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Debi! Thx for coming to hang out with me! U got a puppy too!!! 💖💖

[@yvonneperich1569]

They are yummy I'm from Australia to and Vegemite is my favourite to

[@TravisGetsCreative]

🧜‍♂😁😊

[@lauriejoseph8478]

Thanks Shay for this chat! Working on my WIP!!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Laurie 💖💖

[@DiamondMeMa]

Great WIP Shay.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thx Jennifer 💜

[@JennyDiamondPaints]

I love seeing creators opening “friend mail”

[@SouthernSparkler]

Hi Shay. I normally watch and keep quiet. That’s my introverted self doing it’s thing. I cannot tell you how happy it made me to hear that MermaidsandMagic will not require a new start or a finish. Life tends to get in my way a lot and I rarely am able to finish an event. I love the stress-free trend that is taking place lately in these events. Congratulations on your two years!! I made videos but quit (introvert and boring life). I don’t think you would ever come across as bragging. Open your friend mail. ❤ P.S. I love enablers outpost pens too.

[@suebailey9517]

Hi Shay. 👋 I'm doing OK thankyou for asking..hope your week goes better and you feel better in yourself.. yep damn medication.I take 3 antidepressants every day. Been on them since 2009. Have to take them for rest of my life my dr said. But so glad I discovered this beautiful craft and I really love it. Been diamond painting for 3 years now. Very much look forward to your wip and chats and thankyou for all you do for your subscribers. Sending love from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Sue!!! Thanks for opening up…hang in there! Love from me 🥰

[@JennyDiamondPaints]

I like the plastic tips better than the metal. 4 is my favorite but I’m getting better with the 7

[@elizabethrector8205]

Sleepy....my bedtime. 😂 I'm an open book too and it bites me in the rear many times but it is what it is. Hugs n love Shay!🥰

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Elizabeth….we are who we are!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethrector8205]

@@CraftingwithShay yes ma'am!

[@beckyl306]

You can get the cookies at Target in US. I have been buying them for years. You are right, so yummy! Great video, pretty pic!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Oh thank you!

[@NaTaLiE_AzZa]

Thanks for keeping me company today Shay while I folded my laundry (it never ends😂) I don’t know how I am going to wake up for school runs next week. And this year my baby not so much anymore she is starting school. So I’ll have both kids at school, it’s going to be a big change having no little ones at home. Loved the live with Kimmy, definitely need to do that type more often we all need to check in on one another and support each other 💜 Love the pens I need to check out enablers outpost haven’t brought from them in a while. You and me both Shay let’s practise together No No Noo haha I’m so bad. I give in to my kids so easily. Love you girl 😘😘😘

[@thefrenchknot]

Hi Shay. I’m jealous of your snow. I’ve been waiting for some snow here in NC !

[@Stephanie.Kost1]

Great video, Shay. I swear we are sooo much like its crazy. I’m an open book too. Love dogs and my kids. I hope I don’t sound crazy. 😊. I hope your oldest son is doing ok. You have a lot on your plate with dogs, kids, house and KZbin. Glad you didn’t stop taking my medicines (for a long period of time) and spoke with your doc. Have a good weekend.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Yes we are 🥰

[@ckp_diamondpaints]

I just love catching up with you via your WIP n Chats, they always make me feel like l’m not alone. Thank you! Love the new pens, so pretty! Bring on all the unboxings, I like celebrating with friends and seeing new things and would never see it as someone bragging.

[@CraftingwithShay]

I'm so glad! You are never alone! That why we are friends 💖

[@daniellekashino6558]

Hey Shay I'm doing great I love hearing your stories while I Diamond Paint I Diamond Painted a Peacock Diamond Painting while listening to your stories Your Family does come first so don't worry about us we will be here when you have time for us

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thank you Danielle 💓

[@kimbaskrafts]

I’m so glad you talked to your dr. So happy to hear you have a plan in place.❤ I’ll have to watch the live on replay 🥳 sounds really good! And congratulations on your 2 year anniversary! 🎉 I always enjoy your Wip & Chats ☺️

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thx Kimba!!!! 💜💜

[@elisabethpedersen4269]

Heia 🤗 I also had neck problems when I started gaming a looong time ago. I got a better chair and used a neck- pillow (inflatable), and it really helped (without bankrupting me😋). I hope his neck gets better soon🙂 The live was interesting and I like the idea of a monthly check-in👍 Have a great weekend! Best wishes from Norway 🤗🤗🤗

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thanks for the tips!

[@onlybeingchris]

Ahh Shay, the Last of Us is incredible! So glad you are watching it! So good! You are so lucky you got snow, I'm in NJ and we still haven't seen snow yet, lol. I'm so looking forward to Mermaids and Magic!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Chris! No snow! I’m surprised 😮 Yay! So glad your joining the event 💜

[@dragonlove1]

Wow, I have a lot of catching up to do

[@tennilleakaelue7692]

Hi Shay. You can get Tim Tams at Target

[@terim4074]

I like seeing friend mail. I have some suggestions for the alarm. Change the sound because it will alert you quicker because it's a different sound. Also, I finally had to switch to my watch because I kept turning off my alarm. It's harder to dismiss the watch. Plus, vibrating on your wrist will wake you up too 😁. Love your wip and chats!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thanks for the tips!

[@tammyglasenappsimon4941]

Hey Shay Thanks for the updates.... Love that diamond painting ... I am going to pass on the Feb events as I want to do Josephine Wall's event in Apri, so need to save monies to buy the diamond painting for that. Plus I really want to get my stuff to do my cross stitch conversion. I also I think the Chuck Pinson event is in March so I need to get my diamond painting for that. So many events for me in the works. Thanks for movie tip. I don't do movies like Stranger Things so I am not sure I would watch the recommended movie. Thanks

[@KarlyA.]

I don’t know if I can remember all the things I wanted to comment on 😂 I should have paused it and commented along the way. I love TimTams. Sometimes you can find them at Target. I don’t think think all the stores carry them, so it’s hit or miss. I hear you about the puppy woes! We got two puppies in August and they still aren’t fully potty trained yet. Ugh! It’s our first time ever having puppies. So it was a real eye opener. And it has been so much work! I wish you could see our puppies Shay! 😊 I’m so glad nothing bad happened when you stopped your meds!! About Nate, you might want to consider taking him to a chiropractor. I know doctors don’t like to suggest it. But I had back and neck issues from when I was younger. And a chiropractor completely fixed it! Changed my life!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi B….2 puppies!!!! You crazy 😛 Send me a pic in IG of those babies! Huggies 💕💕💕

[@catgifford8977]

Yup,our Walmart sell timtams,Niagara Falls,, Ontario

[@lauranorman8368]

Shay, I love your WIP n chats! I have a senior this year and it's a struggle to get him motivated! I worry about him all the time! Thank you for Sunday's live. It's so comforting to know I'm not alone.❤

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thank you! You too!

[@dragonsjewelcreativegems]

Enjoyed the WIP & Chat and finished up the section I was working on. Currently doing Black & White from DAC. I just finished 2 larger squares so the break to a smaller round has been nice. I have never tried tim tam's but have heard about them. Can't say I have ever seen them in a store where I live, but who knows they might be hiding out.

[@marylouruss1087]

LOVE the pens.I enjoy unboxings. I'm hoping my Chiefs win this weekend. Glad you enjoyed the snow .I'm in W V and we are supposed to get some tonight. Enjoyed the visit. Take care

[@CraftingwithShay]

Good luck!!

[@craftinjudi141]

Hi Shay! Oh, girl, I can so relate to everything you’re talking about as far as your meds. Several years ago, I tried to go off Paxil. I weaned off just as the doctors told me and I was still incredibly sick! I had vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and even fainted twice. It was brutal, so I can’t even imagine what it would be like to go cold turkey and just last week. I saw my doctor and asked about trying to wean off the medication. I’m on now just to see if I still need it or not. I’m definitely scared about the effects, mentally, and physically, but I am really trying to get off as much medication as I possibly can. I feel like a walking pharmacy these days! Lol! Best of luck to you. Hope it goes well. As far as videos of you, opening, friend, mail and gifts, I love watching them! You haven’t done a video yet that I haven’t liked!❤

[@marthabeck9167]

Enjoyed your WIP and Chat and got a lot of DP done. I love the stories about Lou. I was the same way with my daughter many years ago. 😂 I hope you are able to reduce your meds and feel better. Have a great day! 💜💎🎨

[@CraftingwithShay]

Oh thank you!

[@kml1972]

Hey Shay! I think it’s fine to unbox friend mail as long as you check with the friend first. I love seeing what you get. I had 2 back to back snow days this week so I’ve only been to work Monday and I will be going in tomorrow (more snow tonight so who knows?). My husband’s bp was much improved this week and we see 2 specialists this Monday. Praying for the best case scenario. ☃️

[@CraftingwithShay]

Yay!!!! Snow days ❤️

[@marycook7615]

TimTams can be found at Randall’s grocery store here in Tx.

[@dustyscolourandart330]

I love watching any kind of unboxing, so bring it on, lol. Thank you for filming this, your life sounds much more interesting than mine

[@CraftingwithShay]

You are so welcome!

[@rosalynrivera7462]

My son wants to watch that. The Last Of Us. I have HBOmax app and it is on that. So I will watch it with my son.

[@DianesDiamondPaintingJourney]

I'm glad to hear that everything is OK your way. And it's OK with me too!. I'm excited to hear about your new puppy, I've been slow at watching channels lately. You should post some videos on instagbam of the doggies playing. I also do all the black outline on a Mandie when I'm doing it. Because then, when I fill in the sections, it makes me feel like I'm more accomplished. I am going to do Trapped Siren by her for your event, and I hope that one fits. 🥰🥰🥰

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hey Diane! That painting will be perfect for the event! 💌

[@Sparkleaddictionart]

Hi Shay, I love your wipnchats, and you inspired ✨️ me to start my channel and meet new people. I think it's wonderful that you are helping to bring mental health out of the shadows. I've been alone on this my whole life, so I appreciate the connection ❤️. Thank you 😊

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Angie!!! So happy you started a channel! Enjoy…hugs 💓

[@malissajohnson]

I took my puppy outside every three hours. When she went potty I would do a lot of good girls and gave her a dog treat.

[@Jaspurrsmum]

Girl, sounds like you had quite the week so far. 😂 Hope it goes better the rest of it. Love to watch your videos and hear about your week. I am doing ok. Really tired as of late. I see my doctor, Feb 6th so I will mention it to her.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Erika! Be sure and take care of yourself 🥰

[@robinpennington5758]

Thank you for the WIP and chat, Shay! You are too nice and your daughter knows how to get what she wants. My mom used to tell me the same thing. Lol. It Gets worse as they get older, I learned the hard way. Maybe start making her 'work' for things she wants. She will quickly learn how to prioritize what she wants and needs.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Great idea Robin!!!

[@DiamondsandDevos]

Hi Shay! Working on my WIP Cottage by the Sea. I’m off for the next week until I start back with the state. I’m returning to DCS. Excited to get started again advocating for children

[@CraftingwithShay]

Wonderful!

[@Danae4323]

Vanilla latte is not basic! It’s CLASSIC.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Yes!!!!

[@sapphiresandoceanwaves]

💕💕💕 I think it’s your mail that was gifted to you. You should do what you want with it (show it or don’t) and no one should require you to do it or make you feel bad if you show it. It’s yours. I wonder if maybe you can get Nate a standing desk as an option too? They have ones with a hand crank to crank up or leave as a normal desk. I’m assuming standing could help his posture. Are his monitors lower than eye level? Maybe monitor stands too so then his head is tilted up and not down? Just some thoughts. I believe in you with the waking up. It really is hard to push these kids out of bed. Especially after dragging yourself out. I want to be an early bird type so bad but I just stay up too late all the time. Don’t forget about the clothes the night before thing! I think that helped y’all a ton. Sending you love! 💕🥰

[@CraftingwithShay]

Thx for helping me! After reading your comment I made sure she got clothes for tomorrow

[@kerry4421]

If nobody has mentioned it already then "Yes" we have Tim Tams in Canada, at least we can get in Ontario. They are yummy

[@kimbaskrafts]

Hi Shay! I haven’t tried the Tim Tams, but I have seen Tia Clair Toomey eat them. “The Fittest Woman On Earth” (CrossFit Games Winner). She is from Australia and loves them! ☺️ They look so good! 🤤

[@CraftingwithShay]

Oh wow!

[@darcyfoster2976]

Morning Shay , working on puppy crazed petunia by sheena pike . Bought 4 in 21 during black friday . Wanting to get the rest of sheena pikes . Just can't afford anything at this time . Hoping they don't disappear from the site for awhile .

[@bethannewhite1563]

Hi Shay, I’m doing okay. Not as scared as I was when we talked last. Working on March dessert cup. And a mystery painting. It’s so big, it’s overwhelming! Glad you talked to your doctor about tapering your meds. I wonder how Hannah is doing. Her hysterectomy was today. Good job saying no to Lu. Have a great week!

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Bethanne! Enjoy your paintings and lots of hugs! 💖

[@beverlyoakes2976]

We have 2 English bulldogs and then got a French bulldog. His name is Jedi and he had a soft spot on the top of his head that did not fuse and our vet said we had to keep him separate from the others cause if they were to play and hit that spot it could have killed him. We built him a pen in our bedroom and he got used to going on puppy pads. Great news his spot disappeared and we were able to let him out but he goes on small rugs around the house I guess thinking they are puppy pads. It’s been over a year and finally he has mostly stopped, but he is so funny and cute we love him.

[@angelinak.almendarez3982]

Yes you can find them in califorina, message them to see if they want you film yes I like to see .

[@T1Diamondbetic]

I’m so excited for the events this year, I followed along with them last year after I started but I never actually participated in any of them. I plan on participating in 6 of them I think so far. I was getting ready to start Mandie’s The Little Mermaid kit but now I’m going to save it for your event!!

[@malissajohnson]

get a actual alarm clock and put it across the room so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. I had to do that myself.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Great idea 💡

[@joeh4796]

Sounds like I, and my nephew, would have had a lot in common, back in the day, with Nate. I used to be into movies a lot, so was my nephew, and my nephew is into gaming, to a certain extent, he does have to work as well. I’m not into movies really that much now, but you should see my dvd room, yes, room. I worked on my big painting the entire time I listened to you, always do, nothing much changes there. Finally reached one third done, I only single place though.

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Joe!!! You have a DVD Room???? That is so cool 😎

[@angelinak.almendarez3982]

I would like to work on golden Mermaid for the Mermaid along.

[@CraftingwithShay]

That one would be perfect!

[@maddythomson634]

Hi Shay put the Tim Tam in the freezer that are sooooo much better ps i am from Australia

[@emmahandy9091]

Time for her to get a alarm clock

[@Queenkimmy]

You’re right…i didn’t do my booty dance. I’ll have to plan to do it next time😂

[@CraftingwithShay]

Yes Kimmy!!! 🥰

[@MiasLifeWithKFS]

It sounds like she is playing you Shay.. At her age she should be more than capable to get up on her own, eat breakfast and go to school 🙂

[@jenniferklayer5259]

Good morning Shay! I was diamond painting along with this right before my work day started. I just placed my first order with Shiny Shazza on Etsy for a bigger diamond painting tray. I also did my first order from Enabler's Outpost. I can't wait for both to arrive. So I mustache you some questions 🥸: Can you explain No New Start for Mermaids and Magic? Does that mean I have to have some progress on the canvas already? Or does it mean no fresh start required?

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Jennifer….no new start means you can be already working on the canvas before March 1st

[@StacysRitzyDPCrafts]

OMG Shay The Last of Us Game is super fun too - if they have a gaming system definitely buy! And thank you for having Kimmie on - it was refreshing to have another mental health event. I know there's another later in the year but it definitely helped me out just having a safe space to talk about it. have you ever thought of holistic medicine? I hate relying on medicine myself but never looked into that option. just wondering if you or someone else has.

[@leticiaworboys9927]

Love friend mail!! I've got my mermaid canvas all ready to go! I'm just confused, you said No new starts? So does that mean we can't start a brand new DP for the event? I'm confused. Lol

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi! It means you don’t have to wait til March 1st. It can be one u are already working on…

[@leticiaworboys9927]

@@CraftingwithShay Oh ok that makes more sense. Lol Yay I may not be able to hold out! It's a pretty one!! 💗

[@cheriebrown4593]

When I watch your films, you make your you make me laugh but I’m special-needs, but you make me laugh and when I’m watching you do your valentines you make me laugh

[@dawnmccrearycreates]

Hi Shay, I’m doing well, thank you for asking. I won’t give you any grief for stopping your meds. I wish I could stop taking my meds but I’d end up in the hospital. I take almost 300 pills a week for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes,cardiomyopathy and upper interstitial lung disease. I feel like all I do is take pills! My poor body doesn’t know whether it’s coming or going! I can be very frustrating. I’ve done so good with controlling my diabetes that the doctor took me off insulin! Just be really careful when changing your meds! 💜 Dawn

[@puckettrita75]

🙏🙏🙏

[@CraftingwithShay]

Oh Dawn….glad to hear you are taking care of yourself. I really do appreciate u 💜

[@Naomithegnome]

What was the name of “Drawer” in Lou bathroom you forgot to tell us! I don’t have a girl and I’m about to move in with my god daughters who are Lou’s age! I got a contact on my house this week so I’m moving to CA in at the end of February luv ya Beautiful

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hey Naomi! The drawer is the menstration station! 😊. Good Luck on your move

[@cheriebrown4593]

You meant you make me laugh maybe in special-needs you keep me laughing you keep me laughing

[@HalboAngel07]

Its sad to hear how you guys are treating the hamster. Hamster deserves just as much as dogs. For it to be living in a small cage all left alone in the closet is horrible. I recommend doing research actually reading how a hamster should be taken care of. They deserve just as much as other animals. Not to live in a cage thats way to small and in environment where they dont get proper health and care

[@CraftingwithShay]

Daisy (the hamster) is no longer in the closet. She is happy and healthy…😊

[@SusanA.1293]

I have been going through some rough medical stuff and get down now and then. Thank you for helping me escape and lifting me back up. You really do make a difference by being here. 🫶

[@CraftingwithShay]

Hi Susan! Sorry you were having a rough time. Glad I could help….hang in there ❤️