Wipnchat Wednesday #49: Starting

[@cynthiabujak2368]

There are thousands of small businesses who populate Amazon!! You may want to check it out! I hope your grandpa is doing better. I'm sure you can't wait to be with your family! Thanks for co-hosting #WinterwithDAC! Love you Rachel 💜💛💜

[@lindacarretero726]

Totally understand about the job search mood. I was out of work from March on. I finally have a new job and will start 12/7. This year has been so hard on so many. I have a small pre lit tree that is about 4' and put it on a coffee table so my dogs can't knock it over. Not very Christmassy mood this year. I just got 5 DACs ordered for a bday present to myself for 12/14. The little things. I am just happy to be able to make some memories with my husband and daughter. I am trying not to get sucked in to all the commercialism of the holidays. I say we have enough STUFF.

[@elaineskvarek7894]

Newbie here... waiting for my kit in mail...great tips..I've binged watched U...ur Fabulous!!

[@sheilahumphrey-morris1588]

Rachel Rae was the person who pushed me over to diamond painting unbeknownst to her. While I waited for my first dp to come in the mail, I binged watched her videos. Then I found her and Mrs. Coffee Facebook group. I started dp in March just when COVID-19 started. Diamond Art Club is one of my favorite dp companies that I order from. Rachel Rae is a superstar in my eyes🥰

[@debirice7047]

Hi Rachel! Just watched this . Started The Nutcracker today. Had to finish Santa Face with my 11year old son. Thank you for the tips. Tried to think of my favorite movies for Christmas. I have too many😘. I do love Home Alone movies/ The First Santa Clause/ How the Grinch Stole Christmas/ any Hallmark movies for the Holidays. Favorite Songs. Little Drummer Boy & Silent Night. Thank you for letting me be part of this group. Continue being you - Love you. Enjoy listening to you. You totally relax me..❤️❤️❤️

[@Lenkalechat]

Hi Rachel, so good to hear your voice again. I'm behind on watching videos because I started a new job, after being at home for 4 years. So I understand the struggle to apply for a job. Really scary :-) I work from home now, so when it's a calm day i can still diamond paint on the side, but i miss watching youtube while working. Have a safe trip, hope you can make some beautiful memories, and wish you and your family all the best! 💖

[@MayBrox]

I'm waiting for my kits to arrive. And I don't want to start a new one, because I don't like to have wips laying around. But once it's here, I will start on it for sure. Love how you have named the trees😁 In Norway we also have the tradition to visit the graves of our loved ones on Christmas eve morning. We decorate it a little and light candles. So when it gets dark, there is a sea of light on our graveyards. It is very pretty. Thank you for keeping me company 💜

[@Emmacaseylovescrafts]

I think it's such a lovely idea to do premiers theres alot of people alone out there and it's so thoughtful it's good company a good laugh.Thankyou fir showing us how to section off with washi tape I'm going to do this with my next wip I'm thinking of doing here comes the bride.Love the colours in this dps all my fave

[@nancymilawski1048]

Favourite carol: Oh Holy Night Favourite movie: tie Miracle On 34th Street and Muppet Christmas Carol Favourite gift: I'm very lucky and have received many, many wonderful gifts over the years (I'm 56) and can't pick one. And what you really remember is the family dinners and not so much the gifts. 😀😀😀

[@cynthiabujak2368]

My favorite Christmas movies... Love Home Alone, Christmas Story, It's a Wonderful Life. Never got into Tim Burton too much. LOVE the continuous WIP & Chat idea! I'll certainly be participating! Thanks to you all for thinking of us and putting it all together 🤗

[@rachelveaudry3393]

I love silent night

[@rkretovics]

1 Carol of the Bells 2. Don’t burn candles, but I love Cinnamon Essential oil 3. I can’t think of a favorite gift as there weren’t many growing up 4. Just being with hubby and hearing from our son’s 5. No tree this year as no one will be coming over. Too much to do on my own as it is all up to me to put up and down😏 6. Home Alone for sure! 7. No

[@melbaggs1719]

Putting down my first drills on my Winter with DAC while watching 😁

[@kathleenkarppinen9559]

Oh my gosh that is the sweetest thing ever! I bet there are many this year who will be celebrating alone or just within their household. ND is a hot mess, so I am guessing we will cancel Christmas this year. Ms. Coffee has it right, we just STAY HOME!

[@lindamaynard9404]

Rachel,dear you have come so far just hearing how you were able to help James with his anxiety. You were able to use coping skills you e learned for yourself to help ease his worries. I’m so,proud of you ! I ordered the curved multi placer and am excited to try it on my Starry Night Santa from DAC I’m doing for the #WinterWithDAC. I remember your bush last Christmas, Tiny Tim, so cute ☺️ thank you for being who you are Rachel. Each and every bit is precious.

[@busymom112]

Favorite carol: silent night Candle: cinnamon Best gift: portrait of my kids Christmas eve with my husband's family and Christmas day with my kids Very simple decoration on the tree. We have a small place for it. A Christmas Carol movie Nightmare before Christmas is my daughter fav and she can watch it anytime

[@reabsh]

yes!! help the small businesses yall!!!

[@JN-mz2de]

Little Drummer Boy is my favorite Christmas song and favorite Christmas movie is toss up between Miracle on 34th Street and Scrooged

[@leticiaworboys9927]

My favorite Christmas song is Oh Holy Night. Favorite movie is Its a Wonderful Life and Christmas Vacation.

[@loismthompson3918]

I enjoyed this WIP. I got my hoodie. And I’m loving it. Thanks

[@paulinegill3124]

I ordered from diamond painting gifts. On the advertisement it showed it came in the box white boat twizers but it came in a plastic bag. Not sure in one I have enough drills. So a bit disappointed. I was hoping for a white boat, but came like every other kit. Love watching you doing your diamonds painting x

[@kathleenoclair3179]

I love those beads for my laundry, the scent is supeerrr strong, but I like that it lasts on my clothes. My holiday time is about the same since my boyfriend and I have moved away from our families, we make a nice meal and open the gift my in laws sent and watch a holiday movie. It's nice to make it our own, but I do miss being with family. I usually watch the nightmare before christmas during halloween season, but agree it could be for either time of year. Thanks for the nice calm video, love to watch while I diamond paint ❤😊

[@paulavance365]

I just ordered my first ever diamond art club paintings. I'm so excited to get them and get started.

[@wendanik1]

Loved the discussion. Your Diamond Painting is very pretty. She should turn out beautiful. Be safe on your travels. ❤️

[@justinelong4249]

My favourite Christmas carol is Oh Holy Night!

[@kimdennis40]

your voice is so soothing. i have you on and just listen while i work m whip.. I"ve just ordered my first 2 DAC's. cant wait for those to come in and i get started. but they will have to wait as i have one in progress already. I should have started this when i first saw it but i didn't.

[@cindystephens3674]

Enjoyed the chat! I used to really love Christmas but sadly,since my Mom passed 18 years ago, I don't enjoy it near as much. She always made it so festive and all about family first. We've all drifted apart and that's the saddest of all. Large family of 8 kids.

[@RachelRaeCraft]

I'm sorry, Cynthia!

[@cindystephens3674]

@@RachelRaeCraft I'm the one sorry for being such a downer. I have depression and anxiety so it tends to leak out sometimes. I'm usually able to keep it under control but I guess with all the ”shhhhtuffff” that's happened this year it is nda leaked. LOL. I'm fine. Watching and listening and now doing collage for the first time have really helped me a lot. Keep doing what you do sweet lady! Stay Safe and Blessed! And have safe travels❣️🥰🤗👍💐💕

[@cindystephens3674]

”Collabs”

[@jessicascrafttime1274]

1 - Jingle bells - my sons been singing it for the last month 2 - i like things with pine in them. As we don't have a real tree 3 - This year being able to see my family after boarders being closed 4 - we spend 1 year with hubbies family the next with my family

[@jessicascrafttime1274]

5 - we buy a new swarovski decoration each year

[@jessicascrafttime1274]

6 - Home alone

[@theseadragonslair8166]

Love your video! So my fiance is an atheist so I don't really do any decorations for Christmas anymore but this year I did decided to get some mini lights and wrap our one indoor money tree :)

[@gailpierce4759]

Fav Carol- Do you hear what I hear Vanilla snow for candle Best gift a violin when I was 11 Favorite movie The gift of the Magi

[@beccasaurus69]

I just ordered my very first Diamond Art Club piece :D going to be my 6th diamond painting 🧡

[@debrakayser7055]

Favorite Christmas song rocking around the Christmas tree. It's a very snappy song.

[@bonnielerner9648]

I love "I Want A Hippopotomus For Christmas" I think it's funny! 😆 My canvas finally came back in stock, now I just have to wait. Glad I will be able to join the fun...I thought I was going to have to pass! I'm a good writer but I always had a hard time "selling myself" on interviews , Lord knows I've had enough of them!!!

[@tdfortune9118]

I liked the Arteza video very much. I was tempted to buy some Arteza stuff, but I really don’t need to start buying any new craft stuff! To me, nightmare before Christmas is something I watch at Christmas time. But I love it so much that some years I watch it for Halloween too! 😂. Thank you all so much for organizing the Christmas premiers. Because of Covid and my compromised immune system I will be spending Christmas alone & probably Diamond painting this year. So that sounds like an amazing way to spend the day! You are all awesome! 😍

[@reagansvlogchannel9623]

Haii I love diamond painting and i actually just started my own dimond art hype house account on tiktoc and I juat started a diamond painting KZbin channel and I just wanted to say thank you because you inspired me to start both of those things and you inspired me to start diamond painting so I juat wanted to say thank you

[@scrapjoy]

Newbie here, and your washi trick is working, thanks for sharing!! New subbie.

[@lanascrapaddict2044]

Favorite carol - Mary Did you Know? Candle. - cinnamon Sparkle Best gift - I have more fun giving than getting gifts Usual plan for Christmas - usually go to daughter’s house for gifts and spend the day with them snacking Decorate tree - one is a snow tree. All ornaments are snow related. The other has a variety of ornaments with family memories How do I decorate - lights and greenery and sprigs Favorite movie - the one in Africa with Rob Lowe - it was new last year. My favorite because I flew on a small plane with Rob when he was in South Africa for the filming Have you ever celebrated alone? I will this year

[@diamondpainting2510]

I love the Arteza video it was amazing (like all your vids are) I loved the picture you watercolored it looks so amazing! Question: Where will you announce the winners for the giveaway you’re doing with wolf pack diamond painting

[@trudyjohns5150]

I love It’s A Wonderful Life!!!

[@WilsonStitchCo]

I love that painting it is gorgeous and I’m glad I sent you out a Christmas present Since you’re clear one broke, you should be getting it soon and I guess I’m gonna have to send you out another v2.0 tray!!!

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Awww thank you so much!! You don't have to do that, it still works and I love it!

[@jennylynn41576]

My tree the last few years were white with all purple ornaments

[@rachelveaudry3393]

Cozy fireplace for scent

[@ayjaongun4170]

love it

[@aneesahj]

I always watch nightmare before Christmas at Halloween. I'm just way more into Halloween. I love the idea of the premiered videos. I don't celebrate Xmas but live at home with my family so when I want to get away from them, I will definitely check out some videos and keep some people company 😊😂

[@gardencraftfl]

Favorite Christmas Carol - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Favorite candle scent - Frasier Fir by Better Homes and Garden i.e. pine scent for the Holiday Season. Best gift - unfortunately being a mother it seems I'm always the last thought. So I have to say there really has been nothing noteworthy, especially from my husband who thinks literally tossing a gift card at me is cute...NOT. And I have three sons who tend to take after their father. As a child and the only girl with two brothers for several years, I learned early that the boys were more important in my parents minds, so again, nothing special. So I tend to get what I want or need myself. Sorry to be a downer, but that's my experience. I still love the holidays and do my best when it comes to gifting and I'm usually very successful at it. And very happy to be celebrating with grandchildren now. Usual plan - unwrapping early morning at the grankids, then back home for the big meal, usually potluck Favorite movie - most of the older classics, can't pick one!

[@elizabethbowen6638]

Nightmare before Christmas fan at both Halloween and Christmas, for sure.

[@amyagreen401]

My best gift was last year when my parents sent me and my brother to New York to see Hamilton live!!!

[@lorenamatthews8150]

Hi Rachel, I love the purple and am sorry to say you got the last name right but it’s EricatheGoober and I love her work I’ve been wanting to buy her Diamond Painting ( wishes ) for a while now but every timeI want to buy it either I don’t have the $ or it’s out of stock

[@shellyt2906]

ooops found it in your description after I heard you say where you got it 'o)))

[@ellesaaltjejenneke5400]

I understand him very well. I absolutely hate the whole process. I can eventually put words to paper, but then I have to brag face to face to someone, it’s so uncomfortable 😬 I’ve been told that when I think I’m bragging it’s probably just modestly positive lol 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@annastitchnknit2350]

On i love Oh Magnum Mysterium. I was an alto in my choir. That piecie gives me chills

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Me too. Wonderful chills!

[@dorothycarnal7443]

Many people are reporting using unstoppables to prevent static. I am confused by this as I sent an email to Procter & Gamble (the makers of our unstoppables) asking them about static control. Their response to me is that it is a scent booster only and has no static preventive properties. These would be so much easier then cutting up dryer sheets.

[@heleenzuidhof8780]

We don't have a christmas three, because we have cats, we never ever have a three in the house ( we don't trust the cats with the tree when we go away and also not when we are at home, they will probably wreck the three in no time) .We do have christmas lights. We celebrate christmas the first day with visiting family, second day we go sleep out... And then comes in multiple family's and then we go for a walk, a long walk... Preparing for the christmas meal. And in the night we play games and stuff. But this year we staying home because of the virus.

[@martineboughey7542]

Hi Rachel👋 Bit late coming to the 🥳 watching the replay

[@alittlesliceofrye]

awesome video❤️

[@Gwenluvsmusic]

OK this has to be said before I comment on the list. 2 really weird things. First when you commented you were working with DMC 823. I was working on that exact drill, and then when you mentioned the scent of the boosters I was literally only after opened a jar of drills abs and was being wafted in the scent. I do have allergies to some scents. Lynx gives me severe migraines and other give me hay-fever like symptoms. I'm not a fan of our type of funeral when it's someone close to you. I was so overwhelmed at my sister's funeral in Kenmare. Because I live in Kildare it was hundreds of strangers giving condolences. Of course it was kind of them, but both me and my mother found it unbearable after a while.

[@Gwenluvsmusic]

Now to comment on the list questions. I'm not religious, but was growing up, so I'd pick Silent Night as my favourite Carol. My favourite Christmas song is Fairytale of New York. Not really a movie person. I prefer watching my favourite KZbin creators. I love WIP and chats the best. Since I live alone I don't decorate. I normally am with friends on the day, so don't feel the need to do anything here. I love Christmas lights. Basically anything that sparkles 😍 I understand James's struggles. In that situation. I normally would use descriptions of close friends. Other words I'd use for information might be knowledge, ideas or list. It would depend on the context. I used to write music reviews for an now defunct online music magazine, so I'm used to having to find a different word!

[@stitchdiamondpainting363]

OMG I AM SO EARLY I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!

[@dolphinsuzanne]

Cool To see your doing yours too. I’m doing mine as well. ❤️ 💛 💙 💚 💖 🖤

[@graceayers3916]

Are those harbor freight containers? If so where did you get them. I can only find one with 25 containers. ❤️

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Yes they are, I just took out a few to make room for baggies

[@julyaug1]

Hi Rachel I tried looking for that diamond painting color chart book you have so I tried buying for it at Amazon but it said no longer available is there any book you can recommend beside the one you have thank you

[@olghagaarsdal9604]

okay. this might be a dumb question but do you have to start a new painting to be able to participate? I'm doing one right now that I think fits the theme but I've already stared it.

[@beccasaurus69]

When I applied at the job I'm at my dad actually filled out my resume and I just submitted that 🤣 I just suck at writing "professionally" or "like an adult"

[@AnxietyArtAdventures]

💜💜💜

[@italiansdoitbetter5062]

Rachel i haven’t watch you in a while I feel like I’ve missed to much can you just give me a quick update have you moved? Also can you give me a quick update on the tape you used today where can I can buy it also the drill holder you should today.I am Italian and we have the same Custom to go to the cemeteries and visit the dead like they’re part of your family still you bring the flowers to talk to them when I’m in Italy we do it every Sunday I live in Canada as well and here I only go on special occasions like Christmas birthday Easter. I hope you have a wonderful new year and I’m thinking of coming to Europe in the summer if everything is good with Covid and I’m coming to Ireland so I thought maybe we could get together for a coffee.

[@corinnerenshaw3621]

Where is the link for the link for the Christmas with pipa Brown ?

[@RachelRaeCraft]

kzbin.info/aero/PL3OS6RTL3fGZOB5BiGzPCghwVm5-bxfl3

[@rubinaarshakian152]

I always hated looking for jobs, filling up applications waiting for interviews and being stressed out on the interview and then that one question comes up what is your goal in five years I hate that question. Me Thinking to myself my goal right now is to find a job then I'll think about the next five years.

[@charlavancranford8351]

I so understand his struggle bus with applications & interviews. Just not good at bragging about myself it seems so not right

[@shellyt2906]

I am new to DP... where did you get that tray you are using???

[@jen_crazycatlady]

Its never easy to blow your own trumpet, I've never been any good at it either

[@rosebud3153]

What do you do with the left over drills

[@alorahetherington8399]

Do you go live every Wednesday? I want to go to one this week

[@RachelRaeCraft]

I don't really go live anymore, sorry!

[@missmocha71]

Can someone explain what AB’s are that are mentioned in some of the DP kits?

[@valeriehandmadewithheart]

Hi!,AB stands for Aurora Borealis like the Northern lights. It's a coating on certain diamonds that have a iridescent almost mother of pearl shine. They are almost holographic but a softer look. They truly make diamond paintings sparkle. I hope this helps. Happy Holidays💖

[@CarrKicksDoor]

Odd request, but could you zoom in a bit more on the wipandchat videos when you get back to Ireland? My kids adore your diamond painting videos (I’m here for all of them!) but my five year old wants to be able to see the drills and field more closely. (My three year old is soothed to sleep by your videos when he’s awake in the middle of the night so THANK YOU.)

[@samra_art1]

Kindly tell the actual use of glue for diamond painting

[@cynthiabujak2368]

I hated those questions... Especially in an actual interview! They ask "What do you consider your best attributes and how would those qualities fit with this position?". "Conversely, what are your worst qualities....etc..?". So I can totally understand his anxiety!!

[@alexroper4277]

Where can you get the pens

[@trish4977]

Hi I'm a newbie too,I'm in the UK and I want to order from DAC in the U.S...but I'm worried I may have to pay huge custom/tax to do this...if there's anyone from UK who has shopped from here,can you please let me know if you had to pay customs and vat...thank you xx

[@rachelveaudry3393]

My blue mink fur coat my husband got me

[@sarahemery8742]

I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas all year round, so it doesn't have a designated season

[@janaal-omari7233]

Does dac have world wide shipping?

[@RachelRaeCraft]

As far as I know!

[@rhondahelfand6089]

Can u send link to pippa on Xmas?

[@RachelRaeCraft]

kzbin.info/aero/PL3OS6RTL3fGZOB5BiGzPCghwVm5-bxfl3

[@rhondahelfand6089]

@@RachelRaeCraft that k you and travel safe❣️

[@north6594]

What brands do you recommend, I’m new to this

[@RachelRaeCraft]

I have a video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6TXZ41rmpKErbM

[@north6594]

@@RachelRaeCraft thx so much 😊 I found a one I think I will use from now on

[@menning5030]

FIRST yes

[@QuiteDecent]

Lol, nice

[@RachelRaeCraft]

You both win! haha

[@menning5030]

@@RachelRaeCraft when I saw the video where were no views and now there are 53 views cool

[@jameshumphreys5179]

Totally agree with knowing how horrible job applications are. Was made redundant and was in same job for 17 years. Too find a new job with covid about and filling in all the forms is a nightmare I just so out of practice filling the forms in and doing interviews. Scare the living hell out of me. This is from fiona not james

[@bjelln]

The "big giants" were also small businesses started from garages at one point. I see no need to punish businesses that are doing well. They are the ones that drive the economy and put money back into charities. People, you can shop both....:(

[@RachelRaeCraft]

Doesn't sound like you understand the difference between small and mega businesses. But of course my opinion isn't necessarily going to change anyone's shopping habits, is it?

[@bjelln]

@@RachelRaeCraft wow. So belittling and condescending, from just a comment.....Happy Holidays, good grief.

[@lacyharris9933]

The Nightmare Before Christmas all year round! It's my favorite thing EVER!