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Nick B 11-23-2020 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA (Post 1864348)
Doing some Pandemic crafting...

A trumpy ball?

PugMom 11-23-2020 08:03 AM

i'd never heard of this before & had to do a search. it's really nice! some of the artwork is stunning. it would good framed, imo:coolsmiley:

lsauls7537 11-23-2020 08:29 AM

Is anyone doing the new craft "Diamond Painting"
 
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1864307)
Many friends are doing it and I just completed one. They are quite addictive I am seeing. I hope someone starts a group at Laurel Manor when this is over.

Anyone want to admit they have beads on their floor?

What in Heavens name am I going to do with more framed stuff???

Oh my...I am seriously addicted! I've completed about 20, just finished one, another one about 20% finished and a huge one waiting! Yep, I've got dots on the floor, and dog. Yes, I would join!

Linda Sauls

HappyRetired 11-23-2020 09:49 AM

There had been a group meeting at Silver Lake in Southside RC. I don't see it listed unless it's called something different than Diamond Painting. Try calling the Rec Center--they'd know if the group is meeting or is on hold due to the Covid19. The coloring group that meets at Mulberry welcomes Diamond Painting folks too.

Chloe Girl 11-23-2020 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1864307)
Many friends are doing it and I just completed one. They are quite addictive I am seeing. I hope someone starts a group at Laurel Manor when this is over.

Anyone want to admit they have beads on their floor?

What in Heavens name am I going to do with more framed stuff???

I started doing diamond art when the pandemic hit. I love dogs, especially goldens, so I did several of them. I bought cheap frames and hung them in the garage where I see them when I pull the car in. Don't worry, the urge to do them will fade in time. Yes, I had a lot of beads all over the house but I think most of them have been vacuumed up.

grayc1964 11-23-2020 10:14 AM

There is a group called I can do that craft at Laurel Monor. Thursday from 9am to 11am. We have ladies doing diamond dots. Lots of fun.

New Englander 11-23-2020 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1864490)
Some are quite involved. A friend did this one of Sean Connery.

Wow.. Looks nice.

Sherry8bal 11-23-2020 11:04 AM

I have done 4 of these by now - Diamond Dotz and YES, those little beads end up on the floor!! I find them very relaxing to do and it sure passes the time during these stupid pandemic days. I have them all framed by a young lady named Tammy Reedy just off Highway 42 in The Villages who has her own shop. She does a fantastic, professional job AND she's cheaper than anything you can get at Michaels!! Three of mine are large paintings - one a blue peacock, one a Mediterranean villa scene and one a painting by Van Gogh "Wheat Fields". The 4th one is a bunch of poppies that I framed myself.

graciegirl 11-23-2020 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by grayc1964 (Post 1864639)
There is a group called I can do that craft at Laurel Monor. Thursday from 9am to 11am. We have ladies doing diamond dots. Lots of fun.

I have been part of THAT group for several years, but have not attended since March due to the Pandemic. As soon as Helene and I are vaccinated, we will attend again. That is so good to know. Thank you.

graciegirl 11-23-2020 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherry8bal (Post 1864663)
I have done 4 of these by now - Diamond Dotz and YES, those little beads end up on the floor!! I find them very relaxing to do and it sure passes the time during these stupid pandemic days. I have them all framed by a young lady named Tammy Reedy just off Highway 42 in The Villages who has her own shop. She does a fantastic, professional job AND she's cheaper than anything you can get at Michaels!! Three of mine are large paintings - one a blue peacock, one a Mediterranean villa scene and one a painting by Van Gogh "Wheat Fields". The 4th one is a bunch of poppies that I framed myself.

I would love to see pictures of them on this forum. I have just done one and it was very simple and took several days. I would work on it until my back hurt and then go and find chocolate to eat. ;)

Velvet 11-23-2020 11:20 AM

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I was not aware of this technique. It seems very interesting. It reminds me of the ancient art of sand painting used by monks. They would spend months on a piece of art in prayer and when it was finished it would be swept away. The art was the process not necessarily the product. (Sort of like playing golf?)

NavyVet 11-23-2020 11:30 AM

Wow, I had never heard of this. I learn something new every day. I looked it up (with DuckDuckGo, not Google LOL) Interesting and sparkly! Reminds me of coloring with glitter gel pens which I enjoy doing. However my addiction is 3D jigsaw puzzles. I just finished putting together my 5 building Christmas village. This year we seem to have more time to do these types of hobbies. Happy Thanksgiving!

jaccik1 11-23-2020 01:08 PM

Diamond Art
 
I do 6 of these a year. Great to take up some time. I have them under the guest room bed once I complete one. On to a new one.

stevekennedy3 11-23-2020 06:08 PM

Hi, I have 4 pictures completed and am working on #5. I would love to hear from you. Linda Kennedy and my email is stevekennedy3#mac.com. I live in The Villages at Sunset Point.

judyk16 11-24-2020 07:10 AM

I am on my second painting. Really enjoy it! Would love to be part of a group. I am in Pine Hills. Anyone else?


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