Diamond painting is the latest arts and crafts trend taking the community by storm, and it's one of the most popular DIY activities for people of all ages today. It has a reputation for being a therapeutic activity that allows you to relax, disconnect from the world, and unleash your inner artist.
For those of you unfamiliar with diamond painting, it's a paint-by-numbers art form in which you create a mosaic picture by sticking small diamond-shaped resins on a canvas. The painter can follow the numbers, or in some cases the symbols, and put the appropriate colored pieces on the page to create a masterpiece. In the end, it all comes together to create a beautiful, sparkling piece of art. DIY kits are available in stores and online, and you can choose from many themes or customize your picture.
The best thing about diamond painting is that it is straightforward and anyone can do it. No skills are required and everything you need is already included in the kit. Painting is a joy to put together, and once you get started you will soon be doing it every night. But the fun doesn't stop there, and you can use your diamond painting to create something useful and show it off at the same time.
Here are some of the DIY ways to display or re-use your diamond pictures.
Frame it
After hours of careful work, your diamond painting deserves to be hung on the wall for everyone to see. The sparkly diamonds look great in any room and are a much cheaper and more fun alternative to buying art for your walls too. Before hanging, make sure you use a sealant to prevent the diamond resins from falling. The sealant gives structure to the painting and makes it easier to mount on a frame. Adding a border around the canvas can make it look official. Therefore, choose a pleasant border that goes well with the painting and highlights all the colors.
Turn it into a pillow
If you are looking for a decorative pillow why not make one out of your diamond painting? Embroidered pillows are a great way to add color to the room, and you can put them on your sofa, chair, or bed. The canvas with diamond painting can easily be transferred to a pillowcase with craft glue. If you are a sewing expert, you can make them yourself with fabric, pillow filling, and zipper. However, be careful not to lean or sit on them as the diamonds may fall off. The throw pillow is a great way to display the painting when you don't have space on the walls.
Make a notebook cover
You can customize your diary, notebook or sketchbook with your diamond painting and a handy glue. It's a simple process that can turn a plain, blunt cover into something extraordinary. When you have a notebook that is just the right size, it only takes half an hour to glue the picture onto the binding. You can use the notebook yourself or give it to a loved one and it will look amazing. The diamonds glitter and catch everyone's eye, whether they are on a table or on the bookshelf. So you're sure to get compliments on your diamond painting.
Create a wall hanging
If framing the painting is too difficult, you can create a wall hanging by simply pasting the diamond painting onto a blank canvas. It's an easy way to assemble your art and hang it anywhere in the house. You will need glue, a stapler, and canvas at least 2 inches smaller than your painting to complete this DIY wall hanging. All you have to do is cover the canvas with glue and then tack the corners on the edges of the canvas. Many diamond artists use this method when they want to hang their pictures but don't want a frame to detract from its beauty.
Needle point diamond pattern
If you have a supply of diamond resins from old kits or have ordered extra beads and haven't had a chance to use them, there are many more cute DIY crafts that you can make. There are many diamond bead projects out there, and you can finally use this supply fairly. One idea is to use needlepoint patterns and grids to create miniature diamond images. Needlepoint uses sections and numbers the same size as diamond painting so you can use them again. Make sure you have the correct number of pearls for each color and follow the same technique that you used for diamond painting to apply the pearls to a canvas. This allows you to create new and smaller versions of diamond art and use it in many different ways.
Paint Christmas decorations
Christmas is the most popular time of the year and we all have our traditions. One of the exciting parts of the vacation is decorating the tree and the cuter the ornaments, the better the tree looks. Handcrafted ornaments add charm to the experience, and they are just as fun to make. Diamond resins are the perfect tool for ornaments as they glitter in the light. You can put leftover diamond beads in small empty jars or containers and hang them on the tree. When you have enough beads to amaze a wooden ornament, you can create a pattern or spell a word on it to add a personal touch.
These are just a few of the ways you can display your diamond painting or use leftover diamond resins to create your DIY crafts. Let your imagination run wild and use your creativity to transform your masterpiece into something new. There are so many DIY projects out there, and completing a DIY diamond painting is just the first step.
