I haven't really finished a new diamond painting since I gave birth and that was 6 months ago. It sucks but life got in the way.
New baby, new house, new normal ... it's just been crazy. Thankfully, things have slowly normalized and I can breathe easier. Last week, I had a moment of self realization after a series of really bad fights with M.
I NEEDED TO DIAMOND PAINT.
You might think, WHAT?!?! Let me explain.
Diamond painting helps me to relax. It helps me to calm my mind, to ease my anxiety, and to just help me sit back and breathe. This was something that I badly needed so I've decided that I will spend at least 30 minutes a day doing diamond painting to help my mind relax.
Since I made this decision, I have finally finished one diamond painting and started another!
I made this to remind myself that this is one of my end goals in life and that is to grow old with M. Sometimes when we fight, it can get so bad but when things calm down, I am reminded that I want to spend the rest of my life with him. I feel that this is a good reminder of that goal.
This is the first of many Japanese dolls that I will be doing. I'm hoping to complete all 18 designs but let's see. I still have a ton of diamond painting that I need to do and we all know how busy I can be.
Anyway, here are my other diamond painting posts for those who might be interested.
My mom loves doing these! I don't think I have the patience but they sure are fun!
ReplyDeleteWow! I didnt know this diamond painting. I havent heard of this. I am not sure if we have diamond painting here in Philippines but this looks so awesome.
ReplyDeleteI never tried diamond painting. But this really looks interesting if it's really helpful in relaxing mind. Then I will going to try this for sure
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful artwork! I've never heard of diamond painting before but it seems like a really fun activity, thanks for sharing this article with us!
ReplyDeleteI only know diamond, minus the painting! lol This looks fun though! I'd love to try!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of diamond painting before. I looked at your original post and immediately thought..there's no way I could do this. LOL! I just don't have the attention span or patience. But it looks really cool!
ReplyDeleteDiamond painting sounds really interesting and a cool idea..glad you shared this with us..found it so lovely and amazing..
ReplyDeleteI am very creative and used to do something similar when I was young - called ministeck :)
ReplyDeletehow cute! I didn't even know about such hand craft. beautiful results
ReplyDeleteUmm I have NEVER heard of this before and it's AMAZING!! I need to try it!
ReplyDeleteI can only dream of having the time to do one of these. It seems so relaxing. And I love the couple one.
ReplyDeleteI wasnt aware of the concept of Diamond painting but the message behind the painting of growing old with M, is totally immense! I love the way, one can express themselves without saying a word!!!
ReplyDeleteI had heard of diamond painting, did it too a long time back. It is hard but fun.....
ReplyDeleteI want to actually work on something like this but no one sell diamond painting stuff here.
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing painter.i am glad that you have found something to calm your anxiety.
ReplyDeleteWow. This looks so good. Thanks for sharing it.
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