Want to stock the house with projects to keep the kids busy when they’re home? Need an at-home Chol Hamoed activity for those “erev” days when you’re busy cooking? Bring out the diamond paintings. And, no, there’s no paint involved.
The first time I saw my daughter working on a diamond dotz project at home (my mother had bought it for her), I asked her, “I’m not going to have to iron that, am I?”
That’s the reason melty beads are banned from my home. Not because of the mess that lots of beads make (we can sweep that up). But because it entails work for me, and there’s always a child upset when beads move around as the project makes its way to the laundry room.
Diamond Dotz (or simply diamond painting kits, if they’re not the brand name version) don’t need ironing and they’re way cooler and more functional too. It’s an amazing craft where gems are stuck on a sticky pattern to create the beautiful, glistening creations.
And they’re so inexpensive!
How does it work? Your child (even though diamond painting kids are also for adults, I don’t think I’d personally have the patience…but my daughter finds it super relaxing) simply presses the pen into a piece of wax, which makes the gem adhere to it. Then she places the gem in the right spot on the pattern. That’s all.
Beginners (ages 6 and up) can start by making these easy animals.
Boys might like this gem set of things that go and robots and all the kids can share this fruit-and-tree themed set.
Or, kids can make something frameable, beginning with this pony (no longer available) or this turtle.
Here’s a notebook version. After finishing the project, you have a beautiful journal to enjoy.
Your kids can also make keychain versions. Here’s ice cream keychains, butterflies, or an adorable fruity set (Note these are not Amazon Prime. They seem to be shipping from overseas).
Next, let your child graduate to creating full-scale masterpieces. This peacock one is a beauty (can you believe this can be created for $7?!?)
It’s really astounding that you can create so much beautiful gem art for so little…
Here’s a 6 pack (great for a little get together) of beautiful moon scenes.
The gorgeous and affordable options just go on and on….
and how pretty are these tulips?
This storage container is the perfect solution to keep your diamonds organized.
So get painting…with diamonds!
Sari says
Creative kids in Lakewood sells beautiful Jewish themed ones for the sukkah. We are working on one hevay az kanamer… which we started in the summer and will be hopefully done by sukkos!
Victoria Dwek says
So good to know! !
Leah says
Wow! These are beautiful! My girls will absolutely love to do these! Thanks for letting us know about it!!
Shani Newman says
This is the most adorable project! Has kept my daughter busy all day! Thanks for a great idea.
Victoria Dwek says
Glad to hear!
Chavy says
Thanks for introducing this craft to our family. I ordered the cupcake keychains because they look adorable. They were perfect Sunday afternoon project. The keychains are double sided, allowing my girls to finish one side, take a break, and then finish the other side. They are now proudly dangling from their briefcases. I introduced the craft to 2 of my friends already (mentioning BCP of course!) and they are hooked as well. Keep the craft ideas coming!
M Weaver says
I’ve been doing diamond print keyrings and pictures for ages, it’s a great way to relax.