You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast

Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out this little announcement video of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast!After quite a lot of consideration and thought, I've decided to put the podcast on an indefinite hiatus for now. It's hopefully not goodbye forever, but the challenges in putting together this podcast have been weighing on me...and I'd rather come back (potentially) in the future with a different format/approach.I want to thank all of you for watching, engaging with, and supporting the podcast this year...it has been so much fun hearing from our amazing guests and I want to thank them all specifically for joining us in each episode.Thank you again and happy placing!

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out this month's episode of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast!This month we are excited to have Amy on from The Diamond Design Co. - she was a blast to chat with while leaning about her shop, the evolution on the mini-kit, and just general chatting.Thank you to Amy for participating and make sure to check out The Diamond Design Co. Happy placing!Diamond Design Co. - https://www.thediamonddesignco.com/

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out episode eight of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast

This time around we are chatting with the wonderful Rebecca of Add More Zest.

We get into that it takes to build a successful shop, how Rebecca adds her own flavor to the shop, and a lot more.Thank you all for the support of the podcast thus far, we really appreciate it!

Happy placing!

Links and info:

Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/@singleandplacing Mia: https://www.youtube.com/@MiasLifeWithKFS

Add More Zest Website: https://addmorezest.com/

Add More Zest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@addmorezest

Add More Zest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AddMoreZest

Add More Zest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addmorezest/

DAC: http://www.diamondartclub.com

MDD: https://mysticaldreamdiamonds.co/

Munimade: https://munimade.com/

Starry Night Studio: https://www.etsy.com/shop/starrynight3Dstudio

Diamonds And Doxies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiamondsandDoxies

Diamond And Doxies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1180852139825305

Bead Blitz: https://www.pipcraft.co/products/beadblitz-coral

Mega Drill Challenge 2027 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1944252206262241

Cosmic Craft Store: https://cosmiccrafts.store/

Diamond Dotz: https://www.diamonddotz.com/ Diamond Painters Anonymous: https://www.diamondpaintersanonymous.com/

Artifey Studio: https://artifeystudio.com/en-en

Event Information:

September 2026 Events:

Find Your Rhythm - Host: ⁨@singleandplacing⁩

Serendipity - Host: ⁨@DitzysDiamondDen⁩

Small Shop Fall Festival - Hosts: ⁨@SparklingDiamonds2024⁩

Creeping it Real - Hosts: @DiamondPaintingwithNMD ⁨@christopherkolasa⁩

Chuck Along - Host: ⁨@mindysdiamondmoment⁩

Drills & Chills - Hosts: ⁨@DiamondsandWashi⁩ & @diamondsandemeralds

Femke Deborah Paint Along - Host: ⁨@Artemis_dreams⁩

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out this video!Today ⁨@MiasLifeWithKFS⁩ and I have a special episode of You Know The Drill for you! We're releasing our in-person interview with Summer and Miranda of The Squad Shoppe ⁨@SummerSparkles⁩ for everyone! Both members and main channel subscribers will get to enjoy this bonus episode.It was a joy to chat with The Squad Shoppe about starting their small business and how they have quickly grown it into an amazing accessory/diamond painting business. Thank you all for the support and we really hope you enjoy this episode!The Squad Shoppe Website:

https://www.thesquadshoppe.com/

The Squad Shoppe Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheSquadShoppe0If you want to donate for the "Merry Thankmas" please use the following address :The Squad Shoppe5745 Industrial Place Suite GColorado Springs, CO 80916. MDD Website:https://mysticaldreamdiamonds.co/ ⁨@JGlowandSparkle⁩

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out this episode of You Know The Drill!

This month we got the amazing opportunity to chat with Sarah Richter...an incredible artist and one of the most well known artists in the diamond painting space. She was such a joy to converse with and I hope you love the episode.

Thanks for watching and happy placing!

Shop Links/Resources:

Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/@singleandplacing

Mia: https://www.youtube.com/@MiasLifeWithKFS

Substack: https://substack.com/@youknowthedrillpod

Sarah Richter Website: https://www.sarah-richter-illustration.de/

Sarah Richter Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofSarahRichter/

Sarah Richter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahRichterArt/

Sarah Richter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrichterart/

Diamond Art Club: http://www.diamondartclub.com

Queens Atelier: https://en.queensatelier.com

MerryMakingAndMore: https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/shop/MerryMakingAndMore

KingDe Mond: https://thl1235.cafe24.com/shop3/index.html

CrazyMom Creative Chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@CrazymomCreativeChaos

Madwood Turning: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadWoodTurningSI

Sparkle & Spice: https://spicesparkles.com/

Whimsy Lou Diamond Painting: https://shopwhimsylou.com/

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out episode five of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast.In this episode we are lucky to chat with the amazing duo that is Leopard Leatherworks. Additionally, we'll get into what we've been working on, news, events, and just having a good time.So grab a WIP, grab a snack, and join us for this episode of You Know The Drill!Episode shop links:Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/@singleandplacingMia: https://www.youtube.com/@MiasLifeWithKFSSubstack: https://substack.com/@youknowthedrillpodLeopard LeatherWorks: https://www.leopardlw.com/ LLW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeopardLeatherworks LLW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/767336601666917 Diamond Art Club: http://www.diamondartclub.com Queens Atelier: https://en.queensatelier.com JandL Crafty Creation: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JandLCraftyCreation MerryMakingAndMore: https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/shop/MerryMakingAndMore Starry Night Studio: https://www.etsy.com/shop/starrynight3Dstudio Distracted By Diamonds/PaddyWaxx: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaddyWaxx KingDe Mond: https://thl1235.cafe24.com/shop3/index.html Jaded Gem Shop: https://www.jadedgemshop.com/ Ditzy’s Diamond Den: https://www.ditzysdiamondden.com/ Lady Lathe Customs: https://www.etsy.com/ca/market/lady_lathe_customs Crystal Canvas Creations by Lady Lathe Customs : https://www.facebook.com/groups/969135538841200 Also, check out our website for our Shop List and more!https://substack.com/@youknowthedrillpodMake sure to send in any questions, comments, or shop suggestions to youknowthedrillpod@gmail.com

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out episode four of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast!Join me and my cohost Mia @MiasLifeWithKFS as we chat all things diamond painting for May 2026 as well as an awesome interview with Janet...the owner of Mystical Dream Diamonds!This was such a fun episode to record and we hope you enjoy.Episode Links:June 2026 Events:-Mythical Midsummer Madness – Host: ‪ @Spark_Lea_Diamonds ‬Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1167362038887825 -Summer With The Masters - Host: ⁨@DiamondsandWashi⁩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/687934769298894 -Peggy Collins Event - Hosts: ⁨@SpeakingofDiamonds⁩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639632609140721 -Cross Craft Event - Hosts: ⁨@Artemis_dreams⁩ ⁨@DiamondsandDoxies⁩ JLeeLee, ⁨@MeowyDiamondsandCats⁩ ⁨@DianesDiamondPaintingJourney⁩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484966982863292 -June Pride - Hosts: ⁨@christopherkolasa⁩ & ⁨@StacysRitzyDPCrafts⁩ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/269826954958762 -Ivy Dolamore PaintAlong 2026 - Hosts: ⁨@MichaelaReneee⁩ ⁨@messygirlcrafts⁩ ⁨@theprincipalpainter⁩ -Lizzy Falcon EverAfter Event - Jessica from EverAfterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1605860137086002 - Halfway To HoHoHo - Host: MDD ⁨@JGlowandSparkle⁩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1886584341844011 Year-Long Events:-Ivy Dolamore Paint-A-Long 2026 – Host: RebeccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3084822138358401-Year of the Horse 2026 – Host: ‪ @SparkleDust_and_Diamondz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735516715577077-A Church for All Seasons Drill-A-Long – Host: DanelleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/992908013033482-MDD Diamond Painting Challenge – Host: Mystical Dream DiamondsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1886584341844011-Refresh Your Stash – Host: ‪ @LisetteCraftsandTells -Honoring Our Heroes in 2026 – Host: Chrystal-2026 Diamond Painting Bingo – Host: @kayradebaugh2760 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3452410295002833-WIP Detox – Host: @SparklingNana Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1185758663680238-Brewing Inner Peace – Host: ‪ @dipintime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/421830368932287/-Year of the Cats 2026 – Host: ‪ @MiasLifeWithKFS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/314503614597681 Also, check out our website for our Shop List and more!https://substack.com/@youknowthedrillpodMake sure to send in any questions, comments, or shop suggestions to youknowthedrillpod@gmail.com

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out this episode of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast!This month we are chatting with Stine of ByStine, a wonderful diamond painting accessories shop our of Norway. @MiasLifeWithKFS and I will also be chatting about what were working on, some news in the diamond painting world, and upcoming events.We hope you enjoy and happy placing!Episode shop links:Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/@singleandplacingMia: https://www.youtube.com/@MiasLifeWithKFSSubstack: https://substack.com/@youknowthedrillpodByStine: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ByStineFireFly Diamond Art: https://fireflyda.com/ Cosmic Crafts By Kayy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CosmicCraftsbyKayyDiamond Art Club: http://www.diamondartclub.com Dreamer Designs: https://dreamerdesigns.com/ Queens Atelier: https://en.queensatelier.com Starry Night Studio: https://www.etsy.com/shop/starrynight3Dstudio Mystical Dream Diamonds-MDD: https://mysticaldreamdiamonds.co/ Event Information:Event Information:May 2026 Events:-Fabulous Fluff – Hosts: @SparklingDiamonds2024 & ‪ @AnxietyArtAdventures -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1652966426050518-Diamonds of Awareness – Host: @SparklingDiamonds2024 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2454604318264417-J. Glow & Sparkle – Host: Mystical Dream Diamonds @JGlowandSparkle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1886584341844011-Mythical Midsummer Madness – Host: ‪ @Spark_Lea_Diamonds ‬Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1167362038887825-May the 4th Be With You – Host: ‪ @SpeakingofDiamonds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3022475024611130-Space Diamonds DP Along – Host: ‪ @BellaArtdeNicole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/starwarsandspacediamonds/-Phoenix Fantasy – Host: ‪ @NyxDarksky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2063868113814959-Ivy Dolamore – Host: @MichaelaReneee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/692448019514693-I Am Enough – Host: @dpaddictionadventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/188081242265150Year-Long Events:-Ivy Dolamore Paint-A-Long 2026 – Host: RebeccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3084822138358401-Year of the Horse 2026 – Host: ‪ @SparkleDust_and_Diamondz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/735516715577077-A Church for All Seasons Drill-A-Long – Host: DanelleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/992908013033482-MDD Diamond Painting Challenge – Host: Mystical Dream DiamondsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1886584341844011-Refresh Your Stash – Host: ‪ @LisetteCraftsandTells -Honoring Our Heroes in 2026 – Host: Chrystal-2026 Diamond Painting Bingo – Host: @kayradebaugh2760 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3452410295002833-WIP Detox – Host: @SparklingNana Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1185758663680238-Brewing Inner Peace – Host: ‪ @dipintime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/421830368932287/-Year of the Cats 2026 – Host: ‪ @MiasLifeWithKFS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/314503614597681Also, check out our website for our Shop List and more!https://substack.com/@youknowthedrillpodMake sure to send in any questions, comments, or shop suggestions to youknowthedrillpod@gmail.com

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out Episode Two of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast!This month we had the opportunity to chat with the amazing Ditzy and Paul of Ditzy's Diamond Den! It was such a blast to have them as out first guests and chat with them about their business.

Make sure to check them out at https://www.ditzysdiamondden.com/

Other links and resources:

The Creativity Squirrel (StickiBits Putty): https://www.etsy.com/shop/CreativitySquirrel

Tatertottz Creationz (Tottz Dotz Putty): https://www.etsy.com/shop/TatertottzCreationz?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4398052065&from_page=listing

Mystical Dream Diamonds:https://mysticaldreamdiamonds.co/

Queens Atelier: https://en.queensatelier.com/

Starry Night Studio:https://www.etsy.com/shop/starrynight3Dstudio?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=4437014756&from_page=listing

Also, check out our website for our Shop List and more!

https://substack.com/@youknowthedrillpod

Make sure to send in any questions, comments, or shop suggestions to youknowthedrillpod@gmail.com

Thanks again!

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Hey there everyone and thanks for checking out the very first episode of You Know The Drill - A Diamond Painting Podcast!

In this first episode, Mia and I will be going over what were loving, diamond painting news/updates, current and upcoming diamond painting events, as well as sharing a bit about ourselves.

We hope you enjoy and make sure to leave any questions or comment on this video...or email youknowthedrillpod@gmail.com

Resource Links For This Episode:Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/@singleandplacingMia: https://www.youtube.com/@MiasLifeWithKFSSubstack: https://substack.com/@youknowthedrill?Diamond Painting Shoppe: https://diamondpaintingshoppe.com/Feelook: https://www.feelookart.com/Avarie's Diamond Den: https://www.youtube.com/@AvariesDragonDenMystical Dream Diamonds: https://mysticaldreamdiamonds.co/Diamond Art Club: https://diamondartclub.com/

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://youknowthedrill.substack.com