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The BEST storage system for both embroidery floss and diamond painting drills
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items Yup - I store them together in DMC code order. Why? Well, why not? They both fit really well in this inexpensive and flexible storage system. Since I am a lover of both crafts, it just didn't make sense to double the space needed to organize them bot...
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The Basics of the Storage System
Floss and Drills to fill up your new storage system
Extra Embroidery (and Cross Stich) Necessities
Extra Diamond Painting Necessities
General Necessities
The Basics of the Storage System
This is the system - I put a DMC labeled index card in a snack bag. I put my floss in front of the index card and I put my Diamond Painting drills behind the cards. I keep the bags in DMC order. It's fairly easy to move a handful of bags from one bin...
These are less expensive (at least at my local Walmart) than Dollar Tree and they fit the snack bags I am linking almost perfectly. There is a tiny flap of overlap at the bottom corners of the bags, but for the cost of this system, I am willing to de...
Sterilite Set of (10) 6 Quart Storage Boxes
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This is a free printable DMC chart. I prefer their older version, which I have saved on my phone, but I am not allowed to redistribute, so I will just link this newer version. You can print 2 sheets per page to save some paper if you decide to print ...
Free DMC Thread Inventory Spreadsheet
These fit the bins close enough to perfectly and were the best priced option when I was shopping around. You'll want 2 packs (600 bags) to start.
Amazon Basics Snack Storage Bags, 300 Ct (2 Pack)
Any 3 x 5 cards will do, but I found this to be the least expensive option when purchased in store, so this is what I went with. You will need two packs to get started. I put one index card in each zip bag for a few reasons, they help with labeling a...
Pen+Gear Ruled Index Cards, White, 300 Count, 3" x 5"
These aren't an absolute necessity, as you could just write the DMC numbers from the free chart, but I like that these have the DMC color printed as the background, so I attached one sticker in the upper left hand corner of an index card, and then I ...
Forever Young Diamond Painting Labels 447
Floss and Drills to fill up your new storage system
I mean, what's the point of creating the system if you aren't going to fill it up ?
Actual DMC special thread floss: 42 Color Variations, 18 variegated colors, 20 Satin Floss colors, and 20 Light Effects metallic floss colors
DMC Special Threads 100 Skein Multi-Color Pack
These are not actual DMC threads, but they are 6 stranded premium Egyptian cotton and it is a full set of more than all 447 DMC colors - plus a few bonus colors.
482 Colors Premium Egyptian Cotton Cross Stitch Thread Set
This is the most comprehensive set of DMC colors I was able to find online.
DMC 489 Color Embroidery Floss Set
A nice size assortment of DMC threads
250 Skeins for Florals
No matter what, I always need more black and white floss, so I figured I'd help you find some DMC threads.
DMC Black & White Bundle
These are not official DMC brand, but they are 100% cotton - 6 stranded floss.
24 Skeins Black & White Cotton Embroidery Floss
This is a comprehensive set of round diamond painting drills, although I am not sure that 500 of each color is enough 🤷♀️
LIRUNQIU Round Diamond Painting Beads 447 Colors
447 Square Drills - 1000 per bag - and these appear to include the DMC colored labels, so you shouldn't have to purchase those separately.
Diamonds Painting Accessories 447000pcs 447 Colors
Extra Embroidery (and Cross Stich) Necessities
These are hands down my favorite bobbins. They are plastic, but they have the smallest slits for any plastic bobbins I have seen yet. I wrap my thread edges 1-2x between both slits and they hold, even single strands!
300Pcs Plastic Floss Bobbins for Thread Organizer
Size 24 (40mm) - good for 14 & 16 count Aidas - this is the BEST needle for cross - stitching. I have lots and lots of other embroidery needles, but the ball tip on these is truly amazeballs !!
SULLIVANS USA 39869 Ball-TIP Needle 24
Size 28 (34mm) - 18 & 20 count Aidas - this is the BEST needle for cross stitching. I have lots and lots of other embroidery needles, but the ball tip on these is truly amazeballs !!
SULLIVANS USA 39871 Ball-TIP Needle 28
Extra Diamond Painting Necessities
You'll need a good pair of pointy tweezers and a nice large tray - watch how I use some of my favorites
Diamond Painting with Tweezers Happy Halloween
Release papers are another must have for your diamond painting toolkit - these are double sided and reusable.
100 Pieces Diamond Painting Release Papers
You will need a more comfortable pen than what is included in the kits. The purple pen in this video is one of my two favorites.
Watch Which is the Better Diamond Painting Pen
This is the other diamond painting pen I find myself reaching for most often. I call it my fat pen, and that is probably why I like it.
Resin Diamond Painting Pen with Grip (Purple)
This is the glue used in diamond painting manufacturing and every diamond painter needs a bottle in their kit for those dry spots that sometimes happen on canvases. This is also a must for freestyle diamond painting on wood, glass, metal and a few ot...
Diamond Dotz Clear Dotz Stick Glue 4oz
This is what I use to replace the wax in my diamond painting pens. You can use a variety of different things for this (including the ample amount of wax included with most kits), but this substitution is my favorite, so this is what I will share with...
Glue Dots Micro Dots 1/8" 325 Dots Clear
General Necessities
A light pad is a must have for either craft, and actually so many more. This one is just larger than a 30 x 40 diamond painting, so a great size for most diamond painters out there. It's also a good size to sit on your lap while cross stitching if yo...
IMAGE A3 LED Light Pad USB-C Magnetic Box
I use decorative magnets for both needle minders and to hold back my plastic film while diamond painting. Any magnets will work. I think these are super adorable and you can just pair with some plain ones for the back. You can also, just use two of the ring ones together 😉
Stylish Fridge Magnets - 25 Unique Themes