tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post3403241244441219748..comments2024-03-28T17:53:34.935-04:00Comments on Exquisitely Unremarkable : Paint By Numbers Expert Tips And Tricks Kim http://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-8881357085274905832022-09-03T08:49:30.489-04:002022-09-03T08:49:30.489-04:00Hi there, I'm excited to hear about your first...Hi there, I'm excited to hear about your first kit, but I've never seen one with grey areas and no numbers. However, I've only ordered from Winnie's Picks and Opalberry. Did you order from one of those companies? If so, they have excellent customer service. I'm eager to hear what they say. Keep us posted. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-54029330522260446962022-09-03T08:27:49.076-04:002022-09-03T08:27:49.076-04:00I just received my first paint by number painting....I just received my first paint by number painting. What are the areas in grey that have no numbers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-1785288183533257582021-12-28T13:20:08.796-05:002021-12-28T13:20:08.796-05:00It sounds like you have it down to a science, Jean...It sounds like you have it down to a science, Jean and you've made a party out of your painting! I love that!! I haven't ever used Gesso. I used to use it when I painted with acrylics years ago, but so far, I haven't had the need or desire to try it with the paint by number kits. Although, you make it sound interesting so I may just give it a try this year! Thanks for the tip!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-47985570810960329572021-12-28T13:18:09.668-05:002021-12-28T13:18:09.668-05:00Did you complete it yet? It's Christmas!!Did you complete it yet? It's Christmas!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-53318560010598232192021-12-01T13:37:02.422-05:002021-12-01T13:37:02.422-05:00My sisters and I (3 of us) have been doing paint b...My sisters and I (3 of us) have been doing paint by number every week when we get together. It is so relaxing for us and to do it as a sister day is even better. We have done several. We do our paint by number stretched. We bought a big pack of already framed blank canvases and just stretch our paint by number over that new canvas. Bought them on sale which ended up about $2 per stretched canvas. With them stretched, we don't really need a frame. They can hang as they are. This month of December we are painting our own designs on "Dollar Tree" canvas boards. Mostly Christmas pictures. They will be easy to store on the board, 8x10 and 8x8. We just trace the picture on the board and start painting. So much fun. :) <br /><br />Also, I am using a clear Gesso on my canvases. Has anyone tried that? Out of the 3 of us (sisters) I am the only one doing it consistently. I personally like the way the paint goes on the Gesso.<br /><br />JeanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285189344075919476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-16314717827462798132021-05-26T20:08:33.300-04:002021-05-26T20:08:33.300-04:00Thanks for the tips Kim, I am still working on one...Thanks for the tips Kim, I am still working on one and I am sad to say I Have been working on it since Christmas! Shhh... I know, horrible, huh? Oh well, maybe it will be completed by next Christmas! LOL... Vintage Style Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03132843054382681374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-5338063257482817102020-10-14T15:01:43.492-04:002020-10-14T15:01:43.492-04:00Hi Esta! I always frame mine. I actually just deta...Hi Esta! I always frame mine. I actually just detailed the process last week. Here's the link if you want to take a peek. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2020/09/how-to-frame-paint-by-numbers-canvas.htmlKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-22435040766581698512020-10-10T13:01:32.985-04:002020-10-10T13:01:32.985-04:00Hi! I've been trying to find the best way to d...Hi! I've been trying to find the best way to display my painting. How did you display yours?<br /><br />Estaestajacob02https://www.blogger.com/profile/17676741297364358421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-64639408593436111182020-07-29T23:52:26.896-04:002020-07-29T23:52:26.896-04:00I actually didn't do much blurring. I found th...I actually didn't do much blurring. I found that with the ballerina kit, it looked better to keep the lines sharp. I did play around a little bit with blurring in the beginning, but I liked the sharper look best. To blur I just took the brush and gently used the tip to soften the lines. Hope that helps!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-73085156382447750742020-07-25T19:56:39.827-04:002020-07-25T19:56:39.827-04:00Do you do much blurring or blending with PBN or is...Do you do much blurring or blending with PBN or is it better to just go number by number & stay in the lines? How do you know when to blur/blend? MomOf7dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551848184214492660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-37272823998254257112020-07-15T20:58:12.215-04:002020-07-15T20:58:12.215-04:00I took the easy way out, Laura, I bought a frame a...I took the easy way out, Laura, I bought a frame at Michael's Crafts and just popped it behind glass. It actually looks lovely and there isn't any glare to speak of...plus the canvas is a standard size and I had a coupon. I hope that helps!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-76420423934626723422020-07-09T16:18:19.101-04:002020-07-09T16:18:19.101-04:00These tips were really helpful! Thank you! I'm...These tips were really helpful! Thank you! I'm almost done with my first paint by numbers and I've really enjoyed the results of it. I didn't stretch my canvas either because I wanted to frame it in the end rather than staple it to a wooden frame like you mentioned, but as I'm approaching finishing my painting I can't figure out how I can frame it. How do you frame yours? Do you put them in a picture like frame with glass, or something else? Thanks! Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-34410738521955465822020-06-02T11:43:48.927-04:002020-06-02T11:43:48.927-04:00Hi Susan, I'm so sorry you haven't receive...Hi Susan, I'm so sorry you haven't received your order. That's frustrating. The company is based in Germany and I have never had a problem with delivery. They have been great to work with in my experience and never had a complaint about their products or services. I'm assuming that it's a back up due to the current global situation. However, I would reach out directly to the company for updates. And you can also ask them about it directly in their Facebook group, they moderate it and respond to all questions. I hope that helps and here's a link to the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078949192492699/Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-78965382193439159672020-06-02T11:37:43.656-04:002020-06-02T11:37:43.656-04:00What exactly is this paint by numbers kit called &...What exactly is this paint by numbers kit called & is it based in Manhattan? I spent $68 in mid April & still haven’t got my order. Assuming now it’s all a scam?! Susan. Ireland ☘️ <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397644328828806293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-56697543987584169442019-12-16T03:51:52.994-05:002019-12-16T03:51:52.994-05:00Awesome tips Kim. Thank you so much. I can't w...Awesome tips Kim. Thank you so much. I can't wait to try one, which BTW I've been dying to do ever since I saw your first paint by numbers post. I've pinned this because I know I'm going to be coming back time and againA Crafty Mixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908158708548749000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-68220889361787385232019-12-10T20:06:23.919-05:002019-12-10T20:06:23.919-05:00Oh, I bet it was Linda! I haven’t done a custom on...Oh, I bet it was Linda! I haven’t done a custom one…yet. I’m hoping to try one soon. I’m waiting for the right picture. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-32804181408326482682019-12-10T17:42:27.728-05:002019-12-10T17:42:27.728-05:00I did a custom paint by number of my dog a couple ...I did a custom paint by number of my dog a couple of months ago...it was so relaxing and fun and turned out beautifully!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-82199573380605269072019-12-10T09:56:48.260-05:002019-12-10T09:56:48.260-05:00Ugh...and you get more snow than we do! If you eve...Ugh...and you get more snow than we do! If you ever try one, you'll have to let me know what you think. I was pleasantly surprised. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-53926091665099962352019-12-10T09:55:27.818-05:002019-12-10T09:55:27.818-05:00Judy, your custom cottage painting always intrigue...Judy, your custom cottage painting always intrigued me, so when I had to the chance to try these, I jumped. I'm glad I did, it's become a favorite pastime, but I hear you. Some of the spots are tiny, tiny. I don't need anything yet, but it's coming...😉Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-46099281216993139862019-12-10T09:53:36.760-05:002019-12-10T09:53:36.760-05:00Thanks Penny!Thanks Penny!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-34307036304394729032019-12-10T09:52:14.245-05:002019-12-10T09:52:14.245-05:00You'll have to let me know how it goes, Carla!...You'll have to let me know how it goes, Carla!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-14207350536111930822019-12-10T09:51:47.103-05:002019-12-10T09:51:47.103-05:00Thanks for peeking at them Briana! I have to say I...Thanks for peeking at them Briana! I have to say I wasn't quite sure what I was getting myself into, but I was very, very pleasantly surprised!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-36171523528843577252019-12-10T09:49:44.369-05:002019-12-10T09:49:44.369-05:00Hi Dewena! I did post about my ballerinas during t...Hi Dewena! I did post about my ballerinas during the summer. They were so much fun to paint. I too hadn't painted in years and this was an easy way to get back into it...without having to come up with a composition and invest in the paints, etc. My only fear is that I'm going to run out of wall space before my interest in this hobby quits! Ha!!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-40279824492835383762019-12-10T09:47:44.237-05:002019-12-10T09:47:44.237-05:00Thanks Linda! I’m not usually a sitter…I’m on the ...Thanks Linda! I’m not usually a sitter…I’m on the go all the time and even when I watching tv I need to be doing something else. So this forces me to relax and focus on one thing. A rarity for sure! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-51088393964804014482019-12-10T09:45:33.641-05:002019-12-10T09:45:33.641-05:00They're so much fun, Deanna and very relaxing....They're so much fun, Deanna and very relaxing...If you ever try one, you'll have to let me know!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.com