Rating all the puzzles I did while being burned out from making puzzle videos

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@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I hope you all don't mind me getting vulnerable and talking about how I've actually been feeling lately. I'm just glad that I have all of these beautiful puzzles to do when I do need to take a break from filming and editing. If you want to get any of them yourself, make sure to open the description for all of the links ❤

@adriennegonzales2636 Жыл бұрын

You've created a nice community of people here who care! You can always share 🥰

@gracesheffield3536 Жыл бұрын

I love you Karen! ❤️

@damalewis9277 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, of course not!

@rc31802 Жыл бұрын

Take breaks! We will still be here

@katam6471 Жыл бұрын

Take as long a brake as you need! Wish I'd done that before I was severely burned out. If you don't stop in time it can take so many years to come back - it's not just worth it. Take care, we'll still be here when you come back.

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

As someone with a Burnout Badge, I want to say that we’re always rooting for you and we hope you see more success and happiness in life than you already have.

@eosrose6126 Жыл бұрын

Dear Karen, i believe that you love puzzles and making videos and we love watching them. But! Your happiness and well-being should always come first. As i especially love your bubbly and positiv personality, i would really be worried if you would overwork for the sake of your videos. Please take care, i can say at least for myself that i ll be here, when you want to publish your wonderful videos. But if you need recovery or a break, i hope that you will always put yourself first ❤️❤️❤️

@Serenity_Dee Жыл бұрын

Burnout is so pervasive but under-acknowledged and treated as a moral failure rather than a hazard of working so intensely. Take care of yourself and feel better. And please enjoy your vacation! take the time to recharge properly.

@Cocoanutty0 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for describing what I have not been able to: that it is seen as a “moral failure”. I’m going to use this from now on.

@aim-to-misbehave5674 Жыл бұрын

As a Brit, absolute spit-take at the casual "and then I met up with my friend Tom" and panning up to national treasure Tom Scott like it's no big deal 😂 It's always fun when your internet fandoms/fave KZfaqrs turn out to actually know each other and hang out (instead of just the 'collabs' of the late 2010s which felt like complete strangers filming things for the views) Take care of yourself, Karen! Maybe I can use your break to catch up on four years of back-catalogue (instead of watching the puzzle competition videos for the hundredth time while I'm at work)

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

We met at VidCon before I had seen any of his videos, and he's been such a great friend to have in this community over the past few years.

@christinemuller532 Жыл бұрын

I also did a spit take about Tom!!

@gaymerjerry Жыл бұрын

Im American and I had to double take at that shot I just watch a lot of his videos cause I'm into the a lot of the nerdy stuff he chooses for topics

@randomburntbeans2243 Жыл бұрын

I am quite obsessed with Tom and when I saw that shot I think my jaw was on the ground.

@Cocoanutty0 Жыл бұрын

I too was shocked to see his face in this video 😂

@watchingworm Жыл бұрын

So good to see that you're taking time off! I have the feeling that currently there a lot of people secretly or not-so-secretly burnt-out. You (and everyone else) being vulnerable about that hopefully also helps other people reflect on their lives. It's best to slow down before our body demands us to stop :)

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Part of what caused me to be ok doing this is the My Favorite Murder hosts talking about why they would take a month-long break in the summer, so I hope I can continue that chain moving forward.

@alejandrodarias_puzzlestv Жыл бұрын

I've been through burnout three or four times as an independent architect (now a 22 year career) and yes, in jigsaw-puzzles. The last time was after the World Jigsaw Championship 2022, I just couldn't touch a piece after this event, partially due to a bad result at the individual competition. Nearly 20 tournaments in a year made this, too, and of course, a huge amount of videos for my KZfaq channel and leading a Spanish puzzle magazine. Both things nearly are a second job! I understand completely your decision and if you want to take a month or more rest, you can do what you want! Talking about the haters, I've not seen any bad comments here (sure you deleted them before), but haters are gonna happen everytime, with everyone. They are just poor persons that just envy people that have achieved something good.

@eliscore Жыл бұрын

It feels weird that I am comforted by your burn out. Like, "where does she get this endless zest for life? Am I doing something wrong? I'm dying over here."

@TimwiTerby 4 ай бұрын

You have nothing to be feeling guilty about. I’ve been enjoying your treasure trove of a KZfaq channel and I am so grateful for all the work you put in. You are under no obligation to keep to any schedule just to keep your audience entertained. You are your own person and we love you.

@Alex_Off-Beat Жыл бұрын

Don't overwork yourself! Its always okay to take a break! We'll still be here when you get back!

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the sentiment, but unfortunately the algorithm does stop recommending my videos the longer I go without posting, so a lot of people just don't know when I do start posting again. And since this is my full-time job, there are a lot of things I need to balance 😣

@tresha040876 Жыл бұрын

So funny that you are the opposite of me. I have been diamond painting for 4 years now and a total of 60 pieces. I do jigsaw puzzles to take a break from them. I got my mom hooked on them too. I never did a DAC until this year when my mom gifted me a few of hers. I can see why they are very name brand in the diamond painting industry ( I buy cheap off aliexpress or dollar stores or make my own). Glad you are taking a much needed 'You' time. My husband is the same way with his business and I had to force a vacation on him in August too. I will continue to watch when you return. No worries.

@PepeHerreraH Жыл бұрын

I have always loved puzzles but ever since I discovered your channel I love them even more

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I love to hear that!

@tiffanywilson3898 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Dimond painting and DAC Karen! I've been DPing since late 2020 and I'm up to almost 90 canvases stashed to be done. It's the absolute best hobby and I was so excited when I saw they were your sponsor

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I've genuinely been loving it! I started this first one with a GIANT canvas and I'm determined to finish it haha

@Blom2021 Жыл бұрын

I like Malung them… but what to do with de finished pieces

@tiffanywilson3898 Жыл бұрын

@@Blom2021 I usually frame them and hang them either in my home or my classroom. I've given away a few as well.

@sianmilne4879 Жыл бұрын

.... DPing is maybe not the best term 😅😂

@tiffanywilson3898 Жыл бұрын

@@sianmilne4879 that is the term the entire community uses.

@alikigeorgiou8499 Жыл бұрын

Vacation: I'm so glad that you're taking time off to just rest and be with your family - it's so important to take care of yourself. Never feel guilty about trying to "keep up" with the KZfaq end of things - I personally would much rather see a new video once a fortnight or once a month than have you exhausting yourself to do them weekly. Remember, it's all about fun and joy and guilt is an empty emotion - it doesn't help in any way. Love you Karen and be well! 🥰🧩

@emiliegoethals3769 Жыл бұрын

when I'm tired and feeling not myself, I start quilting. everyone needs that special something to lift your spirit.

@bellesjournal Жыл бұрын

I recommend the book “do nothing”. At the core of your being you are a human, please take time to just be a human and not let productivity and hustle culture get to your head (easier said than done) please enjoy your life and don’t push yourself too hard

@Lunatheia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'm feeling burned out atm and honestly I can't remember how I got out of one last time. Things just feel so overwhelming still. What do you think helped you?

@jankarel6454 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite quotes is "Even a steel ship needs maintenance". Well, we are none of us steel ships, are we? We living beings need maintenance a lot more than a big hunk of metal! I hope your break is everything you could hope for, and that it refuels you in every way.

@torimeku Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you’re taking some time off - you deserve a VACATION! And absolutely don’t feel guilty. Just enjoy! By the way, I really like all these jigsaw puzzle brands. I have a ton of eeBoo puzzles already (love them!), but I need to get my hands on Le Puzz! I had my eye on this brand for a while, but sadly the international delivery to the UK is sooo expensive. Maybe one day… In the meantime I’m waiting for my new puzzle from Soonness, glad to see it’s on your 5 star list. ❤️

@feuilletoniste Жыл бұрын

I can absolutely understand your feeling burned out, Karen. Making a living as an independent creator is a hard gig! I’m glad that you’ve made the decision to take a month off to rest, recharge, and “unrumple” (as I call it for myself). I hope you have a truly wonderful vacation, and we’ll look forward to seeing you back, bright eyed and bushy tailed, in October! PS It was great to hear about Tanya Wicks as an Australian puzzle producer - even aside from the cost factor, some of the American puzzle brands won’t even ship to Australia, so it’s always good to be able to support local puzzle artist. 💚🐨💛

@caitlinmulhall7366 Жыл бұрын

Puzzlelove is my friends brand and they also ship to Australia, she is Australian!

@feuilletoniste Жыл бұрын

@@caitlinmulhall7366 Great to know, thanks!

@Scinasari Жыл бұрын

I hope this doesn't come off like advice, but PLEASE take all the time you need. I've never been upset about a creator posting infrequently. I just get happy when I see them show up in my feed! I think a lot of us feel the same way - weekly uploads are sweet, but biweekly or monthly uploads that don't kill the creator are even sweeter. Take care of yourself!! And have a great break ❤

@divxxx Жыл бұрын

I have the same feeling, being a freelance translator, when I don't receive any job request. I feel guilty for not having worked harder in the past to survive this down period, but as soon as jobs start arriving I know that if I accept everything I will not have a weekend available, possibly for months, so I have to deny some requests. It's a constant struggle between working really hard and not having time for myself and having a lot of involuntary free time and feeling guilty for not being productive. I must say that jigsaw puzzles helped me a lot processing this situation because when I do them I feel like I am being productive but at the same time I'm taking a break from my job and clear my mind. I think the only solution to the problem is being extremely strict with your weekly routine and give yourself mandatory time off. Otherwise you are trapped in this cycle.

@KasperochSiri Жыл бұрын

Never feel guilty for taking a well needed break! Talking from experience; be careful to not push yourself so far that the joy you have for puzzles becomes a chore. It can destroy the love you have for puzzle and give you anxiety instead. I don't expect videos on a regular basis, I would rather you take your time and keep the joy for puzzleing. I would expect that moste of the people on here would agree. We rather get fewer videos over a longer time than you burning out and get non.

@MaritSchulte Жыл бұрын

not me watching the DAC sponsorship while working on a DAC kit! Love their kits and have been doing them for a few years and nice to see that they're reaching out to non-traditional diamond painting KZfaqrs as well!

@PruneauYT Жыл бұрын

For me, your videos are like rainbows. I don't expect them, but I am grateful whenever I see one!

@emma70707 Жыл бұрын

Take time for you and have a good vacation! Health, mental and physical, is so important and it tends to catch up with you to force a break when you least want it if you don't take a break voluntarily. We'll be here when you return. :)

@tracybowling1156 10 ай бұрын

YT is a burnout maker. Tons of ppl fall into the same trap as you are in now. You're a great person who loves what she does and also wants to make us happy too. No advice forthcoming other than put yourself first. Without you, there is no channel. And time isn't ending next week. You can do all the stuff you want. But you definitely don't have to cram it into a month or two. We will be here no matter what. ❤

@Annybunny2000 Жыл бұрын

I do daimond painting since 5 years or so. I love hearing audiobooks while painting. ^^

@blainevanity6 Жыл бұрын

Glad that you’re taking a break. I know the KZfaq algorithm sucks but we’ll still be here when you come back.

@mewsli Жыл бұрын

Diamond Painting is so relaxing. My friend showed me some of her paintings and I was hooked. This holiday season? Everyone will get a sparkly present .

@taracsallo6175 Жыл бұрын

My Mum introduced me 2 Diamond Puzzles just over 3 years ago and they came in handy during lockdown done all different ones from Lord Of The Rings, Harry Potter, Titanic and other movie ones, large landscapes and star signs as well as a bunch of others. Although i don't have as many of them as i do actual puzzles which i have gotten more of then i thought over the years which is becoming clear as i pack up my house that i've been in for 10 years. With Diamond Puzzles although they take longer i recommend getting the largest size available so you can see the details cause for instance i have 2 copies of the same Lord Of Rings The Gates of Argonath or The Pillars of Kings where they are in the boats on the river going up 2 them the first copy would of been 1 of the first 5 i did and small sized can only just see them in the boats the 2nd 1 i got the largest size available and you can see everything clearly. Oh and seal them with Mod Podge or similar product when finished

@OrUptotheStars Жыл бұрын

I love Diamond Art Club! Their canvasses and drills are high quality and if you ever run into any problems, their customer service is great.

@morgianlefaye Жыл бұрын

Burn-out is so insidious and surprising especially when you make your living doing something you love. There's a point where you're like, "I love this thing. Why do I not want to do it right now?" Enjoy your time off and have a great vacation!

@juleronitz5100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being open and transparent about the stress that YT means. It affects people so much and the algorithm does not care about breaks for the creators.

@rn_crafty_santos3796 Жыл бұрын

So glad you found DAC and Diamond Painting. It’s a great relaxing hobby that I have enjoyed for 3 years. It’s a nice break between my other hobbies like puzzling, legos, reading, and crocheting 🥰

@kristinayoung8070 Жыл бұрын

Rifle Paper Co: Kansas is composed of nothing but wheat and sunflowers. Me, a Kansan: Accurate.

@korikisser646 Жыл бұрын

Karen I have been watching you for years. You got me back into puzzling and encouraged me to start a puzzle club at my school. Listening to your body and mind is always okay with me. I don't want my entertainment and joy to come at your expense! I want you to have just as much fun doing the puzzles as I get while watching them! Thank you Karen for being such an awesome creator and I can't wait to see you in October 🎃 I'll be patiently waiting! (P.S. When I want to decompress, I always like to spend time with my family so make sure you ask for a lot of hugs!)

@yokonamigaara Жыл бұрын

I've seen many solo creators go through the exact same thing with a weekly upload schedule, it's an incredible amount of work for just one person! I can say with confidence that it has never bothered me to see them upload less, I will always prioritize your health and enjoy whatever does get released 😊

@ambierona Жыл бұрын

Taking breaks is super important and I’m glad you’re able to take a well-needed vacation! Thanks for talking about burnout too - I know a lot of creators experience it and I think taking breaks should be a normal thing for creators.

@qamarat8366 Жыл бұрын

I accidentally pressed dislike, sorry! I clicked thumbs up.

@ilovewillsandkate Жыл бұрын

Take a break! Take care of yourself :) you’ve inspired me to begin puzzleing again and I’ve been really enjoying it! A video idea for the future: review puzzle subscriptions!

@christinemuller532 Жыл бұрын

Please plan in future vacations as well!! Resting is so important. We want you healthy and happy while making content xx

@ankiking Жыл бұрын

Vacations are a must! And I think you will find that the audience is all here when you get back. People like me are still finding your videos and have plenty to watch.

@craftyraf Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, You are very brave to talk about mental health. Recognizing there is a problem is a very big first step. Talking about it with others is a second big step. Next step is to stop feeling guilty. Take the time you need, starting with September. When planning the rest of the year doesn't feel right, stop planning. Your body will tell you what and when you can do certain things. This difficult period will pass, and you will come out much stronger and more confident. I'm talking from my own experience: Burned out in 2018, and found the energy back in 2019-2020 to create one of the most popular online chess courses (as an amateur!) with 6,000+ satisfied students! Take care, Raf

@karensrednicki8976 Жыл бұрын

I love that you are getting into diamond painting. I too do diamond painting and puzzles . What’s fun is finding puzzles and diamond Art from the same artist. I’m thinking of completing both and then hanging them together in my crafting room.

@soso7896 Жыл бұрын

I strongly believe that no job can be done without some time off, take care during your much needed and deserved break! xx

@cindyderosier Жыл бұрын

I've done design work for a diamond art company. It's a great hobby and a natural fit for jigsaw puzzlers. Thanks for the introduction to Le Puzz. I actually love the close-up salad. Ooh, and Puzzlelove. And Piecework! I'm glad you're taking the time off you need. Enjoy your vacation!

@KittyxKult Жыл бұрын

The gas analogy is exactly how I have felt with my job lately. I hate that you’re feeling this way, about something that you do for fun. I am sorry and that truly sucks. Please take all the time to rest that you need, we’ll be here.

@icantbeliveitisnot Жыл бұрын

I'm here for the karen boundaries! Please take all the time you need, and always make content you are proud of! The nerd content is what I'm here for, plus that nerdy personality too!

@marielle7133 Жыл бұрын

I bought the chromatic puzzle when my favorite game and puzzle store warned about maybe closing when lockdowns happened. I wanted to support them and still wanted to try out a cloudberries puzzle because of your recommendations. You also inspired me to start my own puzzle insta. You are doing amazing. And to be able to do that you need rest and vacation. Enjoy your time with family, and hopefully you can forget about youtube for a couple of hours ;)

@tfromcleveland3741 Жыл бұрын

The greatest puzzle remains finding a productive work life balance

@tia283 Жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here starting my 2nd ever diamond painting when you started talking about a new hobby and I said to myself, "I wonder if it's diamond painting?", and it was! How cool is that?

@joypaterson7588 Жыл бұрын

I actually stopped doing diamond art which I do love ,to do more of my jigsaws which relaxes me as much as diamond art . Good on you Karen you are tops!

@TrunksWD Жыл бұрын

That is a lot puzzles! It just took me nearly 3 months to do a 3,000 piece puzzle. I've got a 759 Ravensburger puzzle to do next that has an escape puzzle to do once you complete the puzzle itself.

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Check out my video about the Ravensburger Escape Puzzles if you want some tips for what to expect! (Or don't if you don't want any spoilers about what to expect haha)

@1gks Жыл бұрын

As a person who was burnt out but kept going anyway, please don’t force yourself to work during a burnout! it makes you need a much longer extensive break, so please take care of yourself!

@FOJO27 Жыл бұрын

You FULLY deserve a VACATION. Burnout, especially when you're a KZfaqr, is real. I wish folks didn't have to keep pushing themselves to produce content at the cost of their personal well-being. Unfortunately, that's the world we live in - on and offline. It's super duper hard when you're a public figure to put your well-being first and not feel guilty. I'm just glad you've recognised how you're feeling and that you've prioritized taking care of yourself. You owe nothing to anyone else but YOU (even if the KZfaq gods say otherwise 🙄/😜). Anyway, I (and SOOOOO many others🥰) will be back to watch more of your content whenever it appears. (Thank you, sincerely, for sharing this update.) Enjoy the heck out of your vacation 🌞🌞🌞

@sambeawesome Жыл бұрын

I've been hitting a big burn-out phase myself. My mind and body have been just craving for a break and to do something different. It's great to see you being mindful of that and taking care of your needs! I wish these social media platforms would be more forgiving and supportive about that. But I'm glad you are taking steps to recover! I hope you have some fantastic time off! :)

@sherrymackinnon1293 Жыл бұрын

I have been puzzling and coloring since I was a little girl. My sister and I discovered Diamond Painting Art about 4 or 5 years ago and we are obsessed 😍

@wugsessed Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your well-deserved vacation! Relaxed people make the most relaxing content. Also, I did Chromatic by Cloudberries about a month ago, after getting that and some gradient puzzles from them based on your reviews. I absolutely LOVED the experience, and I'm glad to see that it made your short list of 5-star puzzles. It's great to find someone with such similar puzzle taste, because I can always trust your recommendations. My family has picked up on the fact that I'm doing puzzles, but not quite what quality I look for. My dad sent me a 8"x10" 120 piece puzzle that had huge gaps between each piece, and the art was dark and blurry. I was like... thanks for thinking of me dad! I love you so much, but also this puzzle was trash garbage.

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

Oh no! That sounds awful 😂

@mindisnyder8454 Жыл бұрын

Vacation! I'm so glad that you felt able to share how burnt out you are. It's so important to take care of our bodies and our mental health, but all too often people get so caught up in wanting to get just one more task done, or one more project, that we often neglect our own health and well being in the process. I just discovered you this summer, and you have definitely helped me to improve my puzzling, and have introduced me to a world of puzzles I never knew existed. Right before you posted this video I told my husband that I would love for you to do a video about the current Cloudberries puzzle I'm doing, Chromatic, and I was absolutely delighted when I saw that not only was it included in your video but one of your favorite puzzles of the year! It's because of you that I now own a few Cloudberries puzzles, and I love all of them so much. Anyway, I hope you have an amazing vacation and are able to really focus on your own well being this month. Taking care of yourself first is so important! I wish for you a super relaxing and renewing September.

@shinymetalvids Жыл бұрын

Having around a years of content is a pretty sweet thing to have in your back pocket. Oppressive, but it’s always a great safety net. Been binging your videos all week and I’m loving every second

@kristinagurvich3443 Жыл бұрын

omg, same! and it’s been a DELIGHT! thank you, Karen ❤️ and enjoy the vacation with the fam!

@lizhart81 Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you're giving yourself a break, Karen, because I love watching your videos, and would like to continue to do so for some time yet. Looking after your health and wellbeing is an essential, not a luxury! We internet puzzle geeks will still be here when you get back. I did that Green Cloudberries puzzle without looking at the box (as I usually do), and once I got into it I was able to attach all of the objects to each other, but you definitely need a big table to do it that way, because almost everything was in the wrong place initially and moved around a lot! I had fun with all the textures, though, so much so that shortly after I bought and did the Red one, too.

@thegirlwiththecontroller1164 Жыл бұрын

My mom has always loved jigsaw puzzles, but I never did. In 2020, my roommate did a puzzle and I thought I should give them another chance. I really enjoyed it. Then right after I found your channel. Over the last 2 years I have super grown a love of puzzles and now have a puzzle cabinet, mostly due to you. My mom also enjoys that she has another puzzle buddy now. Also, I got my degree in graphic design too! Anyways, wanted to share a thank you for what you do. And enjoy your rest whenever you need it!

@DiamondsandWashi Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the super relaxing (and addictive) hobby that is diamond painting! I used to do SO many puzzles but having young kiddos made that difficult, and diamond painting definitely makes that same part of my brain happy - keeping your hands busy and freeing up your mind. I’ve been following your channel for a year or two and was SO thrilled to see you share you’ve discovered diamond painting! DAC makes the absolute best quality kits out there so you’re starting with a fabulous company right out the gate. Hope you continue to adore the craft! ☺️

@sarahgaither3626 Жыл бұрын

You really deserved a vacation Karen. Thank you for bringing all the beautiful puzzle companies to us and letting us watch you and get inspired by you.

@carmens404 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy you vacation Karen, take a good break and rest, you deserve it

@evabodnar8568 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is wonderful. The content, the production quality and your personality all make your videos a joy to watch, not to mention the enjoyment of puzzles that you and your audience have in common. Take all the time you need, because you will return with a fresh perspective. You've already done so much.

@louckykoneko Жыл бұрын

please take care of yourself! we love your puzzle videos but your health is always more important than videos! I'm glad puzzle therapy still helps you and diamond painting is a great way to relax - I personally prefer cross-stitching over diamond painting bc I am a klutz and I lose all the little diamonds everywhere, but it's the same idea. the puzzles in this video are beautiful and look very relaxing! as a Dutchie I have to say the Amsterdam puzzle is one of the better ones, but the Cloudberries Chromatic puzzle looks more fun to me and I'd absolutely love that one. I'm currently on vacation myself but I brought a lot of creative projects with me and, ngl, I am a little overwhelmed and burned out on a few of them too. my plan rn is to finish one, shelve the rest for a bit, and get back to them later. I guess we'll see how that goes.

@josephanderson2781 Жыл бұрын

every new video that Karen posts is like a literal VACATION from schoolwork!

@synow1lm Жыл бұрын

Omg, I’m working on my Diamond Art Club canvas while watching this video. 🙌🏻🙌🏻 this is 100% how I deal with my burnout

@bernardofajardo4823 Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear that you're taking a break, sometimes we don't listen to our body and that can lead to terrible consequences, it's good that we notice it before we break. I'm glad that you're going on vacation and putting your mind off your work. I'll miss you, but I hope that you get to feel better and I'll be waiting to watch your next video!

@alittlebitofkatie Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you're taking a break, I hope you have a good time, burn out is no good! I also find a long mental to-do list overwhelming and detrimental. I mean it's great that you have all these ideas, but when there's just so much, it can be difficult to know where to start and what to focus on. So that idea of planning exactly when you're going to do each of the ideas you have sounds like such a good solution to this, I wish you the best of luck Also, does Tom always wear a red shirt irl too?!

@ellismo Жыл бұрын

Vacation! I'm so glad you are taking a break. As we say in my family "put your own mask on first ", which we got from the airlines. You provide so much fun and comfort, please get some for yourself. Not sure I would have made it thru the pandemic (so far) without you (and puzzling). 💗

@jeanjones7933 Жыл бұрын

I know very little about what is involved in making videos but even I could tell there was a huge amount of time and work put into the puzzle competition videos. You produce such quality and interesting videos! Take some time, enjoy your vacation and we'll see you when you're back!

@ACookbookCollector Жыл бұрын

We'll miss your puzzle content while you're on vacation but we totally understand why you would need a break. Just watching your break down videos of the puzzle competition gave me video editing nightmares! :) I can only imagine how much work they took to make! Thanks for all you do for the puzzling world and can't wait to see what's up for October! (And I would do all of those beautiful puzzles!)

@TDR445 Жыл бұрын

I love puzzples cause of you Karen I have a growing collection.

@KarenPuzzles Жыл бұрын

I love to hear that!

@soonness Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video Karen! And thank you for being vulnerable, loved hearing about your life update and I am happy that you are taking a break with your family. We don't expect you to release videos every week- please take time to create fun projects and we will wait for you! Thank you for all your hard work and providing such fun contents to the puzzle community. Also wow! I can't believe Marching Spring is one of the puzzles that hit 5 stars. Hoorraay!

@mackenzievlogs Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen, I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. My mental health hasn’t been good the last 2 months and I took some time off work. During that time I found your channel and binged almost every video! I’ve been doing puzzles and it’s been so helpful for my mental health. Thanks for your videos and please prioritize yourself (like I did!) and take a break!

@octo448 Жыл бұрын

I deeply love Diamond Painting so I'm very happy to see that you got this sponsorship!!!!

@AVspectre Жыл бұрын

It seems like a great fit :)

@sarahferguson0 Жыл бұрын

Karen, i know this video is a few months old and i can't speak for everyone but I love your content and will always support your channel. Self care is so important. ❤️

@mybookishdelights4767 Жыл бұрын

I am obsessed with Cloudberries now! The quality is sooo good and the little click it makes when you put a piece in is so satisfying!

@kazzerism Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your vacation, Karen! I need to take some time off too, I've been putting it off since my work has been so busy! Luckily I just about finished a big project before this long weekend started so I can properly enjoy my time off without thinking about it :) I really need to check out Le Puzz, I LOVE large pieces, random cuts, and colourful images! That's like, the golden trifecta for me. I'm also very intrigued by that Tessellate puzzle.

@daydreamingofahomestead Жыл бұрын

I feel for you and all the other KZfaqrs with the stress involved in making content constantly to keep your name out there for the world to see and making a living doing what you love. Take time off to reenergize and rest up. We will be here waiting for you when you are ready to start making more videos again. We love all the interesting puzzles and history that you have to share with us 🙂 (vacation)

@leighm Жыл бұрын

I haven’t finished the video yet but I just wanted to say that it brings pure joy to my heart to see you just being you! You have such a dedication to being yourself and also such a beautiful eye for aesthetics which comes across so well in your videos. You are truly a Gem and I’m so glad I found your page. The time and effort you put into your video does not go unnoticed, and your infectious giggle/laugh brightens my day every time! You are most certainly a bright light and we are all blessed that you dedicate your time to sharing your light with us. You inspire me so much to just be authentically me without apologizing. Karen, I hope your days are filled with as much relaxation as you need because you truly are a QUEEN and deserve to treat yourself like ROYALTY. ❤😊

@MissLuckman Жыл бұрын

I loved seeing Tania's puzzle! I immediately recognised her work & own some of her puzzles. Stoked to see a small Australian business making it's way over to you & you loving it!

@mysteriousdays 9 ай бұрын

The fact that I'm doing a Diamond Art Club diamond painting while watching this video as background noise. 😂 Pro tip: a light board and a resin pen is SUCH A game changer, alongside storage for your extra drills!

@annerimmington8359 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your vacation!!! It is so important to make sure to have good work life balance and take breaks when you're starting to get burned out. Thank you for all of your videos, they are so fun and interesting!

@tayatudeme2664 Жыл бұрын

I agree about the diamond painting. My 1st hobby is puzzling but I found Diamond art club back in March and I love it! Of course I still puzzle but DAC is what I've been mostly working on lately

@KlassyKat45 Жыл бұрын

Diamond painting is a great de-stressor and addictive. I've been doing it since January of this year so compared to other people, I'm still a bit of a rookie. It's very relaxing. It'll be a nice break for you and you can work at your pace. Yours is very pretty. Love the Tessellate puzzle; reminds me of a quilt. Enjoy your vacation. Safe travels.

@Emi-Strange Жыл бұрын

I actually went from puzzling to diamond paintings too, it's very relaxing in a different way than puzzles are. There's a lot less brain work involved, you don't have to think about where things fit, because the canvas tells you. I now switch between them whenever I finish a puzzle or a painting depending on my mood :) Puzzles are still very satisfying to do, but it's just nice not having to think about them so much sometimes, you know?

@aliceogorodny2914 Жыл бұрын

I'm taking a VACATION myself. I build puzzles about 4 hours a day with a deaf neighbor. It's fun to communicate by puzzling across the table from each other. But, sometimes you just need a break. I hope you " fill your tank" and continue your excellent videos. You keep me inspired.

@kb9847 Жыл бұрын

So glad you are taking a break everyone needs time to decompress. :) Enjoy your family and vacation! We'll all be here when you come back. :)

@Offkeyreason Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Diamond Art Club! So glad you found a new project to work on.

@edladd212 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the Vacation! Thanks for making the videos, they are perfect for watching when I want to relax, which makes me a bit guilty knowing they are burning you out! Just wanted to let you know I appreciate the work you're doing.

@DriftlessinWisconsin Жыл бұрын

Welcome to diamond painting! I’ve been doing it for about 4 years. Now you just have to start binge watching Flosstube and cross stitching and you will have the perfect trifecta!

@tamtrack 9 ай бұрын

I just got into watching your videos a few weeks back and it really has reignited my love for puzzles. There was a big chunk of my life where I just didn't have the time or space or money to do puzzles but now that I can I'm really enjoying it again. Thank you for doing this

@thisisausername.595 Жыл бұрын

I think it's good to keep reviews of old puzzles, for people who have the old versions themselves and maybe want to relate. Love your videos Karen

@justjunk9732 Жыл бұрын

Karen! I already have an addiction to diamond paintings, I don’t need an excuse to buy more! 🤣 I’m doing one while watching!

@rosereedcrochets Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you are diamond painting. I’ve been doing it for a little over a year. Be warned, it is addictive 😆

@karenmason1731 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy the quality and content of you videos. Take whatever time you need to take care of yourself, and enjoy your vacation!

@CoreyHaines Жыл бұрын

Good job listening to your body and energy levels and doing what is needed. Burn out is real and awful. Enjoy your relaxing VACATION!

@CoUrTCoUrT3815 Жыл бұрын

Hi Karen! Glad you're taking a well deserved break! I'm spending the evening getting back into your videos after taking a break from your content. I haven't been able to bring myself to watch since the 24,000 piece videos. I started watching your channel with my ex in 2020 and in September of 2021 we stopped living together (we had been broken up but remained best friends). We're still friends now but watching your videos without her hurt every time and I just couldn't do it. I've been missing your content though and also wanting to puzzle more myself. I got lots of content to watch while you take your break, which you totally deserve! Enjoy the vacation! Love your content always! 💖