Diamond Art Club (DAC) is the brand to buy when the finished painting is the point: licensed and artist-designed images, a soft canvas that ships rolled, a twist-tip pen with multi-placers, and a written promise to replace missing drills for the life of the kit. It costs several times more than a no-name Amazon kit of the same size, so it's the wrong buy for a first try or a kid's rainy afternoon. We have no relationship with the brand, and nobody sent us a kit.
How we checked Diamond Art Club
We read Diamond Art Club's FAQ and policy pages on October 13, 2026, then pulled every DAC listing we could find on Amazon with amz_product to confirm kit contents and sizes from the brand's own bullet points. Review signals come from Trustpilot and Amazon on the same day. Where we describe how a budget kit compares, the source is a named blogger who bought both, not us.
This is a "How we pick" review. We didn't buy or paint these kits; everything below comes from the brand's published policies plus public review data. How we research.
What Diamond Art Club sells
DAC started in 2018 (People of Play credits founder Angie Shehaj) and now sells far more than canvases. The home page lists canvas kits plus small formats with their own trademarked names: Lil Diamondz, Frameables, Mini and MEGA Dazzles, Sparkle Pals, Dazzle Pals (3D figures), Gem Houses, Mini Easels, Sparkle Boards, coasters, cards, bookmarks, keychains, magnets, stickers, suncatchers and calendars. Licensed lines include Disney, DC, Warner Bros., Star Wars, Peanuts, Harry Potter and more.
The size filter on the site runs from "under 12 inches" on the longest side to "40 inches and up". Smaller canvases show less detail, which the FAQ itself points out.
What's in a Diamond Art Club kit
The Amazon listings spell out the box contents more precisely than the brand's FAQ does. A standard canvas kit includes:
- a full-drill canvas (the Stained Glass Flower kit is 13 x 13 inches; Starry Night - Night Music is 13 x 18)
- drills sorted by color, with a few specialty colors such as aurora borealis (AB) or Fairy Dust mixed in
- a Twist & Pick applicator with multi-placers
- a stackable tray with a lid and a stopper
- an inventory sheet with pre-cut sticker labels, plus resealable baggies
The canvas is the selling point the brand pushes hardest. Its home page calls it a "Premium Velvet Tarpaulin Patented Canvas", and the listings say each canvas is "hand charted for optimum clarity". Those are brand claims. What's independently documented is the general difference between a branded kit and a cheap no-name one: June Gilbank at PlanetJune compared a branded kit with a cheap Amazon kit and found the cheap canvas arrived folded and creased, had a bare patch where the glue stuck to the cover film, and used symbols so large they showed between round drills. Her branded kit (Diamond Dotz, not DAC) arrived rolled and glued edge to edge.
Drill shapes and specialty drills
DAC sells round and square drills, and many designs come in both. Its FAQ describes round drills as leaving small gaps for a softer sparkle and square drills as fitting edge to edge. Then there are the specialty drills, which most budget kits don't have: AB (an iridescent coating), Fairy Dust (glitter inside the drill), Electro (a metallic look), glow-in-the-dark and iridescent. Specialty drills are also sold separately to add to any kit. Not sure which shape to pick? Our square vs round guide walks through it.
Shipping, returns, missing drills
This is where DAC differs most from the stand-alone sites that ship from overseas. From the FAQ, read October 13, 2026:
| Policy | What Diamond Art Club says |
|---|---|
| Ships from | A distribution center in Avon, Indiana |
| Handling time | In-stock orders aim to ship within 24 business hours |
| Free shipping | US orders at $75 and up; overseas rates calculated at checkout |
| Won't ship to | P.O. boxes, APO/FPO addresses |
| Returns | Within 30 days of delivery, unused items only, you pay return postage, no restocking fee |
| Missing drills | "Lifetime missing diamond protection" on all kits except clearance; email your order number and the DMC code |
| Glue that won't stick | Covered by the Lifetime Warranty; contact support before trying heat, cleaners or extra adhesive |
| Rewards | Free Insider program, points worth 10% back (15% at higher tiers), points expire 180 days after your last purchase |
Two practical notes. The glue warranty only helps if you call before fixing it yourself, so don't reach for a glue pen on a DAC canvas until support has answered. And the missing-drill promise means you should keep the inventory sheet; the DMC code on it is what support asks for. Our missing drills guide covers what to do with brands that don't offer this.
What are Treasure Quest cards?
Treasure Quest cards are small collectible cards that sometimes turn up inside DAC canvas kits. The FAQ is blunt about it: they "may be included in core canvas kits, but they are never guaranteed." Resellers sometimes list "Treasure Quest card included" as a selling point, which tells you people value them, but the brand doesn't promise one in any particular box. We couldn't confirm from the brand's pages what each card can be redeemed for, so check the card itself if you find one.
What customers say
On October 13, 2026, Diamond Art Club's Trustpilot page showed a 4.8 TrustScore from 4,176 reviews: 94% five-star and 2% one-star. On Amazon, the DAC canvas kits we checked carry 4.8 stars on listings with roughly 1,800 to 2,200 ratings (the count is shared across designs), and the Stained Glass Flower kit ranked #15 in Amazon's Diamond Painting Kits category that day.
The praise is about the canvas, the drill sparkle and the packaging. The complaints are worth reading too, because they repeat: support emails that went unanswered, shipping delays in busy periods, and missing pieces. Trustpilot also notes the company "hasn't replied to negative reviews". Higher prices come up in low-star reviews as well. None of this is unusual for a brand this size, but it's why the written guarantee matters: if something goes wrong, you have a policy to point to.
One more caution. A lot of what ranks for "Diamond Art Club review" is sponsored. One well-known how-to post says it's "a sponsored post on behalf of Diamond Art Club" with a free kit, and another review carries a brand-supplied discount code. That doesn't make them wrong, but they aren't independent.
Diamond Art Club vs a budget Amazon kit
A fair comparison is a 13 x 13 inch DAC kit against a similar-size budget kit, like the SHICERNHJ hummingbird kit (13.8 x 13.8 inches, 4.7 stars from 1,818 ratings, about 3,000 bought last month). Both are full drill and round. Here's where each one wins:
| Your situation | Better buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First kit ever | Budget kit | Find out if you like the hobby before paying for premium |
| Gift for an adult who already paints | Diamond Art Club | Artist or licensed design, nicer tools, stackable tray |
| Piece you plan to frame | Diamond Art Club | Rolled canvas, artist charting, guarantee if glue fails |
| Disney, Star Wars or Harry Potter art | Diamond Art Club | Licensed; budget "character" kits often aren't |
| Kids or a group craft night | Budget kit or multipack | Cheap enough that mistakes don't matter |
| You want a huge canvas cheaply | Budget large kit | Big DAC kits get expensive fast; see our large full-drill picks |
Diamond Art Club kits on Amazon, drawn to scale
Listing photos make every kit look the same size. These are the actual canvas sizes from the DAC listings we checked, next to the budget kit above:
Five Diamond Art Club kits worth a look on Amazon
These are the DAC listings on Amazon with the most sales and ratings when we checked. They're sold under the DIAMOND ART CLUB brand name, so the contents match what the brand describes.
Diamond Art Club Stained Glass Flower
The best seller of the bunch, at about 700 bought last month and #15 in Amazon's Diamond Painting Kits rank. At 13 inches square it's a weekend-to-two-weeks project rather than a month-long one, and the stained-glass design suits round drills, where the small gaps between drills read like leading lines. Artist: Peggy Collins.
- Canvas13 x 13 in, full drill
- Drillsround, 53 colors incl. 3 AB and 1 Fairy Dust
- ToolsTwist & Pick applicator with multi-placers, stackable tray
Why it stands out
- Manageable size for a first premium kit
- Specialty AB and Fairy Dust colors included
- Strong sales and rank
Think twice if
- 53 colors is a lot of sorting for a small canvas
Diamond Art Club Starry Night - Night Music
If you want the crisp, edge-to-edge look of square drills, this is the DAC listing to start with. Sixty-three colors on a 13 x 18 canvas means plenty of shading in the sky. Square drills take a little longer to line up, so keep a straight edge handy.
- Canvas13 x 18 in, full drill
- Drillssquare, 63 colors incl. 3 AB
- ArtistWanda Mumm / Ansada
Why it stands out
- Square drills for a tiled finish
- Lots of colors for smooth gradients
Think twice if
- Square rows drift if you rush
- Fewer sales than the round kits (about 300 last month)
Diamond Art Club Red Covered Bridge
A classic landscape in landscape orientation, which makes it one of the easier DAC kits to frame in a standard horizontal frame. Five AB colors put the shimmer where light would hit the water and snow.
- Canvas17 x 13 in, full drill
- Drillsround, 45 colors incl. 5 AB
- ArtistChuck Pinson
Why it stands out
- Fewer colors than the flower kit, so faster sorting
- Wide format for over a sofa or desk
Think twice if
- Lots of red in one area if you dislike long color runs
Diamond Art Club Milo the Cat
Only 26 colors, which is the fewest of any DAC kit we checked. That makes it the gentlest premium kit for someone moving up from cheap kits, or a good gift for a cat person who's done a few paintings. The five Fairy Dust colors add glitter in the fur and eyes.
- Canvas13 x 13 in, full drill
- Drillsround, 26 colors incl. 5 Fairy Dust
- ArtistAristokati
Why it stands out
- Fewest colors, least sorting
- Fairy Dust drills included
Think twice if
- Small, so less detail than a bigger canvas
Diamond Art Club Hogwarts Crest Fine - Oddities
The licensed kits are where DAC has the clearest edge over budget sellers, many of whom sell character art without a license. This Hogwarts crest kit holds 4.9 stars from 213 ratings. At 17 x 24 inches it's a real project; our time estimate guide puts a canvas this size in the several-week range for most people.
- Canvas17 x 24 in, full drill
- Drills46 colors incl. 4 AB
- LicenseHarry Potter
Why it stands out
- Official Harry Potter license
- Highest rating of the kits here
Think twice if
- The listing doesn't state round or square in its bullets; check the option on the listing
- Big canvas needs a big table
Buy direct or on Amazon?
| diamondartclub.com | Amazon (DIAMOND ART CLUB store) | |
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Full catalog, every size, mystery kits | Best sellers and accessories |
| Rewards | Insider points (10% back, 15% at higher tiers) | None from DAC |
| Returns | 30 days, unused, you pay postage | Amazon's return process for that listing |
| Missing drills | Lifetime protection via DAC support | Contact DAC; keep the inventory sheet either way |
| Shipping | Free at $75 in the US | Depends on your Amazon membership |
Our take: buy one or two kits on Amazon if you want an easy return route, and buy direct once you're sure you'll keep ordering, so the points add up. Both routes came up in our roundup of diamond painting brands, which also covers Diamond Dotz and Diamond Painting Pro.
DAC accessories worth knowing about
Several DAC tools sell on Amazon too, and a few fit any brand's kit:
- The DAC Premium Drill Pen (2-pack) has a thicker grip than kit pens and switches between a single tip and 4- and 7-drill multi-placers. That's the "Diamond Art Club pen" people search for. Our pen guide compares it with cheaper screw-tip pens.
- The DAC 200-piece release paper pack comes as pre-cut 4 x 4 inch squares for covering the glue you aren't working on. More in our release paper guide.
- The DAC A3 light pad has a 14.9 x 11.8 inch lit area and 4.9 stars from 669 ratings.
- The DAC storage organizer holds 54 stackable containers in three sizes, sized for the kit's color stickers.
See the photos of the three container sizes in the DAC organizer on Amazon
Who should buy Diamond Art Club, and who shouldn't
Buy DAC if you've finished a few kits and want one you'll frame, if you want licensed art, or if you're giving a gift to someone who already paints. Start with Stained Glass Flower for round drills or Starry Night - Night Music for square. Skip it for a first kit, for kids, or when you just want a big canvas cheaply; our best kits for adults has the budget options.
Policies from diamondartclub.com (FAQ and home page) and review counts from Trustpilot, all checked October 13, 2026. Kit contents and ratings from DAC's Amazon listings the same day. We have no affiliation with Diamond Art Club beyond standard Amazon Associates links. How we research · Affiliate disclosure