Tips & Inspiration

An honest three-way comparison of mosaic, color by numbers and cross stitch — technique, learning curve, time, result, cost and vibe — to help you pick the creative hobby that fits you. All start from your own photo, with free worldwide shipping.

Mosaic and diamond painting both use a numbered grid, but they feel and look completely different. We honestly compare technique, feeling, detail, end result, price and time so you can choose the one that suits you.

A step-by-step beginner's guide to making a photo mosaic: read your pixel design and the numbered grid, place tiles with the tweezers, work from a corner and from the top, and learn how long each size takes. No paint, needle or thread — just place coloured tiles on the right squares.

Photo mosaic art is a mosaic of your own photo, built with coloured tiles on a numbered grid. We explain what it is, how it differs from classic tile mosaic and diamond painting, and who it's for.

Everything about a custom photo mosaic: the full price table (€49.95–€207.95), all five sizes, what's in the kit and how it works — from photo upload to building with tiles.