Feature: Cheeky Vibrant & Summer Collections

A few months ago, I received both the Vibrant and Summer 2012 plates from Cheeky Beauty. Being that I'm still fairly new to stamping and still trying to get the hang if things, did not dull the excitement of testing out these babies! 

Here are some photos! :)

Vibrant Set CH 1-29

As you can see, these plates come with a blue protective seal. Don't forget to peel before stamping! :)

Summer 2012 Set CH 30-55

Again, this set comes with a protective seal; so, don't forget to peel! ;)

Vibrant vs Summer 2012 size comparison 

In terms, of size, the new 2012 collection plates are a lot more bigger. 

These have been around for quite sometime now, so I did not take a pictures of all the plates because I'm pretty sure most of you have seen them all. I did, however; take a few shots of the plates that immediately caught my attention!

Vibrant Plates 3 &4

Vibrant Plates 5 & 15

Summer Plates 33 & 37

Summer Plates 40 & 46

Overall, very pleased with these plates! With 6 -7 designs on each plate, the possibilities are endless! Each image is etched nicely and transfers beautifully.Like the Bundle Monster plates, these also offer a backing that helps prevent getting cut around the sharp edges of each plate. 

I love how there no two images are alike from either set, giving you a wide selection to choose from. I'm also loving the fact that the image designs are a lot bigger, making them ideal for gals with larger nail beds! 

Packaging is absolutely adorable! Each set comes with its own box for easy storage. Also, they both come with an "emergency scraper"! ;)

I would definitely recommend either set to any of my readers! 

At $23.99 & $24.99 + free shipping world wide, this is definitely a bargain! For reference, Konad is roughly around $7.00 per plate. It's a steal, I tell ya!

You can purchase these directly from the the Cheeky Beauty website:

http://www.cheeky-beauty.com or from their Amazon store

As always, hope this helps & happy shopping!

Do you own any Cheeky Stamping Plates? Thoughts?! I'd love to know down below!

These were sent for review.

Feature: Bundle Monster Plates 2011 & 2012

Before I get into the post, let me first say that I was pretty adamant about never using Konad/stamping plates. I was always a firm believer(and still am) in creating free-hand designs. However, I understand that not everyone always have the luxury of time and/or steady hands to achieve beautiful nail art, which brings me to this post.

A few weeks ago, I received both the 2011 & 2012 Bundle Monster Plates. I've heard great things about these plates and being that I'm pretty much new to stamping, what better way to venture into the stamping world than with these babies! 

These have been around for sometime now, so I did not take a pictures of all the plates because I'm pretty sure most of you have seen them all. I did, however; take a few shots of the plates that immediately caught my attention!

BM 2011 Plates 

BM 2012 Plates 

Beware:

 These were my first attempts in stamping, so they're not perfect. Be nice! ;) LOL

25 piece BM 2011 Plates - $21.99

25 piece BM 2012 Plates - $21.99

Overall, I'm really enjoying these plates. With 6 designs on each plates, you get a total of 150 different stamps giving you endless possibilities. Each image is etched nicely and transfers beautifully. What makes these even greater is the fact that each plate has a protective paper backing, making it less sharp around the edges. 

At $21.99, it's practically a steal! Konad is roughly around $7.00 per plate. Even without doing the math, you know you're saving tons of money!

You can purchase these directly from the Bundle Monster website:

http://www.bundlemonster.com

As always, hope this helps & happy shopping!

It'll probably take a while for me to get into the hang of this, so are there any tips and/or tricks that you recommend? Are you into stamping? Thoughts?! I'd love to know down below!

These  were sent for review.