{Reported by Sharyn Tormanen}
I'm a huge HUGE fan of My Minds Eye, but I am Not a fan of glitter. I opened this particular package with apprehension. Everything is glittered, and I mean everything. I had to actually set it aside for a few days. That's unheard of.
On a nice sunny day - I opened the package. Outside. I shook out all the glitter, wiped down each paper individually to get off as much excess as I could, and did a little happy jig when I saw the non-glittered sides of the paper. There was the My Minds Eye that I love!
And then I played.
Oh - and I have the most glittery patio furniture this side of the Mississippi. Fact.
What I liked:
1. I loved the back side patterns
2. I love the packaging - I used several pieces in my creations. When packaging doubles as something I can use, that's a bonus for sure.
3. I loved the variety of ribbon colors and styles
What I didn't like:
1. The glitter. There was just too much, it was messy.
2. The tear tab on top of the scallop paper did not tear off. I had to cut it off which made for an unclean scallop
What I made:
Brian Bunny Layout
I had a lot of fun with this layout. I loved mixing the patterns a bit. I free cut the tree from two different patterns and used another for the bird.
This is one project that I also used the packaging for - the ribbon tag worked perfectly to make a pull flap for behind the photo journaling. I loved also how it was shaped like a house, I wanted to use it twice.
Gran layout
With the Gran layout I had fun bringing in some of the fun ribbon, and using the spot on the polka dotted paper for journaling. There were so many possible uses for that spot - title, journaling, embellishment, photo - love that.And then, because I can never escape the card making urge
A set of cards
This time of the year I really get into making sets of cards. I give them to the grandmothers and teachers for holiday gifts and they are always well received. This set is going to be particularly fun to give!
Where and How Much:
Product Name: Lost and Found>Market Street
Manufacturer: My Minds Eye
MSRP: $0.60 - $5.99
Available Online: twopeasinabucket.com, Croppin' Paradise, The Beary Scrap
What do you think? Leave a comment by midnight EST on Tuesday to be entered to win a Market Street prize pack!
49 comments:
Love the giant polka dots!
I really love the back side paetterns too- the fronts are too much for me
lovely work of yours!!
I love the vintagey feel! And those ribbons are gorgeous!
I'm a B-side kind of girl, too... and I think I have to agree with you on the glitter. I like a little bit, but if it gets messy, I shy away. However, the colors in this collection are so pretty and I love the subtle patterns.
I really like what you created with this line!
I actually love glitter.
Fun projects! I love MME.
LOVE theayout with the boy and the bunny!
Thank for the chance to win :)
I like the muted pinks
What fun! :-)
this is one of my favorite lines!! It is just soo pretty...sorry you don"t like glitter :(
I want to see your glittery patio furniture! LOL! I love glitter and don't care if it's everywhere. It's especially funny when it winds up on my big, strong husband. Heh!
I'm glad to hear you can get rid of most of the glitter. I'm not a huge glitterfan either, but I love the embellishments that come with this line!
I really like the Gran layout. It just makes me smile.
I love MME too, but am also not a glitter fan. Thanks for the review... Those cards sets are a great idea for Teachers!! Thanks for that too!!
These are really great projects. I actually love the glitter, to be honest! LOL!
I really like this line - I'm a glitter girl so bring it on! I really like the cards you made!
I love the polka dot paper :)
This is such a beautiful line!
I agree on the excess glitter but I have to say that the ribbon packs and the pre-cut banner mini's have me drooling.
I think it's beautiful.
Pretty ribbons and papers. Thanks for a chance to win.
Kathy R
I'm ok with a little glitter, but I'm a B-side girl myself.
Love the look of these pages. Sure hope I get lucky and win some of it.
I am so in love with this paper. I'm loving it so much that I think I am finally going to do my wedding album using this entire collection.
Love this collection!
Your glitter story makes me laugh. I like the glitter and the non-glitter so MME can't go wrong!
That is a whole lot of sugar and spice, and everything nice. Cute LO and pretty cards you made using this line.
Cute, cute stuff!! Love it. I agree Glitter is NOT my forte!
-Gabi from Savannah, TX
Great post and great product!
I love the vintage/retro feeling of this line. Love what you did with it too!
There are some things that I like glitter on so I would be glad to give this collection a try!!
OHHHH!! Super cute creations--love your cards! I LOVE LOVE LOVE MME!!! LOVE that LO--the ruffles at the bottom is so cute:}
I have a little girl so the colors would be perfect for me. Great review and thanks for the chance to win.
I haven't worked with that many glittery products, so I have to chuckle at your patio furniture comment. :) But everything I've seen of MME's line looks lovely, and I do admire your projects too. (Those cards will be treasured - and useful - gifts!)
I adore every line MME comes out with, no exceptions at all, every stinking line. They have such a great feel for putting together such cohesive lines. Love their papers!
I love the glitter on this paper LOL. to each his own I guess. I do agree it is messy though!
Love love love this line - and really love what you've done with it
I absolutely love these MME papers and goodies! They are so beautiful! The glitter can be a bit messy, but that's what glitter does! Would LOVE to win this prize!
Totally sweet. I am really fond of the cards-I never thought of making cards with this collection.
I like the way the line looks, glitter or not! And I love what you did with it.
I'm OK with glitter and the patterns look great - it's a win for me!
Love the polka dots, but I don't like glitter. Perhaps I'll give it a try, because you liked it, in spite of the glitter. Love your cards.
Thank your for this awesome review! I really like the MME papers, but I too am a little apprehensive about all that glitter! It's pretty, but messy! I love what you have created, especially your cards!
You always make such fabulous projects, Sharyn. :) I especially like the bunny layout. :)
Carmen.
oooh I love the glitter paper. Sometimes it can be a little messy but I still love it! cathryn67
I really like this collection and what you did with it, especially the cards! I'm surprised though that such a big company hasn't mastered glitter that sticks.
Lvoe your cards and layout- i love MME! cant go wrong with any of their products!
I'm totally with you on the glitter! i hate it! Not just this paper, but on any paper, die cuts, etc. If I want glitter, I'll add it, thanks. But, love the designs from this line! So awesome!
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