Today I will review this The Sweetest Thing Collection by My Mind's Eye. Within this collection there are four different sets. Tangerine, Bluebell, Lavender and Honey. 6 x 6 paper collections (not pictured).
Ease of Use: It was really easy to use, for sure. I made four projects. I tried to keep each collection separate, but I have to tell you that I like to mix things up. These four sets work so well together. The colors, embellishments and themes matched from collection to collection so you can mix and match. Love that! I am not the one to buy a whole collection. I would pick my favorite patterned papers, embellishments and stamps and they would all work together.
Construction/Durability: My Mind's Eye offers beautiful cardstock quality double sided textured patterned paper with a range of embellishments that coordinate wonderfully. The adhesive is really strong on all the stickers and chipboard elements. I had to pull one or two off, and it was tough. I got a great image impression with the stamps using a variety of different inks. Decorative tape is easy to tear and comes off easily after it's been applied to paper.
Usefulness: this collection is perfect for a variety of projects. Layouts, of course, but perfect for card makers as well. Stickers, embellishments and stamps include sentiments perfect for cards.
What I liked:
Pretty much everything. I love stamps, so those are my favorite. I like that the colors coordinate throughout all four sets in this collection. I can use these collections for a boy or a girl layout and the embellishments/words coordinate. It was my first time using Enamel Dots, and those are really fun!!! I would love to see them in other shapes (stars).
What I disliked: There are lots of flowers in this collection. Patterned paper, stickers, embellishments chipboard elements, stamps.... I love flowers, and used them in my projects. I don't even mind using a flower or two on a boy layout. However, as I was creating my layouts I was wishing that there was a star in there somewhere. I was looking for a star. A star brad, star sticker, star chipboard button, stars on decorative tape....I did find one (see last layout). It was a center to one of the stamps. I inked only the star portion and stamped it on my layout.
What I made:
Supplies: My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Honey, The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine (butterfly), The Sweetest Thing - Bluebell (brad and stamps). Clearsnap Ink, Therm O Web Adhesive.
Supplies: My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine, The Sweetest Thing - Lavender (Crocheted doily) Clearsnap Ink, Therm O Web Adhesive.
Supplies: My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine, The Sweetest Thing - Lavender (Crocheted doily) Clearsnap Ink, Therm O Web Adhesive.
Supplies: My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Lavender, The Sweetest Thing - Bluebell (stamps, decorative tape), Memories Indie Chic Twine. Clearsnap Ink, Therm O Web Adhesive, Laina Lamb Hearts 4 U digital file (hearts), Silhouette Cameo.
Supplies: My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Bluebell, The Sweetest Thing - Lavender (stamps). Clearsnap Ink, Therm O Web Adhesive. Faber Castell PITT Artist Pen, Heidi Swapp digital kit - Days of the week, Chevron - Daniela Dobson, Silhouette Cameo, Sewing machine.
Manufacturer: My Mind's Eye
MSRP: $0.53 - $9.95
Available at: ACherryontop.com $0.59 - $9.95, Scrapbook.com $0.60 - $9.95, *Scrapbook Express $0.53 - 8.99
Bottom Line: If this collection is overwhelming, try picking up only the items you like or a 6 x 6 paper pad and start from there.
What do YOU think? Have you had a chance to use this punch yet? What do you think? Leave a comment by midnight EST on Thursday to be entered to win one mini collection of your choice from the Sweetest Thing Line!! U.S. residents only and please leave a way to contact you if you win!
57 comments:
I really like these collections, but you are right about the florals. There is a lot of it and not enough of the other shapes. But I do love their chipboard/wood buttons!
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I agree with you that MME collections may look overwhelming. There is so much of everything! I do love this one. I received few papers, one sticker sheet and the enamel dots in Jenni Bowlin kit and I LOVED working with them! I really want more now :)
Oh, I forgot to mention - gorgeous projects!!
I have used the entire Bluebell collection! Gorgeous papers and love the embellies!
Love your work with MME!
Awesome post Daniela! I really enjoyed meeting you at Scrapfest and love your projects. This is my favorite MME collection to date and the enamel dots are my fave item.
I haven't used any of this yet but I have to say that MME is one of my all time faves! Your projects were great. I look forward to creating something with this collection soon.
This looks AMAZING!! Love what you've done...
You have done some wonderful projects with this paper! I really enjoy MME and like to pair it with some solids from other lines.
I like that you said that you could mix and match these collections. I wish more companies would do this. It would give more of a life extension to what you buy to scrap book with.
I really love MME; it's one of my favorite manufacturers. I tend to use only a little bit of it at a time, in combination with solid cardstock or other subtle patterns (but maybe that's just my style anyway). I think their patterns are just beautiful, and when used sparingly, the beauty shows and doesn't overwhelm the photo+story.
~Natalie
I really like these collections, but I have two daughters and I can see how it would be more challenging for boys, especially ones that aren't little. I like flowers in moderation, but I LOVE doilies, and MME does doilies well!
I didn't see a punch, but I do love all things MME!
I have bits & pieces of the collections and love them. :)
I haven't seen these collections yet - but I love all things My Mind's Eye! I especially like the Happy set in the picture above - at a glance anyway!
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I haven't tried this collection yet, but I'm in love with the honey set already :)
I love MME...yes there is lots of it! I've gotten to play with bits and pieces...but not the whole collections.
I use a lot of MME papers, but haven't tried any of these yet. Your cards and layouts are fabulous - especially the Everyday Blessings! I love how you put that together! Love that crocheted flower too - great job on everything.
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I am a huge MME fan! They always have something I like.
Your work is lovely! It is really a beautiful collection! My MME is my favorite, especially love the crochet stamps. Hope to win!
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great projects! I am most fond of the tapes and stamps!!! Very pretty colors too! rachel_kokes@yahoo.com
Looks like a fun collection- more for a little girl than much in boys pages but a nice collection. rlovew1976@yahoo.com
My mind's eye is one of my favorites. I always love the patterns of the paper. I do agree that I would love to see more usable boy embellishments.
I love MME, and I love that I can mix and match their patterns - they are fun and not too theme-y
I've not used this collection at all and I definitely enjoy when a collection is well-done and can be used for projects for the important guys in my life. I guess I might get around it by creating my own embellishments by die-cutting the patterned papers as long as they aren't too floral to look good in a star shape...
Thanks for insightful review and wonderful projects!!!
I love MME products and how they coordinate their lines. Your projects are fantastic!
Thanks also for your advice about utilizing the 6x6 pads and picking up the items you like, it make great sense and will help utilize the product better.
Wow- you have created some wonderful projects...MME did a great job on this collection. Since I only have a girl this collection is perfect!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Janet
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I like this collection a lot. I have a few pieces of the collection but would love more. mayoung7536@yahoo.com
they definitely have a pretty look to them, even the blue set, which would appeal more to some than to others. nevertheless, these sets look beautiful and very adaptable to many different styles
I'm in love with the doilys. Guess I'll start there.
I just love MME, especially the papers and stamps. Your projects are amazing and really show off the collection! What a clever idea to use the star center of a stamp to get the design you want. This collection is just yummy!
I have a very girly girl so I love collections that have a lot of flowers and feminine touches. Thanks for the chance.
I love flowers and doilies and have never been disappointed with anything from MME. Thanks for the honest review and your LO's are gorgeous!
Love your layouts, and the collections look great! I checked out their website and they show Tangerine as one of the options...maybe it's new! Really like the stamps as part of the collections, and those enamel dots too!
I'm with you on the flower thing
If it is from MME...then it's for me, I love all of their collections. I really like the Honey collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
Some of the prettiest paper ever! I love the latest collections they've put out! Rebeccacell@gmail.com
Wowza, looks beautiful... and a ton to choose from. I just love MME.
A mini collection sounds so fun! I'd love to win one!
Love your projects. I have used the stamps from some of these collections but don't own any of the rest of it. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Another hit with this collection! Thanks for the chance to win.
What great collections! Love your designs!!! I have not used any of these products before, but I'd love to try them out.
Jessica Dougherty
I love these collections, they are so pretty!
I haven't had the chance to use these collections,but based on you projects and descriptions, I am dying to play with them now! PLEASE pick me (jumping up and down and waving arms in the air) as the winner so I can try this for myself!
Thanks for the chance to enter and for learning about these products.
I love MME! These collections are so beautiful. I think they will be perfect for layouts about my new baby niece!
OHHHH! Beautiful collection--and your creations are AMAZING! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
It's always amazing to me how large the MME collections are. I mean, that's great that you have so MUCH in one line, but then again it is a little overwhelming, and I often don't mix and match lines, so deciding on which items from MME can be a bit daunting. Great point about needing a star! I believe the things I've crafted with their products tend to be more feminine.
That said - I can't speak to their stamps, but the quality of all of their papers and embellishments is top-notch. Love the thickness of their papers. Thanks for this review, and thanks for the chance to win!
I'm really looking forward to finding the enamel dots in the local stores. Haven't gotten a chance to play with those yet!
All the collections are beautiful, but I have to agree the floral motif gets kind of old after awhile. The colors look gorgeous. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love MME and this collection is one of my favorites!!! Your projects are gorgeous!!!
Oh my gosh! I love this line! Tiny prints and soft colors are always glorious to my eyes. I think the projects made are totally adorable too. I wouldn't have guessed that you struggled with all the flowers. Seriously, they are great projects and I didn't think they were too flowery. You managed the other prints really beautifully. :) This may have to be added to my "hurry up and get it because I have to have it, then hide it in my stash so hubby won't see it" list. Haha!
You did such an awesome job with this collection! I love the color options! And MME embellishments are always so fabulous!
I too love My Minds Eye but the different collections under the sub names baffle me! They have added even more cool things which makes it really hard to resist! mekepooh1@hotmail.com
I love thse lines...I totally missed them at the stores, too and now are partially sold out .... (boo hoo for me, right?)... I love the last layout with the days of the week....so cool!!! (I love Tangerine and Bluebell!!)
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I love everything MME! Thanks for a chance to win! kmassman gmail
I love it all! i have 2 girls so i can use the florals! MME is my all time favorite company. i love the nice weighty paper and i love their colors and designs. their stamps are some of my favorites. PLEASE pick me!
I love MME! And these collections are all so beautiful!
I love MME! Gorgeous collections, for sure!
My Mind's Eye is my absolute favorite and they didn't disappoint with these lines!
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