The set has 25 plates, and have a heavily floral theme; within that there are tropical plates, garden plates, forest plates, and a scattering of other specific looks.
First up is my video review of the plates, for those who prefer to see them in motion while someone chats about them:
Next up are the still shots of the plates, so you can peruse them at their pleasure:
Bundle Monster 701: the key to my lotus blossoms
Bundle Monster 702: Frolicking in the woods with berries and ferns
Bundle Monster 703: Secret garden hidden in the glade
Bundle Monster 704: A beautiful day to cycle through the meadow
Bundle Monster 705: Word collage for your accenting pleasure
Bundle Monster 706: Monet's Japanese Garden
Bundle Monster 707: Enchanted park on a windy day
Bundle Monster 708: Fabulous peacock fountain
Bundle Monster 709: Gorgeous gardening cherry blossoms and roses
Bundle Monster 722: Squirrely skunk admit berries and cosmic apples
Bundle Monster 723: KITTIES!!!!!!
Bundle Monster 724: Spring garden
Bundle Monster 725: Koi pond (or Coi or Koy, whatever floats your boat :) )
It's hard to communicate the size of the images on these plates, since there is so much variety within the set, so here are two of the plates next to a Konad plate for comparison purposes:
Bundle Monster 715 vs. Konad
Bundle Monster 725 vs. Konad
But the most important question is, how do they stamp?
Stamping test of Bundle Monster 700 series stamping plates
The plates stamped well without any special gymnastics on my part. I love that the special details in the images, like the woodgrain on the door, are preserved.
Overall, I think this is a solid collection. I love that it doesn't have the harsh lines between sections; I think this gives more flexibility to the plates, allows you to work more seamlessly (literally!) with the different patterns. I personally would have liked the set to have a fewer flowers and more of the other details (like that beautiful door); however, flowers are always good to have and are universally popular. This isn't meant to be an edgy or artsy set, and it delivers a variety of lovely looks quite well.
I bought my plates directly from Bundle Monster; you can also find them on Amazon.
You know how much I love them! I get a little anxious now when I have to use my older plates that have smaller rectangles...so much nicer to have the larger area and the flexibility. :)
Welcome to my life...If I were to do a different mani every day and never repeat a pattern, I'd be able to fill a year with no repeats, at least. But I tell myself I like to have choices, lol...>.< (shh, don't tell Mr. LOLH...)
Totally agree with you. I was on the fence about buying these for that very reason. I'm not a flowers-and-butterflies person as my default, although of course I like them now and then. I would have liked to see more images that were related but not flowers.
This looks like a wonderful stamping set! I'm wary of BM plates because of the older ones I own, they are terrible. These look to be etched much better and have such a great theme to each of them! Thanks for the post!
Are you new to stamping? Take a look at this, see if it helps: http://lacquerorleaveher.blogspot.com/2013/07/nail-stamping-102-basics-and-bit-beyond.html
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Such a nice review on this stamping set! I've been really into stamping myself and like these collage type plates are great to use.
ReplyDeleteYou know how much I love them! I get a little anxious now when I have to use my older plates that have smaller rectangles...so much nicer to have the larger area and the flexibility. :)
DeleteOh wow some really lovely plates :-D
ReplyDeleteAgree! Lots of beautiful potential here. :)
DeleteThese look great! I love the plate with the kitties on it. So cute!
ReplyDeleteYes yes yes!! Kitties rule all! :)
Deleteyou are making me want this set
ReplyDeleteI'm such an enabler...lol. ;-)
DeleteSo many great floral designs! I want to get my hands on these too!
ReplyDeleteAnd these on your fingers? ;-)
DeleteI keep seeing these and I have to convince myself, I have enough plates. I don't need more. I don't!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my life...If I were to do a different mani every day and never repeat a pattern, I'd be able to fill a year with no repeats, at least. But I tell myself I like to have choices, lol...>.< (shh, don't tell Mr. LOLH...)
DeleteGood review. I like the keys.
ReplyDeleteI love key images--definitely one of my favorite images on these plates. :)
DeleteI like these overall, but also think the flowers get a bit much. It would put me off buying the entire set.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you. I was on the fence about buying these for that very reason. I'm not a flowers-and-butterflies person as my default, although of course I like them now and then. I would have liked to see more images that were related but not flowers.
DeleteDefinitely a lot of beautiful images to play with. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't bought any Bundle Monster yet, but the Secret Garden plates have really caught my eye. I love the art nouveau looking elements.
ReplyDeleteI am such a sucker for art nouveau...sigh...
DeleteGreat review! I have a few plates from this collection and really enjoy them! BM has really improved their etching!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad you liked it! Yes, that one series had so many complaints! I'm not seeing any issues here. :)
DeleteWow, these are some pretty designs, i liked BM 719: melodious swirls most. Thank you for sharing such great review post.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I like that one, too. :)
DeleteThis looks like a wonderful stamping set! I'm wary of BM plates because of the older ones I own, they are terrible. These look to be etched much better and have such a great theme to each of them! Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteThere was one set that had a few really horrible plates, etching wise...these are way better. :)
DeleteThese were tempting when they first came out - now they're even more so!! Great post!
ReplyDeleteSo glad it was useful!
DeletePretty plates, I like your video reviews :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much...they're a little geeky, but hey, it's who I am, lol!!
DeleteFantastic review. I was eyeing these in the store but now I know for sure I'll get them.
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help!
DeleteNice review. I'm not a huge stamper but I bought these not too long ago and I can't get em to stamp properly. One day I'll get the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteAre you new to stamping? Take a look at this, see if it helps: http://lacquerorleaveher.blogspot.com/2013/07/nail-stamping-102-basics-and-bit-beyond.html
DeleteThese all look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo many pretties!
DeleteI love your captions; all charming, poetic, mysterious.. and then there's "[ermahgerd] KITTIES!!!!!!"! :)))
ReplyDeleteLovely, subtle plates. Also: [yay for changing nail polish between takes] what's that purple beauty at the end on your right(?) hand thumb?
Hee hee hee...I love it when someone loves on my captions! And that's Finger Paints Magenta Mural. Grrr, I should have known you'd love that one!
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