Let me start by saying these sticky notes are GORGEOUS. The gradient pastel colors are so aesthetically pleasing that I almost didn't want to use them - they're that pretty sitting on my desk! The 12 pads come in beautiful coordinated color families that make my planner and workspace look instantly more organized.

However... (and this is a big however) the adhesive is seriously lacking. I tried sticking them to my laptop, fridge, notebooks - you name it. Most fell off within hours, some within minutes. It's frustrating because the paper quality itself is actually nice and takes ink well without bleeding.

The packaging was thoughtful with cute thank-you notes included, which shows the seller cares. At $4.99 for 600 sheets, the value is undeniable if you're just using them for temporary notes in a notebook.

Final verdict? If you need sticky notes that actually STICK, keep looking. But if you want affordable, beautiful notes for journaling or short-term desk organization where looks matter more than adhesion, these might work for you - just keep some tape handy!