Let me start by saying this: if you're expecting ready-to-wear brooches, this isn't the product for you. What you're actually getting is a full DIY kit where every single rhinestone needs to be painstakingly placed onto plastic templates. The packaging shows gorgeous finished pieces, but reality hits hard when you open the box to find hundreds of loose components.

The quality is exactly what you'd expect for the price - mostly plastic materials that feel somewhat cheap. The rhinestones do sparkle nicely when properly placed, but getting them there requires serious patience and steady hands. I found myself squinting under bright light trying to place those tiny diamonds without making a tacky mess.

Where this kit shines (pun intended) is as a creative activity for crafty preteens or patient adults who enjoy detailed work. The animal designs are cute - butterflies, dragonflies, owls etc. - and could make charming accessories once completed. Just don't expect high-end jewelry; these are fun costume pieces at best.

Major warning: several reviewers (myself included) initially misunderstood this as pre-made brooches. It's not. You're signing up for hours of meticulous crafting. While the kit includes all necessary tools (glue, applicator etc.), the process is far from quick or easy. My first attempt looked like a kindergartener's art project gone wrong.

Final verdict? Great for craft parties or as a gift for someone who genuinely enjoys detailed DIY projects. Terrible impulse buy if you just want pretty brooches without the work. Manage your expectations accordingly!