First impression? These heart-shaped sticky notes are absolutely adorable! The pastel colors are softer than shown in pictures, which I actually prefer because it makes my handwritten notes stand out more. The 24 pads with 12 different colors give me plenty of options for color-coding my reminders.

I've been using them to leave sweet messages for my partner on the bathroom mirror and fridge. They stick perfectly to glass surfaces - no issues there. However, when I tried sticking them to my wooden desk or notebook cover, they just wouldn't stay put. The adhesive seems to work best on very smooth surfaces.

The paper quality is decent - no ink bleeding through when I use my favorite pens. Each pad has 45 sheets, which lasts quite a while. I've noticed that if I peel a note off and try to re-stick it, the adhesive weakens significantly.

While they're marketed as Valentine's items, I find them useful year-round for work reminders too. Just don't expect them to stick well on textured surfaces. For the price, you get a lot of cute notes, but manage your expectations about their sticking power.