I got these just a few weeks before Christmas, but couldn't find the rest of my kit to stamp these on. I've since found it and have tried it. I'm not great at it, which is totally a user issue, so I won't show you my end result just yet. :) The options on here are SO cute. If you're like I am, I do my own nails, but would love to have some of the art work that you can get when you go to the salon. These stamping plates make that possible. Note that you only get the plates, so you're going to need the polish you put on the plates, the leveler to scrape over it on the plate, and then the stamper. All of these should be easy to clean off at the end, so make sure you get those before attempting this.It does take some trial and error to figure out how to get the exact pattern you want and to apply it to your nails. For me, it takes some pressure, and then I have to really roll it on from one side of the nail to the other. I don't do it on all of my nails, so I've learned which of my nails are shaped strangely and don't take the stamp as well. If you have especially domed nails, it is hard to get the stamp rolled on, but you can still do it.Overall, really pretty stamp plates--I love these patterns. Give yourself time to master these and you'll be really happy!