You'll learn everything you need to know about:

• How to stamp correctly for a perfect image every time

• Basic embossing using a heat tool

• Basic mounting & layering effects.

• How to make a card look HAND made, not home made.

• Masking & reverse masking

• Stamp positioning (how to put WHAT you want WHERE you want)

• DTP (direct-to-paper) to apply colour - experiment with the Colourbox Stylus Tool system and create multi-patterned backgrounds reminiscent of Moorish tiles.

• Fun shapes: gatefold & threefold cards

• Embellishments: brads & eyelets, ribbons.

You will also take home a comprehensive hand-out on inks: how to choose the right ink for the job (there are so many to choose from, so which does what?) plus care, cleaning & storage for unmounted and wood-mounted stamps. and basic layout ideas for foolproof cards.