If you've ever wanted to take cardmaking to the next level, this is the perfect project for you. We've combined vibrant paints with this issue's stunning kit to create some fantastic effects. Experiment using backgrounds, stamped images and even combining with petroleum jelly for some eye-catching and beautiful results. There'll be no holding back your creativity once you get started, so go on, be an artful splodger!

Tree Design

1. Take white A6 card and use a natural sponge to apply tide pool and pure silver paint over the surface, leaving some areas where the white is still visible. Allow to dry. Stamp a large flourish with lapis ink and once in the centre. Fill the blank areas with the retro star design in the same colour. Use a fine paintbrush to colour in the circles and leaves with peony paint.

2. Trim the card to 9cm x 12.5cm and fix ribbon down one long edge with double-sided tape before gluing the panel to the middle of a silver blank. Top each circle of the stamped design with a sequin and gems, then place a die-cut tree and greeting on the left.