Nordica - I am assembling the kits so it's probably a bit of both - meaning some strips and some whole. In the past, things like rub ons and such were also included, and there have always been extra. I just finished the sample kit from
Feb's Sugar Rush class and there were indeed plenty of extras. I can't imagine them including whole stamps or inks due to cost.
For things like techniques - check out the first example from last year - the November kit. See the bird's tail? That's probably an example of the techniques. I will look at it each month. If I feel it's not completely clear, I will post a video on how to do it so you won't feel lost. Plus of course, you guys can contact me here or via my email.
HTH!