Quilled Creations Beginner Quilling Kit

I read cork board in the reviews . What is it used for ? Is it mandatory for paper quilling ?

Would instructions be clear enough for an 8-year-old?

about how many pcs of paper strips does it come with

I want to buy this for my 13 year old niece. Is this too advanced? Does this kit aside from the cork board have what she'd need to actually make thing