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50 TURN UP THE HEAT Kirsty shows us just some of the fantastic effects you can achieve using embossing powders

32 AUTUMN LEAVES How to make the most of the punches in your stash to create awesome autumn pages

64 FABULOUS FIRSTS This issue our Design Team scrap more of their precious ‘firsts’

36 BOX OF TRICKS You too can make a fantastic exploding box with ease! Stephanie shows us how it’s done!

40 TO THE MAX! Amanda Jenkins explores the versatility of the latest digital scrapping software

PRIZES GALORE We’ve got over £5,000 of fab scrappy prizes up for grabs this issue!

20 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Special birthday moments captured forever by our talented Design Team!

12 USING YOUR FREE GIFT Ideas and inspiration for making the most of your free autumn paper pack

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6 News 8 New Paper Round-Up 10 Letters 12 Using Your Free Gift 14 Four Ways 16 Introducing... 20 Designer Gallery 24 Shopping Guide 62 Reading Room 70 Budget Challenge 75 Readers’ Gallery 82 Next Issue

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30Scrapbooker of the YearYour chance to win a heap of crafty stash and become a member of the SBM Design Team!

44&60CompetitionsYou could win MIC and American Crafts goodies this issue!

68GiveawaysOver £250 worth of scrapping stash up for grabs!

72Subscription SpecialGift subscriptions at bargain prices – ideal for Christmas!

features 26A Stitch In TimeJudith Hannington shows us how to add a variety of stitched effects to our pages, including pre-stitched paper and digital stitching!

32Autumn LeavesWe gave Fiona Beckman a set of autumn-themed punches and asked her to create four seasonal layouts – the results are gorgeous! features

36Box Of TricksWe take scrapping off the page this issue with Stephanie Garbett’s fabulous exploding box

40To The Max!As digital scrapbooking continues to gain in popularity, we take a look at the results you can create with the latest software

46Tool TimeKathleen Glossop gets inventive with the supplies she found in her hubby’s garage this issue

50Turn Up The HeatKirsty Maluga demonstrates the fantastic effects you can create on your pages using embossing powders

56Changing RoomsSarah Youde tells us how and why she transformed her old shed into a stunning craft room

58The Final Countdown Missy Neal shows you how to use your stash to make a scrappy advent calendar your family and friends will love!

64Fabulous FirstsOur Design Team document more important memories from years gone by this issue...

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