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In this issue...

50 CLEAR CUT We guide you through how to make the most of transparencies on your scrapbook pages

56 BUDGET CHALLENGE Another designer takes on the 3 for £10 challenge – with impressive results

34 GAME ON Missy Neal has created a set of puzzle block layouts you’ll love!

26 TOP TECHNIQUES Scrapbooker of the Year Helen Salthouse shares her top tips for creating winning pages regulars

6 News 8 New Papers 10 Letters 12 Four Ways 14 Introducing... 18 Designer Gallery 54 Shopping Guide 56 Budget Challenge 75 Readers’ Gallery 82 Next Issue www.thescrapbookmagazine.com 4

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30 Competition We have some fantastic docrafts goodies to be won this issue

38&58 Giveaways Over £850 worth of scrapping freebies up for grabs in our great giveaways

NEW! 39 Bonus pull-out activity pack Packed with sketches and challenges – you’ll love it!

62 FAKING IT We take a look at how to give your digital pages the handmade look

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SMILE! This issue is packed with ideas and inspiration for your own designs!

FREE DESIGNER SCRAPBOOKING GUIDE Layouts, mini books, offthe-page projects & more features 22 Magic Moments Nicole Pomeroy demonstrates how to scrap those everyday moments that you’ll want to remember forever more

26 Top Techniques Scrapbooker of the Year Helen Salthouse guides us through her favourite scrapping techniques

32 Retreat Yourself Linda Knight from Just Scrapbooking introduces us to the world of craft retreats, and explains why you should try one!

34 Game On Missy Neal shows us a fun way to take your scrapping off the page – wooden puzzle block layouts!

50 Clear Cut Transparencies are so versatile and are fantastic for use in your scrapping, as Kirsty Maluga demonstrates

60 Birth Stories Nicole Pomeroy has created a gorgeous mini album documenting the birth of her children

62 Faking It We show you how to get the handmade look on your digital pages – it’s easier than it sounds!

68 Something Old... We prove that vintage pages don’t have to look dull and lifeless – breathe some life into your old photos with Rachael Elliott’s ideas!

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