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20 HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS Create traditional festive layouts using a homespun style and lots of texture

64 INSPIRED BY... BOARD GAMES Our designers are inspired by childhood board games

60 MAKING MEMORIES Helen Salthouse remembers the good times and adds memorabilia to her layouts

14 USING YOUR FREE GIFT Ideas and inspiration for using your Peppermint Twist patterned paper

30 MAKE YOUR OWN... BACKGROUNDS Save yourself some money and design your own range of backgrounds

10 GET THE COVER LOOK We showcase three ways to make your layouts full of Christmas cheer

76 OFF THE PAGE: WICKER HEARTS Create these stunning all-year-round decorations

48 HAPPILY EVER AFTER Bring fairytales to life on your layouts with this wistful theme

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6 News

8 New papers

10 Get the cover look

Bonuses 14 Using Your Free Gift Ideas and inspiration for getting the most out of your free We R Memory Keepers Peppermint Twist paper pack

51 & 79 Competitions Enter for your chance to win fabulous Sizzix and Fiskars prizes

12 Letters

16 Introducing...

36 Budget challenge

48 Designer gallery

68 Shopping guide

70 Four ways

72 Readers’ gallery

82 Next issue

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39 Scrap-tastic activity pack Packed with sketches and challenges – you’ll love it!

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20 Homespun Christmas Create incredible traditional Christmas layouts with a homespun style

26 Smooch Spritz Louise Collins shows us her ideas for using these great sprays on our pages

30 Make Your Own... Backgrounds Save £££s and create your own background designs for unique pages using your stash

54 Fabric Paper Add instant texture to your pages or create wipe-clean keepsakes using this versatile, printable paper

60 Memorabilia Check out our designer guide for adding memorabilia to your pages, with a range of ideas to suit a variety of styles

64 Inspired by... Board Games This issue our designers take inspiration from board games, incorporating designs and colour for some really fun creations

76 Off The Page Create some lovely home décor pieces using wicker hearts and your stash

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