In this issue...

74 SCANDINAVIAN STYLE We demonstrate how to get this popular style onto your layouts

20 INSPIRED BY... WINTER WEDDINGS This issue our designers have taken inspiration from romantic winter weddings

54 WINTER WONDERLAND Create gorgeous wintry layouts without having to buy new stash

14 USING YOUR FREE GIFT Fantastic ideas and inspiration for using your free Papermania papers

30 MAKE YOUR OWN... CHRISTMAS EMBELLISHMENTS Save a heap of money by making your own fantastic festive embellishments

10 GET THE COVER LOOK We show you three ways to make a statement of your photos for maximum effect

48 DESIGNER GALLERY Our designers share with us their very special Christmas gift memories

60 SCRAPBOOKER OF THE YEAR 2011 After difficult deliberation, we announce this year’s winner and runners-up

Regulars

6 News 8 New Papers 10 Get the cover look 12 Letters 16 Introducing... 24 Shopping Guide 36 Budget

Challenge 48 Designer

Gallery: Christmas Presents 68 Four Ways:

Scrap Angels 70 Readers’ Gallery 82 Next Issue

Bonuses 14 Using Your Free Gift Ideas and inspiration for getting the most out of your free Papermania Festive Frolics paper pack

51 & 66 Competition Enter for your chance to win fabulous Scrapbook MAX! prizes and Creative Stitches & Hobbycraft show tickets

79 Giveaways There’s over £350 worth of scrapping stash to be won this issue

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

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Features

20 Inspired by... winter weddings Our designers take inspiration from winter weddings this issue for their colour schemes and textures

26 Off the page Create a classy Christmas countdown piece using the 7gypsies ATC drawer and festive stash

30 Make Your Own... Christmas embellishments Save £££s and create your own Christmas embellishments for unique page accents, plus find templates to aid you on page 35

54 Winter wonderland You don’t need winterthemed stash to scrap the season. Caroline South shows us her tips and tricks for using current stash for seasonal pages

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74 Memorabilia Our designers tackle the ever-popular Scandinavian style this issue incorporating the bold patterns and colour schemes into their creations

60 Scrapbooker of the Year 2011 We reveal our winners in this year’s competition!

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