September SNR Now Available!

The September 2010 issue of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine is now available!  This edition is jam-packed with inspiration, tips and tutorials on all your artistic endeavors...from scrapping to card-making, inchies, twinchies and mixed media!  If you don't have a subscription already, click on over and pick one up.  And, if you do...then dive on in!

A couple sneak peeks of my work this month:  Check out my two articles on adapting color for digital scrapbooking.  One focuses on altering photographs using color filters in Photoshop, and the other teaches methods of creating and designing from a color swatch.  For instance, the "Handsome" layout below was put together using this swatch I made on www.kuler.adobe.com/...

Handsome digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Kit: For the Boys Mega Kit at Elemental Scraps; Leaves: Declan 2.0 Kit by Sherri Tierney; Round Mats, Label: Starcastic Kit by Connie Prince; Sketch: PageMaps by Becky Fleck; Fonts: You are Loved, Century Gothic

One of my new favorite regular features at SNR is Color Inspiration, where staffers take one piece of inspiration artwork and one color palette to turn into a page, card or ATC.  I love how it stretches my imagination each month!  Here's what you'll see from me this month:

The Inspiration

The Palette

The Page

I’ll be honest. I was largely drawn to this inspiration piece because it reminded me of this sheet of digital paper! I also liked the muted and dreamy quality of the piece and I translated that feeling onto my page by using a desaturated version of the inspiration color palette. Adding clock faces to the background helped support the title sentiment and watch frame.

Time Stands Still digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Paper: Freebie Special to Watercolor Whimsy Collection by Amanda Sok; Word Art: Elegant Word Art by Bethany; Frame: Vintage Watch Frames by The Scrappin Cop; Clockface: Refresh Collection by ScrapGirls; Ribbon: Mod Bungalow Collection by Brandy Hackman; Flowers: Sassy's Pumpkin and Hopsack Collection by Brandy Hackman; Brush: Grunge Brushes by The Scrappin Cop; Action: Scatter Things by Christy VanderWall; Font: Vladimir Script

Hope to see you soon, over at SNR!

Tweet

SAS Designs Kit Release: "Miss Bee-having"

This cheery little kit from SAS Designs releases today!  "Miss Bee-having" is an adorable collection of yellows and creams that can be a little country, a little whimsical or a little serene.  Try it paired with a black and white photo for a stunning look!

Here's my page...

Life's Simple Pleasures digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Kit: Miss Bee-having by SAS Designs; Template: In the Middle by Chrissy W Designs; Font: Underwood Champion

Tweet

A Look Back: My May & June SNR Pages

I love working for Scrapbook News & Review Magazine.  Scrapping for their calls and inspiration challenges constantly pushes me to create pages that otherwise would go undone.  Here's a little sample of my designs from May and June... you can click on the image for a larger view!

Huntin' Buddies digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Green Paper, Distressed Brown Paper: Just Remember Kit by SAS Designs; Brown Dotted Paper: Rough Riders Kit by Sandi Krieger; Brown Linen Paper: Marie Stones; Notebook Paper, Deer: Naturalists Journal Collection by Angela Blanchard; Frame, Leather Fasteners: Mod Bungalow Collection by Brandy Hackman; Trees: Rustique Collection by Kim Meeder; Compass: freebie special to Watercolor Nature Collection by Jacelen Deinema; Tag: freebie special to Serenity Collection by Keri Schueller; Bootprint Stamps:Take a Hike Kit by Cindy Little; Paper Tear: Having Hope Collection by Thao Cosgrove; Stitches: In Stitches by Digital Fingers; Fonts: Digs My Hart, Traveling Typewriter

Glow digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Kit: Slug Bug by Theresa Hernandez; Template: Template 4 by B2N2 Scraps; Font: His Name is Honey

You're Beautiful digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Paper: freebie special to Shark Lagoon Collection by Sara Peterson; Word Art: Elegant Word Art by Bethany; Ribbon: Brandy Murry; Net, Starfish, Shell Tag: Sea Wonders Kit by Isabel Mendez; Shell: Naturalists Journal Collection by Angela Blanchard; Fish Stamp: Splash Kit by Marie Stones; Photo Frame: Creating Keepsakes; Mask: Layered Masks VOl. 1 by SAS Designs; Frayed Edge Brush: Erica Hite; Template: SNR May Template by Trina Jones; Font: His Name is Honey

Get on Your Feet digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Kit: One Love: Reaching Out to Haiti Collab Kit at Scrap Orchard; Sketch: Thena Smith for SNR; Fonts: Jailbird Jenna, A Little Pot

Finally Toothless digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Kit: Retro Techno by Cori Gammon; Script: Scatter Things by Christy VanderWall; Font: Boring Showers

At the Lake digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digtal Kit: Sun Kissed Collection by Brandy Murry; Stitching: Road Trip Kit by SAS Designs; Fonts: Susie's Hand, Carbon Type

Happy Girl digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits QuickPage: GingerSnap QP by Merkely Designs; Daisies, Bow: Newborn Collection by Shalae Tippetts; Tag: Autumn Flourish by SAS Designs; Swirls: Fab Flourishes Vol. 4 by Karen Lewis; Happy Stamp: Amanda Sok; Script: Scatter Things by Christy VanderWall; Fonts: Eight Fifteen, Grant's Ghosts

We Are Thankful digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Kit (including QuickPage): November 2009 Digital Freebie by Erica Hernandez; Digital Papers: Love Letters Collab Kit by Oscraps; Glitter and Stitches: Just Remember Kit by SAS Designs; Frayed Edge Brush: Erica Hite; Font: Traveling Typewriter, Hannibal Lecter

Children's Museum digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Digital Kit: Happy Go Lucky Kit by The Shabby Princess; Scribble and Beads: Blotches, Beads & Things: November Color Play by Chrissy W; Brush: Watercolor Brushes by The Scrappin' Cop; Brush: Transparent Tape Brush by The Scrappin' Cop; Sketch: Lucy Chesna for SNR; Fonts: Rebekah's Birthday, Century Gothic

Tweet

SAS Designs Kit Release: "Colors"

This new kit from SAS Designs runs the gamut from refined and elegant to fun and funky.  Slightly textured papers in ivory and black provide the perfect backdrop for seven mini-collections of color-coordinated elements.  This is the kit you'll reach for when color dictates your design!

Here are my pages with "Colors"...

She's Not Shy digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Colors Kit by SAS Designs, Sketch: PageMaps by Becky Fleck, Font: Ian Jude

Playing with Paint digital scrapbooking layout by Chanell Rigterink Credits Colors Kit by SAS Designs; Template: Enjoy the Little Things Page Template by Shimelle; Font: I Love Derwin

Tweet

Sketches and Templates Galore

I've written before about how much I like sketches and templates, and if you pay any attention to my layout credits, you know I use them routinely.  So, since it's the first of the month and some of my favorite places are releasing their new work, I thought I'd give you some yummy links!  And, since you know I'm unrepentantly cheap...they're all free!

Sketches:

PageMaps: monthly collection of fabulous sketches in 12x12 and 8.5x11 sizes.  Posted with gorgeous samples and available in an easy-to-download .pdf!
My Sketch World: twice-monthly sketches for both layouts and cards, with inspiration samples by a talented and diverse creative team.
Scrapbook Challenges: weekly sketches posted with samples in a forum where you can share your work and be encouraged.

Templates:

Chrissy W Designs: posts weekly template freebies on her blog.  The link will take you to her store at Elemental Scraps.  If the blog isn't up-to-date, you can also find her by going directly to ES and searching for freebies!
A Cherry on Top: monthly "Digi Doable" templates posted, along with a huge stash of other freebies.
Free Digital Scrapbooking: free monthly template and kit sampler.  Post your work there for a chance to win free printing at Persnickety Prints!
Scrap Orchard: staff hosts a monthly template challenge...you'll have to go to the Forum area of the site to download the current template.

Enjoy!

Tweet