Featured Babe 3/11 – Shannon Grover
Happy Friday everyone! Today we are featuring long-time Sugar Babe and someone I’ve called a digi-friend for several years – Shannon (ZaCola3). As I said, I’ve know Shannon in the digi-world for a long time and I’ve always been a huge fan of hers and if you’ve peeked into her gallery you know why. So let’s get to know a little bit more about her.
I live in Midwestern Illinois and have my entire life. I have three beautiful boys: Zachary is 18 and a Senior in High School, Connor is 17 and a Junior, our little SURPRISE baby Landen is 6 and in Kindergarten. I also feel very lucky to be married to my best friend and high school Sweetheart, Scott. We will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in April.
I have been scrapping since May of 2007. I use Paint Shop Pro X2. We are getting a new computer next month and I’m thinking about upgrading to X3. I get rather attached to my scrapping program and hate to switch! I have had a full version of PSCS sitting in a box for two years or more and refuse to install it-I don’t have the time for the learning curve…haha.
What do you do in real life?
I work for our local Special Education Cooperative and have for the past 14 years. Until August of 2010 I worked with 7-12 graders with Emotional/Behavior Disorders. This August started a new adventure for me, I transferred to an elementary program and now work with PK-5th grade students with ED/BD labels. It was quite a change for me, but I really am having so much fun with the new age group and all the challenges it brings.
What gets your scrapping mojo going?
With the recent trend in fabulous template designers, a great template seems to be what really gets me wanting to scrap these days.
What is the hardest element for you to use?
STARS! I hate that a boy kit seems to mean stars-I find them VERY hard to scrap with-I have no idea why-it must be a mental block of some sort. I look at a kit with 5+ stars and get nervous.
How long have you been a Babe?
I got my invitation after an open call in August of 2008.
Here are some of Shannon’s favorite layouts:
This is quite possibly my favorite LO of all time-I took this picture last Easter-getting all three of my precious boys on the same page is a struggle-so when this page came together so beautifully I was beyond excited! Kristin and Susan did a fabulous job with this kit!
2010 was probably the most emotionally charged year I have had as a mother-this layout is so special to me on a very personal level. This sweet little princess was without a doubt the highlight of my year!
Connor HATES to have his picture taken so anytime I get a photo of him it is a momentous occasion. I love his little half smile in this shot-It makes my heart happy whenever I see this page.
Featured Scrapper Challenge (Bonus #2) for your March 2011 Scrapper’s Portfolio
Bonus #2: Your challenge today is a traditional Sweet Shoppe Spin-A-Lift. Choose a layout from Shannon’s gallery, rotate it 90 or 180 degrees, flip it or reverse it and then scrap!
**please note this challenge is worth 1 point and cannot be combined with other portfolio prompts except for NR bonus point for a total of 2 points.**
Here are some examples from our very own Sugar Babes:
by Jamie
Credits: Lil Miss Funfetti by Julie Billingsley
by Stephanie
Credits: Pinky Promise by Meghan Mullens
by Sheri
Credits: Bug Out by Dani Mogstad and Traci Reed
by Kjersti
Credits: Bunsen & Beaker by Libby Pritchett
Don’t forget to edit your Portfolio with your page for this challenge!
NOTE: These Bonus Challenges are EXTRA on top of the Posted Portfolio Challenges. They CANNOT be combined with any other challenge and stand alone (except New Release bonus pt). Please feel free to PM me with any questions – nikkiARNGwife. Thanks!
