Welcome to Maine Country Charm

We hope you will enjoy visiting with Maine Country Charm (MCC) to find inspiration as well as products for your scrapbooking, card making and other paper crafting creations. We offer some of the latest products, supplies, classes and Maine Country Charm Page Kits, Card Kits and Paper Piecings under the label of "Made With You in Mind". Keep watch for announcements of all-day events throughout the year on the "Events" page.

Friday, April 29, 2011

March Challenge Winners

And the Winners of March's Challenge~~~which was Pink, Purple and Yellow!!! are.............Tina MacLeod for a lovely 2 page scrapbook layout and Linnea Grindle for a lovely card!!!! These ladies met the requirements the judges were looking for but we, again, had beautiful entries.  Tina and Linnea will recieve a $10.00 gift certificate each for products from Maine Country Charm.  Below you will find the pictures of the winning entries.


Linnea Grindle
Card Winner

Tina MacLeod
Scrapbook Winner


April's Challenge is............Self-Adhesive Rhinestone Flourishes by Kaisercraft.  There are many colors and 3 designs in each color.  It's your choice of color and/or combining 1 or more flourish to create your scrapbook 2-page layout or your card.  Below are examples of the flourishes so you will know what ones we are challenging you with this month.


 

These come in black, brown, aqua, rose, cream and white.  Now let's get creating and see your ideas.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

February Challenge Winner

And the Winner of February's Challenge~~~which was Glitter!!! is.............Shirley Thornton!!!! She created a beautiful Christmas scrapbook layout using glitter at its best!  The Judges take their job very seriously and take all aspects in consideration.  1st runner up is Tina McLeod with Linnea Grindle coming in as 2nd runner up!!! Congratulations to all the participants! You are very creative!!! Here are the pictures of the top 3!!! Enjoy!!



February's Winner
Shirley Thornton

1st Runner Up
Tina McLeod
 
 

2nd Runner Up
Linnea Grindle

 March's Challenge is PINK/PURPLE/YELLOW using one of these designs:



2 Page Scrapbook Layout using PINK PURPLE YELLOW

Card Challenge
using PINK PURPLE YELLOW

 1. Challenges are announced on the 15th of each month for anyone to participate. You do not need to be a class member.
2. Challenges are due the 15th of the following month by 5 pm
3. Challenges can be scrapbook pages or cards or if you choose you may enter  both and as many times as you want. There are now 2 winners so get creating and bring them in!!
4. Challenges will not have pictures or journaling or made by information. This would give away the idenity to the judges. No initials on the back as well............
5. Challenge Winner will be announced within 48 hours of deadline.
6. Challenge entries need to be in page protectors or card sleeves.

The elements the judges are looking for:
1. Best use of the theme
2. Use of color
3. Orginality
4. Unexpected use of theme
Keeping these elements in mind...........have fun!!!

If there are any questions please email me or come by the shoppe. Enjoy!




Friday, February 18, 2011

January Challenge Winner

And the Winner of January's Challenge~~~which was Circles!!! is.............Andrea Drabek!!!! She created a Fish Card using circles and the Judges deemed it met all of the criteria. 1st runner up is Sue Murchinson with Tina McLeod coming in as 2nd runner up!!! Congratulations to all the participants! You are very creative!!! Here are the pictures of the top 3!!! Enjoy!!
 
January Challenge Winner
Andrea Drabek











1st Runner-Up
Sue Murchinson

2nd Runner-Up
Tina McLeod














Maine Country Charm
announces February's Challenge!
The theme this month is Glitter!! Please read the guidelines and then start creating.

1. Challenges are announced on the 15th of each month for anyone to participate. You do not need to be a class member.
2. Challenges are due the 15th of the following month by 5 pm
3. Challenges can be scrapbook pages or cards or if you choose you may enter you may do both and as many times as you want. There is only one winner so get creating and bring them in!!
4. Challenges will not have pictures or journaling or made by information. This would give away the idenity to the judges. No initials on the back as well............
5. Challenge Winner will be announced within 48 hours of deadline.
6. Challenge entries need to be in page protectors or card sleeves.


The elements the judges are looking for:

1. Best use of the theme

2. Use of color

3. Orginality

4. Unexpected use of theme

Keeping these elements in mind...........have fun!!!

If there are any questions please email me or come by the shoppe. Enjoy!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Maine Country Charm January Challenge

Maine Country Charm is announcing January's Challenge! The theme this month is Circles!! Please read the guidelines and then continue to read to find out the theme of this month's challenge and a couple of ideas to get you motivated.

1. Challenges are announced on the 15th of each month for anyone to participate. You do not need to be a class member.
2. Challenges are due the 15th of the following month by 6 pm
3. Challenges can be scrapbook pages or cards or if you choose you may enter you may do both and as many times as you want. There is only one winner so get creating and bring them in!!
4. Challenges will not have pictures or journaling or made by information. This would give away the idenity to the judges. No initials on the back as well............
5. Challenge Winner will be announced within 48 hours of deadline.
6. Challenge entries need to be in page protectors or card sleeves.



If there are any questions please email me or come by the shoppe. Enjoy!

Trish