Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Day 14 and Finale of HIP 2 TO BE SQUARE: "Glitter Squares Tile" Wall Art by Paula!

Welcome back to Lost Coast Portal to Creativity where Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda collide to bring you twice the inspiration and double the fun!

Howzit Portal Peeps!
Welcome back for Day 14 and the finale of

HIP 2 BE SQUARE!

 This is it Portal Peeps, we're now on the finale of our 2 and half weeks of SQUARE project sharing, we sure hope you've enjoyed seeing our projects just as much as we enjoyed making them?
We've got some fabulous entries so far so keep them coming!!!!

If you're just joining us it's not too late to play, you've got until Sept 4th to enter your SQUARE projects!  Here's the scoop!

Share your SQUARE projects in the linky in the Day 1 post HERE for the chance to win a prize!  The more entries the higher the gift certificate, see our Rules page for more info on prizes and guidelines for your entries to ensure they qualify!
  • We want to see entries that are either Square shaped or involve squares in some way!
  • Use our stamps, we love it when you do....your entry counts as two!
  • Use our Square shaped stamps and we'll be over the moon with joy!
  • You can enter using other company stamps too!
  • Linky closes September 4th at 5 to midnight PST so you've got plenty of time to play!
  • HAVE FUN being SQUARE!
Our fabulous LCDesigners and Guest Designers have really been rocking their SQUARE themed projects with our daily shares from Aug 18 through to Aug 31 featuring Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda Square rubber stamps, projects in the shape of squares or involve squares in some way!  Now for today's featured project!

LCDesigner Paula wraps up our event with her fabulous Wall Art project that has a magical colourful shimmer when the light hits it just right!
Paula used Carmen's Veranda Paradise Square and Calligraphy Square

Closeup of glittered embossing powder
 That's a wrap!  Now it's your turn 2 be SQUARE!
Don't forget that the Linky Party closes September 4th at 5 to midnight PST so you've got plenty of time to come and play with us!

See you back here again soon for our HIP 2 TO BE SQUARE winner announcement plus the start of our new Challenge on September 5th!  The LCDesigners are gearing up to get spooky as we prepare for our upcoming 31 Days of Halloween Blog Hop so dig out your weird, wacking and wonderfully scary stamps so you can count down to Halloween with us!

Ciao for now!

Leigh S-B
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Day 13 of HIP 2 BE SQUARE: "Note from Paradise" note card with matching envelope by Nanette!

Welcome back to Lost Coast Portal to Creativity where Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda collide to bring you twice the inspiration and double the fun!


Howzit Portal Peeps!
Welcome back for Day 13 of

HIP 2 BE SQUARE!

 Tomorrow is the last day of our 2 and half weeks of SQUARE project sharing....time sure flies by when you're SQUARE, LOL :0)   If you're just joining us it's not too late to play coz you've got until Sept 4th to enter your SQUARE projects!  Here's the scoop!

Share your SQUARE projects in the linky in the Day 1 post HERE for the chance to win a prize!  The more entries the higher the gift certificate, see our Rules page for more info on prizes and guidelines for your entries to ensure they qualify!
  • We want to see entries that are either Square shaped or involve squares in some way!
  • Use our stamps, we love it when you do....your entry counts as two!
  • Use our Square shaped stamps and we'll be over the moon with joy!
  • You can enter using other company stamps too!
  • Linky closes September 4th at 5 to midnight PST so you've got plenty of time to play!
  • HAVE FUN being SQUARE!
Our fabulous LCDesigners and Guest Designers have really been rocking their SQUARE themed projects with our daily shares from Aug 18 through to Aug 31 featuring Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda Square rubber stamps, projects in the shape of squares or involve squares in some way!  Now for today's featured project!

LCDesigner Nanette has a fabulous note card with a matching envelope to share with you today featuring Carmen's Veranda Paradise Square
  Now it's your turn 2 be SQUARE!
See you again tomorrow for the finale!
Leigh S-B
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Monday, August 29, 2016

Day 12 of HIP 2 BE SQUARE: "Le Lièvre" Wall Art by Paula!

Welcome back to Lost Coast Portal to Creativity where Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda collide to bring you twice the inspiration and double the fun!

Howzit Portal Peeps!
Welcome back for Day 12 of

HIP 2 BE SQUARE!

 Are you seeing SQUARES in your sleep yet, LOL?
Our fabulous LCDesigners and Guest Designers are really rocking their SQUARE themed projects with our daily shares through to the end of August featuring Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda Square rubber stamps, projects in the shape of squares or involve squares in some way!

Share your SQUARE projects in the linky in the Day 1 post HERE for the chance to win a prize!  The more entries the higher the gift certificate, see our Rules page for more info on prizes and guidelines for your entries to ensure they qualify!
  • We want to see entries that are either Square shaped or involve squares in some way!
  • Use our stamps, we love it when you do....your entry counts as two if you do!
  • Use our Square shaped stamps and we'll be over the moon with joy!
  • You can enter using other company stamps too!
  • Linky closes September 4th at 5 to midnight PST so you've got plenty of time to play!
  • HAVE FUN being SQUARE!
LCDesigner Paula has a fabulous Wall Art project to share with you today!
Paula used Carmen's Veranda Rabbit Square and Lost Coast Designs Antique Text Border
showing the yummy metallic gold
 Now it's your turn 2 be SQUARE!
See you again tomorrow!
Leigh S-B
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Day 11 of HIP 2 BE SQUARE: "Squared" tag by Marilyn!

Welcome back to Lost Coast Portal to Creativity where Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda collide to bring you twice the inspiration and double the fun!

Howzit Portal Peeps!
Welcome back for Day 10 of

HIP 2 BE SQUARE!

 Our fabulous LCDesigners and Guest Designers will have you seeing SQUARES in your sleep coz we are sharing SQUARE themed projects daily through to the end of August featuring Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda Square rubber stamps and projects that incorporate squares and are square shaped!

Share your projects in the linky in the Day 1 post HERE for the chance to win a prize!  The more entries the higher the gift certificate, see our Rules page for more info on prizes and guidelines for your entries to ensure they qualify!
  • We want to see entries that are either Square shaped or involve squares in some way!
  • Use our stamps, we love it when you do, then your entry counts as two!
  • Use our Square shaped stamps and we'll be over the moon with joy!
  • You can enter using other company stamps too!
  • Linky closes September 4th at 5 to midnight PST so you've got plenty of time to play!
  • HAVE FUN being SQUARE!
LCDesigner Marilyn has a fabulous card to share with you today!
 Marilyn used Lost Coast Designs Large and Small Square Tiles Set 2 with Nuance Powders LCD carries!!
  Now it's your turn 2 be SQUARE... but before you go, some terrible news about our dear teamie!  Marilyn has pretty much lost the entire contents of her home and art studio in the recent horrendous Louisiana flooding!  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers and if you'd like to offer some financial support please visit Marilyn's Go Fund Me page!  If you'd like to put together a Crafty Care Package for her instead then please come and join us on our Lost Coast Designs Facebook Fan Group where you'll be able to coordinate the goodies and contact Marilyn directly.  Thanks so much for anything you are able to offer her!

 See you again tomorrow!
Leigh S-B
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Day 10 of HIP 2 BE SQUARE: "Kindness" card by Karen!

Welcome back to Lost Coast Portal to Creativity where Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda collide to bring you twice the inspiration and double the fun!

Howzit Portal Peeps!
Welcome back for Day 10 of

HIP 2 BE SQUARE!

 Our fabulous LCDesigners and Guest Designers will have you seeing SQUARES in your sleep coz we are sharing SQUARE themed projects daily through to the end of August featuring Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda Square rubber stamps and projects that incorporate squares and are square shaped!

Share your projects in the linky in the Day 1 post HERE for the chance to win a prize!  The more entries the higher the gift certificate, see our Rules page for more info on prizes and guidelines for your entries to ensure they qualify!
  • We want to see entries that are either Square shaped or involve squares in some way!
  • Use our stamps, we love it when you do, then your entry counts as two!
  • Use our Square shaped stamps and we'll be over the moon with joy!
  • You can enter using other company stamps too!
  • Linky closes September 4th at 5 to midnight PST so you've got plenty of time to play!
  • HAVE FUN being SQUARE!
LCDesigner Karen has a fabulous card to share with you today!
 Karen used Carmen's Veranda Clock Face Square, Cracked Column and Lost Coast Designs Misc Words set 
 Now it's your turn 2 be SQUARE!
See you again tomorrow!
Leigh S-B
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN

Friday, August 26, 2016

Day 9 of HIP 2 BE SQUARE: "Birds in the bush...." by Darlene!

Welcome back to Lost Coast Portal to Creativity where Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda collide to bring you twice the inspiration and double the fun!

Howzit Portal Peeps!
Welcome back for Day 9 of

HIP 2 BE SQUARE!

 Our fabulous LCDesigners and Guest Designers will have you seeing SQUARES in your sleep coz we are sharing SQUARE themed projects daily through to the end of August featuring Lost Coast Designs and Carmen's Veranda Square rubber stamps and projects that incorporate squares and are square shaped!

Share your projects in the linky in the Day 1 post HERE for the chance to win a prize!  The more entries the higher the gift certificate, see our Rules page for more info on prizes and guidelines for your entries to ensure they qualify!
  • We want to see entries that are either Square shaped or involve squares in some way!
  • Use our stamps, we love it when you do, then your entry counts as two!
  • Use our Square shaped stamps and we'll be over the moon with joy!
  • You can enter using other company stamps too!
  • Linky closes September 4th at 5 to midnight PST so you've got plenty of time to play!
  • HAVE FUN being SQUARE!
LCDesigner Darlene has a fabulous card to share with you today featuring Lost Coast Designs Mini Whimscial Birds set #1
 
Now it's your turn 2 be SQUARE!
See you again tomorrow!
Leigh S-B
THE SHARPIE DOMINO QUEEN