Category Archives: By the Tide

Gold Fish

Posted on May 11, 2016 by buffycooper

You did read that right. It’s not goldfish. It’s a gold fish. This is one of the swaps I received at #Onstage2016 last month. I thought it was so striking. Maybe it’s because I have had a hard time using … Continue reading →

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More Challenges

Posted on July 31, 2015 by buffycooper

I seem to be stuck on challenges this week! Here’s one for the Paper Craft Crew challenge this week. The colors work with the Fab Friday challenge as well. Here’s the PCCCS155 sketch. And here’s my card – I wanted … Continue reading →

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By the Tide

Posted on July 9, 2015 by buffycooper

I wanted to use some products I hadn’t used for awhile, so I pulled By the Tide off the shelf last night. I think it must have been subliminal, because we had stuffed crabs for dinner and I was thinking seafood. … Continue reading →

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“By the Tide” Gift Ensemble

Posted on June 16, 2015 by buffycooper

It’s time to welcome summer, and you’re going to need the right packaging for treats and gifts. With this tutorial, you will make a trio of boxes, learn a quick and easy way to decorate push pop containers that won’t … Continue reading →

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Watercooler Sketch Challenge

Posted on June 15, 2014 by buffycooper

It’s time for another “Watercooler Challenge!” This week, it’s a sketch challenge of sorts. The challenge is to find a project in the new Stampin’ Up! annual catalog and CASE (Copy and Share Everything) it. In other words, take the … Continue reading →

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Just Keep Swimming

Posted on May 26, 2014 by buffycooper

I love the fish in the Stampin’ Up! By the Tide stamp set. They just look a little grumpy, don’t you think? Like, “Hey – be careful of that little wiggly worm. It’s a trap. Just keep swimming!” I wish … Continue reading →

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Birthday Fishes

Posted on April 11, 2013 by buffycooper

I was accompanying a voice lesson yesterday, and the teacher had a beautiful box of tissues on the piano. It was so gorgeous, it was the inspiration behind this card! I used “By the Tide” from the Stampin’ Up! Spring … Continue reading →

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By the Tide

Posted on March 27, 2013 by buffycooper

I saw a great color combo in a magazine – “brown and teal.” Well – this isn’t brown and teal. It’s Crumb Cake and Baja Breeze. But it made me think of the ocean – and since winter is lingering … Continue reading →