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Monday, July 11, 2022

Rocker Card

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing my first attempt at a Rocker Card.  This is the challenge at Just Us Girls #640 this week.
I have never made one of these cards before, but after seeing the adorable cards made by the JUGS Design Team, I had to give it a try.  When I saw the cards, I thought the shape looked like a watermelon slice ... I went with that.  I die cut a circle, folded in half and then sponged (masking as I went).  Used Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness distress inks for the rind, and Picked Raspberry and Festive Berries for the center.  Used a black marker to draw the seeds.

 
I then looked through my stamps to find an image that would be hanging over the edge and this sweet dog (retired from Impression Obsession) was perfect (sponged him with distress inks).  I originally constructed the background panel with the dog image and sentiment combined.  Attached to my watermelon slice and the darn thing was too top heavy. :)  I have to admit that I didn't watch the video on how to make these cards ... I just winged it.  So I removed the dog from the panel, cut down the sentiment and attached it behind the dog with a thin piece of card stock.  Better, but still not centered so I had to add a few pieces to the back to weight it until it sat straight. :)  Trial and error.  Should have watched the video! :)

Close-up ...
Thanks to Carol Mc of JUGS for the fun challenge!


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Stamps:  Dog - retired (Impression Obsession); Sweetest (sentiment - Avery Elle)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Black (Memento); Distress inks:  Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:  Clear embossing powder, sponges, black marker (Sharpie), white marker (Posca) 

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28 comments:

  1. nancy littrell11 July 2022 at 11:24

    OMG...such a Doggone Cute rocker card, Lolly:-) Any of your many friends would LOVE this clever and creative card:-) I loved your watermelon rocker with the hand drawn seeds..so clever and your sweet doggy. TFS...I will be checking out the challenge:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  2. clelie11 July 2022 at 12:16

    Adorable!...and Beautifully Done!...your coloring is wonderful!♥♥♥

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  3. Faith A at Daffodil Cards11 July 2022 at 12:18

    What a fun and delightful card Loll.

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  4. Anonymous11 July 2022 at 12:30

    This is darling, Loll! I’ve never heard of a rocker card, but I am definitely going to watch the video, just as you advise.
    It so happens I have this adorable puppy image and have never used it on a card! Thanks for the inspiration.
    Susy (Boss on SCS)

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  5. Liz11 July 2022 at 12:31

    Brilliant rocker card Loll, such a fun design! xx

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  6. Anonymous11 July 2022 at 12:57

    This is an absolutely darling card - looking forward to CASE-ing it. So clever of you!

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  7. Marcia Hill11 July 2022 at 13:58

    Oh my gosh is this ever ADORABLE Loll!! I had seen Lisa's rocker card and thought I need to try that, and now after seeing yours, I really need to try a rocker card!! Your watermelon slice is just perfect for the half circle shape, and that sweet pup is the perfection addition! Our dog Daisy will eat anything BUT fruit...crazy dog! If she only knew what she was missing!! Haha!! Hugs. :0)

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  8. Nstiz11 July 2022 at 14:44

    This card intrigues me and what wonderful engineering you did to create it. I love that you winged it too- that sounds SO like me rather than watching a video. Excellent job on the watermelon coloring and seeds. This is fantastic, Loll!

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  9. Bonnie11 July 2022 at 16:14

    Video or not, this is such fun, Lolly! That watermelon looks delicious and the dog is adorable!

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  10. Ina G11 July 2022 at 19:43

    Oh Loll you have rocked your first attempt at a rocker card for our JUGS Challenge with this simply adorable 'Scottie dog' about to bite into to that colourful watermelon.
    PS Congrats on your COW win last week with your Big Bear Hug card.

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  11. Carol11 July 2022 at 19:45

    Loll,, so glad you enjoyed making a rocker card! It's just like Bunco...you don't know what you are doing for a minute, then realize how easy it is! Adorable watermelon idea and the dog is so cute too! Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls!

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  12. Susan11 July 2022 at 22:38

    Such a fun design and so well done, Loll! Adorable dog!

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  13. kiwimeskreations12 July 2022 at 00:36

    Well done on making the rocker without watching the video - sometimes the most simple looking cards end up really challenging us! Love your result Loll
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  14. Julie B12 July 2022 at 01:34

    What a fun rocker card Loll, love the doggy eating the watermelon. :)

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  15. Linda12 July 2022 at 06:03

    OMG ...... this is just sooooo cute!!! I love the little puppy peeking over the watermelon, what a fabulous design.
    I haven't made a rocker card for ages, I've forgotten how fab they look! xx

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  16. Brenda in IN12 July 2022 at 06:28

    How cute this is! I've never seen one like this before and it is adorable, Loll.

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  17. Leslie Miller12 July 2022 at 07:14

    Awwwww, you know I love the adorable doggy! Brilliant work on the watermelon. It's perfect! I can imagine it would be trial and error to get the balance just right even if you did watch the video.

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  18. Bobby12 July 2022 at 07:27

    Very creative to turn your rocker into a slice of watermelon, Loll. Adding that cute pup adds such a fun look. A smile worthy card if ever there was one. :D Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Us Girls.

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  19. Trina P.12 July 2022 at 13:34

    aww… so cute! Using a watermelon slice for the rocker is brilliant!
    I made my rocker card, too and will be sharing it in a couple of days, but it’s nowhere near as creative as this or those from the JUGS DT.

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  20. Pat12 July 2022 at 17:29

    What a fun card and so clever to make the rocker a slice of watermelon Loll, and love that sweet dog and the added sentiment behind his head...a fabulous card. x

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  21. baileyrosy.com13 July 2022 at 01:38

    What a super cute rocker Lol how clever to make it into a watermelon slice and the little doggie peeping over the top is adorable.

    Marie

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  22. Nancy13 July 2022 at 09:02

    Such a darling rocker, Loll. I will also say that my rocker didn't sit quite straight as well. Like you said a bit of trial and error. Love the added pup! Thanks for taking the challenge at JUGS and running with it.

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  23. Christine Alexander13 July 2022 at 20:05

    OMG so darn adorable, love your little rocker dog ♥

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  24. Cécile RIBON14 July 2022 at 15:14

    This card is super fun and super cute! Turning the card base into a watermelon slice is brilliant! Thanks so much for joining in the party at Just Us Girls this week.

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  25. Papercraft Boutique14 July 2022 at 20:26

    This is so cute, Loll! Brilliant idea to use a watermelon slice for a rocker card! And how adorable the doggy is, rocking with the watermelon! It was worth making adjustments. ;-)
    Love how you colored/sponged the watermelon. It looks so delicious!
    Hideko xx

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  26. TK14 July 2022 at 20:29

    SO fun!!! Love this cutie, and what a wonderful card to receive -- the recipient is sure to adore it as much as we do

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  27. Lisa Kind15 July 2022 at 13:06

    Absolutely adorable! I love the watermelon, and of course the pup! Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls!

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  28. Lisa Elton17 July 2022 at 16:03

    Oh my goodness, this is adorable! So happy you gave it a try and joined us, Loll!

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)