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Friday, September 2

Tutorial - Rocker Cards


Today I'm going to show you the most basic type of rocker card... just a single cut and you are done! The idea of the rocker card is to make a card that rocks from side to side when you stand it up by shaping the bottom edge. Once you understand this basic principle you can go on to make a much more involved card with shaped cardstock, embellishments, weighted ends or even moveable parts!


1. Start with a standard card blank, mine measures a little over 6" x 8" but you could use just about any size you like.


2. Fold the card piece in half as if you were making a regular card. Turn it to a landscape orientation (long ways) with the open edges facing you. With the card folded, use your favourite tool to cut a section from the opening edge of the card leaving an even curve.


3. When you stand your cut card blank on it's opening edges it should rock when touched.

4. Decorate as desired and you are done. How easy is that?!

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17 comments:

  1. Sueli PinheiroSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Gostei da idéia! ficou lindo e cute!

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  2. Crafty LoopsSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Gorgeous card Beccy. Lee xx

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  3. JennieSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    What a great idea and such a beautiful card!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Cute.. cute...

    TFS...

    IVette

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  5. HannahSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Thanks Beccy

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  6. MarnaSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Oh, so cute! And such a good idea. Thanks!

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  7. AlynaSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    this is soooo cute, simple and pretty :). u are soo soo talented :). loved it
    hugs
    Alyna

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  8. KarinsArtScrapSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    very cute and beautiful card beccy.

    greetings karin

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  9. SoniaSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Hi Becky
    I love your card. I see this type of card and I want to do it... so thanks for share how can I do a card like this one.
    -Sony7

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  10. Christina HicksSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Gosh that is one gorgeous card. I love how you used shadow to create depth. I wanted to show you the project I made using your apple basket.
    http://christi-hicks.blogspot.com/2011/09/autumn-is-coming-treat-box.html

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  11. FoxycraftsSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Great tutorial, and a lovely card, Beccy. Thanks for sharing.

    Love Joan xx

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  12. HannahSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    thank you for the great tutorial

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    thats wonderful! Like your creations
    Elborgi

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  14. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I have used your image and made a card .please have a look here.http://snehalscreations.blogspot.com/2011/09/birthday-card-for-boy.html

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  15. Annette BowesOctober 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great idea, thank you for sharing, take careX:)

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  16. girliaNovember 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Adorable.

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  17. Always with a SentimentDecember 13, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Hello Becky. I have just found your very easy instructions to help me make this type of card. Thank you very much.
    Love Sandra xx

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