Weighted Spinner Hamster Wheel Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share an adorable interactive card featuring the Lovely Layers: Hamster House Dies, the Lovely Layers: Hamster, and a fun sentiment from the You’ve Got a Friend Stamp Set—all part of Honey Bee Stamps’ brand-new Pet-tastic Release!

This card is extra special because it has a spinning hamster wheel, bringing a playful, interactive element to the design. I used the Sweet Stacks: Circles to create the spinning mechanism and a clever trick to add weight, ensuring the wheel returns to its neutral position when not in motion. Want to watch this card come together? Check out my Reels HERE

CARD RECIPE

Lovely Layers: Hamster House Dies (Honey Bee Stamps)

Lovely Layers: Hamster (Honey Bee Stamps)

You’ve Got a Friend Stamp Set (Honey Bee Stamps)

Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies (Honey Bee Stamps)

Simply Spring Sticker Set (Honey Bee Stamps)

Cardstock (white and assorted colors for die-cut elements)

Acetate (for transparent wheel effect)

Foam dots/foam tape

Button (for spinner mechanism)

Dime (for added weight)

Black pen (for splatter effect)

Ink (for sentiment)

Die-cutting machine

Glue or strong adhesive

Creating the Spinning Mechanism

To achieve this fun effect, I followed these steps:

• Die-cut the front panel – I cut a circle in the top layer of the card using the Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies.
• Die-cut and assemble the hamster and wheel – I used the Lovely Layers: Hamster and Lovely Layers: Hamster House Dies to piece together the adorable hamster and its wheel.
• Make the wheel transparent – To add a realistic effect, I used Acetate as the top layer of the wheel. Since the glue dries clear, it remains unnoticeable.
• Build the spinner base – glue a button to a larger circle, set aside to dry. This will be used in the next step.
• Layer the card front – Add foam tape behind the front panel, and place the button layer behind the opening so it peeks through the die cut circle opening. Glue to the card base. The foam layer will allow for smooth movement.
• Balance the movement – To help the wheel return to its neutral position after spinning, I glued a dime to the bottom of the hamster wheel, adding just enough weight.
• Attach the wheel – Add a foam dot to the top of the button and then attach the hamster wheel on top, slightly elevating it.
• Adjust the spin – If you want less movement, use a button slightly smaller than the opening. To allow freer spinning, add foam behind the front panel for elevation.

This interactive hamster wheel card is such a fun way to bring life to your paper crafts! The Pet-tastic Release from Honey Bee Stamps is full of adorable elements perfect for animal lovers. I hope this tutorial inspires you to try making your own spinning creations!

Would you give this a spin? Let me know in the comments! Happy crafting!
Ilda 🐹✨

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Quacktastic Wheel Spinner Card | Picket Fence Studios

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I am thrilled to share a super fun interactive card featuring the February release from Picket Fence Studios. This Quacktastic Wheel Spinner Card brings an extra touch of whimsy with adorable ducklings that spin around a central sentiment.

For a detailed guide on how I stamp multiple images efficiently, be sure to check out my previous blog post: Lucky Ducky Greetings with Picket Fence Studios. I used the leftover stamped images from that project to create this one! To watch this card in action head on over to my Instagram Reels for the latest video.

CARD RECIPE

You are Quacktastic Stamps - Stamped images

You are Quacktastic Coordinating Dies - Die-cut images

Scene Building A2 Stencil Set: Layers of Adventures - Background

2.0" Connected Circles Shaker Creator Die - To create rings/top circle for the Spinner wheel

2.5" Connected Circles Shaker Creator Die - To create rings for the Spinner wheel

Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad - Ink

Ink Pallets - For stabilizing paper while stamping/ink blending

Life Changing Blender Brushes - Blending inks

Other Supplies
Button

Circle Die - slightly larger then the button

T Square Ruler

White 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen 

Glue

Creating the Spinner Wheel

• Blending the Background – Using the Scene Building A2 Stencil Set, I blended out the background to create a soft sky effect with fluffy clouds and grassy fields using Distress Oxide Inks.
• Marking the Center – I used a T-Square Ruler to find the center of my card, ensuring smooth spinning action. 
• Adding the Button – The button acts as the pivot point where the rings spin. Use a small circle die (slightly bigger than the button) to die-cut the opening. Glue the background to the card base. Then glue the button to the opening, and set aside to dry completely.
• Cutting the Circles & Rings – I die-cut two rings using the same smaller circle die from the previous step and a couple of large circle dies, the 2.0" and the 2.5" Connected Circles Shaker Creator Die. The larger ring is what the Duckies are Glued to and the smaller ring is to elevate the spinner mechanism. In hindsight, they could have been the same size.

• Layering the Ducklings – Once I glued the Duckies to the larger ring, I then die-cut and adhered a blank coordinating die behind each duck to add strength and rigidity. This helps them spin smoothly without bending.
• Assembling the Spinner – Glue the smaller ring behind the duck layer to lift the spinner mechanism, allowing for a seamless rotation. Place the spinner opening over the button.
• Hiding the Button – To cover the center button, I die-cut a final circle, decorated it with stamped elements, and added the sentiment, "You Are Quacktastic" and glued it to the button.

Inside the card, I stamped the phrase "Have a Lucky Ducky Birthday" to complement the cheerful front. This makes for a delightful interactive birthday card that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!

I absolutely love how this Quacktastic Wheel Spinner Card turned out! The interactive spinning motion adds such a fun element to the design, and these adorable ducklings make it even more special.

I hope you enjoyed this walkthrough! Let me know in the comments if you try making your own spinner card. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🦆

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Snowflake Spinner Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I have an interactive card to share with you. It's been quite a while since I made a spinner card and thought the new Lovely Layers Large Snowflakes would be perfect for this type of card. You will have to check it out in motion on my Instagram, it is so pretty in action.

CARD RECIPE

Snowflakes - 2 of each size dies - Lovely Layers Large Snowflakes

Circle - Window and frame - Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies

Sentiment - Mini Messages: Holiday Stamps

Paper - Holiday Wishes Paper Pad

Ink - Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad

Gems - Holiday Wishes Gem Stickers

Die cut the snowflakes. Assemble the 3 sizes together to create the front snowflake. To the back of the snowflake secure a clear thread along its center and sandwich the remaining 3 snowflakes on top. Set aside to create the window for the spinner.

Layer the pattern paper over the card base front and use the smaller circle to die cut through both layers. This will make the front window match the card base front perfectly.  Set the pattern piece aside.

Find the center of the circle that is now die-cut from the card front. Affix the clear thread to the top and bottom of the card base. To make this easier I used low tack tape to stretch out the thread first and then added a little drop of glue to the tread followed by tape to each end. For extra securement, I then pulled the thread to another area of the card base and secured that end with another piece of tape, I then snipped off any excess thread. 

Place the pattern paper piece over the card front to cover up all the thread and tape and secure everything in place. Finish the window by adding a frame to the circle. I used two stacking circle dies.

Stamp out the sentiment and finish the card with some gems to match. Behold, your spinner masterpiece is now complete!

With a flick of the hand, watch the magic unfold. Twirl the snowflake around and then lay the card flat and insert it into your envelope. Once the recipient removes it from the envelope and opens it up to read it will surprise them with a spin.

Hope you enjoyed today's handmade spinner card. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda ❅❄❆

SUPPLIES

Lovely Layers Large Snowflakes Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Sweet Stacks: Circles Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Mini Messages: Holiday Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Holiday Wishes Paper Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Stamping Pressure Tool Shop at: HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Holiday Wishes Gem Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: SSS | HBS	Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | SB	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Glitter Paper Holiday Sparkle Shop at: SSS | SB | HA	Holographic Cardstock Shop at: SB | HA

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Stolen My Heart - Valentine Raccoon Spinner Card | Honey Bee Stamps Day 1 Sneak Peeks

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Hello and welcome to Day 1 Sneak Peeks for Honey Bee Stamps Love Letters Release. Make sure you stop by the Honey Bee Stamps Blog for more inspiration from the Design Team featuring more day 1 product reveals!

My spinner card today features the new STOLEN MY HEART Stamps and Dies, plus a bunch more of Honey Bee Stamps supplies. (Please note links will not be active until products go live on RELEASE DAY - Saturday 1/2 @ 11pm EST.)

CARD DETAILS

To begin, I started with creating the opening on the top part of a square card base using a heart from the PIERCED XOXO HEART DIES. I then used the same heart die to cut the heart from a piece of pattern paper that came from the SPRING LULLABY PAPER PAD. To finish off the top layer I die cut the paper with the largest frame from the DOUBLE STITCHED SQUARE DIES.  I then set these pieces aside to work on the spinning raccoon.

On a piece of Neenah cardstock, I stamped out the image of the raccoon from the new STOLEN MY HEART stamp set and then colored it in using Copic markers and then die cut it using the coordinating STOLEN MY HEART DIES. Next, I die cut another blank shape of the raccoon image to create the backside of the raccoon.

I used a fine tip Micron pen to outline the image, I then drew in the tail to create the illusion of the raccoon's backside, and then colored it in. I then sandwiched a clear nylon thread in between the two die-cut pieces. 

To create the spinner, I then taped down the top thread to the top of the card base,  centering the raccoon in the center of the heart opening and then repeating the same thing with the bottom string. To secure the spinner in place and finish off the front I glued the pattern piece that I had done previously to the front panel.

To the inside, I used the same heart from the PIERCED XOXO HEART DIE, and added the pink heart to fit in the opening of the card. To the heart, I added some stenciled some glittery arrows using glimmer paste and CUPIDS ARROW STENCIL.

To finish off this spinner card, I added some clay hearts from the SWEETHEARTS CLAY HEARTS. I also used a red Copic marker to match the same color I used on the raccoon's heart and then topped the hearts off with some glossy accents. 

Thank you for stopping by, and I will be back tomorrow with day 2 Sneak Peeks!

SUPPLIES

STOLEN MY HEART Shop at: HBS	STOLEN MY HEART DIES Shop at: HBS	DOUBLE STITCHED SQUARE DIES Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	PIERCED XOXO HEART DIES Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
BEE NARROW UPPER CASE ALPHA DIES Shop at: SSS | HBS	SPRING LULLABY PAPER PAD Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	CUPIDS ARROW STENCIL Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	SWEETHEARTS CLAY HEARTS Shop at: HBS
BEE CREATIVE GLUE Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	MINI MISTI Shop at: SSS | SB  | HBS	NEENAH SOLAR WHITE 110 Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	BLACKOUT INK Shop at: SSS | HBS | IO3
COPIC SKETCH Shop at: SSS | AMZ	GEMINI JR. DIE CUTTER Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB	Gina K Designs RED VELVET Cardstock Shop at: SSS	MOONSTONE GLIMMER PASTE Shop at: SSS |  HBS | TS US
MEDIA SPATULAS Shop at: SSS |  HBS | TS US |	Clear Nylon Invisible Thread Shop at: AMZ	EMBELLISHMENT WAND Shop at: SSS | SK	WHITE GELLY ROLLER PEN SET Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB
Micron Pens Shop at: SSS	GLOSSY ACCENTS Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS

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