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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