This week I received lovely clear stamps from Lawn Fawn. I was so excited when I opened the package to find geography related designs including a map and a globe. I am fascinated by the idea of a fantasy crystal ball or a globe that shows you a visual of someone you are missing or […]
Decorative project ideas with Xyron Creative Station and Chibi Lights
The best thing about Chibi light is that it is a light sticker. Don’t we all love crafting with stickers? It’s a great medium to create quick, easy and aesthetically pleasing projects. One needs to just peel, place and press to create delightful craft magic. Ever wondered how you can make your own stickers at […]
Celebrating love for Science on Valentine’s day with circuits at AAAS meeting
What could be a better way to express our love for science than to make DIY light-up cards on Valentine’s day? We were lucky enough to create such an opportunity for hundreds of energetic children and their families on the Valentine’s weekend. Thanks to the Computing Research Association, who graciously invited us to lead quick […]
Light-up your Valentine’s Day- DIY project ideas with Circuit Stickers
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special. Here are some ideas to express your love with unique light-up projects. #1 Hack your favorite Valentine’s Day card and make it flashy with our tropical lights. #2 Add extra spark to the sparkled hearts #3 How could someone possibly ignore a light-up stiletto? #4 Candle light + Chibi lights, a great […]
Meet the Chibi Maker- Nancy Keslin
This month we are thrilled to introduce to you an amazing paper artist, Nancy Keslin aka Homesclscrapper. Her greeting cards and scrapbook pages designs are absolutely delightful. She has designed so many breathtakingly beautiful paper projects using Chibitronics Circuit Stickers. Nancy shares with us her creative inspiration and love for paper crafting… What are the things that […]
Flower Circuit Template
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Meet the Chibi Maker- Jonathan Bobrow
This month we are glad to introduce to you an awesome artist, technologist, math lover and playful maker, Jonathan Bobrow. Currently a graduate student at the MIT Media lab, Jonathan is actively building devices and experiences to make the future a better place. He has been playfully engaging with Chibitronics Circuit Stickers, combining it with […]
Welcome 2016! 16 fun ideas and projects to try this year
“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” -Rainer Maria Rilke It is time to welcome 2016 and make a plan for funnier, healthier and sparklier new beginnings. Here are 16 wonderful light-up ways to get started. #1 Learn new things # 2 Catch up on your sleep #3 Eat […]
Light-up flower ring
This tutorial shows you how to make a light-up flower ring with LED light stickers and magnetic snap switch. MATERIALS AND TOOLS Copper tape 5 LED light stickers Scissors Small 3V coin cell battery (CR1025) Paper strip, preferably cardstock Small disc shaped magnets A soldering iron Soldering wire Crystal bead or any decorative material Superglue Step […]
Explore different light effects
Make a light-up project with effect stickers and LED stickers Grade Level: Suitable for Grade 6 and up Suggested Time: 60-90 mins Overview This activity introduces programmed light behaviors using Chibitronics effect stickers. Effect stickers are pre-programmed light stickers that make your LEDs shine with different patterns, depending on which sticker you choose: blink on […]
How are things connected? (Switches)
Make interactive light-up projects with LED lights and DIY switches and represent things that are connected. Grade Level: Suitable for Grade 3 and up Suggested Time: 2-3 hours or three 45- 60 min sessions Overview This guide introduces circuits with different types of DIY switches and Chibitronics LED light stickers. The students will be able […]
What Makes Your World Shine? (Parallel Circuits and Series Circuits)
Make a light-up card with multiple lights and share things that spark around you.Grade Level: Suitable for Grade 3 and up Suggested Time: 60-90 mins OverviewThis activity introduces parallel and series circuit using Chibitronics Circuit Stickers. The students will be able to identify and represent things that are part of their world by making a […]