Shelby Arnold is an amazing artist, who teaches paper electronics and other crafty subjects at NYC Resister, a hackerspace in Brooklyn. She makes pop-ups, sculptures, and other projects. For more information and to see more of her beautiful pieces, please visit her Shelby Makes website. 1. What is your story? I’ve loved paper since I […]
Lawn Fawn Collaboration
We were so happy to meet Kelly Marie from Lawn Fawn at this year’s CHA. This week, we are doing a fun collaboration with Lawn Fawn’s super cute stamps and our stickers. Check out what our Chibi designers came up with their favorite Lawn Fawn stamps. Alisha Christina Jessica Joanna Nancy Patricia Head over to […]
You Have a Pizza My Heart Card (Lawn Fawn & Chibitronics Designer Promotion)
Love this pizza set from Lawn Fawn! Materials Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H white cardstock scored at 5.5” mark Red and white checked sheet: 4.25″W x 3″ Lawn fawn stamps Lawn fawn ink pad (black and green) Chibitronics LED Circuit Stickers Copper Tape Coin Cell Lithium Battery Markers Directions. 1. Create a paper battery holder […]
Xyron & Chibitronics Blog Hop
Hi everyone, we’re doing our first blog hop with Xyron. Xyron makes great adhesive and crafting machines and tools, and we’ve had a blast using them with our products. Check out what our Chibi Designers came up with! Alisha Christina Joanna Nancy Patricia Head on over to the Xyron Facebook Page where the Xyron Design […]
Light-Up Onesie for Baby Gifts/Baby Showers
My daughter’s 3rd grade teacher is coming back from maternity leave, and my daughter is so excited. She wanted to make a little something to welcome her teacher back and I wanted to play with my new Xyron machine, so we decided to do this light-up onesie together. We thought it would be perfect in […]
St. Patrick’s Day Light Up Leprechaun Hat
Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Â Wear this fun, easy leprechaun hat that’ll be sure to give the leprechauns a run for their money when you’re the best dressed looker for St. Patty’s Day. Materials 1. Biodegradable Flower Pot (Purchased at $1 store) 2. Construction Paper (Black, Yellow, White) 3. Chibitronics LED Circuit Stickers […]
CHA 2016 Recap
We just came back from the Craft & Hobby MegaShow in Anaheim, CA! There was a lot of work for our small team of three, but we had a blast! We wanted to keep our booth expenses to a minimum, but still wanted it cute. Our good friend, Linda Lovely, from Petersen Arne, suggested doing […]
Chibitronics 2015 Recap
Looking back, it’s been a fun and fruitful 2015 and grown so much since our small crowdfunding experiment from a year ago. We want to thank you for the support and feedback- we couldn’t have gone this far without you – our wonderful community! Early in the year, we headed out to the Craft and […]
How to Create a Paper Battery Holder with Foam Adhesives
1. Cut a piece of card stock (about 2.5” x 1”). Fold the card stock in half.  Trace the battery shape on both halves. Mark the left side as positive (+) and the right side as negative (-). 2. Attach the folded paper on the bottom of your project with glue, tape, adhesive, etc. 3. […]
Other Materials
What can I make with Circuit Stickers? Circuit stickers are light, paper-thin and flexible circuit boards cut into small, fun shapes with anisotropic conductive adhesive on the back. The adhesive sticks to most surfaces and can be used with virtually any conductive materials as “wiring”– such as conductive threads and paints or even wires and […]
Light-up Rosette
Materials Cardstock 2 Strips of copper tape 1 Coin cell battery 1 Binder clip 12 circuit stickers Foam stickers Hot glue Directions 1. Accordion fold each sheet of paper lengthwise at 3/4″ intervals. Take one accordion and adhere the ends of one side by folding it in half. Repeat for all three accordions. Connect the […]
Chibitronics Circuit Stickers at SIGGRAPH
We just got back from sunny, LA, where we had a great time at SIGGRAPH. Â Using circuit stickers, Agic conductive ink, and Conductak conductive sticky putty, we made a beautiful circuitry – CircuitTree! For more info: http://s2015.siggraph.org/attendees/making-siggraph-2015 http://semiaccurate.com/2015/08/12/conductak-make-conductive-sticky-putty/