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USB Powered Paper Circuits: An Alternative to Coin Batteries

Coin batteries are great for powering paper circuits, but they can be costly — both in terms of expense and environmental impact. USB power is a great substitute for coin batteries if you need more power, want to leave a project turned on, or don’t want to keep switching out batteries. It’s also useful for […]

Ambassadors Barbara Liedahl and Chris Awad at FETC 2022

“This is what I remember: teachers were leaning forward as we shared out…” – Barbara Liedahl <The Conference> FETC, the annual Future of Education and Technology conference, started more than 40 years ago, has grown into one of the must-attend, big-tent meetups for teacher and administrators, instructional technologists, and education policy and thought leaders. This […]

Blast off using Chibitronics LED Stickers

Hi Everyone, Melissa here. Today I am sharing a light up card featuring LED Stickers and Fabric Conductive Tape from Chibitronics. This card also features the Blast Off stamp set from Gerda Steiner Stamps. This card works by using a ‘Slider’ technique. The rocket will slide up, turning on the lights. For more details, please […]

You Are Hootiful

Hello, friends! It’s Wei Wei here with this cute light up card featuring Chibitronics LED and Heffy Doodle Hootiful Clear Stamp Set. I started by creating the inking background with distress inks and blending tools. Then, I stamped the moon and stars in black, cut out, and back them with vellum. Next, I stamped the cute […]

How to make light up slider pop up card.

Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. I make light up slider pop up card using Chibitronics Tim Holtz and Heffy Doodle dies. When you pull up a panel to make the front section stand up, reveal a light up message inside. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. Die cut wallflower pattern […]

Lessons from a National Lab: Building a Fully Remote STEM Program

< Berkeley Lab’s SAGE Camp Summer 2021 > In spring of 2021, the K12 group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) – one of the first research institutions in the network of 17 national labs managed by the Dept. of Energy – began planning for a second, pandemic-ready, online-only program for its annual summer camp, […]

Light Up Window Card

Hi, my friends! It’s June(Jooyeon)! I hope you all doing well! I’m happy to share my Chibitronics monthly project here again. I’m sharing the Light Up Window Cards today. When the card opens the LEDs light up beautifully! I hope you make this cards by watching the video tutorial below. Below is the list of […]

Gamer Couple Valentine’s Day Light Up Card with Chibitronics

Hi friends – Bri Firth here!  Today I am sharing a light-up card perfect for Valentine’s Day! This interactive card features Sticker Lights and Copper Tape from Chibitronics. This card also features the Gamer Couple from The Greeting Farm. For more details on this loveable light up creation keep reading below! Since Valentine’s Day is […]

Simple Light Up Lanterns Using LED Light Stickers

Hello and happy Wednesday! I’m Allison Cope and today we’re going to make a very simple light up lantern card. I began by stamping my two lantern images and my sentiment on my card front. To make it easier to design my circuit, I also stamped the 2 lanterns and the sentiment in soft ink […]

Light Up Waterfall Card Featuring Chibitronics LED Stickers

Pull tab sliders, also known as waterfall cards, add interactivity and a surprising flipping motion to handmade creations such as greeting cards, scrapbooks, and posters. Easily constructed with paper, glue, and tape, their flat design and flexibility make them ideal for adding paper circuitry.  In this new tutorial, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Jill Dawson shows […]

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